Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay calls on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on Thursday. CHENNAI: At his first NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting on Thursday, chief minister C Joseph Vijay sought the release of pending central funds, including Rs 3,284 crore under the Samagra Shiksha scheme and Rs 2,284 crore for the…
A US lawmaker on Tuesday criticised the amendments proposed to India’s foreign funding law, alleging that they could allow the government to take over churches and religious charities and warning that the issue could affect India-US ties.US Congressman Riley Moore said the proposed changes to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) amounted to “a clear…
Maruti Suzuki India has launched the updated Brezza. The model, as part of this update, comes with slightly revised styling, new tech, additional safety features, and a new engine option. The refreshed SUV continues to rival the Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Mahindra XUV 3XO and Skoda Kylaq. Here’s everything that you need to…
You’ve got a productive current running through the day, Aquarius, and it suits you well. Education and career matters move with courage and confidence, and your energy feels cleaner than it has in recent days. Saturn provides stability, and Mercury can help you plan more effectively. This is a day when you’ll be able to…
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh govt has intensified flood relief operations, distributing over 6.83 lakh meal packets and 1.11 lakh relief kits. So far, 19,496 people, including around 6,000 on Monday, have been evacuated to safer locations, with no reported human or cattle casualties.The state has set up 1,634 relief posts and 1,315 shelters, while 1,072…
Linda Nosková and Jannik Sinner taking part in the traditional winners’ dance. (Pic credit: Wimbledon) Fresh off successfully defending his Wimbledon crown, Jannik Sinner traded his racquet for a tuxedo and his trademark composure for a dose of candid humour, delighting fans with an honest admission that quickly became one of the most talked-about moments…
Metro pillar construction on the Blue Line’s Indirapuram stretch has forced commuters onto a detour via Pushta Road and Ahimsa Khand to reach CISF Road Ghaziabad: Construction of a metro pillar by Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on the Indirapuram side of NH9/DME has led to the closure of the slip road connecting NH9 to…
Members of AJYCP and local residents protest in Tinsukia on Wednesday Dibrugarh: Members of the Asom Jatiyatabadi Yuba Chatra Parishad (AJYCP) and local residents staged a road blockade at Peepal Tol Chariali on Parbotia Road in Tinsukia on Wednesday, demanding immediate repair of the stretch that has been riddled with potholes and craters for nearly…
Panaji: The directorate of science and technology in Goa has initiated the process of filing a geographical indication (GI) application for the state’s traditional breads — pao, poie and unddo — under a single filing. Extensive consultations with the baker community and stakeholders are under way to ensure broad-based consensus and representation.“GI will empower bakers…
The move to downsize motorcycle engines is happening rather aggressively under the Bajaj Auto umbrella. It is not just Bajaj doing it. Brands like KTM and Triumph have also shifted focus to sub-350cc engines. The reason is simple. Motorcycles under 350cc attract a lower GST of 18 percent, which helps brands price them more aggressively….
