Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann attacked the Akali Dal, accusing it of being desperate to capture power. HOSIARPUR: Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday alleged that the state unit of the Congress was deeply divided, with every senior leader aspiring to become chief minister instead of working for the people.He also attacked the Shiromani Akali…
‘Stressful for students’: SC tells Centre not to introduce 3rd language in Class 9 NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court Thursday observed against making third-langauge compulsory in Class 9 under the New Education Policy, noting that students begin preparations for board exams when the “pressure starts”.The court said Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE) introduction of…
AAP opposes mandatory E20 Petrol, launches public petition (ANI image) NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Saurabh Bharadwaj on Thursday urged people to support an online petition opposing the mandatory use of E20 petrol, alleging that the fuel leads to lower mileage and vehicle damage.Sharing the campaign on X, Bharadwaj appealed to motorists facing…
PIL moved in Delhi HC had sought immediate medical intervention for Sonam Wangchuk amid hunger strike NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court Thursday asked the Centre and the city government, both led by the BJP, to regularly monitor the deteriorating health of Sonam Wangchuk, who entered the day 19 of his indefinite hunger strike against…
The animated film was originally scheduled to release on July 10, just days before the annual Rath Yatra festival. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court agreed to hear on Friday a plea challenging the Orissa high court’s order staying the release of the animated film “Mahaprabhu Jagannath”, which has become the centre of a controversy over…
Rahul Gandhi to visit Dehradun (X) NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, ahead of the Dehradun leg of the Congress’ ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ campaign on July 17, said Uttarakhand has become the “epicentre of paper leaks” and accused the BJP government of failing to curb examination irregularities despite introducing anti-cheating laws.In a…
Wangchuk began his indefinate fast on June 28 NEW DELHI: Activist Sonam Wangchuk has lost more than 9 kg since beginning his indefinite hunger strike, with doctors warning that he may soon enter a potentially “alarming” phase involving organ damage as his fast reached Day 19.Providing an update on Wangchuk’s health, Dr Satish Lamba said…
NPCIL said the reported data breach at the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project did not involve any nuclear safety or security systems NEW DELHI: Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) on Wednesday said the reported data breach involving the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project pertains only to conventional Balance of Plant (BoP) facilities and not to…
The look of Kolkata’s trams has changed down the years, from this one negotiating a busy junction, to a more modern avatar (below) rolling down the leafy Maidan At the Tollygunge Tram Depot, amid rows of ageing tramcars that have quietly watched the city change, one vehicle still draws attention. Tram No. 201 stands ready…
Mahua Moitra’s message to Wangchuk (Photo source: X, ANI) Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra on Thursday expressed support for activist Sonam Wangchuk, while accusing the BJP of attempting to divert attention from the issues raised by his hunger strike.In a post on X, Moitra wrote, “Sir @Wangchuk66 we are with you. But it is…