Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann Chandigarh: Former additional deputy comptroller and auditor general (CAG) Onkar Nath questioned the Punjab govt’s claims of a “sikhya kranti” and its implementation on the ground. He urged chief minister Bhagwant Mann to ensure that children of ministers, MLAs, senior bureaucrats and other govt employees study in state-run schools.In an…
Lucknow: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Sunday opposed demands by some groups to introduce reservation on economic grounds, saying such a move runs contrary to Constitution’s provisions for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST) and Other Backward Classes (OBC) and is “in no way appropriate or in the interest of the nation.”In a…
NEW DELHI: Home minister Amit Shah will attend the ‘national security strategies conference’ (NSSC) here on Monday and Tuesday, brainstorming with the Central and states’ security brass on the entire gamut of security challenges and fine-tuning strategies to overcome them.The ninth NSSC will be held in hybrid format, with over 850 officers from various security…
FPIs pour Rs 23,544 crore into Indian equities in August as earnings recovery and rupee stability boost investor sentiment NEW DELHI: Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have accelerated buying in Indian equities this month, infusing Rs 23,544 crore so far as improving quarterly earnings, a stable rupee and better market prospects lift sentiment.The inflow comes after…
Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta’s period drama ‘Batwara 1947’ is struggling to find its footing at the box office, with the film’s theatrical run turning increasingly disappointing. Even after completing more than a week in cinemas, the Partition-era drama has failed to generate sustained momentum, raising concerns over its eventual box office verdict.According to Sacnilk,…
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New Delhi: National Green Tribunal has directed that the enforcement mechanism for Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates for govt and govt-hired vehicles in Delhi be implemented with “full seriousness” at the ground level. The directions came after it was found that several govt vehicles lacked PUC certificates.The tribunal on Aug 20 disposed of an application…
Nearly 50 residents of The Imperial have challenged revised building plans Mumbai: In a relief for residents of ‘The Imperial’—the 60-storey twin towers at Tardeo—Supreme Court has restored construction restrictions imposed on the developer. It also asked Bombay HC to expedite hearing of developer S D Corporation’s pending appeal against the restraints in a high-stakes…
Aisa national president Neha Bora said the closure of govt schools had consequences extending far beyond the institutions. Bengaluru: Students, activists and cultural figures Sunday raised concerns over “shrinking of democratic space in educational institutions”, paper leaks, “weakening public education system” and the wider challenges confronting young people.The issues were discussed at ‘GenZ on the…
Amar Agarwal, chairman, Dr Agarwal’s Health Care Dr Agarwal’s Health Care, founded in 1957 in Chennai, will enter its 70th year in Dec. Over the years, the chain has innovated and introduced new technologies in eye care. In an interview, chairman Amar Agarwal spoke about expansion and technology. Excerpts:How has the business evolved over decades?When…
