Following Nitish Kumar’s resignation, Samrat Choudhary was voted in to become the next Bihar chief minister. Over 300 arrested, seven FIRs filed after fresh Noida workers’ protests. The probe also pointed to an organised WhatsApp network. US-Iran negotiations edge towards a second round of talks, with Islamabad and Geneva emerging as leading venue options. An…
NEW DELHI: As the special session for the discussion of the Women’s Reservation bill nears, the National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP) has called for political reservation for persons with disabilities as Parliament prepares to deliberate on the Constitution (106th Amendment) Act, which proposes 33 per cent reservation for women in…
Rahul Gandhi (File photo) NEW DELHI: Sharpening his anti-government tirade over the India-US trade deal, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday called Prime Minister Narendra Modi a “deshdrohi” (traitor), doubling down on his claim that “PM Modi sold off India”.Addressing a poll rally in Bengal, the Lok Sabha leader of opposition accused the Modi government…
NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday once again took jabs at the election commission and the BJP amid the ongoing war of words over the SIR process.Addressing a public rally at Pingla in Paschim Medinipur district, the TMC chief alleged that “logical discrepancy” under the SIR exercise is not an officially…
Polling will be held in two phases in West Bengal on April 23 and 29, and the results of the assembly polls will be announced on May 4. KOLKATA: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday announced that a total of 2,926 candidates are in the fray for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections,…
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday came out in support of protesting factory workers in Uttar Pradesh’s Noida, terming the demonstration the “final cry” of the country’s workers.In a social media post on X, Rahul said that workers demanding ₹20,000 is not greed but “their right.”“What happened on the streets of Noida yesterday…
NEW DELHI: That evening snack, that quick packet meal, that sugary drink you don’t think twice about — doctors say they are quietly building your next health crisis.The American Heart Association (AHA) has issued a stark warning that everyday eating habits, especially the growing reliance on ultra-processed foods, are fuelling heart disease, diabetes and early…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday shared a detailed letter addressed to the women of India, dedicated to “Nari Shakti” and reiterating the government’s push for reservation for women in legislative bodies. Posting the letter on X, the Prime Minister said women across the country are appreciating the initiative to ensure their representation,…
NEW DELHI: Imported food items may reach consumers faster and in better condition, after the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) changed its clearance process to reduce delays at ports.In a key change, FSSAI has allowed inspection and testing of imported food consignments to happen together, instead of waiting for payments at every…
A new mobile app for Community Health Officers has been launched to boost last-mile healthcare and emergency response. This digital tool will enable real-time patient management, faster referrals, and early identification of high-risk cases at Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres. The initiative aims to streamline care delivery and improve coordination across healthcare levels. NEW…
