NEW DELHI: Yet another election … yet another women-centric welfare scheme. With cash-in-account schemes proving to be gamechangers for political parties in some states, AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday announced the launch of the “Mukhya Mantri Mahila Samman Yojna” under which a monthly assistance of Rs 1,000 will be given to women in Delhi….
NEW DELHI: A special debate on the Constitution will begin in Lok Sabha on Friday at noon. Union defence minister Rajnath Singh will initiate the debate, according to media reports.Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also expected to participate in the debate on December 14.After an agreement with the opposition, the BJP-led NDA government has agreed…
NEW DELHI: In the ever-evolving workplace, a new narrative has emerged to take centre stage in 2024: The convergence of Gen Z, skills, and AI. Understanding these trends has led to a pertinent question: Are degrees losing their relevance? A new report suggests they just might be.Imagine stepping into a job market where 92% of…
Mangione appeared to have health issues, living with serious back pain. The assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson by Luigi Mangione has stirred a polarizing national conversation in US. To many, Mangione’s actions are heinous; yet, among certain groups, he is celebrated as a modern-day folk hero.Driving the news On December 4, 2024, Luigi Mangione…
Dr Mithun Kudalkar, a dental surgeon by profession, who had also won several awards in sporting activities died on Sunday, hours after taking part in 20 miles (32 km) Goa river marathon.He was 39 years old.““I’m at a loss for words. He was extremely fit…his day started with some physical activity and training. In recent…
India’s D Gukesh reacts after beating title-holder China’s Ding Liren in the 14th and last game of the FIDE World Chess Championship 2024 in Singapore. (FIDE/PTI) Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh, 18, secured the World Chess Championship title on Thursday when he beat reigning champion Ding Liren in Singapore. He achieved this victory by clinching…
NEW DELHI: Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh marked his historic victory with a unique celebration by carefully placing his pieces back on the chessboard after clinching the world title.In a gesture that displayed his respect for the game, he meticulously reset the pieces as a tribute to his journey, the challenges he overcame and the strategy…
Eighteen-year-old Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh triumphed over Chinese title-holder Ding Liren to become the youngest world chess champion. The thrilling showdown concluded in Singapore on Thursday.Gukesh secured victory in the 14th and final game of the match. He achieved the required 7.5 points, surpassing Liren’s 6.5.The final game, largely anticipated to end in a draw,…
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PALAKKAD: Four school students died after a truck hit them in Kalladikode, Palakkad district, on Thursday evening. Several other students were injured. The girls attended a nearby higher secondary school and were walking home when the accident happened.The incident occurred on the Palakkad-Kozhikode National Highway at Panayampadam near Kalladikode. A cement truck lost control, striking…
