New Delhi: The govt on Friday named V L Kantha Rao as the new water resources secretary, replacing Debashree Mukherjee, who will move to skill development ministry. NATGRID CEO Piyush Goyal will replace Rao in mines ministry. Bihar-cadre officer Rajit Punhani was shifted as chairman of FSSAI. Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), chaired by…
NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi‘s pitch on Aug 15 for Indians to produce goods which can hold their own against global competition, without causing pollution, has been seen from the lens of US President Donald Trump’s decision to “punish” India for not heeding his diktats, but a look at Modi’s I-Day speeches shows that they…
KOLKATA: Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee continues to be the poorest among all 31 CMs with assets worth a little over Rs 15 lakh, according to the latest report by Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) prepared after state assembly polls and bye-elections held post Dec 2024. The list draws from data mentioned in the affidavits…
NEW DELHI: IAS Officers’ Association on Friday said it “strongly deprecates the unwarranted criticism and personal attacks” against chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and his family members, who are also civil servants, amid allegations of ‘vote theft’ by certain opposition members.In a post on X, the association said such personal attacks are unconnected with the…
GHAZIABAD: A 23-year-old Dalit woman allegedly died by suicide at her room in Loni on Thursday, three days after she was gang-raped by three men who offered her a lift home when she lost her way.The woman, according to her family, was battling psychological problems and was under medication for them. Her body was sent…
NEW DELHI: Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said that a review of checks on Chinese foreign direct investment (FDI) can be considered if the situation so demands.Speaking at The Economic Times World Leaders Forum, Goyal explained that Press Note 3, which ended automatic FDI approvals from countries sharing land borders with…
Defence Research and Development Organisation will soon move the cabinet committee on security for the approval of the ambitious project with French major Safran NEW DELHI: India is now finally getting set to kick off the collaboration with France to co-develop a new powerful jet engine for its indigenous fifth-generation stealth fighter and other futuristic…
In the world of hair care, even small changes can make a big difference, and switching to a wooden comb is one of them. Unlike plastic combs, wooden combs are gentle on the scalp, reduce breakage, and help distribute natural oils evenly through the hair. This not only improves shine and texture but also promotes…
Jammu & Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha NEW DELHI: Jammu & Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha on Friday sacked two more govt employees over terror links after an investigation revealed how they had been helping Pakistani terrorists infiltrate via the LoC in Kupwara and also transporting arms, ammunition and narcotics sent by Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba handlers, to terrorists…
NEW DELHI: Holding on to your over-20-year-old vehicle will now cost more as government has doubled the fee for renewal of registration. According to the new rule, renewal of registration of over 20-year-old motorcycles and cars would cost Rs 2,000 and Rs 10,000, respectively. The charges for renewal of registration of vehicles that are more…
