Vishwa Hindu Parishad has condemned the attack on the chief priest of Chilkur Temple, Rangarajan, by a fringe group. In a strongly worded statement, VHP regional president B. Narasimha Murthy termed the incident as an attack on the entire Hindu community. He demanded the State government to constitute a special investigation team to probe the … Read more
Waltair Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), Manoj Kumar Sahoo, clarified that there is no truth in the speculation, which appeared in a section of the media that the Prayagraj station in Uttar Pradesh would be closed. In a statement on Monday, the DRM assured the public that all services from Prayagraj stations will operate as per … Read more
The PNB Home Loan Expo initiated by the Punjab National Bank (PNB) concluded in Bengaluru on February 8, 2025, at the Chandra Sagara Kalyana Mantapa in Jayanagar. The event, attended by Ashok Chandra, Managing Director and CEO of Punjab National Bank, attracted a large crowd of prospective homebuyers. It showcased PNB’s digital home loan solutions, offering … Read more
Due to pre-non interlock works and non-interlock works for remodelling of Bacheli- Kirandul station yards in connection with doubling over Jagdalpur- Kirandul section in KK Line, the following trains will be short-terminated at Dantewada. Train no. 58501 Visakhapatnam-Kirandul Passenger, leaving Visakhapatnam from February 13 to March 6 will be short-terminated at Dantewada and 58502 Kirandul-Visakhapatnam … Read more
Cognitive impairment is a common consequence of stroke, characterised by deficits in cognitive functioning, language and functional abilities. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Introducing a cutting-edge approach to neurorehabilitation, a team of psychologists from Indore, one of whom was formerly with NIMHANS, have developed an innovative tool to help stroke survivors recover cognitive functions. Their … Read more
The valedictory ceremony of Grade X students at Presidency School, Ravindranath Tagore Nagar (R.T. Nagar), titled Oneiro – Unlock, Unravel, Unleash, was held on Friday, February 7, 2025. The event marked the end of their academic journey. Educationist, businesswoman, and philanthropist Revathi Kamath graced the occasion as the chief guest. In her address, Kamath encouraged students … Read more
In a significant step towards empowering rural youth and enhancing employability through digital education, the Department of Professional Studies, School of Commerce, Finance, and Accountancy at CHRIST (Deemed to be University) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the NASSCOM/IT-ITeS Sector Skill Council on February 10, 2025. The MoU formalises the launch of the Vidur Sparsh … Read more
Bahuvachana and Tamaasha Studio Foundation are inviting applications for its Play Translation Fellowship aimed at translators passionate about theatre and translation. The fellowship offers an opportunity to translate Marathi plays into Kannada Three translators will be selected for this fellowship, with the possibility of a shared project between two individuals. The selected fellows will participate in … Read more
More than 400 establishments in Kozhikode city have been awarded the title of ‘Green establishments’ (Haritha Sthapanam) as part of the effort to declare the city clean under the Malinya Muktha Navakeralam campaign. The health wing of the Kozhikode Corporation is grading 1,070 State and Central government establishments as part of the campaign and has … Read more
Amid the roar of fighter jets taking to the sky, the aero enthusiasts will be treated to music renditions by two popular Armed Forces bands at Aero India. Die hard fans of The Eagles could be regaled with their most popular number Hotel California – an additional takeaway from India’s premier air show. Bengaluru-based Air … Read more
: Naam Tamilar Katchi leader Seeman has been summoned to appear before Vadalur police in Cuddalore district on Friday in connection with an inquiry in a case against him for his alleged derogatory speech on Dravidar Kazhagam (DK) founder Periyar E.V. Ramasamy. The Vadalur police had registered a case against him on a complaint dated January … Read more
The Yelahanka police on Monday (February 10) registered a First Information Report against a private caterer for supplying substandard food to the police personnel who were deployed for the aero show security. Earlier, they had complained that a cockroach had been found in one of the food packets. Senior police officials visited the aero show … Read more
The Gun Pod in the belly of Surya Kiran aircraft where the tank for dye and pump have been fitted. | Photo Credit: special arrangement The dazzling manoeuvres in the air by the Bidar-based Surya Kiran Aerobatics Team (SKAT) during the Aero India has a new addition this time. The clear blue sky in Bengaluru … Read more
IT solutions provider Riktam Group has launched Artificial Intelligence-powered ZinterviewAI, a product to address common recruitment challenges and make the hiring process smooth. It leverages advanced AI to streamline talent acquisition, saving time and resources for the hiring organisations. “We are redefining the traditional recruitment process by offering an AI solution to empower organisations to … Read more
The Kerala Administrative Tribunal (KAT) has kept in abeyance all proceedings initiated by the Public Service Commission (PSC) for the selection of Assistant Professor in electronics in government arts and science colleges. The tribunal passed the order recently on a petition filed by Raj Sha M.M from Kochi challenging the selection procedure. He contended that … Read more
