Chennai: The Madras High Court on Friday directed the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board to verify as to whether the rules and regulations are being followed by Isha Foundation during the Mahasivarathi function, scheduled to be held on February 26 in Coimbatore. The court directed the TNPCB to file a report on February 24. A…
Rae Bareli (UP): Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his remarks to the US press on the controversy involving the Adani Group, saying it was not a “personal matter” but one about the country. Gandhi made the remarks while addressing youths at an…
New Delhi: The BJP on Friday sharpened its attack on the Congress on the USAID funding issue and called Rahul Gandhi a “traitor”, accusing him of colluding with foreign forces in his bid to weaken India as it dismissed as “cover-up” media reports that claimed USD 21 million was sanctioned in 2022 for Bangladesh, not…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that the country needs leaders in different fields whose approach is global but whose mindset is Indian. “We need people who move forward understanding international mindset with an Indian mind,” he said at the School of Ultimate Leadership conclave here. Pitching for leaders in different fields…
Hyderabad: The state BJP today sharply criticized the ruling Congress government under A. Revanth Reddy for what it described as unprecedented “appeasement” measures. In a strongly worded statement, the state BJP spokesperson and media-in-charge condemned the recent government order issued by the Labour Department Commissioner. The government order, released on Thursday, permits business houses to…
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has introduced a set of draft regulations aimed at transforming higher education in India. These proposed guidelines emphasize flexibility, inclusivity, and modernization. Key reforms include biannual admissions, multiple entry and exit points, discipline-agnostic eligibility, and flexible attendance requirements. Additionally, the draft regulations propose a radical shift in teacher recruitment by…
The early release of prisoners can be a danger to society, especially if they commit crimes repeatedly. In recent years, this view has undergone a significant shift as the rich and powerful have begun to use parole to avoid serving time in prison. On the other hand, millions of other prisoners, whose requests for parole…
Bengaluru: A 40-year-old Nigerian national was beaten to death following a quarrel with another man who suspected him of being a drug peddler, police said on Friday. The incident occurred on Wednesday in Bellahalli which falls under the jurisdiction of Bhagaluru police station limits, they said. Yasin Khan, who works at a chicken stall, has…
New Delhi: Bawana MLA Ravinder Indraj Singh, who has been inducted into the newly formed Delhi Cabinet, on Friday said he would prioritize the development of rural areas as a minister. Singh who got the social welfare, SC & ST welfare, cooperative, and elections departments in the Delhi government said he understands the challenges ahead….
Hyderabad: The GMR Group, which operates the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport here, is expecting a rise in passenger traffic to 50 million annually by FY 31, up from the current 29 million in FY 25. Pradeep Panicker, Chief Executive Officer of GHIAL said the firm is in the process of investing Rs 370 crore for…
