Sexist remarks over Keerthana’s London absence trigger political row NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu industries minister S Keerthana was subjected to sexist remarks by DMK which was questioning her absence from chief minister C Joseph Vijay’s recent London visit. The remarks by DMK leader Vaishnavi has triggered a political controversy.Vijay travelled to London to flag off…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday observed that Gautam Buddha Nagar district magistrate Medha Roopam could not be isolated from the larger decision-making process that led to the detention of student protester Akriti Chaudhary under the National Security Act (NSA).While hearing Roopam’s plea challenging Allahabad high court judgment, a bench of justices SC Sharma…
SBI chairman C S Setty said at the SBI Banking and Economics Conclave in Mumbai on Wednesday. MUMBAI: India’s financial system will need to evolve to finance the country’s next phase of economic expansion, with banks playing a larger role in supporting higher-value manufacturing, new technologies, the green transition and enterprises seeking to compete globally,…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday delivered a split verdict on whether the challenge to the law governing the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners should be considered by a Constitution Bench.Under the law, the selection panel comprises the Prime Minister, a Union cabinet minister and the leader of opposition…
Delhi LG orders park safety checks, Pink Police patrols NEW DELHI: Delhi lieutenant governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Wednesday ordered a safety audit of all city parks within a week and directed the deployment of Pink Police personnel around their premises following the gangrape of a 17-year-old girl at Aastha Kunj Park near Kalkaji Mandir.Sandhu…
NEW DELHI: Election Commission on Wednesday responded to a report flagging differences within the poll panel over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), saying that “differing views and observations” among its members were a normal part of deliberation, while stressing that all final decisions were taken “unanimously”.“The ECI is a constitutional body that functions under the…
Dignitaries at the inauguration of the Ramaiah Institute of Science and Management and foundation-laying ceremony for Nareyana Pragnalaya in Bengaluru. As India continues to strengthen its position as a knowledge-driven economy, institutions of higher learning are playing an increasingly important role in shaping future-ready talent, advancing research and fostering innovation. Reflecting this vision, the Ramaiah…
NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday revived his “vote chori” charge against the Election Commission and accused election officials of committing “treason”.In a post on X, Rahul said, “I am telling the EC and election officials clearly: What you are doing is wrong. This is treason, this is against…
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission has rejected reports of differences within the poll panel over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), saying all decisions related to the exercise were taken “unanimously”.The poll body clarified that Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi did raise concerns over some aspects of voter roll deletion and database handling,…
The 702-unit, 6-tower project brings 80% open space, barrier-free design & IGBC Platinum pre-certified sustainability to South Kolkata’s growing corridor. As Kolkata’s residential landscape continues to evolve, emerging micro-markets are gaining prominence as homebuyers increasingly seek a combination of connectivity, convenience and well-developed social infrastructure. The Southern EM Bypass corridor, in particular, has witnessed a…