Hyderabad: A local court on Thursday summoned Telangana Minister Konda Surekha to appear before it on December 12 over a criminal defamation complaint filed by actor Nagarjuna. The actor accused the minister of making defamatory statements against him and his family. The controversy began in October when Minister of Forest Surekha’s comments drew strong reactions…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is set to play a significant role in the country’s quest to become the global deep tech capital, with promising investment opportunities on the horizon, particularly through the Emerging Technology Hub (ETH) initiative, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Thursday. The CM said that the ETH initiative focuses on five high-growth domains. He…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Friday a petition challenging the November 19 order of a district court, which directed that a survey be undertaken of a Mughal-era mosque in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal. According to the cause list of November 29 uploaded on the apex court website, a bench headed by…
Ranchi: JMM leader Hemant Soren took oath as the 14th chief minister of Jharkhand in a grand ceremony here on Thursday, amid the presence of a galaxy of INDIA bloc leaders. The 49-year-old tribal leader was sworn in as the chief minister by Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar. The governor administered the oath of office…
Strengthening the ‘earn while you learn’ scheme is imperative for meaningful vocational education and skills training. This approach integrates practical experience with theoretical learning, thereby enhancing employability. Adequate support, industry collaboration and policy adjustments can enhance its effectiveness, link education with real-world demands and promote skilled employment. The “Earn while you Learn” scheme combines vocational…
Rats and roaches, straight from the chef! Who needs to jet off to Southeast Asia to sample exotic delicacies like crickets and cockroaches when Lakdikapul’s finest eateries are already serving up a local version … unintentionally, of course. A task force’s recent inspection revealed an all-you-can-eat buffet for pests, with rats and cockroaches sharing kitchens,…
Prayagraj: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday urged the youth to embrace a positive attitude towards reforms, and not deprive themselves of new knowledge. Addressing the 136th convocation ceremony of Allahabad University, the chief minister emphasised that every new piece of knowledge is a science in its own right, and distancing oneself from…
In the ever-shifting landscape of Indian politics, alliances and ideological shifts are not uncommon, especially as regional parties struggle to maintain relevance. The latest speculation centers on Pawan Kalyan, leader of the Jana Sena Party (JSP), potentially aligning more closely—or even merging—with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Such a move could signal a significant reshuffling…
The Supreme Court ruling on Tuesday rejecting claims for caste-based reservations by those who convert to other religions but still seek benefits is a much-needed step in preserving the integrity of India’s reservation policy. In a landmark decision, the Court upheld a Madras High Court order denying a Scheduled Caste (SC) certificate to a Christian-born…
In the twilight of his wisdom, the king was prostrated in an unworthy plight, as though cast down from celestial heights by the exhaustion of his virtues. Heavy with despair, his gaze locked onto Kaikeyi’s eyes, which gleamed with an unyielding resolve—a reflection of incarnate destruction. She stood unrelenting, unmoved by his pleas, her posture…
