Shillong: The Meghalaya State Education Commission, formed to recommend reforms aligning the state's education system with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, has submitted its report to the state government, officials said on Wednesday. The report, prepared after consultations with educators, professionals, and teacher associations, outlines proposals in areas including school consolidation, higher education reform, teacher training, student performance, and structural changes across the...Read More
Deputy Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Gaurav Gogoi, has written to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for urgent steps to correct the historical inaccuracies in Class VIII textbooks. "The inclusion of the Ahoms, who ruled Assam for over six centuries and defended it against multiple Mughal invasions, is welcome and long overdue. However, their representation contains errors and oversimplifications that risk distorting students' understanding of history," said Gogoi in his lette...Read More
Hyderabad: AIMIM president and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi has termed the GHMC's order for closure of meat shops and slaughterhouses on Independence Day as 'unconstitutional'.He slammed the civic body for issuing such an order, calling it a violation of the right to livelihood and nutrition.Addressing the media, Owaisi said: "Many municipal corporations in India seemed to have ordered that slaughterhouses and meat shops should be closed on Aug 15. Unfortunately, GHMC has also made a similar or...Read More
New Delhi: Noting that the issue of Sainik Farms regularisation is "hanging fire for years", Delhi High Court on Wednesday said residents had not been able to "lay a brick for repairs".It questioned the failure of the central and Delhi govts to bring "a simple legislation to mitigate the problem" of residents awaiting regularisation of the posh south Delhi colony."Why can't you take up the issue a bit seriously? Now there should be no difficulty in the Centre and Delhi govt sitting together and ...Read More
New Delhi: A day after facing criticism from the Delhi High Court, Delhi govt on Wednesday informed the court that it has suspended nine Tihar Jail officials for allegedly running an extortion racket in collusion with inmates.The govt assured a bench of chief justice D K Upadhyaya and justice Tushar Rao Gedela that strict disciplinary action was initiated against the officials, who were placed under suspension and transferred as per rules.It also sought an additional two months to file its actio...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): Former diplomat Vikas Swarup has praised India's firm stance in trade negotiations with the United States, saying the country has done the 'right thing' by resisting pressure from the Trump administration to open up its agriculture and dairy sectors. 'If you cave in to a bully, then the bully will increase his demands,' Swarup told ANI, warning that yielding to such demands would only invite more pressure. His remarks come after US President Donald Trump imp...Read More
Kolkata: The Election Commission on Wednesday gave Bengal chief secretary Manoj Pant time till Aug 21 to comply with its directive to suspend four state officers and lodge FIRs against them and a data entry officer. Pant told EC seniors the state had formed a three-member panel to probe the complaints.Pant rushed to Delhi and met EC officials much before the 5 pm deadline he was set on Tuesday. He informed the officials that the state had ordered a fresh probe because it felt the EC's directives...Read More
LUCKNOW: The Yogi Adityanath govt tabled Sri Banke Bihari Temple Nyas Bill in the assembly Wednesday, the third day of the monsoon session.The state govt had earlier promulgated an ordinance, Sri Banke Bihari Nyas Adhyadesh. The bill tabled on Wednesday stipulates that the trust will have a right over offerings, donations, and all movable and immovable properties of the temple. This includes idols installed in the temple, offerings/gifts made to deities within the temple premises and precincts, ...Read More
NEW DELHI: Bringing down the curtain on the proceedings initiated against misleading advertisements for medicinal products, the Supreme Court has closed the case filed by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) against Patanjali Ayurved and its founders.A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and K V Viswanathan said no further hearing was needed as the court had already passed various orders and the purpose of the case had been achieved. "By various orders, the prayers of the WP have been achieved and ...Read More
'They should be given a strong message that they are not the ones who decide the rule of the land, and they are not the ones who decide what justice is.' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets the heads of various Christian organisations during his visit to Kerala. Photograph: ANI Photo It was on the 26th of July that Preethi Merry and Vandana Francis, two Catholic nuns from Kerala, working in the tribal areas of Chhattisgarh, were arrested along with Sukaman Mandavi, a youth from Narayanpu...Read More
