President Murmu urges a balance of technology and tradition for tribal empowerment
Betul, June 18 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday called for bridging the gap between tradition and technology in tribal regions, asserting that modern education, skill development and digital empowerment must reach tribal youth without eroding…
TN: Dhinakaran calls Guv’s address ‘gold‑plated tin’, targets TVK govt
Chennai, June 18 (IANS) AMMK General Secretary T.T.V. Dhinakaran on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the TVK‑led Tamil Nadu government, describing the Governor’s Address delivered in the Assembly as a “gold‑plated tin”, impressive in appearance but…
Eknath Shinde to alter LS number game after Thackeray faction suffers fresh MP defections
Mumbai, June 18 (IANS) In a major political development that is set to reshape the power dynamics in the Lok Sabha, the Uddhav Thackeray-led faction of the Shiv Sena suffered a fresh jolt after six of its Members of Parliament (MPs) skipped a crucial…
PoK protests fuel comparisons with J&K, putting Pakistan on the defensive
New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) The crisis in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) continues to deepen, adding to the challenges facing the Pakistani establishment. The ongoing protests led by the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) have drawn attention not only…
Govt ratifies 8.25 pc EPF interest rate for FY26; credit to over 7 crore subscribers likely soon
New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) The government has ratified an interest rate of 8.25 per cent on Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) deposits for the financial year 2025-26, paving the way for the credit of interest into the accounts of more than seven crore…
Indian Pharmacopoeia standards comparable with leading global pharmacopoeias: Officials
New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) The standards of the Indian Pharmacopoeia are comparable with leading international pharmacopoeias, and the country has been recognised for its leadership in developing and establishing quality standards for several medicines,…
K’taka council polls: Expelled BJP MLAs confirm voting for Cong
Bengaluru, July 18 (IANS) Polling for seven seats of the Karnataka Legislative Council continued on Thursday amid concerns over possible cross-voting, with expelled BJP MLAs S.T. Somashekar and Shivaram Hebbar confirming that they had voted for Congress…
India’s exports to BRICS countries can reach $200 billion by 2030: ASSOCHAM
New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) India’s exports to BRICS countries have the potential to more than double to $200 billion by 2030 from $96 billion in FY26, driven by stronger South-South cooperation, rising manufacturing competitiveness and evolving…
Janhvi Kapoor shares peaceful moments from her ‘happy place’
Mumbai, June 18 (IANS) Actress Janhvi Kapoor has shared a soothing glimpse of her “happy place.” Taking to Instagram, the ‘Dhadak’ actress posted photos that capture a space that holds special meaning for her. In the clip, Janhvi is seen playing with her…
Delhi Police bust inter-state child trafficking syndicate, five infants rescued
New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) In a major breakthrough against organised child trafficking, Delhi’s Central District Police have dismantled an inter-state child trafficking syndicate and arrested 13 accused persons, including traffickers, mediators,…