NEW DELHI: Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday announced the formation of a seven-member panel, headed by retired Supreme Court judge Justice Ranjana Desai, to draft legislation for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC).The committee comprises former high court judges R C Chavan and S G Mehare, former Maharashtra chief secretary D K Jain, former…
In March 1974, a gaunt, uniformed figure walked out of the jungle on Lubang Island in the Philippines and handed over his sword, ending a war that had, for him, never actually stopped. Hiroo Onoda was a Japanese army lieutenant who had been sent to Lubang late in the Second World War with orders never…
After months of uncertainty, there is finally a major update on ‘Jana Nayagan,’ the much-awaited film starring Vijay. While the makers are yet to make an official announcement, the film’s Canadian distributor, York Cinemas, has revealed a release date through social media.The post read, “Finally! Our Own Thalapathy Vijay is ready to set the big…
Three DMSF Philippines graduates secure top FMGE ranks as institute reports nearly six times higher pass rate than national average Davao Medical School Foundation (DMSF), Philippines, has reported notable results in the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) June 2026, with three of its graduates securing positions among the Top 10 All India Rank (AIR) holders.According…
NEW DELHI: There were tears, and heartbreaking scenes as Afghanistan cricket bid an emotional farewell to former fast bowler Shapoor Zadran. Star spinner Rashid Khan, wicketkeeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran and several other Afghanistan cricketers were seen breaking down while paying their final respects to their former teammate, whose death has left the country’s cricket…
Pratap Sarnaik said a notification to the effect was issued by the state transport dept on July 8. MUMBAI: The rule making it mandatory for drivers of commercial vehicles in Maharashtra to speak in Marathi will be implemented from Aug 16, announced state transport minister Pratap Sarnaik in the Legislative Council on Wednesday.Sarnaik said a…
Arulkumar Shanmugasundaram, CEO and MD, Swelect Energy Systems Ltd Chennai: Renewable energy company Swelect Energy Systems (formerly Numeric Power Systems) plans to launch its commercial and industrial (C&I) Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) solutions integrated with hybrid inverters during this quarter, marking its formal entry into the fast-growing energy storage market that is expected to…
Section of a balcony collapsed at a luxury apartment complex in Gurgaon on Thursday morning after heavy rain GURGAON: A section of a balcony collapsed at a luxury apartment complex in Gurgaon on Thursday morning after heavy rain, raising fresh concerns over the structural safety of the residential project. No injuries were reported, police said.The…
JAISALMER: Sri Ganganagar Police have dismissed videos circulating on social media and rumours claiming that the minor victim in the 13-year-old rape case has died as completely false, misleading and baseless.Police have appealed to the public not to believe or share such misinformation, warning that strict legal action will be taken against those spreading rumours.The…
NEW DELHI: Large parts of India woke up to grey skies, waterlogged roads and traffic disruptions on Thursday as relentless overnight rain continued across several states, even as the southwest monsoon covered the entire country.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued fresh red and orange alerts, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning and…
