MUMBAI: Shiv Sena (UBT) union leader Nitin Nandgaonkar on Friday said the ongoing BEST workers’ agitation reflects growing unity among employees, blaming the undertaking and the government for the crisis.“BEST failed to initiate dialogue and instead approached the court. As per directives, they should have invited us for discussions. The contempt lies with BEST,” he…
Dr Anantha Nageswaran, Chief Economic Advisor, Government of India Chennai: Flagging that “free is the most expensive word in public policy”, Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) Anantha Nageswaran said infrastructure built on the promise of free or below-cost services cannot attract patient capital.“What makes infrastructure worthy of patient capital? There are three conditions: quality infrastructure, contract…
According to tenants, the Azossim bundh remains vulnerable as the damaged main bundh has remained unrepaired for over two decades Panaji: An Rs 82 lakh project to repair weak stretches of the Azossim bundh, including two major breaches, has been completed. However, tenants have warned that the repairs may prove shortlived unless the heavily breached…
Quote of the day by Gary Cooper: ‘One man who saw through his own eyes and thought with his own brain. Such men may be rare… but they move the world,’ when the late Hollywood star explained the importance of having your own voice through a dialogue from ‘The Fountainhead’ Gary Cooper was a well-known…
Rising El Nino risk drives IMD’s below-normal monsoon forecast for India (Image source: PTI) NEW DELHI: The India Meteorological Department on Friday issued its updated long-range forecast for the southwest monsoon season. The agency projected below-normal rainfall across several key regions and warned of heatwave conditions in multiple states starting June.The country is expected to…
Spiritual makeover of kitty parties Spiritual makeover of kitty parties Spiritual makeover of kitty parties Spiritual makeover of kitty parties Spiritual makeover of kitty parties Lucknow: In the living rooms of Uttar Pradesh, the familiar rhythm of kitty parties is undergoing a quiet transformation. The clink of teacups and spirited gossip sessions are being replaced…
Ahmedabad: The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) on Tuesday sealed 60 properties, including shops selling firecrackers, during a citywide fire safety and building compliance drive launched in the wake of the July 18 Ramol firecracker unit blaze that claimed 10 lives.Of the total properties sealed, 44 did not have BU permission. Seven of these properties were…
Delhi High Court dismissed Arvind Kejriwal’s plea to recuse Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma from the excise policy case, deeming it based on conjecture. NEW DELHI: A political flashpoint erupted on Tuesday after Arvind Kejriwal’s plea seeking the recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma in the Delhi excise policy case was dismissed by the Delhi High…
Varanasi: In a fresh crackdown on the multi-crore codeine cough syrup smuggling network, Sarnath police have booked 10 already arrested accused under the stringent Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, naming alleged smuggler Lokesh Agrawal as the gang leader.Police said Lokesh’s group operated as part of the syndicate of fugitive codeine smuggling kingpin…
Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (Mohre) UAE authorities have started tightening enforcement against delayed salary payments after a new wage payment rule came into effect on June 1, resulting in a sharp increase in payroll processing activity across the private sector.Under Ministerial Resolution No. 340 of 2026 issued by the Ministry of Human Resources…
