New Delhi: Under a large-scale verification drive carried out after the November 10 blast near the Red Fort, the Delhi Police has registered cases against 250 people across the North district, mostly for not completing the mandatory police verification process, an official said on Tuesday. The blast triggered by a suicide bomber, which followed the…
Mumbai: Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Minister Narhari Zirwal on Tuesday said despite the existing ban on manufacture and sale of gutkha, illegal consignments of the tobacco-laced product continue to enter the state from outside, causing harm to students and youth. The state government is considering invoking the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime…
The Supreme Court’s recent decision to issue notices to the Union Government and investigative agencies on the progress of major bank-fraud cases is, in itself, a welcome move. Public money deserves the highest protection, and court-monitored probes ensure accountability. The bench led by Chief Justice B R Gavai has responded swiftly to a petition filed…
In the grand theatre of Indian democracy, the recent Bihar Legislative Assembly elections unveiled a paradox both startling and instructive. Like a river that spreads wide yet fails to carve a deep channel, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) secured the highest statewide vote share but fell far behind in the race for power. This contradiction—winning…
We are pleased to introduce a new Special Feature in our Business Pages – “Market Watch”, starting today (Wednesday/Thursday). The column will be authored by Srinivas B. G., Founder-Partner at Invictus FinServ LLP. Srinivas is a seasoned financial industry leader with over 30 years of expertise in wealth management for UHNI/HNI clients and corporates across…
The beginning of changing society: A pledge to give children a new vision “The first condition for changing society is that we give our children a new vision to see the world. Vision that teaches not only to see, but also to understand, test, and improve.” The most difficult, longest, and most important journey of…
When Saunaka and the sages of Naimisharanya enquired of Souti regarding the exile of the sons of Pandu, the narrator spoke in sober cadence. He told how, having lost all in the cruel game of dice, the Pandavas turned their steps southward into the forest, accompanied by Indrasena and other faithful attendants. Subhadra, the young…
Nrusinghanath Temple is located at the foot of the Gandhamardan Hills in Paikmal, Bargarh district, Odisha. The temple sits close to the Odisha–Chhattisgarh border. The area is surrounded by thick forests, natural streams, and medicinal plants. The surroundings are calm, cool, and naturally beautiful, making it a peaceful pilgrimage destination. The main deity is Lord…
New Delhi: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi is India’s best-ranked institute, followed by IIT Bombay and IIT Kharagpur, according to QS World University Sustainability rankings announced on Tuesday. Lund University in Sweden has taken the top spot for the first time since the ranking was established in 2023. The University of Toronto had been…
London: Google boss Sundar Pichai has cautioned users not to “blindly trust” everything artificial intelligence (AI) tells them, even as he struck a warning note for companies to watch out for an AI investment bubble burst that no one would be immune to. In an interview with the BBC, the Indian-American CEO of Alphabet –…
