Metropolitan Archbishop of Bengaluru elected vice-president of CCBI

Rev. Peter Machado, Archbishop of Bengaluru | Photo Credit: File photo Rev. Peter Machado, Metropolitan Archbishop of Bengaluru, has been elected vice-president of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) during its 36th plenary assembly at XIM University in Bhubaneswar. The assembly, which began on January 28, will conclude on February 4. Cardinal Felipe … Read more

Thiruparankundram brought under security blanket

Police check post put up on the foothills of Thirupparankundram hillock near Subramaniya Swamy temple. | Photo Credit: R. Ashok Madurai City police has virtually brought Thiruparankundram hillock and all roads leading to Subramaniya Swamy temple in Madurai district under a thick blanket of security cover on Tuesday (February 4, 2025) in view of a … Read more

Delhi Police books CM Atishi for MCC ‘violation’

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi. File. | Photo Credit: ANI Delhi Police registered an FIR on Tuesday (February 4, 2025) against Chief Minister Atishi, the AAP candidate from Kalkaji, for allegedly violating the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) and obstructing public servants on duty, an official said. “We have registered an FIR against Kalkaji AAP candidate … Read more

IISc’s Pravriddhi aims to give a fillip to manufacturing, reduce import-reliance

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) contribute to around 30% of India’s GDP generating more than 23 crore jobs, second only to agriculture. A large portion of SMEs operate in the capital goods sector. The Economic Survey 2024-25 points out that despite a robust growth trajectory in 2024, the capital goods sector has been increasingly reliant … Read more

Kannur varsity’s new notification contradicts its SC affidavit on Priya Varghese’s appointment

Kannur University has issued a notification stating that a full-time PhD cannot be considered as teaching experience, contradicting the affidavit it had earlier submitted in the Supreme Court while defending the appointment of Priya Varghese, wife of Chief Minister’s Private Secretary K.K. Ragesh, as an Associate Professor. The notification, issued in October 2024, has come … Read more

Five-day workshop on applications of radioisotopes begins at Rajahmundry Government College

A five-day national workshop on ‘Radiochemistry and applications of radioisotopes’ commenced on Monday at Rajahmundry Government Degree College. The college is organising the workshop in collaboration with Indian Association of Nuclear Chemists and Allied Scientists (IANCAS) and Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC-Mumbai). Scientists and experts in nuclear physics, nuclear chemistry, nuclear reactors, radioisotope production and … Read more

CMFRI-Visakhapatnam celebrates 78th Foundation Day

ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), Visakhapatnam, celebrated its 78th Foundation Day, here on Monday. The event was inaugurated by chief guest James S.K. Adams, managing director, Dr. Agarwal’s Health Care, Visakhapatnam. It was attended by heads of various fisheries institutes and representatives from stakeholder departments. Around 1,000 students from six schools and research scholars … Read more

Delhi’s gender budget: its decline and impact

Students celebrating their success after the announcement of the CBSE class 10th exam results, on May 12, 2023. | Photo Credit: SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR There are 71 lakh women voters in Delhi, which is nearly half of the total electorate. Further, women have a high turnout rate as well. So, it is no surprise that … Read more

TDP reigns supreme in elections to urban local bodies

The Telugu Desam Party consolidated its hold on the municipal corporations and municipalities in the State where elections were held for the posts of Deputy Mayors, Chairpersons and Vice-Chairpersons, on Monday. Independent candidate Syed Tahseen was elected Deputy Mayor of Nellore Municipal Corporation with the solid backing of TDP councillors. The ruling party registered an … Read more

Shiv Sena Ministers to hold weekly public meetings in Mumbai

In a bid to enhance public outreach and address citizen grievances, Shiv Sena Ministers will now hold weekly meetings with the public at the party’s central office, Balasaheb Bhavan, in Mumbai. Starting this week, Ministers will be available on every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday to directly interact with citizens, focusing on resolving issues faced by … Read more

Village in Maharashtra seeks a return to ballot papers in future elections

Image for representation | Photo Credit: NISSAR AHMAD   The Bahe village panchayat in Walva tehsil of Sangli district in Maharashtra on Monday passed a resolution supporting ballot papers in future elections. The panchayat expressed displeasure over the use of EVMs during the State Assembly Election held in November 2024, Santosh Bhagwan Damame, sarpanch, said the … Read more

Bombay HC notice to EC on plea against Maharashtra polls

Representational image of Bombay High Court | Photo Credit: VIVEK BENDRE The Bombay High court on Monday issued notice to the Election Commission (EC) and the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) to file a reply to a writ petition filed on January 27, 2025, challenging the Maharashtra Assembly election conducted in November 2024.  The petition filed … Read more

Rahul, Priyanka hold roadshows on the last day of campaign

One for the road: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra interacting with voters during her campaign on Monday. | Photo Credit: PTI On an aggressive comeback bid in the capital, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra held roadshows in Kasturba Nagar and Kalkaji constituencies on the final day of the Delhi Assembly poll campaign. … Read more

30,000 policemen, 200 companies of paramilitary forces deployed to ensure peaceful election

With days left for the elections, Delhi police on Monday said they have beefed up security, with more than 200 companies of paramilitary forces and over 30,000 police personnel being deployed across the national capital, police officers said. While addressing a press conference, Special Commissioners of Police (law and order) Madhup Tewari (zone-II) and Ravindra … Read more

Beset with dip in profits, inadequate infrastructure at mandis, vendors feel left out of the election buzz

Ghazipur vegetable market in east Delhi. | Photo Credit: SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR Sitting next to his stall on a packed afternoon in the Ghazipur wholesale vegetable market, Md. Suleman witnesses several potential customers bristling with anger when he quotes the prices of ginger and garlic, which are the two items he sells. “₹280 a kilo! … Read more

Beset with dip in profits, inadequate infrastructure at mandis, vendors feel left out of the election buzz

Ghazipur vegetable market in east Delhi. | Photo Credit: SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR Sitting next to his stall on a packed afternoon in the Ghazipur wholesale vegetable market, Md. Suleman witnesses several potential customers bristling with anger when he quotes the prices of ginger and garlic, which are the two items he sells. “₹280 a kilo! … Read more

Haryana IMA withdraws suspension call for treatment of patients under Ayushman Bharat and CHIRAYU schemes

The Haryana Chapter of the Indian Medical Association on Monday withdrew its call to suspend treatment under the Ayushman Bharat and CHIRYU (Comprehensive Health Insurance of Antyodaya Units) schemes after the State government assured to clear all outstanding dues to private hospitals by the end of the current fiscal and more than double the allocation for the two schemes in the upcoming budget. … Read more