Brittas said the MP came from the treasury benches, stood behind him, disturbed him and started calling him a “lungi wala” NEW DELHI: CPM MP John Brittas has moved a privilege motion against BJP MP Sushmita Dev, alleging that she addressed him as “lungiwala” during proceedings in Rajya Sabha Monday. Dev denied that she had…
Pune: MLAs have expressed serious concern over the sluggish progress of the Rs 55,000-crore Pune ring road project, stressing that delays could undermine efforts to improve the city’s connectivity to major highways. The concerns come even as the long-awaited Missing Link on the Pune-Mumbai expressway is scheduled for inauguration on May 1.MLA Shankar Jagtap, who…
Chennai: Sports minister Aadhav Arjuna on Monday said state govt will create a dedicated Olympic action plan to identify and train athletes from a young age, while focusing on expanding sports infrastructure across the state. After inspecting Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium’s sports hostel facilities, diet provided to athletes, and training routines at the stadium, where he…
Bengaluru: Proposing a redistribution of seats in engineering courses under a “zero-sum” principle — which ensures no increase or decrease in total seats — an expert committee appointed by the state govt has recommended a recalibration of technical education according to industry demand. The committee, headed by Prof S Sadagopan, former director of International Institute…
As the effects of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima in August of 1945 proved to be devastating enough to convince scientists that nothing would grow in this place for decades, with the temperature around the explosion site being excessively high and the level of radiation dangerously increased, along with practically all forms of life in…
Mumbai Indians Hardik Pandya (ANI Photo) Mumbai Indians all-rounder Corbin Bosch has admitted the absence of regular captain Hardik Pandya has made life difficult for the five-time IPL champions this season, with the side struggling to recover from key moments going against them during a disappointing campaign. Mumbai Indians were officially knocked out of the…
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta addresses a press conference on Women’s reservation bill, at the BJP Delhi office in New Delhi TNNNew Delhi: Chief minister Rekha Gupta criticised the Opposition on Sunday for defeating the Constitution amendment brought by central BJP govt to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023.The act promises 33% reservation for women…
For centuries, the ancient Maya have been celebrated for their remarkable achievements in astronomy, mathematics and calendar-making. They tracked the movements of planets with extraordinary precision, developed one of the world’s earliest concepts of zero and created complex calendars that guided agriculture, religion and governance. Yet the brilliant minds behind these discoveries have largely remained…
Jaisalmer: BJP suffered a setback in the Jaisalmer Municipal Council elections after its officially nominated candidate from Ward 23, Jaya Daiya, withdrew her nomination at the last minute, leaving the party with candidates in 44 of the 45 wards.The scrutiny of nomination papers for the civic polls has also been completed. Election officials rejected 151…
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…
