Panaji: Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy on Thursday launched the nation’s first-ever auction of Exploration Licences (ELs) for 13 exploration blocks for critical minerals. Reddy launched the ELs in the presence of Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant in Dona Paula near here, a major reform aimed at unlocking India’s untapped critical and…
Mumbai: Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi has been cautioned by a Mumbai court to exercise restraint during interviews as any “irresponsible” statement by a senior politician like him can spark riots. Additional Sessions Judge V G Raghuwanshi schooled Azmi while granting him anticipatory bail on Tuesday in a case filed against the SP legislator for…
Hyderabad: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has strongly condemned the Tamil Nadu government’s decision to replace the universally recognized Rupee symbol “₹” with the Tamil script “ரூ” in its 2025-26 budget logo. BJP Spokesperson & Media Incharge N.V. Subash called the move an unwarranted act of divisive politics, driven by the DMK’s anti-Hindi and anti-national…
Kolkata: A tense situation unfolded at Jadavpur University as Republic Bangla reporters encountered obstacles while covering an ongoing protest at the institution. The incident has sparked discussions on press freedom and the challenges journalists face while reporting from sensitive locations. Republic Bangla reporter Pinki, who was covering the developments, stated that she was temporarily held…
Sambhal (UP): Amid tight security, devotees on Thursday celebrated Holi at Kartikeya Mahadev in Khaggu Sarai for the first time in 46 years. The event saw enthusiastic participation from social and Hindu organizations at the temple, which was reopened last December after it was shut following riots in 1978. Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Shreesh…
New Delhi: Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said examination paper leaks were a “systematic failure” and asserted that the “serious problem” would be eradicated only when all political parties and governments forget their differences to take strict steps together. The former Congress chief said the future of 85 lakh children in six states…
United Nations: India has voiced its willingness to share with the world its experiences of using digital public infrastructure to bridge the gender digital divide, as top UN leaders lauded measures taken by the country towards scaling digital financial inclusion. “India is moving ahead with women-led development, building a country where women lead the way…
Thiruvananthapuram: A national convention on the University Grants Commission (UGC) draft regulations, 2025, organized by the Kerala government, concluded with a strong call for federal fairness in higher education. Attended by ministers from three other non-BJP ruled southern states, the convention passed a 15-point resolution urging the withdrawal of regulations that diminish the role of…
Guwahati/Aizwl: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will embark on a three-day visit to Assam and Mizoram beginning March 14 during which he will address the annual conference of the All Bodo Students’ Union in Kokrajhar and grace a function for shifting of Assam Rifles establishments from Aizawl to Zokhawsang. Shah will also review the implementation…
Bengaluru: Protests by the opposition BJP and JD(S) MLAs against the appointment of Congress workers to the committees overseeing the implementation of the government’s five guarantee schemes, disrupted proceedings of the Karnataka Assembly for the second consecutive day on Wednesday. Accusing the government of “curtailing” the powers of the legislators by forming parallel committees with…
