New Delhi: Congress’s Mallikarjun Kharge has written to the Lok Sabha Speaker and Rajya Sabha chairman, requesting that the statues of national icons — Mahatma Gandhi, Shivaji, BR Ambedkar and others — be returned to their original spots. The statues have been relocated to Prerna Sthal, a dedicated area at the back of the Parliament
Delhi night temperatures are several degrees above normal this summer New Delhi: As north India reels under a record-breaking heatwave, a sustainable habitat expert has explained why India’s big cities are turning into heat islands and reporting unprecedented night temperatures. Rajneesh Sareen leads the Sustainable Habitat Programme at Delhi-based think tank Centre for Science and
the post has amassed over three lakh views. Recently, there have been a lot of discussions on work culture and how the youth of the country should work for long hours to compete effectively on the global stage. Many industry leaders have voiced their opinions on the same. Now, a man’s post on an empty
By incorporating avocados into your diet, you can enjoy the health benefits listed below Avocados are nutrient-dense fruits that originate from the Persea americana tree, native to Central and South America. They are well-known for their creamy texture and rich flavour, often incorporated into various dishes. Avocados are exceptionally healthy due to their high content
PM Modi met Canada counterpart Justin Trudeau on G7 sidelines last week New Delhi: Sending a clear message after the Canadian parliament observed silence in the memory of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the Indian Consulate General in Vancouver announced a memorial service to pay tribute to the 329 victims of the Khalistani bombing of
Ex-Congress leaders Kiran Choudhary and Shruti Choudhary joined the BJP. New Delhi: The Congress – boosted by strong results in May’s Haryana Lok Sabha election, in which it won five of 10 seats on offer – faced a setback Wednesday after two senior leaders jumped ship to the BJP. Kiran Choudhary, a four-time MLA from
Flights get delayed sometimes or wait for the wind speed to settle down (Representational) New Delhi: High surface temperatures are impacting flight operations at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, resulting in flight delays. A senior official in the Ministry of Civil Aviation said that flight operations have been impacted because of high temperatures and
Russia and North Korea have agreed to help the other repel external aggression (File) Moscow: The leaders of North Korea and Russia signed an agreement on Wednesday that deepens their military cooperation to include a mutual defence pledge to help each other if attacked, with the North’s Kim Jong Un calling the new ties an
The bridge had collapsed in 2022, killing 135 people. Ahmedabad: The Gujarat High Court on Wednesday directed the state government to submit a report on the action taken against the office-bearers of Morbi municipality as the SIT highlighted lapses in the aftermath of the collapse of a bridge in October 2022, which killed 135 people.
The India-Taiwan economic partnership has grown significantly in recent years (Representational) Taipei: In a promising development for Indian travellers, Taiwan is actively considering the implementation of visa-on-arrival (VoA) for Indian citizens. Deputy Foreign Minister of Taiwan, Tien Chung-kwang expressed this intention, highlighting India’s significant outbound travel and the potential benefits of easing visa procedures. Speaking
The daily wear jewellery accounts for 30-35 per cent of the Indian jewellery market. New Delhi: India’s jewellery retail sector has surged to $80 billion (Rs 666,480 crore) in the financial year 2024 from $50 billion in 2018, according to a report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services. The report highlighted multiple drivers that led to
The Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies (RGUKT) has released the notification for the Integrated Inter-Institutional Interface Technology (IIIT) admissions for the academic year 2024-25. The notification includes details on the application process, eligibility criteria, and important dates for the Six Year Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) program. Application Process Step Description 1. Registration Candidates can