NEW DELHI: Government is drafting a regulatory framework for India’s booming coaching industry, starting with a crackdown on misleading ads and a mandate for full disclosure of teaching methods, faculty credentials, and student success rates. Proposals include limits on daily instructional hours and compulsory data on enrolment versus results to prevent parents and students from…
NEW DELHI: The commerce and industry ministry is working on a 100-day reform agenda, which may include proposals such as further liberalising the FDI regime, easing investments from neighbouring countries, and more tax benefits for startups, an official said. The proposals may also include easing certain environmental norms for the leather and footwear industry, expediting…
NEW DELHI: Tribal councils and community leaders from across the Northeast on Thursday mounted a coordinated push for long-pending Sixth Schedule reforms and full implementation of the 2020 Bodo Accord, using an ABSU-led national seminar in Delhi to urge the union government to table the constitutional amendment in the upcoming winter session of Parliament.The deliberation…
Lucknow: Big cars flouting traffic rules and getting slapped with hefty fines on Lucknow roads are passe. Now, smaller gizmos like ‘Activa’ are vrooming ahead by giving two cahoots to traffic norms and cops.In a surprise discovery, Lucknow Police have stumbled upon two cases of repeated traffic violations, both by non-gear two-wheelers.One scooter was challaned…
Keir Starmer and Narendra Modi (AP image) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his British counterpart Keir Starmer on Thursday on the sidelines of Starmer’s first official visit to India. The discussions focused on strengthening cooperation in critical minerals, a key area for the global energy transition and emerging technologies.Following the talks, PM Modi…
Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone, one of Bollywood’s most admired on-screen pairs, were seen together once again in Mumbai, this time in the evening, hours after their morning airport reunion created a social media buzz. Stylish arrivals in the evening Upon their return, Ranbir was seen sporting a brown jacket over a white T-shirt paired…
1st Ashes test match (AP Photo) Travis Head, serving as a makeshift opener, scored a rapid century off 69 balls to lead Australia to victory in the opening Ashes Test at Perth Stadium against England.Australia successfully chased down a target of 205 runs on day two, securing an eight-wicket win. Head scored 123 runs while…
India and the European Union (EU) are gearing up for the 14th round of free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations in Brussels on Monday, as both sides aim to smoothen out the differences and finalise the deal by the end of the year.Senior officials from India and the 27-member bloc will hold a five-day round of…
Following the success of Hanu-man, Teja Sajja stars in Mirai, a fantasy adventure releasing on September 12th, which has already garnered USD 67,000 in US premiere shows. The film blends Indian mythology with superhero elements, revolving around nine sacred scriptures. Karan Johar, Hombale Films, and Ags Cinemas are distributing the film in Hindi, Kannada, and…
JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir’s state investigation agency (SIA) Saturday arrested the alleged kingpin of a narco-terror module from Mumbai airport. The agency has secured a three-day transit remand to take him into custody.Mohammed Arshad alias Asif, resident of Degwar-Terwan in Haveli, Poonch district, had been absconding since 2023 and was operating from Saudi Arabia, an…
