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NEW DELHI : Royal Orchid Hotels Limited (NSE: ROHLTD.NS), today announced the signing of a strategic agreement with Hilton ( NYSE : HYT), to sign and open 125 Hampton by Hilton hotels in India. The partnership accelerates Hilton's upper midscale expansion in India, where rising domestic travel and growing demand from the country's expanding middle class are driving strong opportunities in the mid-market segment. The franchised hotels will primarily be developed across western and southern market ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 8 (ANI): Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin on Wednesday launched a renewed attack on the Centre and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, questioning the lack of transparency surrounding the upcoming special session of Parliament, which will possibly see the passing of the Women's Reservation Amendment Bill. The Chief Minister questioned the timing of the session while four states are going to polls, while also saying that the entire delimitation exercise has been "kept in secr ...Read More >
An all-party consensus marked the passage of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam in Parliament in 2023. The Act reserves 33% of seats in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies for women. A special sitting of Parliament is due this month to fast-track its implementation. But the candidates' lists of major political parties in the four states and one Union territory going to the polls this month tell a different story: None of the main parties in the fray -- the BJP, Congress, Trinamool Congr ...Read More >
Two days after the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) rolled out the three-language formula under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin accused the Centre of "linguistic imposition" and pushing Hindi through a "covert mechanism", while Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan dismissed the charge as politically motivated and defended the policy as a step towards multilingual empowerment. The CBSE on Thursday announced the phased implementatio ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 6 (ANI): Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Monday backed Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's criticism of the proposed delimitation exercise, stating that North India has a larger population as compared to the southern states. Addressing the media in Bengaluru, Parameshwara said, "The Chief Minister's statement that it should not be based on population is correct. It has been suggested because the population is higher in North India. Our population is comp ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Monday said "India deserves data-driven justice, not designed inequality," as he cornered the Centre ahead of the assembly elections, alleging a "hidden agenda" behind the timeline of the Women's Reservation Bill and its linkage with the Census and delimitation process. In a post on X, Tagore said the Narendra Modi-led government had initially linked the implementation of the Women's Reservation Bill to a structured process involv ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 4 (ANI): The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai, on Saturday, launched a sharp critique against the Central government's recent move to introduce a revised CBSE curriculum, labelling the mandatory three-language formula as an act of "linguistic imposition". The party speaker alleged that the new framework, based on the National Education Policy (NEP), lacks a clear roadmap for regional language integration in Southern states. Al ...Read More >
Chennai, Apr 4 (PTI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin, referring to the CBSE's recently unveiled curriculum framework, on Saturday alleged the "so-called three-language formula" is in reality a "covert" mechanism to expand Hindi into non-Hindi speaking regions. Stalin, also the president of the ruling DMK, alleged the curriculum framework by the CBSE, aligned with the National Education Policy 2020, was not an innocent academic reform. It was a calculated and deeply concerning attempt at li ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Saturday (April 4, 2026) said the recently unveiled curriculum framework by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), aligned with the National Education Policy 2020, is not an innocent academic reform, but a calculated and deeply concerning attempt at linguistic imposition that vindicates long-standing apprehensions. In a post on X, Mr. Stalin said under the guise of promoting "Indian languages," the BJP-led NDA government is aggressively advanci ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 29 (PTI) Homegrown Premier Energies on Monday announced securing multiple solar contract worth USD 19.95 million (around Rs 177 crore) Republic of Benin, West Africa. These projects are part of a national initiative by the Government of Benin to expand access to reliable, sustainable clean energy, Premier Energies said in a statement. Implementation will be carried out by Premier Energies in collaboration with the General Directorate of Energy Planning and Rural Electrification, ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 29 (PTI) ET Now is launching two flagship shows -- "South Central" and "The Interview with Ayesha Faridi", the business news channel announced on Monday. While "South Central" will highlight South India's powerful cultural and economic influence, the "The Interview with Ayesha Faridi" showcases meaningful candid conversations with India's most powerful voices. South Central will debut on Monday airing weekdays from 5.30 PM to 6.00 PM. "Dedicated to the pulse of South India, the ...Read More >
Telangana is set to launch a new tourism policy (2025-30) to attract more international tourists. Despite its rich heritage, the state lags behind other southern states in tourist footfall. The policy focuses on creating Special Tourism Attraction Zones for immersive cultural experiences, expanding into medical, MICE, film, and wedding tourism.As Telangana gears up for a brand new tourism policy to coax international tourists to put the state's hot on their itineraries.What comes to mind when yo ...Read More >
