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Guwahati: With all its 126 assembly constituencies redrawn and the electoral balance reconfigured, Assam goes to the polls on Thursday in a single-phase election to choose the 16th legislative assembly.This first election after the delimitation exercise of 2023 will decide whether the state retains a BJP-led alliance for a third successive term or brings back Congress after a decade-long gapPolls in Assam are being held in a single phase after a gap of 25 years. According to the Election Commiss ...Read More >
A total of 1,789 students from the Chennai Regional Centre of the Indira Gandhi National Open University graduated at its 39th Convocation on Tuesday. The Chennai Regional Centre covers 19 districts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal, with 15 study centres. Presenting the annual report of the Chennai Regional Centre, K. Panneerselvam, Senior Regional Director, IGNOU, said that about 210 programmes are offered in this region, the popular courses being M.A. in Psychology, M.A. Political Scie ...Read More >
The Merck Foundation, the charitable arm of Merck KGaA, marked World Health Day 2026 by highlighting its efforts to transform healthcare systems across Africa, Asia and beyond through large-scale scholarship and capacity-building programmes. The foundation announced that it has provided more than 2,600 scholarships to healthcare professionals from 52 countries, covering 44 critical and underserved medical specialties. These scholarships aim to address the shortage of trained medical personnel a ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): Over 3.24 lakh students were awarded degrees, diplomas and certificates at the 39th convocation of the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) on Tuesday, with rural learners accounting for the largest share across categories. Vice President C. P. Radhakrishna was the chief guest at the event. According to data presented at the ceremony, 1,35,739 students received bachelor's degrees, followed by 1,32,683 master's degrees, 42,028 diplomas, 14,312 certific ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) Private sector Yes Bank on Monday said Vinay Muralidhar Tonse has taken charge as MD and CEO of the bank for three years. Tonse, a former MD of State Bank of India, replaced Prashant Kumar who completed his extended term on April 5. Tonse has taken charge as Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of the bank with effect from April 6 on such terms and conditions, including remuneration, as approved by Reserve Bank of India and subject to the approval of the sharehold ...Read More >
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's remarks on AJP candidate Kunki Chowdhury's mother over beef eating and "anti-national" claims spark controversy ahead of elections. Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's remarks against Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) candidate Kunki Chowdhury's mother over alleged beef eating and for being "anti-national and anti-Sanatani" have put the young leader in the spotlight ahead of the April 9 assembly polls. On Thursday, Sarma alleged that the candidate's mother, Sujata Gur ...Read More >
Guwahati, Apr 4 (PTI) Opposition Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) candidate Kunki Chowdhury on Saturday filed a police complaint for alleged deep fake defamatory videos on social media about her family, following Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's claims on her mother's food habit. The development comes two days after Sarma claimed that Kunki's mother, academician Sujata Gurung Chowdhury, had shared posts related to beef consumption, made remarks offensive to certain sections and supported Pakista ...Read More >
Guwahati: The All India Gorkha League (AIGL) has announced its unconditional support for Asom Jatiya Parishad (AJP) candidate Kunki Chowdhury for the 36th Guwahati Central constituency, backing her candidature as part of the broader opposition alliance. In a press release issued by its Assam State Committee, the organisation said the decision followed "careful consideration" of candidates in the fray, asserting that Chowdhury represents a blend of academic competence, youthful vision, and inclu ...Read More >
Guwahati, Apr 3 (PTI) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma targeted Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) candidate Kunki Chowdhury, alleging that her mother had made social media posts supporting Pakistan and hurting the sentiments of 'Sanatani' people. Sarma on Thursday claimed that Chowdhury's mother had shared posts related to beef consumption and made remarks offensive to certain sections. The remarks triggered a sharp response from the AJP, with party president Lurinjyoti Gogoi accusing the ch ...Read More >
