NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi‘s endorsement of the four labour codes Friday drew clear political fault lines, with govt projecting them as long-pending reforms while trade unions and Left parties warned of erosion of worker protections.Modi called the codes a significant step in overhauling India’s labour framework, stating: “Shramev Jayate! Today, our govt has given…
Lucknow: If the withdrawal of PV Sindhu and absence of Lakshya Sen in the prestigious Syed Modi International Badminton Tournament was not enough, top Indian shuttler Ayush Shetty is also likely to withdraw from the tournament.The reports of his likely withdrawal surfaced after he was defeated in the men’s singles quarterfinal by fellow player Lakshya…
A woman lodged a complaint against her husband, accusing him of drugging her, subjecting her to dowry harassment, and coercing her into sexual acts with his friends. The FIR also states that the husband threatened to leak her private photos and videos if she resisted. According to the complaint, the woman alleged that soon after…
International students in the US are increasingly drawn to STEM disciplines, with a remarkable 57% opting for studies in science, technology, engineering, and math. This surge is fueled by the rising global need for expertise in fields such as computer science and AI, further supported by initiatives like OPT that grant valuable work opportunities post-graduation….
BENGALURU: Cognitii, an Indian startup developing an AI-led system for public special education, has won the $100,000 Unlock Her Future Prize 2025. The prize, launched by The Bicester Collection, drew more than 2,900 applications from over 40 countries across South Asia. Eleven founders were shortlisted for the final pitch in London, where Cognitii was named…
Lucknow: A sales officer of a national animal feed company has been accused of siphoning off several crore rupees collected from authorised dealers and farmers. PGI police registered a case on Friday based on a complaint filed by the company’s HR manager, Hemlata Kotwani. According to the complaint, the company’s regional office is located in…
Lucknow: A meeting under the ‘Rojgar evam Samajik Adhikar Abhiyan’ was held at the Lucknow University Students’ Union Building, where student leaders discussed key national issues and the growing challenges faced by marginalized communities. They also demanded that student union elections be held in all universities in UP.Senior student leader Shammi Kumar said, “The Rohini…
Lucknow: A solemn and grand commemoration of the 350th martyrdom of the ninth Sikh guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib, was organised by the Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Seva Samiti. The event, held at Bharati Bhavan, Sangh office, featured the installation of the revered Shri Guru Granth Sahib and a soulful Shabad Kirtan.The programme was graced…
Lawrence Summers pauses Harvard role amid Epstein investigation Lawrence H. Summers, the former president of Harvard University and a prominent economist, has decided to step back from his teaching duties while the university investigates his longstanding ties to the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, a spokesman for Summers said, reports the New York Times. Summers will…
JAMMU: No evidence was found of any negligence on part of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board CEO and other officials in the death of more than 30 pilgrims in the Aug 26 landslide, the Bhawan police station SHO has said in an action taken report (ATR) submitted before a judicial magistrate’s court in Katra,…
