Chennai: As many as 20 of 57 students pursuing BA Economics (honours) degree at Madras School of Economics (MSE) have secured admissions in top international schools such as London School of Economics, Barcelona School of Economics, Columbia University, and National University of Singapore for the academic year 2026-27.Students said the strong curriculum and quantitative training…
Biharsharif: The Nalanda district administration has taken several precautionary measures for the upcoming two-day Rajkiya Shri Shri 108 Shri Sharan Niwas Baba Mahto Sahab Biennial Fair starting at Pranawam Dham under Sarmera block on April 30, where thousands of devotees from across Nalanda and neighbouring district are expected to visit. Reviewing the preparations for the…
The Supreme Court stated on Wednesday that existing legal provisions are sufficient to address hate speech offences, declining to issue further directions on the matter as it falls within the legislature’s domain.“Prescription of punishment lies squarely within legislative domain. Constitutional scheme founded upon doctrine of separation of powers does not permit judiciary to create new…
Sandeshkhali: During the June 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Sandeshkhali dominated political discourse and grabbed national attention. The riverine island emerged as a major political flashpoint, with BJP seeking to turn the tide against Trinamool by riding on protests over alleged sexual violence against women and land grabbing by former TMC strongman Sheikh Shahjahan and his…
A 31-year-old man has been arrested and remanded to Maharashtra ATS custody till May 4 after two security guards were attacked at a construction site in Mira Road in the early hours of Monday, police said. MUMBAI: A 31-year-old man has been arrested and remanded to Maharashtra ATS custody till May 4 after two security…
New Delhi: Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday launched an attack in Delhi Assembly on opposition parties over the women’s reservation bill, which was recently defeated in Lok Sabha, stating that it was time for women to “stop pleading and start fighting” for their rights.Addressing a one-day special session of the assembly on the issue,…
Chennai: The Tamil Nadu Electricity Ombudsman reiterated that TNPDCL should not collect estimate and extension charges from electricity consumers seeking new services as long as such extensions are not exclusively inside the consumer premises. Disposing of an appeal filed by G Pazhani Kumar of Varadharajapuram, ombudsman K Indrani directed TNPDCL to revise the estimate charges…
Patna: Researchers at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Patna have identified a distinct brain centre and vascular injury pattern linked to heat stroke deaths, offering what experts describe as a major advance in resolving a long-standing medico-legal challenge related to compensation, insurance and death benefits for victims’ families.According to an official press…
NEW DELHI: The second phase of high-stakes assembly elections in West Bengal kicked off with incidents of violence and allegations of voter intimidation and technical glitches.Incidents of violence and vandalism were reported from several parts of West Bengal during the early hours of voting, including Chapra, Shantipur, Nimtala and Bhangar, West Bengal Police said.‘Observers acting…
West Bengal polls: Violence, vandalism reported during early hours of voting KOLKATA: Incidents of violence and vandalism were reported from parts of West Bengal in the early hours of voting in the second phase of the assembly elections on Wednesday, police said. According to news agency PTI, the incidents were reported from multiple locations, including…
