“New initiative to curb corruption and bring transparency” The Waqf Amendment Bill 2024, passed in the Lok Sabha, aims to increase transparency and accountability in the management of Waqf properties. Lakhs of acres of land come under the Waqf Board in India, but over the years there have been allegations of misuse, corruption, and arbitrariness….
Editors usually want unique and original works to maintain the exclusivity of their magazines. On the other hand, writers should have the freedom to send their works to as many places as possible, especially since editors have the right to accept or reject works without any deadline. In the world of literature and publishing, both…
NIPER Mohali has long struggled with staffing the right individuals in key positions. When Dr. Raghuram Rao Akkinepally took charge, he recognized the urgent need to fill faculty positions. However, he was restricted from making faculty recruitments. Instead, the institute saw a surge in consultant appointments. A public interest litigation (PIL) filed in the Punjab…
Upon beholding Sugreeva, Angada, Tara, and the gathered monkey hosts steeped in grief, Rama himself was deeply moved. Yet, being steadfast in both thought and action, he swiftly regained his composure. With a serene countenance, he addressed the mourners, seeking to console their troubled hearts: “O noble friends, your lamentations shall not bring peace to…
Rankini Mandir, also known as Kapadgadi Ghat Rankini Mandir, is a temple in Rohinibera village near Jadugora, Jamshedpur in Jharkhand. Goddess Rankini is believed to be a manifestation of Goddess Kali, a local deity worshipped primarily by the tribal communities and Hindus of the region. Since Rankini Mata is a significant deity for the tribal…
Kolkata: Kolkata Knight Riders thrashed Sunrisers Hyderabad by 80 runs in their IPL match here on Thursday. Sent in to bat, Venkatesh Iyer (60 off 29) and Angkrish Raghuvanshi (50 off 32) did the bulk of the scoring, while Ajinkya Rahane (38) and and Rinku Singh (32) also made useful contributions as KKR posted 200…
Hyderabad: Normal life was thrown out of gear due to moderate-to-heavy rainfall in several parts of Telangana on Thursday. Narayanpur in Yadadri-Bhuvanagiri district received 97.8 mm of rainfall, followed by 91 mm at the GHMC head office locality in Hyderabad, the Telangana State Development Planning Society said. The downpour led to waterlogging, uprooted trees, and…
Mumbai: The latest tariff measures by the US administration will not have any material impact on India’s passenger vehicle exports due to the meagre volumes of such shipments, ICRA said on Thursday. As part of reciprocal tariffs on about 60 countries to counter higher duties on American products imposed globally, US President Donald Trump on…
New Delhi: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday attacked senior Rajya Sabha members for creating confusion and raising issues in the House but not staying back to listen to the replies of the ministers concerned. Rijiju was referring to the comments made by independent MP Kapil Sibal, who raised to oppose the bill. The minister…
New Delhi: Both India and the US want to expedite the negotiations for the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA) as the two countries are looking at promoting two-way commerce. The talks for the proposed pact could be used to deal with the reciprocal tariffs imposed by the US to get them rescinded or settled bilaterally….
