NEW DELHI: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Sunday began an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, where the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has been staging a protest since June 20, demanding the resignation of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in examinations.Hundreds of protesters, mostly students and young people, gathered at Jantar Mantar on…
K. Bhagyaraj captivated audiences, especially women, with his innovative screenplays that prioritized sharp dialogues and engaging narratives over extravagance CHENNAI: K Bhagyaraj’s way to audience’s heart—especially of women—was his screenplay. That was his hero—of action, emotion and a fair dose of humour.In the Rajini-Kamal era, Bhagyaraj’s story and screenplay blazed its own trail. He was…
Ahmedabad: The city’s Draft Outdoor Advertisement Policy 2026 proposes strict safety requirements for outdoor advertising installations before any steel column is erected. To prevent infrastructure damage and protect public right-of-way, operators must complete underground utility surveys, mark safe excavation corridors and implement a traffic management plan approved by road and traffic authorities before beginning work.Agencies…
Kolkata: Former KMC councillor of Ward 104 Tarakeswar Chakraborty was on Saturday remanded in police custody till July 7.Chakraborty, who is also the former chairman of Borough XI, was arrested later on Friday in connection with two FIRs registered against him, alleging extortion, criminal intimidation, attempted molestation, forgery, theft and land grab. The complaints, lodged…
PUNE: In the Ketan Agarwal murder case, counsel for accused Siya Goyal on Sunday argued that any confession made while in police custody is inadmissible as evidence. The defence said it would raise the issue during court proceedings and questioned why the investigating agency shifted its stand from initially treating the case as an accidental…
Panaji: The skill gap plaguing the private sector can be bridged if companies proactively come forward to provide youngsters and students with practical exposure and workplace experience, said govt officials.Goa Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) has urged companies to provide structured internship opportunities by joining the Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme (PMIS).“The PMIS presents a unique opportunity…
As the new trading week begins, investors are set to focus on a mix of domestic economic indicators and global developments, with geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.Geopolitical developments, crude oil prices and a packed domestic economic calendar are expected to steer stock market sentiment this week, with investors closely tracking the fallout from the…
Lionel Messi added another FIFA World Cup record to his career after becoming the player with the most goals scored from outside the penalty area in the tournament’s history during Argentina’s 3-1 win over Jordan in their final Group J match in Arlington.The Argentina captain scored with a free-kick in the 80th minute at AT&T…
Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Aaradhya Bachchan made a rare appearance together as they were spotted at the airport in the wee hours of Sunday, jetting out of the city. While the family is headed to an undisclosed destination, it appears they are off on their annual vacation. Around the same time last year,…
File photo: Iraq’s Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi Iraqi security forces launched a series of raids in Baghdad’s heavily fortified Green Zone early Sunday, arresting several politicians, lawmakers and senior government officials as part of what authorities described as a widening anti-corruption campaign.The Green Zone, which houses Iraq’s government institutions, parliament, the US embassy and other…
