Former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan updated his X profile after resigning from his post (Photo credit: X/@Dharmendra Pradhan) NEW DELHI: Soon after announcing his resignation as Union education minister on Saturday, Dharmendra Pradhan updated his X profile, removing the designation “Union Minister” from his bio.The reaction came hours after Pradhan stepped down from the…
TIMES NEWS NETWORKMangaluru: JD(S) MLC SL Bhoje Gowda expressed concern over the Dakshina Kannada district administration declaring blanket holidays for schools and colleges, solely on the basis of the weather department reports during the rainy season. He questioned the rationale behind repeatedly declaring holidays as a precautionary measure, even when there is no rain.Speaking to…
COIMBATORE: Two men died after a motorcycle they were travelling on rammed a goods autorickshaw that took a sudden right turn near Ramanathapuram in the city on Friday night. The deceased have been identified as S Shyam, 25, of Augustine Pettai near Sungam, and V Vasanth Kumar, 28, of Puliyakulam. According to police, Shyam and…
Parakala Prabhakar, Indian economist and political commentator, addressing the gathering Hyderabad: Urging young people to fight the growing political and social inequalities, economist and political commentator Parakala Prabhakar said, “If at all there is any hope kindled today, it is only because of the youth of the nation.”Speaking at a national convention against atrocities on…
Documentation requirements, high mobility within city, restricted access to gated societies and the June-July holiday season made SIR more difficult Gurgaon: Though both involved door-to-door visits by govt staff, the city’s Census house listing and Election Commission’s special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls produced contrasting outcomes.While Census enumeration progressed largely on schedule, SIR required…
Burdwan: The authorities at Burdwan Medical College & Hospital (BMCH) have issued a strict advisory banning all forms of protests and agitational activities on campus with immediate effect, following a call by students for a 12-hour hunger strike.Students at BMCH had previously announced plans to hold a 12-hour hunger strike on July 24, from 9…
A student protest rally turned violent in Kolkata on Friday (PTI) NEW DELHI: The West Bengal government on Saturday invoked its newly enacted its “Goonda Act” against those accused of orchestrating violence during Friday’s NEET protest, marking the first use of the legislation since it was passed by the state assembly.The West Bengal Public Safety…
On a chilly morning in Uganda’s largest national park, rangers did more than prepare for a conservation mission: they prepared to protect the future of one of Africa’s most iconic animals. With quiet coordination, a few songs, and a great deal of expertise, wildlife officials began moving 12 endangered Nubian giraffes from Murchison Falls National…
Experts point out that India’s strategic petroleum reserve policy should evolve into a broader energy security strategy that covers crude oil, LPG, and LNG. India’s energy security has been in sharp focus since the start of the US-Iran conflict. The need for robust strategic reserves to counter impact of global supply disruptions cannot be overstated….
Simon Pegg joins ‘The Rings of Power’ as the voice of Balrog. (Image Credits: Instagram) The stunning debut look of ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Season 3 was unveiled at San Diego Comic-Con 2026. Along with announcing the much-anticipated ensuing episodes, the makers revealed that Simon Pegg will join the cast…
