Jaipur: Leader of Opposition Tikaram Jully Thursday questioned the Rajasthan govt’s stand on the funding pattern of Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar & Aajeevika Mission (VB-GRAMG) law, alleging that even BJP-ruled states have raised concerns over the financial burden of the scheme that replaced MGNREGA.Jully said BJP-ruled Bihar and Madhya Pradesh have also questioned the scheme’s…
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on Thursday initiated disciplinary action over the recent road surface cave-in on the Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor, issuing a show-cause notice to the project director while suspending key officials and seeking action against the contractor.The move comes days after videos of the damaged stretch went viral, triggering criticism over…
A request by New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani asking residents to set their air conditioners to 78°F (25.6°C) during a dangerous heatwave has sparked a political row, with Republicans accusing him of promoting “socialism.“As NY faced extreme temperatures with the heat index expected to reach 110°F (43.3°C), Mamdani urged residents to help reduce pressure…
PM Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. (ANI photo) India and Japan on Thursday announced a series of major initiatives, including a new economic partnership framework, a defence agreement for the joint development of military equipment, and measures to deepen cooperation in the energy sector to strengthen resilience against oil supply disruptions. The…
Diljit Dosanjh, known for his successful career across Punjabi cinema, Bollywood while he’s a global name through his music, has revealed a health secret he has kept hidden for over a decade. In a recent interview, the actor shared that he has been living with a gallbladder stone measuring 11-12 mm since 2015 but has…
With the CBSE Class 10 Second Board Result 2026 expected soon, many students are worried about more than just their scores. A common question is whether clearing the exam in the second board will leave a ‘compartment’ mention on their final marksheet or passing certificate, and if it could affect their admission to Class 11….
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya (ANI Photo) New Delhi: Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya made clear on Thursday that the Asian Games contingent in September would be capped at 600 athletes and only those who can deliver in the continental showpiece will be eligible to make the trip to Japan.While making clear that the Asian Games are…
Tata Motors has just launched the new Tata Sierra EV SUV in the Indian market, with prices ranging from Rs 18.79 lakh to Rs 25.99 lakh (both prices ex-showroom; a 7.2kW home charger and its installation cost an extra Rs 49,000). Interested customers can book the new Sierra EV online or by visiting their nearest…
Diljit Dosanjh has clarified his stance on the ongoing Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar (Photo credit: x/@Diljit Dosanjh) NEW DELHI: Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh has distanced himself from the ongoing protest by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar, saying he is an artiste and not a politician.The actor addressed the…
Mumbai: Social justice minister Sanjay Shirsat on Thursday told the Legislative Assembly that work on the statue to be erected at Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar at Indu Mills was stuck due to the increased rate of bronze.Shirsat admitted when work on the statue was commissioned in 2018, the price of bronze was Rs 8 per inch,…
