Itanagar: Lok Sabha MP Tapir Gao on Thursday sought to allay concerns over the proposed implementation of the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act (APFRA), 1978, asserting that the legislation is neither anti-Christian nor aimed at any particular religious community.Addressing a press conference at the state BJP headquarters here, Gao said there was confusion among…
How delays in IDR and PSLF approvals are impacting young professionals’ financial stability More than 643,000 federal student loan borrowers in the United States are currently caught in a growing administrative backlog, awaiting either approval for more affordable repayment plans or long-promised loan forgiveness. The figures, disclosed in a recent court filing and first reported…
The University of Mumbai has deferred all undergraduate and postgraduate examinations scheduled for July 6, 2026, after relentless monsoon rains, severe waterlogging and transport disruptions crippled the city. Acting on the IMD’s weather advisory, the university prioritised student safety and said a revised examination timetable will be announced soon, with existing hall tickets remaining valid.Mumbai…
New AC circular bus route from Dadar station to Siddivinayak temple Mumbai: Mumbai’s commuters and devotees now have a new travel option as BEST launched AC bus route A-814, the Siddhivinayak circular service, from Saturday. The new route will connect Dadar railway station with the Siddhivinayak temple, offering a comfortable and regular service throughout the…
Aizawl: Preparations for the upcoming elections to the 19-ward Aizawl Municipal Corporation (AMC), scheduled for Tuesday, have been completed and the 48-hour silent period has begun, state election commissioner H Lalthlangliana said on Sunday.Lalthlangliana told TOI that political parties, candidates and campaigners should refrain from canvassing from 5pm on Sunday till 5pm on Tuesday, as…
New Delhi: Amid ongoing desilting operations across major drains and nullahs ahead of the monsoon, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has raised concerns over delay in cleaning the disused canal drain connecting Karkari Mor to the SDM office in east Delhi.The civic body claimed that no work had started at site till last week…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (AP Photo) CHENNAI: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has generated massive interest ahead of the India A’s tri-series opener against Sri Lanka A in Dambulla and the opposition vice-captain Niroshan Dickwella admitted that he is expecting the prodigy to come out firing on all cylinders.“I’m glad to be a wicketkeeper, because I won’t be getting many…
Lucknow: Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha’s newly appointed Uttar Pradesh president Rohit Mishra assumed charge at the BJP state office on Sunday after leading a procession from 1090 Chauraha to the party headquarters. The march drew thousands of Yuva Morcha workers and young supporters. Party workers and social organisations received Mishra at multiple points en route…
NEW DELHI: The Centre on Friday informed Supreme Court that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is personally supervising the re-examination process of National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) UG after the recent paper leak.“Prime minister is personally supervising so that there is no lacunae,” Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told Supreme Court during the hearing on NEET…
Gurgaon: A local court has directed the police to register an FIR against former minister Sukhbir Kataria and others for alleged misuse of govt grants by diverting benefits to ineligible persons.The petition filed last year by a Gurgaon resident, Om Parkash, claimed that Kataria abused his ministerial position between 2014 and 2019 to secure a…
