NEW DELHI: Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday accused leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress of “shamelessly exploiting students as political tools” following the grand-old-party’s protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence over the NEET paper leak.In a social media post on X, Pradhan said Congress chose to stage a…
Kolkata: In Kolkata’s automobile showrooms, the petrol car pitch has changed sharply. Until April, sales executives say buyers wanted to compare touchscreen sizes, airbags, sunroofs and crash-safety ratings. Since May, the first question is increasingly about E20 petrol, engine life and mileage.Dealers estimate that nearly one in three potential petrol car buyers in the city…
Bombay high court has held that while awarding compensation in accident cases under the Motor Vehicles Act, interest paid on a housing loan should not subtracted from the victim’s income to determine payout amount to kin Mumbai: Bombay high court recently held that while awarding compensation in accident cases under the Motor Vehicles (MV) Act,…
New Delhi: The promise of a big break in modelling and becoming the face of a reputed brand turned into a nightmare for several aspiring models after a man, who allegedly posed as a fashion and event management businessman, offered them fake modelling contracts and even promises of marriage.Police arrested Kaushik Raj (30) for duping…
CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu has emerged as the country’s biggest employment generator under Centre’s production linked incentive (PLI) scheme for textiles, creating nearly one in four jobs generated under the programme.The scheme for textiles has contributed to employment generation by encouraging investments in the manufacture of MMF apparel, MMF fabrics and technical textiles.The scheme has generated…
Patna: Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation (BSTDC) and Welcomhotel (ITC group) signed an MoU in the presence of CM Samrat Choudhary on Tuesday for the operation of Hotel Ajatshatru in Rajgir.The hotel will be operated under the Welcomhotel by ITC brand. “This hotel is set to elevate Bihar’s tourism sector to new heights,” the CM…
Ranchi: The court of additional judicial commissioner (AJC) on Tuesday sentenced 10 persons, including key accused, to nine years’ rigorous imprisonment each in the May 2024 Xtreme Sports Bar and Grills X disc jockey (DJ) murder case, and imposed Rs 75,000 fine on each convict.DJ Sandip Pramankik, who worked at the bar, was shot dead…
Police personnel on the JPSC campus Ranchi: On the eve of the state civil services main examination on Wednesday, city police and CID conducted searches at the Jharkhand Public Services Commission (JPSC) office and at the residences of its officials on Tuesday.Sources said that JPSC chairperson Lalbiaktluanga Khiangte resigned. However, TOI could not confirm the…
Rahul Gandhi being taken away by police NEW DELHI: High drama unfolded outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence in Delhi on Tuesday as the Congress, led by Rahul Gandhi, arrived to stage a sit-in protest, catching security personnel off guard.The Congress leaders demanded the resignation of PM Modi, Union home minister Amit Shah, and education…
Kolkata: The state education department has asked all school principals in Malda to report any girl student who is absent for seven days in a row without prior notice.The order was issued by the District Inspector of Schools, Secondary Education, Malda. It is part of the state’s Standard Operating Procedure to prevent child trafficking, early…
