SILIGURI: The body of 80-year-old Ram Chandra Poudyal, a prominent pro-democratic politician and former Sikkim minister, was found late Tuesday floating in the Teesta in Bangladesh, nine days after he had gone missing from his hometown in Sikkim’s Chhota Singtam.Poudyal had been deputy speaker of the first Sikkim assembly – from 1975 to 1977 –…
NEW DELHI: Even as the Modi govt signalled continuity in governance by retaining key ministers and officials in its third term, it is also waking up to the new reality of giving due space to allies. This is reflected in two recent moves when all five Cabinet ministers from its allies were made “special invitees”…
NEW DELHI: The state government of Maharashtra on Wednesday announced a new scheme called ‘Ladla bhai yojana‘on the occasion of Ashadhi Ekadashi, to provide financial support to male students who have completed their 12th grade, obtained a diploma, or earned a graduate degree.The Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde made this announcement in Pandharpur, as the…
NEW DELHI: Sharad Pawar is back with a bang. Almost a year after he lost control of his Nationalist Congress Party following a rebellion led by his estranged nephew Ajit Pawar, the Maratha strongman is once again on the centrestage of Maharashtra politics.The recent surprise visit of Maharashtra minister and NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal, who…
The Karnakata government has decided to put the controversial job reservation bill on hold for the time being facing pushback. Chief minister Siddaramaiah said the bill will be revisited and the future course of action will be decided in the coming days. “The bill approved by the cabinet to provide reservation for Kannadigas in private…
NEW DELHI: 9 crew members from MT Falcon Prestige (8 Indians and 1 Sri Lankan) have been rescued during the search and rescue operations, news agency ANI reported citing sources. The search and rescue operations to find the remaining crew members will continue in the area. Indian Navy joined the operation Wednesday after Oman’s maritime…
NEW DELHI: The Karnataka government’s quota bill to facilitate reservation for locals in private jobs has been put on hold after massive uproar.The decision by the Siddaramaiah government came after stakeholders expressed disappointment and multiple concerns over the outcome which would pan out following the bill’s implementation.Karnataka State Employment of Local Industries Factories Establishment Act…
Representative Image New Delhi: Swiss watchmakers are increasingly focusing on India, which is emerging as a lucrative market for premium watches. The rising interest among Gen Z and millennial consumers who are inclined towards luxury experiences and products is driving this trend according to a Deloitte report, released on Wednesday. The report highlights the Trade…
NEW DELHI: Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah found himself at the receiving end after he in a post on X said that the Cabinet has approved a bill mandating ‘100 per cent’ reservation for Kannadigas in ‘C and D’ grade posts in all private institutions within the state.The National Association of Software and Service Companies (Nasscom)…
NEW DELHI: Hours after deleting social media post on 100 per cent reservation for Kannadiga amid massive row, Karnataka chief minister announced the cabinet decision once again on X. The missing part — mandatory recruitment of 100 per cent Kannadigas for ‘C and D’ grade posts in all private institutions. “The cabinet meeting held on…
