Bengaluru: In a significant judicial decision, the High Court has annulled the government’s order appointing Dr. K.M. Basappa to the position of Registrar in the Mysore University Evaluation Department. This ruling comes on the heels of a petition filed by the previous appointee, Dr. K.M. Mahadevan, who contested the legitimacy of Basappa’s appointment. The verdict
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu’s visit to Delhi has been productive, with discussions on the construction of pending highways in the state taking center stage. After meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the CM met with Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari. During the meeting, the construction of key highways such
Davanagere: The city of Davangere is currently grappling with a surge in pig-related issues, especially the increase in number of stray pigs. In response, the Davanagere city Corporation has taken steps to address this problem by constructing the pig shed. However, this move has been met with strong opposition from local villagers who are steadfastly
Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding festivities have been a source of major fashion inspiration. Her recent mameru ceremony, held at the opulent Antilia, was no exception. Exquisite Manish Malhotra Ensemble Radhika captivated everyone in a bespoke Manish Malhotra creation. The ensemble featured intricate ‘Durga-shloka’ embroidery along the borders, exemplifying Malhotra’s renowned craftsmanship. The vibrant bandini lehenga was
Mumbai: Telugu superstar Pawan Kalyan, who recently tasted victory in the Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections, has said that he will continue to work in films. Kalyan also assumed charge as the Deputy CM of Andhra Pradesh, leaving the fans with a bittersweet feeling as they thought that the actor would now be engaged full-time in
Lucknow: The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh is preparing to make the Prayagraj Maha Kumbh, scheduled to be held early next year, a grand and divine event. The administration is working in mission mode to ensure extensive beautification and cleanliness of the city, as well as security and convenience of the devotees and tourists.
New Delhi: The government on Thursday announced a Rs 200 crore scheme for funding testing facilities, infrastructure, and institutional support for the development of standards and regulatory frameworks under the National Green Hydrogen Mission. The scheme will support the identification of the gaps in the existing testing facilities for components, technologies, and processes in the
New Delhi: India is set to witness the first human in space and deep sea by 2025, said Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, on Thursday at an event held in the national capital. “Four astronauts — three Group Captains and one Wing Commander — have been selected for
New Delhi: He may have finished last in Iran’s Presidential race but cleric Mostafa Pourmohammadi made waves as the deemed conservative candidate not only displayed a rather progressive view but identified the underlying issue the regime is grappling with – and not very successfully – as reformist Masoud Pezeshkian and ultra-conservative Saeed Jalili clash in
Mumbai: The Maharashtra Legislative Council on Thursday reduced Leader of Opposition (LoP), Ambadas Danve’s suspension period to three days from five days. This will help LoP Danve to participate in the House proceedings from Friday. Danve, who is the Shiv Sena (UBT) leader from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, was suspended on Tuesday for five days (up to
Mumbai: With improving business sentiments in India, Global Capability Centres (GCCs) recorded an increase of 48 per cent in transaction volumes from 6.6 million square feet in the first half of last year to 9.8 million square feet in H1 2024, a report said on Thursday. Bengaluru witnessed the highest GCC-focused transactions at 4 mn
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi marked a significant step by starting his term at the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) in Lok Seva Bhavan, following a renovation period. Majhi, ceremoniously entering his new office, emphasized the state’s cultural identity in his inaugural speech. Majhi asserted that henceforth, all official activities would prioritize the Odia language,