NEW DELHI: The 15th finance commission envisaged 17,000 anganwadis cum creches (AWCCs) by 2025-26. Only 2,448 AWCCs (less than 15%) have been made operational till the end of July with over 52,000 beneficiaries.According to government data, nearly 9 crore children (0-6 years) were enrolled in anganwadis. Barely 0.06% of them have access to creche facilities….
LONDON: A group of Hindu organisations in Leicester has filed a police complaint against Muslim Council of Britain (MCB), UK’s largest Muslim umbrella organisation, for allegedly stoking religious disharmony by claiming that saffron flags are “extremist”.A Ganesh Chaturthi car procession in Leicester last week featured two cars bearing saffron flags.In a statement issued on Aug…
For many, retirement is imagined as a time of ease—slower mornings, quality time with family, travel, and indulging in long-postponed hobbies. The picture, however, often collides with reality. A surprisingly large number of retirees discover that their savings don’t stretch far enough, or that a single medical emergency wipes out years of careful planning. Others…
Former Reserve Bank deputy governor Michael Patra on Monday said corporate India is a “missing actor” in the country’s growth story, stressing that the economy can accelerate beyond 8% if businesses step up investments.“Now we are seeking to head back [to 8%]. The most important missing actor in this is corporate India, which is not…
Telugu actor Venkatesh Daggubati mourned the loss of his beloved dog, Google, sharing heartfelt photos and a touching message on social media. Fans expressed condolences and memories. Recently, Venkatesh starred in the hit film ‘Sankranthiki Vasthunam’ and returned to Netflix’s ‘Rana Naidu’ season two. Telugu actor Venkatesh Daggubati mourned the loss of his beloved pet…
Linda McMahon promises federal support as Trump plans to dismantle US Education Department US Education Secretary Linda McMahon has assured that federal funding for schools will remain intact even as the Trump administration moves forward with plans to dismantle the US Department of Education. In an interview with The Hill, McMahon pushed back against widespread…
Alia Bhatt celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi with her family, sharing heartwarming moments with Neetu Kapoor. The actress radiated in traditional attire, enjoying festive treats like modak. The photos highlighted the warmth and closeness of the family celebration, blending tradition with understated elegance. On the work front, Alia is set to appear in ‘Alpha’ and ‘Love &…
India vs Kazakhstan (@TheHockeyIndia on X) India dominated Kazakhstan with a remarkable 15-0 victory in the Asia Cup hockey tournament, securing their place in the Super 4 stage with a perfect record.Abhishek led the scoring with four goals in the 5th, 8th, 20th, and 59th minutes. Sukhjeet Singh and Jugraj Singh each contributed hat-tricks, finding…
Nashik: State govt has initiated a survey to include Nashik and Nagpur in the second phase of the Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) project.The first phase of the DMIC project, which began approximately a decade ago, included the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Dighi port industrial areas in Maharashtra. Despite being part of the original plan, Nashik…
Russian President Vladimir Putin during his visit to Alaska for a meeting with Trump noted that trade with the US has jumped 20%! (AI image) US President Donald Trump has again slammed India for its continued purchase of crude oil and arms from Russia. In a Truth Social post on Monday, Trump said, “India buys…