Guwahati, Apr 2 (PTI) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday targeted Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) candidate Kunki Chowdhury, alleging that her mother had made social media posts supporting Pakistan and hurting the sentiments of 'Sanatani' people. Sarma claimed that Chowdhury's mother had shared posts related to beef consumption and made remarks offensive to certain sections. The remarks triggered a sharp response from the AJP, with party president Lurinjyoti Gogoi accusing the ch ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season has never been just about the cricket; it is a high-octane blend of entertainment, brand endorsements, and digital storytelling. However, for popular sports presenter and actor Sahiba Bali, the spotlight has recently turned from the pitch to a growing storm of online criticism. Known for her infectious energy and deep connection with the Punjab Kings (PBKS) fanbase, Bali has found herself at the centre of a cancel culture wave that highlights the volat ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Lieutenant General Pushpendra Pal Singh, a Special Forces officer and former vice-chief of Army Staff, on Wednesday took charge as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of the Army's Western Command, headquartered at Chandimandir. He succeeds Lt Gen Manoj Kumar Katiyar, who retired on Tuesday.The appointment comes at a time of heightened operational focus along India's western front, with the Western Command remaining central to military preparedness along the border wit ...Read More >
New Delhi [India] March 30 (ANI): The Union Ministry of Education has withdrawn the administrative and financial powers of Professor BV Ramana Reddy, Director of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Kurukshetra in Haryana, sources told ANI on Monday.An official order has been issued in this regard, and the decision has come into effect immediately. However, the reasons behind the move have not been disclosed so far.Prof. Reddy currently serves as the Director of NIT Kurukshetra, an institu ...Read More >
Nisha Mehta, an alumna of the College of Nursing, AIIMS, Delhi, has been appointed as the health minister of Nepal, an official statement said on Sunday. In a statement, AIIMS Delhi said, "This remarkable achievement is a moment of great pride for the institution and the nursing community at large." "Mehta's journey from bedside nursing to a key policy-making role reflects the expanding scope and leadership potential of the nursing profession," the statement said. During her time at AIIMS, she ...Read More >
New Delhi (India), March 30 (ANI): The Union Ministry of Education has constituted a high-level committee to review the functioning, administration and leadership of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Kurukshetra, even as it has withdrawn the administrative and financial powers of its Director, Professor BV Ramana Reddy, sources told ANI on Monday. Also Read | Middle East Conflict: India Has 60-Day Aviation Turbine Fuel Supply, No Disruption Expected Despite West Asia Crisis, Says Civil ...Read More >
New Delhi (India), March 30 (ANI): The Union Ministry of Education has constituted a high-level committee to review the functioning, administration and leadership of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Kurukshetra, even as it has withdrawn the administrative and financial powers of its Director, Professor BV Ramana Reddy, sources told ANI on Monday. An official order issued by the Ministry said the panel has been formed to "review the work, progress and affairs of NIT Kurukshetra and the ...Read More >
New Delhi [India] March 30 (ANI): The Union Ministry of Education has withdrawn the administrative and financial powers of Professor BV Ramana Reddy, Director of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Kurukshetra in Haryana, sources told ANI on Monday. Also Read | Delhi Shocker: Man Kills Wife by Hitting Her Head With Mini LPG Cylinder Following Dispute in Pul Prahladpur As Toddler Watches (Watch Video). An official order has been issued in this regard, and the decision has come into effec ...Read More >
Pankaj Jain New Delhi, Mar 11 (UNI) Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Wednesday took oath as the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi at Lok Niwas. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, members of the Delhi Cabinet and Chief Secretary attended the oath-taking ceremony. The oath of office was administered by the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court. Delhi MLAs, residents from Amritsar, and family members of Sandhu were also present at the ceremony. Earlier in the day, Sandhu met union Home Minister Amit Shah at h ...Read More >
CHANDIGARH: A portion of the frontal section of Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira's house in Bholath, Kapurthala, was demolished on Monday by the office of the Block Development and Panchayat Officer (BDPO). Khaira, a strong critic of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, condemned the move, calling it the dangerous introduction of "bulldozer (Pila-Panja) politics" in Punjab by Mann under directions from AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, aimed at silencing criticism and democratic dissent. As the de ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], February 23 (ANI): Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday called upon higher education institutions to "exit the Macaulay doctrine" and realign academic priorities with the vision of Viksit Bharat, asserting that the National Education Policy (NEP) represents a structural reset of India's learning ecosystem. Speaking at Yugantar'26, the annual management conclave of SRCC's Post Graduate Diploma in Global Business Operations (PGDGBO), Pradhan announced that the ...Read More >
