NEW DELHI: As we mark Engineer’s Day 2024, celebrated on September 15 to honour the birth anniversary of Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, one of India’s greatest engineers, it’s important to reflect on the current state of engineering education, particularly in Gujarat. Sir Visvesvaraya, known for his pioneering work in irrigation, flood control, and water resource management, […]
KOLKATA: Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday disbanded the Rugi Kalyan Samitis – associations for the welfare of patients – in all the state-run hospitals and healthcare facilities as she reached out to the junior doctors protesting in front of the Swasthya Bhawan in the Calcutta suburb of Salt Lake. The Rugi Kalyan Samitis […]
NEW DELHI: BJP National President Jagat Prakash Nadda, Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav, Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Chandra Pawar) chief Sharad Pawar and leaders from other political parties paid homage to Communist Party of India (Marxist) general secretary Sitaram Yechury, here on Saturday. Nadda paid floral tributes […]
NEW DELHI: India Saturday advocated recognition of culture as a standalone goal in the post-2030 global development agenda, highlighting its transformative potential in driving economic growth, social inclusion, and sustainable development. ”This is in sync with India’s own cultural renaissance efforts, aimed at preserving and promoting its rich cultural heritage while fostering innovation and creativity,” […]
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the corruption case lodged by the CBI in connection with the excise policy ‘scam’, saying prolonged incarceration amounts to unjust deprivation of liberty. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan granted the relief to Kejriwal on furnishing […]
Adani Group rejects allegations NEW DELHI: Swiss authorities have frozen more than USD 310 million in funds across multiple Swiss bank accounts as part of money laundering allegations into Adani Group, US-based short seller Hindenburg Research claimed citing media report – a charge that the conglomerate vehemently denied. In a post on X, Hindenburg cited […]
NEW DELHI: Touted as the ‘GCC Capital of the World,’ India has the largest base of 17 per cent of global technology capability centres, currently employing over 1.9 million (19 lakh) people, according to a new report. By 2030, the GCC market in India is estimated to grow to $99-105 billion, with the number of […]
NEW DELHI: A video showing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud’s at a Ganesh Puja on Wednesday has ignited a controversy with prominent advocates questioning the transparency of the court and BJP leaders defending the visit. CJI DY Chandrachud is slated to retire on November 10, 2024. The CJI’s wife […]
NEW DELHI: After a political row erupted over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud’s residence to particpate in Ganpati Puja during the ongoing Ganesh Chaturthi festival, the BJP on Thursday hit back at the Opposition over criticising the visit, saying that the executive and judiciary praying before Gods, […]
IMPHAL: The Union government has directed the deployment of two additional Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) battalions, comprising 2,000 personnel, to Manipur amidst ongoing unrest. The CRPF personnel, trained in various internal security operations, will also require specialized equipment, logistical support, and anti-drone technology. This deployment adds to the 16 CRPF battalions already stationed across […]