By Our Legal Correspondent New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Sept 26 found no “error apparent on the face of the record” or merit in a petition filed by the Gujarat Government to review adverse remarks made against it by the apex court in a judgment delivered on January 08 this year. The judgment had Read More…
The 2024 Hurun India Under-35 Entrepreneurs List has highlighted some of India’s brightest young business minds, including Isha Ambani, Akash Ambani, Anjali Merchant, and Alakh Pandey, founder of PhysicsWallah. These entrepreneurs are recognized for their significant impact in various industries, from education to finance. The list stands out for featuring 82% first-generation entrepreneurs, showcasing the Read More…
A recent International Labour Organization (ILO) report has revealed that 51.5% of workers in Southern Asia, including India, regularly work over 49 hours a week, surpassing the globally accepted standard of a 48-hour workweek. This makes the region the highest globally for extended work hours, driven by economic pressures, informal job structures, and weak labor Read More…
In preparation for the upcoming festive season, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that Indian Railways will run nearly 6,000 special trains to meet the increased demand for travel. A total of 5,975 trains have been scheduled, significantly up from the 4,429 trains operated last year. These trains are expected to ease the burden on major Read More…
Amid the Tirupati laddoo controversy, Acharya Satyendra Das, chief priest of Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir, has called for a complete ban on prasad prepared by external agencies at all major temples. He expressed concerns about the quality and purity of the ghee being used in these offerings and insisted that prasad should be prepared only under Read More…
In a decisive move to protect citizens’ personal information, the Indian government has blocked several websites that were exposing sensitive details such as Aadhaar and PAN card information. The action followed a complaint by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) and was enforced by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), along with Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated three cutting-edge supercomputers, part of the PARAM Rudra series, as part of India’s National Supercomputing Mission. These state-of-the-art systems, valued at ₹850 crore, are designed to advance scientific research with a particular focus on weather and climate predictions. With installations in Pune, Delhi, and Kolkata, they aim to significantly Read More…
In a significant public health alert, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has identified 50 commonly used medications, including those for fever, blood pressure, diabetes, and acid reflux, as substandard. These medicines, relied on by millions of patients across India, were found to have impurities, inadequate active ingredients, or other quality deficiencies. The revelation Read More…
On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi warmly wished his predecessor, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on his remarkable 92nd birthday. In a heartfelt message shared on social media, Modi expressed deep respect and admiration for Dr. Singh’s invaluable contributions to the nation, particularly his pivotal role in driving India’s economic reforms and development. Modi extended his prayers Read More…
By Our Special Correspondent New Delhi: Uttar Pradesh stood on top in cases of atrocities on Dalits with 23.78 per cent according to the latest report of the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment . Out of a total of 51,656 cases registered under Scheduled and Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act Read More…