Tiruchirappalli/Ariyalur (Tamil Nadu), Sep 13 (PTI) Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay encountered an audio glitch at the launch of his maiden state-wide campaign in Tiruchirappalli on Saturday. The actor, who was swarmed by his followers in thousands at Tiruchirappalli and Ariyalur, targetted both the Centre and the DMK government in the state, and said without mincing words that he entered politics only with the intention of serving the people and not for earning wealth. Commencing his 'I ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 14: The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and AMPIN Energy Transition, in collaboration with Deloitte & Sumitomo Corporation, successfully concluded its pivotal seminar titled 'Renewable Energy Transition for Commercial and Industrial Consumers in the Southern Region' at Hotel Taj MG Road. The event brought together a diverse group of industry leaders, policymakers, and C&I consumers who discussed the roadmap to achieve 100% RE f ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 14: The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and AMPIN Energy Transition, in collaboration with Deloitte & Sumitomo Corporation, successfully concluded its pivotal seminar titled Renewable Energy Transition for Commercial and Industrial Consumers in the Southern Region at Hotel Taj MG Road. The event brought together a diverse group of industry leaders, policymakers, and C&I consumers who discussed the roadmap to achieve 100 RE for ...Read More >
VMPL Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 14: The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and AMPIN Energy Transition, in collaboration with Deloitte & Sumitomo Corporation, successfully concluded its pivotal seminar titled 'Renewable Energy Transition for Commercial and Industrial Consumers in the Southern Region' at Hotel Taj MG Road. The event brought together a diverse group of industry leaders, policymakers, and C&I consumers who discussed the roadmap to achieve 100 ...Read More >
New Delhi: Nearly 70 percent of India's elderly population remains financially dependent, with many continuing to work post-retirement to survive, according to a new report. The study, "Ageing in India: Challenges and Opportunities," was released by the Sankala Foundation in partnership with NITI Aayog, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, and the National Human Rights Commission. It draws on findings from the Longitudinal Ageing Study in India (LASI), offering a detailed snapshot o ...Read More >
New Delhi: Diagnosed with thalassemia at the age of two, a 23-year-old woman depended on blood transfusions every three weeks to stay alive. But when she was hospitalised with dengue in Class VIII, doctors discovered something more alarming -- she was HIV-positive. "I wasn't recovering. After several tests, they told me I was HIV-positive. I suspect it came from a transfusion. If the blood was properly tested, maybe this wouldn't have happened," she said. Now living with both thalassemia and HIV ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Beekeepers across the state are facing a serious new threat: the invasion of small hive beetles, which is wreaking havoc on bee colonies and leaving a trail of destruction in their wake.With over 60,000 beekeepers and an annual honey production of around 1,200 metric tons, the state has long been a buzzing hub for apiculture. However, these industrious insects are now under siege as the fast-spreading pest feeds on pollen, honey, and even dead bees.The larvae of small hive beetle are ...Read More >
Maharashtra: A massive controversy erupted after Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad on Thursday passed derogatory remarks against the South Indians. Gaikwad stated that the residents of the southern states should not be given food contracts, claiming that they don't know how to serve good food and run "dance bars and ladies bars". The remarks from the Shiv Sena MLA came a day after his controversial video of slapping a canteen manager surfaced on the social media platforms. Gaikwad also stated that th ...Read More >
Hyderabad: A recent revelation from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) has brought to light a concerning health crisis in Telangana -- 33 percent of children under the age of five suffer from stunted growth, a key indicator of chronic malnutrition. This alarming statistic places Telangana among the worst-performing southern states in child nutrition, second only to Karnataka (35%). Stunting, defined as low height-for-age, is a result of chronic undernutrition and prolonged deficiencies in ...Read More >
Chennai: Chief minister M K Stalin said on Wednesday the BJP govt at the Centre delayed the census to 2027 only to undertake a delimitation exercise and reduce Tamil Nadu's representation in Parliament.Terming the move a 'betrayal,' Stalin alleged that by not opposing the BJP's plan to reduce TN's parliamentary representation, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami has become an accomplice to the 'betrayal.' Stalin levelled the charge after the Centre announced that the census will comm ...Read More >
Lucknow: With Eid-ul-Azha on Saturday, the goat markets in the city are bustling with activities, with Muslims making a beeline to select a goat or two for the sacrifice, an obligatory ritual for those who can afford one.In Lucknow, the Bakra Mandis have come up at Joggers Park, Dubagga, Nimbu Park, Herding Bridge (Pakka Pul), Khurramnagar, and Moulviganj.Of these, Dubagga market has established itself as a prominent destination, offering an extensive collection of sacrificial goats up for grabs ...Read More >
Srinagar, Jun 5: Even as Census 2021 was to be conducted on the scheduled date, for which all preparations were in place but the outbreak of COVID-19 across the country resulted in postponement of Census related work, said a Union Home Ministry spokesperson in a statement. It said the central government has decided to commence the process of Census forthwith, which will complete on March 1, 2027. "Census 2021 was to be conducted and all preparations for Census were completed. However, due to th ...Read More >
Census 2027: India's largest data exercise returns with digital tools and caste focus | Illustration: Binay Sinha After a nearly six-year delay, India's decennial census is finally back on the agenda. It would be conducted in two phases along with the enumeration of castes. India's population census is expected to be released on March 1, 2027. Here is everything known so far. What is the census and why it matters India's census is the largest population count in the world, conducted every 10 ...Read More >
The Huddle was a two-day conclave featuring thought leaders from the world of politics, business, academics, sports and the arts. This conclave saw Sri Lanka's the then leader of Opposition, Mahinda Rajapaksa, politicians Jairam Ramesh, Arif Mohammed Khan, tennis player Sania Mirza, the then Home Minister Rajnath Singh, among other leaders and academics share their ideas. Photo: MURALI KUMAR K A Mixed Legacy: The many facets of Indira Gandhi : Srinath Raghavan, Academic & Author, Jairam Ramesh ...Read More >
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