Kolkata: The Supreme Court verdict canceling appointments of over 25,000 jobs in West Bengal government-run and -aided schools has vindicated Governor C V Ananda Bose’s stance in the matter, the Raj Bhavan said on Thursday. It said that the governor, taking note of the gravity of the evolving situation in the case, had invoked his…
Bangkok: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus were seated together at the dinner hosted by Thailand Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra for leaders of the BIMSTEC grouping here. Yunus’ office shared photographs of the Bangladesh Chief Adviser seated next to Modi at Hotel Shangri-La on the banks of the Chao Phraya River….
New Delhi: The Supreme Court Thursday stayed tree-felling on 400 acres of land in Kancha Gachibowli near the Hyderabad Central University. The apex court, in an interim order, directed the state Chief Secretary to ensure that no felling of trees takes place till further orders. A bench of Justice B. R. Gavai and Justice A. G….
New Delhi: Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Thursday claimed that China had taken over 4,000 square kilometre of Indian territory and that reciprocal tariffs or import duties imposed by the US would “completely devastate” the Indian economy, as he demanded answers from the government over these issues. Speaking during the Zero Hour in the…
Prayagraj: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the Waqf Board, accusing it of land encroachments and asserting that its “arbitrary claims” over public and historical sites would no longer be tolerated. Speaking at a gathering in Prayagraj, Adityanath said, “The Waqf Board had been making baseless claims over…
New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday hit back at Anurag Thakur for hurling “wild allegations” at him and dared the BJP MP to prove the charges or else resign. Referring to certain remarks made by Thakur in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday during the discussion on the Waqf…
New Delhi: Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday tabled the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, in the Rajya Sabha, asserting that the proposed legislation is not against Muslims or intended to hurt their religious feelings, but seeks to improve the functioning of Waqf properties, address the complexities, ensure transparency and introduce technology-driven management. The…
Chennai: Taking strong exception to the passage of the Waqf Bill in the Lok Sabha, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president M K Stalin on Thursday said his party would file a case in the Supreme Court against the Bill. The CM, who came to the Assembly wearing a black badge to protest against…
Once again, speculation about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s retirement has resurfaced. Opposition leaders such as Shiv Sena’s Sanjay Raut and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav appear more anxious about Modi’s future than even his party members. Their concern stems from a political reality—they believe their survival hinges on his continued leadership. With the BJP continuing…
Employment is essential for our needs, but art and entertainment can be a source of mental peace and inspiration. Ghibli-style imagery and AI tools are trending on social media, raising questions about originality. Where earlier artists had to work hard for months, now AI creates similar art in a few seconds, challenging real artists. If…
