NEW DELHI: Holding that public interest isn’t synonymous with the cause of govt but with enforcing accountability, Supreme Court said courts shouldn’t overlook govt negligence or condone inordinate delay in filing cases, as this amounts to institutionalising inefficiency.A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan said courts shouldn’t become a “surrogate of state…
NEW DELHI: India joined other SCO member states in strongly condemning in the Tianjin Declaration the military strikes by Israel and the US on Iran, a member of the Eurasian group, in June this year. SCO had in June too condemned Israel’s military strikes on Iran in a joint statement, but India had then refused…
File photo of Greenfield International Stadium in Trivandrum. (Image: X) Kochi: Bengaluru’s loss could become Thiruvananthapuram’s gain, with the Greenfield Stadium in Karyavattom now likely to host some matches in the upcoming Women’s World Cup (scheduled from September 30 to November 2). Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) president K Jayesh confirmed to TOI that discussions with…
ILT20 Trophy (Photo by CREIMAS/ILT20) The International League T20 (ILT20) on Tuesday announced a landmark strategic partnership with the Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation (SACF), officially sanctioning the ILT20 as a T20 league (men and women) permitted to host matches within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in forthcoming seasons. The collaboration marks a major milestone in…
New Delhi: India needs an industrial policy that rewards productivity and performance and does not act as a permanent shelter from competition, chief economic adviser V Anantha Nageswaran said on Wednesday. “If protection is provided, it must come with quid pro quo obligations on the part of industry,” Nageswaran said at a CareEdge ratings event,…
Stand-up comedian Zakir Khan made history on Monday as he became the first Indian to headline a Hindi comedy show at New York City’s iconic Madison Square Garden (MSG). The milestone performance is part of his ongoing North America tour and has made Indian fans extremely proud. From Indore to the global stage Hailing from…
Lucknow: Amid dhol, chants and prayers, devotees welcomed Ganpati Bappa on Ganesh Chaturthi at different pandals on Wednesday. Women in heavy sarees and finery and men wearing kurta pyjamas and dhotis thronged different pandals chanting ‘Ganpati Bappa Morya, Mangal Murti Morya’. While adults were busy praying, children ran around and enjoyed ice cream and other…
Raipur: In a dramatic shift, the outlawed Communist Party of India (Maoist) in a statement, has announced a temporary suspension of its armed struggle for a month, declaring its readiness to engage in conditional peace talks with the central government.Maoists have appealed the govt to share their decision on the issue via internet and govt…
India is aiming for a “Maruti moment” in shipbuilding, seeking to replicate the success of Maruti Suzuki’s 1980s automobile revolution. The government announced a Rs 70,000-crore ($8 billion) package to revitalize domestic shipyards, boost India’s maritime ecosystem, and reduce the country’s heavy reliance on foreign vessels, which currently handle about 95% of its import-export trade….
Aishwarya Rai is advocating for inner self-worth over social media validation, emphasizing the importance of looking inward. Concerned about social media’s impact, especially on young people, she urges individuals to recognize their innate value. Her message resonated with fans, who praised her wisdom and beauty, while she remains focused on future projects after her role…
