Congress’ Manickam Tagore on protest NEW DELHI: After the revocation of their suspension on Tuesday, Congress MPs insisted that their “dignified” protest was for the demand that leader of opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi and other opposition members be given the right to speak in Parliament.Congress MP Manickam Tagore said, “Parliamentary traditions and rules must apply…
Holi is one of the most important Hindu festivals. Holi, also known as the festival of colors. This is the only vibrant and joyous celebration that is celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervor across the country. Holi is celebrated on the full moon day of Phalguna month. According to Gregorian calendar, this festival usually falls…
Iowa has become the first state in the United States to receive federal approval to reshape how it uses education funding, according to the U.S. Department of Education. The approval allows Iowa to exercise greater control over federal education dollars, giving state leaders more freedom to focus on improving student learning rather than meeting complex…
In a surprising turn of events, acclaimed playback singer Arijit Singh has decided to hang up his microphone to embark on a new creative venture in filmmaking. He has confirmed that he will not be taking on any upcoming singing projects. Instead, he’s set to direct a film, which may feature budding talent Shora, daughter…
ndia Hikes Duty-Free Baggage Limit for UAE Passengers / Image: file For the millions of Indians living in the UAE, the trip back home usually involves suitcases filled with gifts, chocolates, and the latest electronics bought in Dubai. However, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has recently updated the “Duty-Free Allowance” for…
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the exam city intimation slip for candidates appearing in the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 Session 2 from Kuwait and Dubai. Candidates who registered for these centres can now check their allotted exam city through the official website.Earlier, the NTA had released the city intimation slip for…
A French-owned container ship crossed the Strait of Hormuz, a possible sign that Iran may no longer view France as a hostile nation after President Emmanuel Macron criticised US President Donald Trump’s stance on the conflict.The Malta-flagged Kribi, owned by French shipping group CMA CGM, crossed the strategic waterway on April 2, according to MarineTraffic…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday in a major relief to West Bengal government employees, directed the state government to pay dearness allowance (DA) to its employees in accordance with the West Bengal Services (Revision of Pay and Allowances) Rules, 2008, ruling that financial constraints cannot be cited to deny the benefit.However, the apex…
Representative image (AI-generated) Amid the ongoing Middle East crisis, Sri Lanka has declared every Wednesday a public holiday to conserve fuel as the island nation grapples with possible shortages following the US and Israel’s war with Iran.President Anura Kumara Dissanayake speaking at an emergency meeting with senior officials on Monday, said, “We must prepare for…
US stock markets jumped on Wednesday while oil prices declined as hopes resurfaced for a possible pause in the war with Iran, lifting investor sentiment across global financial markets.The S&P 500 rose 1.1% in early trading after the United States delivered a proposal to Iran aimed at halting the conflict. The Dow Jones Industrial Average…
