NEW DELHI: The Tamil Nadu Lok Bhavan on Saturday announced the portfolio allocation for the newly formed Tamil Nadu Cabinet led by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, days after the actor-turned-politician took oath following his party’s landmark victory in the 2026 Assembly elections.According to the official notification, portfolios were assigned to 10 ministers, including Vijay,…
A local resident tries the reverse vending machine during a live demonstration, showcasing how used beverage containers can be returned for an instantly refundable deposit Panaji: Goa’s plan to roll out QR-coded liquor bottles under its Deposit Refund System (DRS) from Sep 1 could be delayed after a parallel QR code initiative by the excise…
Vehicular traffic between Kalyan and Ahilyanagar via Malshej Ghat has been closed until further notice Pune: Vehicular traffic between Kalyan and Ahilyanagar via Malshej Ghat has been closed until further notice following the subsidence of a concrete road near Karanjale village in Junnar taluka, about 105km from Pune.Superintendent of police of the Highway Safety Patrol…
From covered fly ash transport to a unified licence regime and stricter contractor norms, Railways has unveiled a series of reforms to improve logistics and project execution. Indian Railways on Tuesday announced a series of freight and logistics reforms, including the introduction of specialised covered containers for transporting fly ash and a unified all-India licence…
CBSE launches helpline, email support to assist students with post-result queries The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Sunday announced tele-counselling and email support for students and parents after the declaration of the Class 12 board results. The board said the facilities have been started to help students with doubts related to exams, results…
Lucknow: Noorjahan, weighing up to 4kg, Baramasi Balasundari that fruits twice a year, Nehal Pasand that can be eaten both raw and ripe, and colourful hybrids such as Pusa Arunima and Pusa Lalima stole the spotlight at the UP mango festival.The 3-day festival featuring more than 800 varieties of mangoes, India’s favourite summer fruit, began…
Ajmer: The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) officially cancelled the scandal-ridden 2021 Sub-Inspector/Platoon Commander Recruitment Examination Friday, acting on a recommendation of the state govt in keeping with a high court judgment from last year recently upheld by the Supreme Court.The RPSC simultaneously announced a fresh recruitment process for 859 posts, with eligibility limited to…
Growing conversations around emotional well-being, stress management and conscious living are encouraging more people to explore structured self-awareness and meditation programmes.Over the past few years, conversations around mental well-being, mindfulness and emotional resilience have become increasingly common in India. Alongside traditional approaches to wellness, many people are also turning to meditation retreats, self-awareness programmes and…
Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry got cheeky while enjoying a sun-soaked yacht outing in the South of France.In a set of new photos, the former Canadian Prime Minister and the pop superstar were spotted cruising along the French Riviera with a group of friends. The couple appeared relaxed and affectionate throughout the outing, and got…
AAP MLA Mehraj Malik (PTI Photo/File) JAMMU: J&K high court quashed Monday the detention of Mehraj Malik, the lone AAP legislator in the Union territory’s assembly, under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA) and directed the authorities to release him forthwith.Giving relief to the Doda East MLA, Justice Mohd Yousuf Wani held that the allegations…
