Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav Lucknow: Former UP chief minister and Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the BJP, accusing it of promoting “negative politics”, weakening institutions and failing to address unemployment, inflation, crime and repeated paper leaks, while also unveiling an economic roadmap centred on traders, MSMEs and…
Jaipur: Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Ltd (RRECL) has invited bids for 201 MW of grid-connected solar projects to power public health engineering department (PHED) water-supply connections under the Virtual Net Metering (VNM) framework.Issued on June 12, the tender marks the first phase of a 500 MW programme aimed at reducing electricity costs for one of…
Nipah outbreak (Image source: PTI) Kerala health minister K Muraleedharan on Sunday sought to reassure the public over concerns surrounding Nipah virus and Shigella infections, stating that both situations are being closely monitored and remain under control.Addressing reporters, the minister said one patient suspected of having Nipah virus remains on ventilator support, but extensive testing…
Thousands of British Kashmiris protest outside UK Parliament over PoK unrest Thousands of British Kashmiris gathered outside the Palace of Westminster in London on Sunday to protest against alleged human rights violations and the use of force by Pakistani security forces in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK), calling for international intervention and accountability.Demonstrators raised concerns…
Emily Blunt in Steven Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’ Steven Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’ has already hit theatres, and fans and netizens alike cannot seem to get enough of the film. Starring Emily Blunt and Josh O’Connor in the lead roles, the film is set around the story of alien existence and how a group of people works…
Things click today. Mercury is shining in your sign and the Moon is a sign of fulfillment.This means you’ll have a wonderful feeling of work being done along, people responding and plans forming. There will be some imperfections, but the overall picture will be perfect, however, you’ll feel more confident than you did recently.This is…
New Delhi: Delhi saw little relief even as it recorded below-normal maximum temperature Sunday as high humidity levels made outdoor conditions more uncomfortable.The “feels-like” temperature crossed 42.5 degrees Celsius while actual temperature was 38 degrees Celsius at 2:30 pm. At 39.1 degrees Celsius, Ridge was the hottest area of the city. Met has forecast a…
Mumbai: More than 1,400 clerical staff of all RTOs and border check posts across the state will be on an indefinite pen-down strike from June 16 for their list of demands, including pending promotions, which have been denied to them for the past four years. This could impact RTO-related work in Mumbai and the rest…
After comedian Madhur Virli’s resurfaced rape joke triggered outrage online, fresh questions are being raised about the state of Indian stand-up comedy. Coming days after the controversy surrounding Pranit More’s crowd-work clips, the debate has shifted from humour to responsibility, boundaries and whether shock value is replacing wit.The clip from comedian Madhur Virli’s 2024 show…
Throwing down the gauntlet Chennai: PWD minister Aadhav Arjuna has dared former deputy chief minister Udhayanidhi Stalin for a debate on Ambedkar at an upcoming event. Speaking at a TVK public meeting organised at Chengalpet on Sunday, he said the event will be organised by former AIADMK MLA Maragatham Kumaravel to induct her supporters into…