New Delhi : The Gates Foundation today announced the appointment of Archna Vyas as its Country Director for India. In this role, Archna will lead the foundation's work in close collaboration with the central and state governments, philanthropists, civil society, academia, and the private sector to advance the foundation's priorities in India, aligned with the Government of India's vision of Viksit Bharat. The foundation has worked in India since 2003, in collaboration with the Indian government ...Read More >
In a pivotal moment for India's judiciary, Chief Justice BR Gavai has put forth his recommendation for Justice Surya Kant to ascend as the next Chief Justice, succeeding him on November 24. As the senior-most Judge, Justice Kant is set to lead as the 53rd CJI for an anticipated 15 months. Chief Justice of India BR Gavai has recommended justice Surya Kant as his successor, people in the know said. CJI has written to the central government regarding this. CJI Gavai is set to demit office on Novem ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The government appointed Justice Surya Kant as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI), the law ministry announced on Thursday.He will formally take oath on November 24, succeeding Chief Justice Bhushan Gavai, and will become the first top justice from Haryana.Who is Justice Surya Kant? Born on February 10, 1962, in Petwar, a small village in Hisar district of Haryana, he grew up in a modest household. His father was a school teacher, and young Kant often helped with farm work while pu ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: A 19-year-old DU student suffered burn injuries after being attacked with acid, allegedly by a stalker and his two associates, in northwest Delhi's Ashok Vihar on Sunday.In her statement, the victim, a second-year student enrolled in a non-collegiate programme at a college, said she was on her way to attend an additional class in Ashok Vihar when she was attacked around 11am. Police were alerted around 12pm after she was taken to a hospital with burns. "She was walking towards the col ...Read More >
CHANDIGARH: Justice Surya Kant, the most senior Supreme Court judge, is poised to assume the office of Chief Justice of India (CJI) next month. Few are aware of the extraordinary journey that brought him to the nation's highest judicial position. Unlike many who come from families with strong legal background, Justice Kant's journey began in Petwar - a nondescript village in Haryana's Hisar. He grew up far from privileges often associated with corridors of power. The first time he saw a city was ...Read More >
The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board has announced 5,346 teacher vacancies. Applications are open until November 7, 2025. Selected candidates will earn between Rs 44,900 and Rs 1,42,400 monthly. Eligibility requires a bachelor's degree and CTET qualification. A single written exam will determine selection. This recruitment drive aims to fill teaching positions across Delhi schools. The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has opened the registration process for 5,346 tea ...Read More >
Hyderabad: A 28-year-old student from Hyderabad was shot dead in Texas, US, by an unidentified assailant on Oct 3 (US time) in what police suspect to be an armed robbery attempt. Pole Chandrasekhar, who was working part-time at a gas station, was reportedly confronted by the gunman and died on the spot."We got to know that my brother was shot dead at a gas station. He was in the US to pursue higher studies and was looking for a job. He had been applying for jobs in the last six months," said his ...Read More >
PTC Web Desk: Indian graduate Ananya Joshi, who had been documenting her job search journey on social media, has bid an emotional farewell to the United States after failing to secure a suitable role. On September 29, she shared a tearful video on Instagram, capturing her departure and describing it as the "hardest step" of her journey. In her post, Ananya Joshi reflected on her years in America, calling it her first home as a financially independent adult. "By far the hardest step in this jour ...Read More >
New Delhi, India -- Meghna Gupta* had planned it all - a master's degree by 23, a few years of working in India, and then a move to the United States before she turned 30 to eventually settle there. So, she clocked countless hours at the Hyderabad office of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India's largest IT firm and a driver of the country's emergence as the global outsourcing powerhouse in the sector. She waited to get to the promotion that would mean a stint on California's West Coast. Now, ...Read More >
BENGALURU/HYDERABAD/NEW DELHI - Ms Paridhi Upadhaya was packing her bags after securing a computer science scholarship in the US until headlines of President Donald Trump's H-1B visa crackdown last week prompted her family in Lucknow, India to scrap the plan. "Trump's unending onslaught against immigrants is forcing us to consider other destinations for her," the 18-year-old's father Rudar Pratap said. Ms Upadhaya is among thousands of Indians for whom the American dream of world-class educati ...Read More >
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