Govt cancels tenders to study privatisation of waste mgmt in 12 corpns Chennai: The TVK govt has withdrawn its tenders to study outsourcing solid waste management operations in 12 corporations across the state, following political backlash from its allies. The tenders were floated last week for a detailed feasibility report for the 12 corporations for…
Stagnant water on a road in New Delhi. India has recorded an estimated 80–87% reduction in malaria cases since 2015. Multiple regions, including Ladakh, Lakshadweep, and Puducherry, have reported zero cases in recent years. In 2023, over 120 districts reported no malaria cases. But the disease remains a concern. Achieving elimination by 2030, experts said,…
Ahmedabad: After Thursday’s downpour and considering the weather forecast, the Ahmedabad district collector has announced a holiday on Friday for all govt, grant-in-aid and self-financed primary, secondary and higher secondary schools, as well as colleges in the city as well as rural areas.Ahmedabad City DEO Rohit Chaudhary, administrative officer Dr L D Desai and Ahmedabad…
A viral social media video claiming that E20 petrol attracts ants has prompted Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) to issue an official clarification. The video, which has been widely shared online, shows a cluster of ants gathered around a car’s fuel filler cap and suggests that the presence of ethanol-blended fuel in the tank is…
Chennai: DMK president M K Stalin on Saturday said the party would bounce back from its electoral defeat and emerge stronger, as it had begun a comprehensive restructuring exercise to prepare for the future.In a letter to cadres ahead of his UK visit, Stalin said the DMK had launched an extensive review by forming 19…
Kolkata decked up in World Cup colours: Argentina fans on Sunday at Ganapati Seva Dol club; photo by Sayantan Chakraborty Kolkata: As the city favourites squared up with the dark horses who showed a late burst of brilliance, threatening to halt the blue-and-white brigade’s march to glory, Kolkata split, almost right down the middle, to…
ICAI CA Foundation May 2026 result today at 11 am ICAI CA result: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) will announce the CA Foundation May 2026 examination result today at 11 am. Candidates who appeared for the examination, conducted from May 14 to 20, will be able to download their scorecards from the…
Maharashtra minister Sanjay Shirsat criticised Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut over his recent remarks targeting party MPs amid speculation of defections. MUMBAI: Maharashtra minister Sanjay Shirsat on Wednesday criticised Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut over his recent remarks targeting party MPs amid speculation of defections, saying such conduct was “insulting” and “not right.“Speaking…
Rupee came under pressure in early trade on Wednesday, opening 11 paise lower at 96.36 against the US dollar. The slump came as rising crude oil prices and increased demand for safe-haven assets weighed down the currency.Earlier on Tuesday, rupee had ended at 96.25 against the greenback before slipping at the opening of the interbank…
Most adults can vividly remember their first day at school, a family holiday or the birthday when they finally got the bicycle they had been dreaming of. But ask someone about their second birthday, or the lullaby their parents sang when they were a baby, and the memories usually disappear into a blur. So, when…
