10 lakh acres in Assam encroached by ‘illegal Bangladeshis’: CM Sarma NEW DELHI: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday claimed that nearly 10 lakh acres of land in the state remain under the encroachment of what he called “illegal Bangladeshis and doubtful citizens.”Speaking at an event marking four years of the Gorukhuti Multipurpose…
Uttarakhand forest minister Subodh Uniyal Uttarakhand forest minister Subodh Uniyal reflects on the journey of preserving state’s rich natural heritage under the leadership of chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami’s as Uttarakhand completes 25 years since its formation.In conversation with The Times of India for Uttarakhand@25, Subodh Uniyal emphasised the importance of reconnecting people with forests….
Student suicides dip slightly but mental health crisis deepens, shows NCRB data NEW DELHI: Student suicides accounted for 7.6% of all suicide cases reported in India in 2022, a marginal decline from 8.0% in 2021 and 8.2% in 2020, according to the Accidental Deaths and Suicides in India (ADSI) report published by the National Crime…
An Air India A320 aircraft veered off Mumbai’s Runway 27 during heavy rain, bursting three tyres and damaging its engine after skidding into a soft patch. In Dhaka, a Bangladeshi air force training jet crashed into Milestone School, killing 19 people and injuring over 100. Meanwhile, Israel launched airstrikes on Yemen’s Hodeidah port, targeting military…
NEW DELHI: In a significant move aimed at enhancing student safety, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has amended its by-laws, making it mandatory for all affiliated schools to install high-resolution CCTV cameras with real-time audio-visual recording.According to the new regulation, schools must place cameras at all key locations, including: Entry and exit points…
Mann government deploys anti-drone measures to curb cross-border smuggling in Punjab CHANDIGARH: Pakistan has long used drones to smuggle contraband, including heroin, arms, and explosives, into Punjab. In response, the Punjab Police has begun deploying advanced anti-drone technology in a bid to eliminate cross-border drug and arms trafficking.Official data suggests that drone intrusions have reduced…
Veteran CPI(M) leader and former Kerala CM V S Achuthanandan passes away (Pic: ANI) Former Kerala chief minister and veteran CPM leader V S Achuthanandan passed away at the age of 101, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) said on Monday.Achuthanandan had been receiving treatment at a private hospital since last month following a cardiac…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the media ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, in New Delhi on Monday. (Pic credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a high-level meeting in Parliament, likely regarding the ongoing Monsoon session. Several senior BJP leaders, including Amit Shah, JP Nadda, Rajnath Singh, Shivraj Singh…
NEW DELHI: Parliament witnessed a major face-off between the Centre and opposition on Monday during the first day of the Monsoon session, with opposition MPs demanding discussion on US President Donald Trump’s claims about Operation Sindoor.The day’s proceedings were marked by intense sloganeering and heated exchanges, particularly over Trump’s claim that he had brokered a…
NEW DELHI: Civil Aviation minister K Rammohan Naidu told the Rajya Sabha on Monday that the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is following a clear, rule-based process to find out the exact cause of the Air India crash that killed 260 people last month. He said the investigation is being carried out in an unbiased…