NEW DELHI: Can a governor keep a bill passed by the assembly pending indefinitely to frustrate the will of the people exercised through the legislature? Supreme Court raised the question – its refrain through the hearings on presidential reference over the court’s decision to fix timelines for governors and the President to take calls on…
New Delhi: India has, for the first time, crossed the milestone of having more than one crore school teachers in a single academic year. This happened in 2024–25, even as the number of children enrolled in schools fell to its lowest in seven years.According to the Ministry of Education’s Unified District Information System for Education…
NEW DELHI: Potholes claimed 2,161 lives in 2023, an increase of around 16.4% from the previous year, according to the latest report of the road transport ministry. Deaths caused due to wrong side driving and lane indiscipline also increased, to 9,432 in 2023 from 9,094 in the previous year.The road transport ministry released the report…
NEW DELHI: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has become the only political party other than CPI (ML) Liberation to file claims and objections on the Bihar draft electoral roll. Its booth level agents (BLAs) have submitted three claims and objections, while CPI(ML) Liberation has filed 79, with four days to go before the deadline ends. As…
NEW DELHI: In order to ensure humane treatment of working equines (horses, mules and donkeys) and prevention of disease risks during large-scale pilgrimages, the Centre has issued guidelines for the welfare of these animals and released a revised national action plan on glanders (a contagious and often fatal disease of equines), aimed at strengthening surveillance,…
Tejashwi Yadav (PTI image) NEW DELHI: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Thursday said, “Ye log bhool gaye Lalu Ji ka khoon hai mere andar,” as he accused the BJP-led central government of undermining the Constitution and urged people to unite to safeguard their rights. He was speaking at the Samvidhaan Suraksha Samelan…
NEW DELHI: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday said there is no rift between the Sangh and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He said the Sangh can give advice on any issue, but the final decision will be taken by the BJP.The RSS chief said there could be “difference of opinion” while…
NEW DELHI: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh put a final full stop to the speculation over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s retirement as he is going to hit the age of 75 after his birthday this September. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, while speaking at the event “100 Years Journey of Sangh – New Horizon” on Thursday, clarified…
Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi LUCKNOW: In a powerful testament to India’s civil-military synergy, General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff, has formally commended the Indian Railways for its outstanding support during Operation Sindoor, a high-priority national mission.In a letter addressed to Satish Kumar, chairman and CEO of the Railway Board, General…
NEW DELHI: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday said that terrorists deliberately targeted the scenic Baisaran meadow in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam because of its large tourist presence and relative isolation. The agency said the target was also chosen considering the “response time” from the security agencies, news agency PTI reported, quoting a NIA…