Akhilesh Yadav responded to Pooja Pal’s accusations, questioning her claims of threats after meeting with the CM. Pal, recently expelled from the Samajwadi Party, alleged that Yadav is strengthening criminal elements and silencing marginalized voices NEW DELHI: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday responded to a letter while talking to the media from expelled…
NEW DELHI: Around 98 students have taken their lives in premier educational institutes since 2018, of which 39 were from IITs, 25 from NITs, 25 from central universities, four from IIMs, but educational institutions do not seem serious about the problem as 57,000 educational institutes including most of the IITs, IIMs, AIIMSs and NITs are…
The US government shutdown that began October 1 has brought H-1B visa processing to a standstill, dealing a severe blow to Indian professionals who represent over 71% of H-1B beneficiaries. The Department of Labor, which issues critical Labour Condition Applications (LCAs) required before any H-1B petition can proceed, has stopped operations due to the funding…
MUMBAI: SoftBank-backed e-commerce startup Meesho will focus on making online shopping affordable for more consumers and build the value segment of the market where the opportunity is large rather than going after the quick delivery space, said Vidit Aatrey, co-founder and CEO at the company which is set to get listed on the bourses next…
NEW DELHI: The directorate general of civil aviation (DGCA) has issued a show cause notice to IndiGo over alleged lapses in simulator training for nearly 1,700 pilots, PTI reported quoting sources on Tuesday.The notice was sent after the regulator scrutinised records and reviewed IndiGo’s responses submitted last month.Confirming that the airline is currently reviewing the…
Arjun Kapoor’s younger sister, Anshula Kapoor, is all set to step into married life, leaving behind cherished memories with her family. For Arjun, the thought of his sister leaving home is a bittersweet moment. Arjun opens up about missing his sister and mother Sharing a few unseen photos from Anshula’s recent engagement ceremony, the 2…
Kerala Education Minister V Sivankutty clarifies NEP allows states to control school textbooks THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala Education Minister V Sivankutty on Sunday affirmed that, as per the National Education Policy (NEP), states hold full authority to publish school textbooks. He clarified that signing the PM SHRI scheme does not make NEP implementation mandatory and Kerala retains…
Ivy league colleges that shaped Nobel Peace Prize winners The Nobel Peace Prize, awarded annually to individuals and organisations making extraordinary contributions to global peace, stands as one of the world’s most prestigious honours. While vision, dedication, and circumstance drive laureates’ achievements, the influence of education in shaping these leaders is often under-appreciated. As the…
NEW DELHI: India is gearing up for a big shift in its nuclear policy as the Centre is now planning to allow private companies into the nuclear energy sector, a space that has traditionally been tightly controlled by the government.“We’ll open up nuclear sector to private sector soon… This will strengthen opportunities in small modular…
NEW DELHI: Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha proceedings were washed out on Friday, amid opposition’s protest to demand a discussion on special intensive revision of Bihar’s electoral rolls.In Rajya Sabha, deputy chairman Harivansh rejected 20 notices given by members seeking suspension of listed business to discuss on five issues, including the SIR exercise, saying it…
