Uttarakhand Ayurved University logo Students at Uttarakhand Ayurved University climbed a water tank on Wednesday after alleging that examination results have not been declared for the past four years, bringing academic progress at the institution to a standstill. The protest at the university’s Harrawala campus later escalated into a confrontation with police, even as officials…
The plan follows the allotment of Toyota Innova Hycross hybrid vehicles to mayor Ritu Tawde (right) and additional municipal commissioners. Currently, the BMC chief Ashwini Bhide uses an EV (left). MUMBAI: After deputy mayor Sanjay Ghadi sought accommodation at the Rani Baug bungalow, citing his long commute from Dahisar to south Mumbai and heavy traffic,…
Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke (File Photo) NEW DELHI: Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Thursday took a swipe at Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev, asking him to focus on the quality of his brand products instead of commenting on politics.Addressing reporters in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Dipke said Ramdev should be more concerned…
In the presence of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, Guidance Tamil Nadu on Thursday signed MoUs with Chubb, Nordex, the University of Western Australia and MotiveLink for projects in GCCs, R&D, higher education and manufacturing. Chennai: The Tamil Nadu government has signed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with wind turbine major Nordex and Zurich-based…
Gujarat DGP GS Malik Photo Yogesh Chawda Ahmedabad: For the first time, civilian employees serving in Gujarat Police will be eligible for an annual Director General of Police (DGP) reward system. State police have expanded their commendation framework to include non-uniformed staff, recognising their contribution in the smooth administration of the force.The eligibility criteria have…
Mullick ghat flower market in Kolkata. Pix:- Biplab Bhattacharjee Kolkata: The govt is planning to refurbish and rename Mullick Ghat flower market, under Howrah bridge off Strand Road, state minister of IT, science and technology, and biotechnology Kalyan Chakrabarti said on Wednesday. The redevelopment of the market will also focus on disposal and recycling of…
An AI-generated illustration of cyberfraud. Pune: A retired officer (72) of a prominent central govt financial institution lodged a complaint on Wednesday evening with the Pune cyber police, stating that cybercriminals threatened to arrest him in a money-laundering case digitally and cheated him of Rs 1 crore.According to the police, the fraud took place between…
Mapusa: Goa excise department officials intercepted a liquor smuggling attempt late Tuesday night and seized over 200 boxes of illicit liquor at Satarde, Naibag-Poroscodem in Pernem.The vehicle, carrying consignments of local liquor brands allegedly concealed beneath fertiliser bags, was travelling from Karwar to Satara in Maharashtra.The driver was taken into custody. Excise officials said the…
BENGALURU: GenAI is poised to transform India’s labour market over the next decade, redefine job roles and accelerate the shift towards higher-value work, according to a new Goldman Sachs report.The report estimates that GenAI could automate 9-17% of tasks currently performed by India’s non-agricultural workforce. However 8-12% of jobs face a meaningful risk of substitution,…
Image credit: Hockey India NEW DELHI: Hockey India (HI) on Thursday explained why the Indian men’s and women’s hockey teams will wear saffron jerseys instead of their traditional blue kits at the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup, saying the decision was taken for both technical reasons and the colour’s national significance.The move drew criticism from…
