Lucknow: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday accused the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government of weakening the state’s education system by shutting nearly 22,000 primary schools in the name of mergers, alleging that the move had deprived children from disadvantaged communities of access to quality education. Speaking during the debate on the Public Examinations (Prevention Read More…
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for a series of initiatives at Rashtrapati Bhavan and the President’s Estates to mark the completion of four years in office on July 25. Among the key initiatives was the launch of an application-based e-Audio Guide for visitors to Rashtrapati Bhavan. The Read More…
Guwahati: The Assam government on Tuesday announced a series of relief measures for families affected by this year’s devastating floods, including an additional ₹5 lakh compensation for the next of kin of those who lost their lives. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, addressing the public through a Facebook Live session, said the state has also Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Indian para-athlete Shilpa Kanchugarakoppalu Shyla for winning the bronze medal in the Women’s Shot Put F57 Final at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026. Praising her outstanding performance, the Prime Minister noted that Shilpa achieved the feat with a personal best throw, making the accomplishment even more Read More…
New Delhi: BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj on Tuesday accused the Opposition of displaying “selective outrage” over examination paper leaks, asserting that such incidents had also occurred during the Congress-led UPA government. Participating in the debate on the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha, Swaraj said the proposed legislation Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Gold prices in Kerala witnessed a significant decline on Tuesday, bringing relief to jewellery buyers. The price of 22-carat gold fell by ₹155 per gram, resulting in a ₹1,240 drop per sovereign (8 grams). Following the revision, the price of 22-carat (916) gold stands at ₹13,215 per gram, while a sovereign now costs ₹1,05,720. Read More…
New Delhi: Senior advocate Kapil Sibal on Monday announced a contribution of ₹1 crore to a legal aid fund established by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) to support students facing criminal cases following the recent agitation. CJP spokesperson Saurav Das alleged that there were credible concerns that criminal cases could be registered against students across Read More…
Indore: In a move aimed at enhancing transparency in the recruitment process, the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has announced that candidates will be allowed to inspect their descriptive answer sheets from the State Service Main Examinations conducted between 2019 and 2024. According to an official release issued on Monday, the initiative will begin Read More…
NewDelhi: The Ministry of Tourism on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Air India to strengthen the promotion of India as a preferred global tourism destination under the Incredible India campaign. The MoU was signed in New Delhi in the presence of Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. Senior officials Read More…
New Delhi: The Congress on Monday criticised the Central government over reports of a suspected question paper leak in a Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) examination at Gujarat Ayurved University, alleging that the incident reflects a continuing pattern of examination irregularities. Congress general secretary in charge of communications Jairam Ramesh took to X Read More…