Chennai: Amid the outrage in Tamil Nadu over the sexual assault of a woman student inside a technical varsity recently, actor-politician Vijay on Monday urged Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi for steps to ensure safety of women in the state. The Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) founder called on Governor Ravi at the Raj Bhavan here…
New Delhi: AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Monday announced that his party would launch a ‘Pujari Granthi Samman Yojana’ if it gets re-elected in Delhi, promising a monthly allowance of Rs 18,000 for Hindu temple priests and granthis of gurdwaras. The announcement comes ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections, with AAP seeking to retain power…
Melbourne: Indian skipper Rohit Sharma on Monday said the 184-run drubbing at the hands of Australia in the fourth Test here is “mentally disturbing”, conceding that his team failed to fight in the match. India will now head to Sydney for the fifth and final Test trailing 1-2 in the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The series…
Chandigarh: Life was hit in several places of Punjab due to a ‘bandh’ imposed by farmers who have been agitating against the Centre for a legal guarantee of a minimum support price for their crops. Rail and road traffic was crippled and commercial establishments remained shut in many places of the state. Farmers staged ‘dharnas’…
Melbourne: India slumped to a demoralising 184-run loss to Australia in the fourth Test here on Monday with contemporary greats Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli failing to come good yet again, signalling that their walk towards the exit door is not too far. Chasing a near improbable target of 340, both Rohit (9 off 40…
India’s humiliating defeat in the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia has reignited debates about the leadership of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. With both players struggling to perform and one Test remaining, perhaps it’s time for a change at the top. Sunil Gavaskar, India’s first cricketing icon, has been vocal about his…
Telangana, India’s youngest state, continues to emerge as a dynamic and transformative region. In 2024, the state witnessed remarkable achievements, contentious controversies, significant political shifts, and looming challenges, highlighting its rapid yet complex evolution. Telangana’s 2024 success story centers on robust economic growth and innovative welfare initiatives. The state retained its leadership in agriculture and…
India’s political scene will be hot in 2025. There will be assembly elections in Delhi and Bihar as well as BMC elections. Congress will focus on organizational changes, while BJP and RSS will organize big events to celebrate their 100 years. Prime Minister Modi will turn 75, and the BJP will also get a new…
The National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Mohali, stands accused of widespread irregularities in its employee regularisation process. This scandal, stemming from policy changes implemented in 2014, exposes serious lapses in governance, transparency, and accountability. Here, we delve into the core issues, key evidence, and implications of this controversy. NIPER Mohali initially operated…
Amaravati: The Andhra Pradesh government has appointed K Vijayanand as the new chief secretary of the state, as the incumbent, Neerabh Kumar Prasad, will retire on December 31. The state government issued orders to this effect in the intervening night between Sunday and Monday. “Vijayanand IAS, special chief secretary to the government, Energy Department is…
