Ahmedabad: The Gujarat high court has rejected a petition filed by a student who appeared in the Joint Entrance Test (JEE-Mains) as a general category candidate, but whose candidature in the economically weaker section (EWS) quota was not accepted for JEE (Advanced).While dismissing the petition, the HC said, “A candidate, applying in JEE (Mains) as…
Shimla: Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday stressed the need for sustainable urban development and environmental conservation in Himachal Pradesh, saying that preserving the state’s clean air and water is the collective responsibility of every citizen.Addressing a gathering in Shimla, the CM said the capital city underwent rapid transformation over the years, with forests…
The collared pratincole is a unique sighting at Bhigwan Pune: Prolonged summer and receding water levels have turned the wetlands of Bhigwan into a thriving habitat for migratory and resident birds this year. Many birdwatchers and photographers have been visiting the region to get a glimpse of the massive nesting activity.“Birding activity has surged across…
Aizawl: Mizoram chief minister Lalduhoma on Wednesday chaired a review meeting at his office on the 132-Megawatt Tuivai Hydro-electric Power Project, attended by power minister F Rodingliana and officials of the power and electricity department.The Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the Tuivai Project was already completed and the project was ready for tendering. Efforts were…
Lucknow: The father of the 19-year-old Delhi University student from Jaunpur, a gang rape survivor, recorded his statement before police and broke down while recounting the ordeal faced by his daughter.Insisting she suffered a heinous crime, he appealed for strict action against the accused.According to police sources, the victim’s father reiterated all allegations previously mentioned…
In a joint operation Jaipur (south) police with JDA demolishes the encroached property at Muhana in Jaipur Wednesday In a joint operation Jaipur (south) police with JDA demolishes the encroached property at Muhana in Jaipur Wednesday In a joint operation Jaipur (south) police with JDA demolishes the encroached property at Muhana in Jaipur Wednesday In…
NEW DELHI: With a large part of India battling heatwave conditions, PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged people to take adequate precautions and help others, and, later at a Cabinet meeting, called for a whole-of-nation approach in dealing with the scorching summer with various departments asked to take measures to bring relief to citizens.Modi told…
Lashkar-e-Taiba‘s deputy chief Saifullah Kasuri has threatened frontline leadership and top military officials in Pakistan with direct, public threats of elimination if they “even thought of recognising Israel”. “He will be assassinated, destroyed and ruined,” he said addressing a rally.Kasuri’s remarks come on the heels of President Trump’s appeal to several Muslim-majority nations, including Pakistan,…
NEW DELHI: Hyundai Motor India will increase prices across its vehicle lineup by up to Rs 12,800 from June 1. The company said the increase will vary depending on the model and variant. Hyundai said the hike was being implemented due to rising input costs, higher commodity prices and increased operational expenses. The company added…
Actress Bhagyashri Borse, who is steadily gaining attention in South cinema, recently shared an emotional post after meeting veteran actor Kamal Haasan in person. The actress made her Tamil debut with Dulquer Salmaan’s film ‘Kaantha’ last year. She is now playing the female lead in Sivakarthikeyan’s upcoming film ‘Seyon,’ which Kamal Haasan is producing. Directed…