As opposition parties continue their protests against the revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, called the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), the Assam Congress is preparing a strategy to counter any voter list manipulation as the state gears up to hold a similar exercise ahead of polls next year. Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi on Wednesday announced a two-week-long campaign titled "Vote Chore, Gaddi Chore" aimed at combating voter fraud in the state. The Congress leader said the party ha...Read More
Congress and Manithaneya Makkal Katchi (MMK) have announced a boycott of Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi's Independence Day Tea Reception. Both parties cite grievances against the Governor's actions, alleging he undermines state authority and delays important legislative processes, impacting democratic governance and electoral integrity. Congress and Manithaneya Makkal Katchi (MMK) are staging a boycott of the Independence Day Tea Reception hosted by Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi. The parties claim t...Read More
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 13 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday released a book on the compilation of the struggle of senior officers working in the state, titled 'Sanghrash Se Shikhar Tak', written by Mamta Gupta of Solan district.The book narrates the struggles of the senior officers of the state who have now achieved their positions despite adverse circumstances. The book reflects that individuals can attain success in their lives throug...Read More
The Dehradun district administration has announced a holiday for all schools from classes 1 to 12 and Anganwadi centres on Tuesday, August 12, following a heavy rainfall alert from the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). This closure also includes school staff and management to ensure everyone's safety during the expected downpour. The decision was made as a precaution to keep students and staff safe amid the forecast of heavy rains in the area. Meanwhile, in Uttarakhand, the Kedarnath Yat...Read More
Bengaluru: BJP raised the murder of a Hindu man in Koppal in the legislative assembly Wednesday and demanded the investigation be handed over to National Investigation Agency (NIA) and that Rs 50 lakh compensation be given to the victim's family. A BJP delegation also met governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot and urged him to intervene and direct the state govt to transfer the case, alleging a deep-rooted conspiracy by "extremist" groups. In its memorandum, BJP said Gavisiddappa Nayak, from the Valmiki ...Read More
Lucknow: Taking cognisance of the potential threat of bird flu, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday directed concerned departments to coordinate and take measures to prevent the prevalence of the H5 virus in the state. He said that efforts should be stepped up in all zoos, sanctuaries, national parks, etc.On Monday, the bird flu virus was diagnosed in the poultry birds in Rampur after an estimated 15,000 chickens died.The chief minister also instructed the health department to conduct an...Read More
Srinagar, Aug 13: The Indian Army foiled an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Uri sector of north Kashmir's Baramulla district on Wednesday. However, one soldier was killed during the exchange of fire, officials said.The Army had neutralised two terrorists in the same sector just days earlier. According to an official statement, troops detected and engaged the infiltrators early in the morning, successfully preventing their bid to cross the LoC."While foiling the infilt...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): Former diplomat Vikas Swarup has praised India firm stance in trade negotiations with the United States, saying the country has done the right thing by resisting pressure from the Trump administration to open up its agriculture and dairy sectors. If you cave in to a bully, then the bully will increase his demands, Swarup told ANI, warning that yielding to such demands would only invite more pressure. His remarks come after US President Donald Trump imposed 5...Read More
Guwahati: Six centuries of rule. Repeated victories against Mughal armies. And now, a Class VIII textbook under fire for getting the Ahoms' story wrong.Jorhat MP Gaurav Gogoi, a member of Ahom community, said Wednesday the newly revised NCERT history textbook carries "significant inaccuracies" about the dynasty that ruled much of present-day Assam for 600 years. He urged education minister Dharmendra Pradhan to "immediately correct" the errors.The disputed content in chapter 'Tribes, Nomads and ...Read More
SHILLONG, Aug 13: The Meghalaya State Education Commission (MSEC), tasked with recommending systemic reforms to align the state's education system with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, submitted its report to the state government on Wednesday. MSEC Chairperson Prof Sherwin May Sungoh along with other members submitted the report to Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma. In its report, the Commission offered key insights into the state's evolving education landscape, officials said, without ...Read More
