The DEO office has scheduled a hearing on June 19 at 11am Ahmedabad: The district education officer (DEO) of Ahmedabad city has initiated action on proposals submitted by secondary and higher secondary schools seeking reduction of classes due to declining student strength and related factors. Around 12 schools have been issued official notices to remain…
Muharram is the first month according to Islamic calendar and known as one of the sacred month of Islam. The beginning of this month depends upon the sighting of the moon. This year, the countries like Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Oman, and Qatar celebrated this holiest festival on June 16, 2026. In Indian and South…
BIRTH OF A MOVEMENT: The June 18, 1946 gathering in Goa was a defining moment in the fight for freedom On June 18, 1946, nearly a year before India’s Independence, Ram Manohar Lohia’s clarion call galvanised Goans, igniting Goa’s freedom movement that culminated 15 years later on Dec 19, 1961. As Goa marks 80 years…
New Delhi: Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu has ordered a comprehensive audit of schools across the capital to assess compliance with provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, directing strict action against institutions found lacking. He also asked Delhi Police to step up deployment around schools and student hubs, especially during…
Hajime Aota, chairman, Yamaha Motor India Group Japanese two-wheeler maker Yamaha expects a strong recovery in 2026 after a difficult 2025, projecting double-digit growth driven by resilient demand and easing supply-chain constraints. As it sharpens its focus on scooters, exports, premium products and electrification, Yamaha is looking to accelerate growth in India. Hajime Aota, chairman,…
Harley-Davidson has increased prices across the X440 range, with the Vivid, S and T variants all receiving revised pricing. The extent of the hike varies by variant, with the T registering the biggest increase. Launched in December 2025 as the latest addition to the lineup, the X440 T is also undergoing its first price revision….
Surat: The Navsari District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (CDRC) directed a Chennai-based stem cell banking company to pay Rs 20 lakh to a 30-year-old woman after it failed to honour a contractual commitment related to stem cell treatment.The woman entered into an agreement with LifeCell International Pvt Ltd under which the stem cells of her…
KALYAN: In a move aimed at strengthening its outreach among the business community, the Shiv Sena has appointed former Congress leader and prominent businessman Vimal Thakkar as president of its Traders’ Cell for Kalyan city.Party leaders said the appointment is part of a broader strategy to expand the organisation’s presence among traders and entrepreneurs under…
Ishan Kishan, Glenn Maxwell Ishan Kishan produced one of the fastest centuries ever scored against Afghanistan in ODI cricket, reaching the three-figure mark in just 71 balls during the second ODI of the three-match series in Lucknow on Wednesday.The India wicketkeeper-batter moved past Glenn Maxwell’s famous 76-ball hundred against Afghanistan during the 2023 ODI World…
India and the UK on Wednesday announced that their landmark free trade agreement (FTA) will come into force on July 15, paving the way for tariff reductions, greater market access and enhanced economic cooperation between the two countries.The announcement marks the final step before implementation of the trade pact, which was signed last year and…
