India
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Undergraduates invited to apply for Central Sector Scholarship scheme
Hyderabad: The Central Sector Scholarship Scheme, aimed at college and university students under the National Merit Scholarship program is in progress. Both fresh and renewal applications are now being accepted until October…
- India
SC refuses to stay ongoing polling for Punjab panchayat elections
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to stay the ongoing panchayat elections in Punjab on grounds of alleged irregularities in the nomination process, saying there will be “chaos” if courts…
- India
SC notice to Centre, EC on fresh plea against freebies
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has sought response from the Centre and the the Election Commission on a fresh plea against the practice of political parties promising freebies during elections. A bench…
- Business
Indian data should remain in India’s data centres: Akash Ambani
New Delhi: India should urgently embrace AI with a holistic strategy driven by maximum “Atmanirbhar” efforts, Akash M Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Jio Infocomm said on Tuesday, as he made a strong…
- World
Trudeau accuses India of using diplomats, organised crimes to attack Canadians
Washington: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has accused India of choosing to use its diplomats and organised crime to attack its citizens and make them feel unsafe on their soil, calling it…
- Business
Record 2.25 lakh housing units sold in India in Jan-Sep, equity investments surge
New Delhi: The Indian housing market saw over 225,000 units being sold during the first nine months of the year, demonstrating strong performance in absolute terms, according to a new report. The…
- India
ECI to announce Maharashtra, Jharkhand election schedule on Oct 15
The Election Commission of India (ECI) will announce the schedule for the Maharashtra and Jharkhand Assembly elections on Tuesday, October 15 at a press conference scheduled for 3:30 pm. The Maharashtra Assembly,…
- India
PM Modi to inaugurate India’s first-ever ITU-WUSA event today
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the International Telecommunication Union-World Telecommunication Standardisation Assembly (ITU-WTSA) 2024 at the Bharat Mandapam here on Tuesday. The Prime Minister will also inaugurate the eighth…
- World
Canada expels 6 Indian diplomats
Ottawa: Canada on Monday said it has expelled six Indian diplomats “in relation to a targeted campaign against Canadian citizens by agents linked to the Government of India”. The development came around…
- India
Heavy rains: Educational institutions to remain shut in TN on Tuesday
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has declared a holiday for all schools and colleges in Chennai and the surrounding districts of Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, and Chengalpattu on Tuesday. The holiday has…
- Kashmir
70 houses gutted in fire in J&K’s Kishtwar district
Jammu: Over 70 houses were gutted in a devastating blaze in J&K’s Kishtwar district on Monday but no one was injured in the incident, officials said. Officials said that over 70 residential…
- India
Tit-for-Tat: India, Canada engage in diplomatic expulsions as rift escalates
Mumbai: India’s recent decision to withdraw its High Commissioner and other diplomats from Canada marks a significant escalation in diplomatic tensions between the two nations. This move is a direct response to…
- India
Delhi court records witness statement in sexual harassment case against Bhushan
New Delhi: A Delhi court on Monday recorded the statement of a witness in a case of alleged sexual harassment of female wrestlers by former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij…
- India
Turn towards Indian talent for sourcing workforce: EAM Jaishankar to friendly nations
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said the need for a “well-trained workforce” in different geographies is only going to grow further, and urged friendly nations to turn towards…
- India
Opposition MPs boycotts Waqf Amendment Bill meeting
Opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) boycotted the Joint Parliamentary Committee meeting scheduled on Monday, October 14 concerning the Waqf Amendment Bill. The opposition alleged that the panel was not functioning in accordance…
