Hyderabad: The state BJP today sharply criticized the ruling Congress government under A. Revanth Reddy for what it described as unprecedented “appeasement” measures. In a strongly worded statement, the state BJP spokesperson and media-in-charge condemned the recent government order issued by the Labour Department Commissioner. The government order, released on Thursday, permits business houses to…
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has introduced a set of draft regulations aimed at transforming higher education in India. These proposed guidelines emphasize flexibility, inclusivity, and modernization. Key reforms include biannual admissions, multiple entry and exit points, discipline-agnostic eligibility, and flexible attendance requirements. Additionally, the draft regulations propose a radical shift in teacher recruitment by…
The early release of prisoners can be a danger to society, especially if they commit crimes repeatedly. In recent years, this view has undergone a significant shift as the rich and powerful have begun to use parole to avoid serving time in prison. On the other hand, millions of other prisoners, whose requests for parole…
Bengaluru: A 40-year-old Nigerian national was beaten to death following a quarrel with another man who suspected him of being a drug peddler, police said on Friday. The incident occurred on Wednesday in Bellahalli which falls under the jurisdiction of Bhagaluru police station limits, they said. Yasin Khan, who works at a chicken stall, has…
New Delhi: Bawana MLA Ravinder Indraj Singh, who has been inducted into the newly formed Delhi Cabinet, on Friday said he would prioritize the development of rural areas as a minister. Singh who got the social welfare, SC & ST welfare, cooperative, and elections departments in the Delhi government said he understands the challenges ahead….
Hyderabad: The GMR Group, which operates the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport here, is expecting a rise in passenger traffic to 50 million annually by FY 31, up from the current 29 million in FY 25. Pradeep Panicker, Chief Executive Officer of GHIAL said the firm is in the process of investing Rs 370 crore for…
New York: New FBI director Kash Patel has vowed to “rebuild” trust in the bureau as he becomes the first Indian-American to lead the country’s premier law enforcement agency after being confirmed by the US Senate. The Republican-led Senate narrowly voted to confirm 44-year-old Patel on Thursday. The Senate voted 51 to 49 to confirm…
Lucknow: Hitting back at Rahul Gandhi for questioning her party’s present political approach, BSP president Mayawati on Friday accused the Congress of fighting the Delhi assembly polls as BJP’s ‘B’ team. Her remarks came a day after the former Congress president said he was disappointed that the Mayawati-led Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) did not join…
Imphal: Seventeen militants belonging to different banned outfits were arrested from four Manipur districts in the last 24 hours, police said on Friday. Thirteen militants belonging to the banned Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) outfit were nabbed from the Moirang Kiyam Leikai area of Bishnupur district on Thursday, a police statement said. A total of…
Dubai: Skipper Rohit Sharma showered praise on his deputy Shubman Gill and veteran pacer Mohammed Shami for coming up with game-changing performances against Bangladesh in India’s Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh here on Thursday. Gill made an unbeaten hundred and Shami walked away with a five-wicket haul as India registered a six-wicket win over Bangladesh…
