TN to double govt nursing seats, to add 855 new admissions across 13 institutions
Chennai, July 22 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government is set to significantly expand nursing education in the state by increasing the number of seats in government nursing institutions from 796 to 1,651, nearly doubling the existing capacity. The move, which…
NDA leaders back govt over student protests, accuse Oppn of ‘hijacking’ issues
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) NDA leaders on Wednesday defended the Union government’s handling of recent anti-NEET leak protests in the national Capital and accused Opposition parties of politicising student issues and creating disorder. However, they…
‘Oppn only wants to create ruckus’: BJP attacks Rahul Gandhi over protest near PM’s residence
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Bansuri Swaraj on Wednesday alleged that Congress MP and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP), Rahul Gandhi, was running away from the duties of the Opposition and instead “only attempting…
EAM Jaishankar meets Canadian counterpart Anita Anand, says ‘India-Canada cooperation steadily growing’
Manila, July 22 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a meeting with his Canadian counterpart, Anita Anand, in Manila on Wednesday. Stressing that the cooperation between India and Canada has been growing, EAM Jaishankar said that his…
ZIM vs IND: When and Where to watch 1st T20I, know all details
Harare, July 22 (IANS) India’s young T20 side begins a crucial three-match series against Zimbabwe here on Thursday, with captain Shreyas Iyer looking to steady the ship after a difficult start to his leadership stint. Having managed just one win…
Kalyan Banerjee suspended from LS after complaint by NCPI MPs; House adjourned for day
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Trinamool Congress MP, Kalyan Banerjee, was suspended from the Lok Sabha for the remainder of the Monsoon Session on Wednesday after the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI) lodged a complaint with Lok Sabha Speaker Om…
Sammy confident of skipper Chase being fit for West Indies’ first Test against Pakistan
Bridgetown, July 22 (IANS) West Indies head coach Daren Sammy is confident that Test captain Roston Chase will recover in time from a finger injury to lead the side in the opening Test against Pakistan, starting on July 25. Chase was forced to sit out…
Assam Premier League a launchpad for state’s hidden cricketing talent, says Abu Nechim
Guwahati, July 22 (IANS) Former fast bowler Abu Nechim has hailed the Assam Premier League (APL) as a vital launchpad for the state’s emerging cricketers, adding that the newly launched franchise T20 tournament in the state will provide much-needed…
BJP to protest outside Cong office in Bengaluru over ‘political drama’ on NEET
Bengaluru, July 22 (IANS) Senior BJP leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly, R. Ashoka, announced that the BJP will stage a protest outside the Karnataka Congress office in Bengaluru today against Rahul Gandhi and the Congress,…
Vivaan Shah breaks silence on father Naseeruddin Shah’s viral CJP protest video: ‘There was a misunderstanding’
Mumbai, July 22 (IANS) Actor Vivaan Shah has addressed the viral video of his father, veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah, that sparked discussions over his alleged presence at the CJP protest. Clarifying the situation, Vivaan said that the video was old and…