Chennai: State govt has asked the heads of all of its schools to enrol 30% more students than last year.At a meeting convened by chief education officers (CEOs) last week, school heads were asked to bring in at least 50 enrolments each at the upper primary and middle school entry levels (Classes I to VI)….
UAE expands Nafis till 2040, adds monthly salary support and unlimited child allowance / Image: file In a significant move to strengthen Emirati employment in the private sector, the United Arab Emirates announced a major expansion of its flagship Nafis programme, extending benefits until 2040. The announcement was made under the directives of Sheikh Mohamed…
Ludhiana: A former employee was among those who robbed a liquor company of ₹17 lakh, targeting one of its cash collection agents on April 17. Police on Friday announced the arrests of the trio who had spent much of the loot on drugs and hotels.Dugri police arrested Gurdeep Singh ‘Bobby’, 21, of Shaheed Karnail Singh…
Goddess Bagalamukhi is one of eighth Mahavidhya’s, who is mainly worshipped by the sadhaks to attain various powers. Bagalmukhi Jayanti is commemorated to celebrate the birth anniversary of Goddess Bagalamukhi. The day holds a great religious and spiritual significance among Hindus. According to panchang, Bagalamukhi Jayanti is celebrated on Ashtami tithi of shukla paksha in…
Visa bulletin May 2026 comes with a note of caution for Indians applying for Green Card in the EB-5 category. The US State Department published the Visa bulletin for May 2026 with not much change in the dates but it added a note of caution for the EB-5 Green Card category specifically from India. “Sufficient…
The Nagpur-Mumbai Samruddhi Expressway saw 1.55 crore vehicles in 2025-26, generating toll revenue of Rs 1,240.04 crore, marking a sharp rise from the previous fiscal.The toll collection was higher by Rs 499.41 crore compared to 2024-25, officials said, citing data from the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation, according to PTI.The 701-km-long access-controlled corridor passes through…
Mumbai: Bombay High Court rapped BMC for terminating the lease of a trust that runs a gymnasium on St Martin Road, Bandra (W), over unauthorised construction, observing that it was done in a “very high-handed” manner.Justices Makarand Karnik and Shriram Modak on Thursday asked BMC to state if it would withdraw the Jan 21, 2021,…
Here are some zodiac signs that are at a turning point in their ongoing journey of love and self-discovery. After many rounds of emotional investment, heartbreak and hard lessons learned, these signs are choosing clarity over chaos and self-worth over illusion. These four zodiac signs are finally cutting loose from the wrong people and taking…
Bengaluru: Nearly 13 lakh property owners in Bengaluru can now download their e-khatas online using their SAS property tax ID, eliminating the need to visit civic offices. Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has enabled this facility through its e-Aasthi platform.Officials said users can log in to the portal, authenticate via OTP, enter their SAS ID, and…
A single-word comment from Yuzvendra Chahal—“Algorithm”—has added a humorous twist to the buzz around Virat Kohli’s recent Instagram activity, turning it into a full-blown social media moment. The latest chatter began after Kohli briefly liked a January post by LizLaz, a German-South African influencer and avid Royal Challengers Bengaluru supporter. Opening up about the unexpected…
