- Mercury rising: IMD predicts heat wave in many parts, including Punjab and Haryana
Amid an “unprecedented” dry spell prevailing over the Northwest since the end of winter, the IMD has predicted a heat wave over many parts of the country, including Northwest Central and Western parts over the next four to five days.
- Single - day rise of 1,581 fresh Covid cases, 33 deaths in India
India reported a single-day rise of 1,581 fresh Covid cases, taking the infection tally to 4,30,10,971, while the active cases further declined to 23,913, the Union health ministry said on Tuesday.
- Use CUET scores to admit students in UG programmes, UGC tells central universities
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has written to vice-chancellors of all central universities and colleges to use Common University Entrance Test (CUET) scores to admit students in undergraduate programmes.
- IPL 2022: Ishan Kishan?s unbeaten 81 powers Mumbai Indians to 177/5 against Delhi Capitals
Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan showed immense maturity as he anchored Mumbai Indians innings to a fighting 177 for 5 with an unbeaten 81 against Delhi Capitals in their IPL match here on Sunday.
- Ahead of 2 - day strike call by trade unions, govt agencies told to ensure round - the - clock power supply
Ahead of the two-day nationwide strike called by trade unions, the power ministry on Sunday advised all the state-run utilities and other agencies to be on high alert and ensure round-the-clock electricity supply and stability of the national grid.
- Parliament panel seeks government, EC views on regional commissioners for 2024 Lok Sabha polls
Asserting that the Election Commission (EC) should have optimum manpower, a parliamentary committee has sought views of the government and the poll panel on appointing regional commissioners to help the EC in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
- PVR, Inox ink merger deal to create largest multiplex chain in India
Leading film exhibition players PVR Ltd and Inox Leisure Ltd on Sunday announced a merger deal to create the largest multiplex chain in the country with a network of more than 1,500 screens.
- DU graduate turns eucalyptus oil, honey into business propositions
Eucalyptus, which is generally used in making oil, can also produce honey through its flowers and it is healthy too! Arun Kumar Pandey of Wazirganj in Uttar Pradesh's Gonda district, recognising the medicinal properties of Eucalyptus, started extracting oil and honey from its flowers and leaves and
- Apple reaches 60 per cent sales share mark for 1st time since 2017
Driven by strong 5G upgrades for the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 series, Apple reached the 60 per cent sales share mark globally last year -- for the first time since 2017.
- M - cap of 7 of top - 10 valued firms tumble over Rs 1.14 lakh - crore
The combined market valuation of seven of the top-10 valued firms tumbled Rs 1,14,201.53 crore last week, dragged down by Hindustan Unilever and HDFC twins.
- Citing Ukraine war, UNESCO says education system of countries should have crisis - sensitive policies
The unfolding events in Ukraine are a stark reminder that crises can strike anytime and the education system in all the countries must have plans to prepare, respond and recover from such emergencies, according to UNESCO's Global Education Monitoring (GEM) report.
- 20,000 street children identified, in process of rehabilitation across India: NCPCR
As many as 20,000 street children have been identified across the country till now and are in the process of getting rehabilitated, according to NCPCR chairperson Priyank Kanoongo.
- Civic authorities liable for death due to negligence
My 10-year-old daughter had gone on a three-day botanical tour organised by her school. On the second day of the tour, I was informed that my daughter had fallen into a manhole and by the time she was rescued, she had died. I was told that the manhole cover was badly cracked and broke when my daught
- Give account of Rs 26 lakh - crore excise duty earned on petrol, diesel: Congress to government
The Congress on Sunday attacked the government after fuel prices were increased for the fifth time in six days, and demanded that it should give an account of the Rs 26 lakh crore "accrued" through excise duty on petrol and diesel in about eight years.
- 100 - day annual leave plan for CAPF jawans to be announced soon
An ambitious proposal mooted by Union Home Minister Amit Shah to allow CAPF jawans spend at least 100 days with their families is likely to be implemented shortly, with officials saying the contours for a comprehensive policy are being worked out.
- Upamanyu Chatterjee's 'Villainy': Of sins and sinners, class and crime
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Upamanyu Chatterjee is by far our most significant novelist in English. A master of dark comedy (thank God for the comedy), he shows us the ways of our world, of our country. This, his sev
- Gurugram woman jumps to death from flyover
A 23-year-old woman allegedly died by suicide after jumping off the Rajiv Chowk flyover here this afternoon.
- Sri Lankan Finance Minister calls on PM Modi; appreciates India?s economic support
Sri Lankan Finance Minister calls on PM Modi; appreciates India?s economic support
- Assam, Meghalaya CMs to meet on March 29 over border dispute
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has invited Chief Ministers of Assam and Meghalya for meeting with Home Minister Amit Shah on March 29 to hold discussions to find a solution to the border disputes between the two states.
- After the first quarter of 2022, a time to reset the year
In April, I am going to teach myself to read again. I have been too busy for too long. I must resist the inertia of constant movement and apply an opposite force to slow down. My adult roles in my home and the world require me to do so many things so fast that I remain in the same mode when I tempor
- India logs 1,421 new Covid infections; active cases dip to 16,187
With 1,421 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India’s total tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,30,19,453, while the active cases dipped to 16,187, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Sunday.
- Banking services may be hit as trade unions call for nationwide strike on March 28 - 29
On a call given by a joint forum of central trade unions, bankers will go on a nationwide two-day strike on March 28 and 29, to protest against government policies affecting workers, farmers, and people.
- 'Will check drug menace, strengthen basic amenities in area'
'Will check drug menace, strengthen basic amenities in area'
- AAP?s third front begins uphill climb in Himachal
My 10-year-old daughter had gone on a three-day botanical tour organised by her school. On the second day of the tour, I was informed that my daughter had fallen into a manhole and by the time she was rescued, she had died. I was told that the manhole cover was badly cracked and broke when my daught
- Get seduced by flavours from Turkey with Adana kebab
Adana in popular parlance in Hindustani means small or inconsequential. There isn’t anything small about the kebab that carries this name. It appears like a jumbo seekh bulging around the belly, daring the drooling gluttons to take on the challenge of devouring it. When we first encountered it