Ahmedabad schools directed to apply for Kanya Grant by Aug 11 Ahmedabad: Education authorities in Ahmedabad have directed all non-govt aided secondary and higher secondary schools, including grant-in-aid and fee-based institutions, to submit details of girl students for allocation of the Kanya Grant for the 2026-27 academic year.According to the official communication, the grant will…
Trinamool national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee rushed to Delhi amid indications of a potential split by rebel MPs early next week KOLKATA: Trinamool national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee flew to Delhi on Saturday, a day ahead of schedule, amid indications that rebel party MPs may make their first move early next week. The dissidents reportedly…
Hisar: Days after the body of a youngster was found near Kasaba Minor canal in Maujdin village under the Sadar police station limits, the Sirsa police on Monday claimed to have arrested a young woman and her brother for allegedly murdering the youth over a suspected love affair. Investigators said the accused were arrested following…
The govt cites broad scope and complexity of the subject, says more time needed to prepare a comprehensive report with well-considered recommendations Pune: Child rights activists and digital policy experts have questioned the Maharashtra govt’s decision to grant a six-month extension to a state-appointed task force examining social media use among minors, arguing that the…
Kolkata: Jadavpur University (JU) has written to Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) to immediately capture all stray dogs from the campus, including areas near the quarters, and ensure their vaccination and sterilisation following multiple dog-bite cases on campus. Meanwhile, a letter with over 580 signatures from animal lovers, including teachers and students, was submitted to the…
Chennai: The Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd (TNPDCL) will revive its localised helpline ‘Fuse on Call’ — where consumers can register complaints about power outages or blown fuses — to speed up the redress process.Now, electricity-related complaints are handled through a dedicated central system ‘Minnagam’, where consumers can dial 9498794987 to report their grievances….
Chennai: AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Saturday held a review meeting to analyze the party’s recent electoral setback. The meeting took place amid an ongoing exodus of former AIADMK ministers and district secretaries to the TVK.Palaniswami met with Kancheepuram district functionaries, including candidates, executive members, and general council members, to evaluate the assembly…
Surat: The Surat Municipal Corporation has begun building three dog shelters across the city to house rescued animals, as part of a broader drive to remove dogs from public places and strengthen sterilization and vaccination efforts.The shelters will be set up in three zones — West Zone (Rander), East Zone B (Sarthana) and South Zone…
Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe speaks during an interview with The Associated Press after winning the London Marathon in London, Monday, April 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung) Sebastian Sawe made history on Sunday morning at the London Marathon, becoming the first man to complete a marathon under two hours in official race conditions while defending his title…
Social activist Aruna Roy at International Labour Day event in Bhim town of Rajsamand district Friday Jaipur: Civil rights groups and workers’ organisations Friday called for sweeping labour reforms, including fixing minimum wages at ₹800 per day and restoring MGNREGA in its original form, at a large International Labour Day gathering in Bhim town, Rajasthan.The…
