Chennai: A govt order issued by state govt restricting maternity leave for third pregnancy to 12 weeks is unjustifiable and against the law settled, ruled Madras high court on Wednesday.“This kind of restriction made by govt is against the dictum of the Supreme Court as well as this court. The same cannot be approved by…
Patna: The state govt on Wednesday said it has reached a mutual consensus on several issues after talks with representatives of panchayat secretaries, according to Panchayati Raj department director Naveen Kumar Singh.Singh said, “The secretaries are currently on strike over a five-point charter of demands. Discussions on transfers and postings will continue after consultations with…
फिल्ममेकर महेश भट्ट ने बॉलीवुड को कई उभरते सितारे दिए हैं, जिनमें से राहुल रॉय का भी नाम शामिल है. 90s के दौरान उनकी भी अच्छी-खासी पॉपुलैरिटी थी. 1990 में आई फिल्म ‘आशिकी’ से उन्हें तुरंत स्टारडम मिला. इसके बाद उन्होंने 30-40 फिल्मों में काम किया. लेकिन अब वो कहीं गायब हो गए हैं. और पढ़ें…
MUMBAI: Former India pace spearhead Zaheer Khan is delighted that bowlers have begun to claw their way back in IPL-2026. “I’m very happy to see bowlers coming back in the IPL,” Zaheer said on the sidelines of a promotional event on Wednesday. “You’ve seen low scores, 155 being defended, teams bowled out for 70-odd. It…
New Delhi: Supreme Court on Wednesday said if a person’s fundamental right to freedom of religion is held to be superior to the identical right of a group or denomination, it could lead to dangerous consequences and the court was not going to be part of the process for annihilation of a religion.Bindu Ammini, a…
KOLKATA: Bhowanipore, long known for its quiet polling days and indifferent turnout among its affluent voters, witnessed an unusually charged election on Wednesday, as high drama, heavy security presence and an energised electorate reshaped the constituency’s voting culture.The upscale pockets of the VIP seat – home to upper- and upper-middle-class residents who traditionally treated polling…
MUMBAI: A 48-year-old constable attached to Nehru Nagar police station, Santosh Chavan, was killed after a heavy excavator drilling crane toppled on his motorcycle at an underconstruction flyover site on Sion-Panvel Highway in Mankhurd on Tuesday night. Mankhurd police have registered an FIR against the BMC-appointed private contractor and associated personnel for alleged negligence and…
New Delhi: Delhi University has formed a committee to examine alleged violations by St Stephen’s College in the shortlisting of candidates for assistant professor posts.The decision was taken by the university’s executive council (EC) in its meeting on Wednesday. The meeting was chaired by vice chancellor Yogesh Singh.“Taking serious note of the violation of shortlisting…
Chennai: City Union Bank aims to maintain its long-standing record of outpacing industry growth while retaining its conservative lending model, management said on Wednesday.As N Kamakodi prepares to step down after a 15-year stint as MD & CEO of the old private sector lender, R Vijay Anandh will take charge on May 1, 2026.Anandh indicated…
In a dramatic turn of events, Ramdhani Yadav, the prime suspect in the shocking murder of a corporate officer and the assault on a local chairperson, has been killed during a police operation. Sadly, three officers were injured in the confrontation. Authorities have detained eight people, including Yadav’s family members, for further inquiry. Bhagalpur: Ramdhani…
