Union Minister of State, Prataprao Jadhav (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Experts and researchers from over 100 countries are set to participate in the 2nd WHO Global Summit Traditional Medicine to be held at Bharat Mandapam from December 17-19. Briefing the media about the summit, Union minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush Prataprao Jadhav said…
NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday publicly tore up a note outlining the new MGNREGA norms, escalating her feud with the BJP-led Centre and the saffron party, the poll-bound state’s principal opposition.Banerjee, who leads the state’s ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), accused the central government of imposing ‘valueless’ conditions for releasing West…
A Madhya Pradesh couple’s wedding video became a breeding ground for trolls after it was bombarded with racist and misogynistic comment because of the difference in their skin colour.The couple had been dating for 11 years and got married last month.Images and videos from their vibrant wedding captured the couple taking part in traditional rituals…
Miami voters have elected Democrat Eileen Higgins as the city’s first female mayor and the first Democrat to hold the office in nearly three decades. In Tuesday’s runoff, Higgins, a former county commissioner, defeated Republican Emilio González, a former city manager backed by former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.“Together, we turned the…
Rahul Gandhi (File photo) NEW DELHI: The ruling BJP on Wednesday labelled Congress MP Rahul Gandhi ‘Videsh Nayak’ and ‘leader of paryatan’ ahead of his upcoming visit to Germany from December 15 to 20.Also Read | ‘Vote chori biggest anti-national act’: Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha during SIR debate; slams RSSBJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla —…
The data reveals a shifting landscape where private banks and digital channels draw the most customer ire, while territories like Chandigarh and Delhi report disproportionately high complaint loads per lakh accounts. India’s banking system saw a surge in customer grievances in FY25, with private sector banks accounting for the highest share of complaints. Issues linked…
NEW DELHI: The govt will run a pilot project to link the demand for subsidised fertiliser from farmers to the size of their farmland in order to prevent diversion, minister J P Nadda informed Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. The move is significant given the high use in farming of chemical nutrients, which is also affecting…
Over 100 opposition MPs have submitted a notice to the Lok Sabha Speaker seeking the removal of Madras High Court Justice GR Swaminathan. They accuse him of misconduct and bias in a recent order concerning a lamp lighting at a temple near a dargah in Tamil Nadu. As many as 107 MPs, including those from…
The Supreme Court clarified that while the Election Commission cannot definitively determine citizenship, it can inquire about it if doubts arise regarding voters. The apex court emphasized that Indian citizenship is a constitutional prerequisite for voting, not merely a matter of residence and age. This ruling supports the EC’s stance on verifying voter eligibility. The…
The government has doubled IndiGo’s flight cuts to 10% following operational failures and crew norm non-compliance. This punitive action aims to stabilize the airline’s services and reduce passenger disruptions. IndiGo’s CEO was summoned to explain the mismanagement, with further reviews planned. Other airlines saw minor adjustments to their winter schedules. NEW DELHI: There will be…