New Delhi: Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought a response from Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on a plea alleging that sanitary pad vending machines at metro stations across the capital are either faulty or non-functional, causing inconvenience to women commuters.Hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by Nikhil Goyal, a bench of chief justice D K Upadhyaya and justice Tushar Rao Gedela issued notices to DMRC, Delhi govt, and other concerned authorities. The court gave DMRC two wee...Read More
Lucknow: In 2023-24 and 2024-25, animal birth control programme succeeded in sterilising and vaccinating 2,84,641 stray dogs against rabies. Moreover, the state established 17 permanent ABC centres, with two additional centres approved for Lucknow and Ghaziabad, on a comprehensive budget of Rs 34 crore. Additionally, the department issued 5,333 pet dog licences this year, promoting responsible pet ownership and community safety. Taking note of Supreme Court's latest directives issued to local bo...Read More
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' programme ahead of Independence Day celebrations in Lucknow on Wednesday. Talking about India's strength and capability, the CM said the world witnessed the country's valour during Operation Sindoor recently. He appealed to every Indian to set aside their differences and dedicate themselves to the country by hoisting the tricolour.He also urged people to expose those who attempt to disrupt social unity and divide society bas...Read More
BJP's Rajiv Pratap Rudy and Sanjeev Balyan were up against each other in the club election ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Rajiv Pratap Rudy won Constitution Club Secretary (Administration) post, defeating Sanjeev Balyan * Election highlighted BJP's internal caste rivalry between Rajput (Rudy) and Jat (Balyan) supporters * 707 votes cast in election, a record turnout for the Constitution Club polls Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Ne...Read More
ISTANBUL (AA) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to meet with US President Donald Trump next month amid tariff tensions, the Indian Express reported on Wednesday. Modi is expected to hold bilateral talks with Trump on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly when it meets in New York. There was no immediate official confirmation of the expected meeting, either from New Delhi or from Washington, DC. The ostensible reason for the visit is to attend the UN General Assembly. However,...Read More
People from all walks of life participated in the Tiranga Yatra, carrying 2-km-long Tricolour, J&K L-G Manoj Sinha said. Fervours of patriotism were out on display in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla, as over 12,000 people participated in the Tiranga Yatra ahead of the Independence Day celebrations. J&K L-G Manoj Sinha said that people from all walks of life took part in the Yatra, carrying a 2-km-long Tricolour. "May our beloved and victorious Tricolor fly high in the world! More than 12,000 pe...Read More
The Union Government has approved the establishment of a new veterinary and animal husbandry college on a 23-acre campus at Himatnagar, in North Gujarat, taking the total number of veterinary colleges in the state to five. The approval for the new college under Kamdhenu University was granted following an inspection and thorough review by the Veterinary Council of India (VCI), stated an official statement from the state government on Wednesday. Admissions for 80 seats in this new college will b...Read More
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday set aside an order of bail to Olympic medallist and wrestler Sushil Kumar in a 2021 murder case of former junior national wrestling champion Sagar Dhankar at the Chhatrasal Stadium in the national capital. A bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and Prashant Kumar Mishra noted the allegations in the FIR, which said the national capital was made into a "criminal playground" to settle scores with no regard for the law of the land, and directed Kumar to surrender...Read More
Lucknow: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday carried out searches at eight premises -- six in Lucknow and two in Delhi -- in connection with the multi-crore Rohtas Projects fraud.The searches continued until the last reports came in. The ED also seized documents and papers, for which a forensic audit will be conducted. The probe stems from an ECIR registered in 2021 based on 48 FIRs filed by home and commercial space buyers, which have since risen to 88. A forensic audit by UP RERA peg...Read More
Bijbehara (Anantnag), Aug 13: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday lauded the significant transformation in Jammu and Kashmir's sports ecosystem over the past five to six years, emphasising the expansion of modern infrastructure into both villages and cities. Addressing the unveiling ceremony of the Bijbehara Premier League (BPL) trophy at Nilandrusu Sports Stadium in Anantnag, the LG said, "Whether it is an indoor stadium, a village playfield, or a Khelo India Centre, substantial infra...Read More