Thackeray brothers unite! ‘Uddhav and Raj to contest civic elections together,’ says Sanjay Raut | India News
NEW DELHI: Uddhav Thackeray led Shiv Sena (UBT) and Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena are…
Justice topmost priority: Rekha Gupta to kin of man killed in Holi brawl | India News
New Delhi, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday met the kin of a 26-year-old man who died in a Holi brawl in Uttam Nagar and said ensuring justice to the family is the “topmost priority” of her government.“Delhi government with complete sensitivity, responsibility and firmness stands with the affected family she said and added…
‘Contact with Iran leadership difficult’: Jaishankar spells out India’s position on Middle East war | India News
NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Monday said that India believes that dialogue and diplomacy should be pursued to de-escalate the tensions in the Middle East.While outlining India’s stand in Rajya Sabha, Jaishankar said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is closely monitoring the developments and relevant ministries are coordinating to ensure effective responses….
‘Matter of relief’: Indian embassy in Saudi says ‘no Indian fatality’ after projectile hits Al Kharj | India News
(ANI photo) NEW DELHI: The Indian embassy in Riyadh on early Monday denied reports of any Indian deaths in an incident where an Iranian “military projectile” hit a residential building in Saudi Arabia’s Al Kharj amid crisis in the Middle East region. However, there was an injury reported to one Indian national.In a post on…
Vande mandate: Stir intensifies in Nagaland, Meghalaya | India News
DIMAPUR/SHILLONG: Opposition to Union home ministry’s directive on singing full six-stanza version of Vande Mataram has intensified in Christian-majority Nagaland and Meghalaya, triggering student protests, political objections and appeals to state govts.Several students and research scholars at Nagaland University boycotted singing the national song during the 8th convocation Friday. Videos on social media showed many…
‘Why? Why? Why?’ Mamata questions timing of President venue row before Bengal polls | India News
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday rejected allegations of a protocol breach during President Draupadi Murmu’s programme in Siliguri, questioning the timing of the criticism and suggesting it was “politically motivated”.“You are targeting Bengal on the eve of assembly elections by saying whatever pleases…
No Confidence Motion: Parliament’s Budget Session set to resume: What to expect as Centre–opposition showdown looms | India News
NEW DELHI: Sometimes symbolism trumps intent in Parliament. The opposition appears to be embarking on one such endeavour as its no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is set to come up for discussion and voting when the second half of the Budget Session resumes on Monday.In the first part of the session, the…
‘Census-style’ 45-day assessment signals early learning turnaround in Haryana schools | India News
NEW DELHI: At a time when India is struggling to ensure children can read and do basic arithmetic by Class III – a core goal of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 – Haryana has reported a sharp turnaround in govt school-level learning outcomes (grade-level competencies). A statewide “census-style” assessment, exclusively accessed by TOI, showed…
Students showcase STEM projects at science carnival in Navi Mumbai | India News
The seventh edition of the Amazon Think Big Science Carnival was held at the CIDCO Exhibition Centre in Vashi, Navi Mumbai, on March 6, bringing together students from municipal schools to present science and technology-based solutions to real-world challenges.Supported by Amazon and implemented by the Learning Links Foundation, the programme engaged more than 12,000 students…
Murmu-Mamata row escalates: PM Modi says ‘TMC govt crossed all limits’; Bengal CM advises President ‘don’t indulge in politics’ | India News
NEW DELHI: The row over last-minute venue change in President Droupadi Murmu’s Santal event escalated with Prime Minister Narendra Modi slamming the TMC government in the state, claiming that they were against tribal communities. Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee targeted the BJP for “using” the President to “malign” the state, advising Murmu to “not indulge…
NH users who fail to pay toll to get 3 days to make payment | India News
NEW DELHI: Highway users who fail to pay toll charges on NHs due to a faulty or blacklisted FASTag, insufficient balance or absence of a tag, will get three days to make the payment after receiving an e-notice. If payment is not made within this period, double the toll amount will be charged and all…