Dhaka/ New Delhi: Tension gripped Bangladesh on Friday after the death of prominent July Uprising leader Sharif Osman Hadi triggered protests, violence, and vandalism in various parts of the country. While no incidents of violence were reported in the morning, protesters were seen vandalising the already demolished structure of 32 Dhanmandi, the home of Bangladesh’s…
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday accused the Modi government of demolishing 20 years of MGNREGA in a single day, and dubbed the new VB-G RAM G legislation as “anti village”. Noting that the VB-G RAM G Bill is not a “revamp” of MGNREGA, Gandhi said in a post on X, “Last night,…
New Delhi: Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die on Friday, drawing curtains on the 19-day-long Winter Session of Parliament which saw the passage of crucial Bills, including one to repeal the 20-year-old MNREGA and another on opening up the civil nuclear sector for private participation. As soon as the House met for the day, Speaker…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday recalled the sacrifices of the freedom fighters on Goa Liberation Day, which he said was a defining chapter in India’s national journey. “Goa Liberation Day reminds us of a defining chapter in our national journey. We recall the indomitable spirit of those who refused to accept injustice…
Guwahati: Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi asserted that he “did not care” about threats and intimidation from Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Gogoi, the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee chief, made the remarks while speaking to reporters at Jorhat on Thursday. “I do not care about the CM’s threats and intimidation. Let him continue to do…
New Delhi: The Delhi government said a noticeable reduction in vehicular movement was observed on the city roads following strict enforcement of anti-pollution measures under GRAP-4, with increased public compliance with the Pollution Under Control (PUC) norms. In response to rising air pollution levels in the capital, the Delhi government on Thursday undertook a comprehensive…
Over the last decade, India’s steady ascent as a credible military power has unfolded despite persistent scepticism abroad and deliberate narrative sabotage at home. While adversarial states continue to test India through terror proxies, cyber operations and internal destabilisation, sections of the domestic ecosystem remain curiously invested in downplaying the armed forces’ growing capabilities. Yet,…
Kolkata: India’s first World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev on Thursday said a modern-day head coach’s role is more about “managing” players than actually coaching them, amid criticism surrounding Gautam Gambhir’s working style. Following India’s 0-2 Test series defeat to South Africa, Gambhir has come under fire as India’s head coach, and his ploy of constant…
(From August 2016 to the people: The voice of Siwani Mandi and the question of district reorganization, a slogan, an idea, and the question of the future of Siwani.) In a democratic system, administrative boundaries are not set in stone. They are periodically redefined to suit public convenience, socio-economic realities, and regional balance. When an…
When I assumed charge as the Director of NIPER Mohali, I was taken aback by the manner in which the minutes of the Board of Governors (BoG) meetings were recorded and, more importantly, how critical decisions were actually taken and later altered. A Table Agenda Item No. 67.T1 titled “Charge of Director, NIPER S.A.S. Nagar…