Farmers in Ramanathapuram district are informed by the Agricultural Department to register details about their agricultural lands on the Farmers Registry through the camps arranged in all revenue villages. The registry, opened by the Union government’s Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, would serve as a database for agricultural lands in the country, said a press … Read more
Sleuths from the Central Crime Branch (CCB) booked a couple for running an illegal moneylending business and charging exorbitant interest rate for many years. The business came to light when one of the victims identified as Samreen Taj, 25, from Siddapura borrowed a loan of ₹1.6 lakh for her sister’s marriage in July 2021, and … Read more
The Naval Symphonic Band performing at National Institute of Technology – Tiruchi on Monday. | Photo Credit: M. MOORTHY The Indian Naval Symphonic Band performed at the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Tiruchi, on Monday, impressing the audience with musical excellence. The event was organised by the Naval Armament Inspectorate, Tiruchi, to showcase career opportunities … Read more
Congress MP A. Bimol Akoijam. | Photo Credit: Shashi Shekhar Kashyap A day after Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh resigned from his post following a meeting with Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi, Congress MP A. Bimol Akoijam on Monday (February 10, 2025) said that Mr. Singh’s removal was “not an act of … Read more
Members of the Tamil Nadu Government Employees’ Association (TNGEA) went on a 24-hour dharna in front of the Collector’s Office here on Monday to press for their charter of demands including implementation of the Old Pension Scheme. The association demanded entitlements including 21 months pay revision arrears, freeze arrears, and suspended surrender leave. “Our … Read more
The Gauribidanur police cracked a house break theft case and arrested a 50-year-old lorry driver along with two of his associates and recovered valuables worth ₹35.15 lakh from them. The accused Noorulla, a resident of Jigani, and his associates Vinod and Sagar had burgled the house of Ashwath Narayana Reddy and escaped with 417 grams … Read more
A 70-year-old farmer from Vadipatti taluk in Madurai district has petitioned Collector M.S. Sangeetha on Monday to deny permission to operate a stone quarry near his agriculture land. V. Paniyandi, a farmer from Katchaikatti, in his petition, said that his agriculture land sprawling in an area of two acres was located at a place … Read more
Members of the Tamil Nadu Government Employees’ Association were arrested by the police when they tried to stage a 24-hour-long dharna pressing for a charter of demands here on Monday. Association secretary K. Karuppaiah, said the protest for the 20-point charter of demands was part of a State-wide agitation. However, the police denied them permission … Read more
Patches of sand that turned black at the RK beach in Visakhapatnam on Monday. | Photo Credit: V. RAJU The sand on RK Beach, opposite the AU Yoga Village in the city, has turned black, to the dismay of beachgoers. They expressed disappointment over the development and blamed the authorities for not taking steps to … Read more
The Kempegowda International Airport authorities got an email threatening of drone attacks on flights landing at KIA, apart from airports in “Chennai and Kerala” recently. Coming ahead of Aero India – 2025, it triggered concerns. However, security personnel followed all the Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs) and later declared the email a hoax. Mohammed Zahir, an … Read more
In connection with the Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation (KLEF) bribery case M.S. Shyamsundar, adviser, National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), has been suspended. Sources in NAAC have confirmed the suspension. However, when The Hindu called the chairman and the director of NAAC, they did not respond. In connection with the KLEF bribery case, the Central … Read more
New Delhi, Feb 10 (ANI): Congress MP P. Chidambaram speaks in the Rajya Sabha during the Budget Session, in New Delhi on Monday. (ANI Photo) | Photo Credit: ANI Initiating the debate on Budget 2025-56 in the Rajya Sabha on Monday (February 10, 2025), senior Congress MP P. Chidambaram said the income tax proposals in … Read more
Members of Tamil Nadu Government Employees Association staging a dharna at Dindigul Collectorate on Monday, pressing their demands. | Photo Credit: G. Karthikeyan Members of Tamil Nadu Government Employees Association (TNGEA) launched a 24-hour demonstration at the Dindigul Collectorate on Monday, pressing a charter of demands. Led by district president of the association S. Mubarak … Read more
The government is acquiring lands in Polepally, Hakimpet, Lagacharla, Roti Banda Thanda (in picture) and Pulicharla Thanda villages of Dudyal Mandal of Vikarabad district for the industrial park in place of earlier proposal to set up a pharma village project. | Photo Credit: NAGARA GOPAL With the State government’s decision to offer a compensation of … Read more
Village Administrative Officers (VAOs) in Udupi on Monday re-launched their indefinite strike, after a gap of over four months, urging the Government of Karnataka to fulfil their demands. They are sitting on strike in the premises of Udupi Taluk Office. | Photo Credit: UMESH S. SHETTIGAR Village Administrative Officers (VAOs) in Udupi on Monday re-launched … Read more