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Karnataka government withdraws 2022 hijab ban order in educational institutes, permits ‘limited’ religious symbols | India News

[ad_1] The Karnataka government on Wednesday withdrew the February 5, 2022 order issued by the previous BJP government that had effectively banned the hijab in educational institutions, and released fresh guidelines allowing students to wear “limited traditional and faith-based symbols” along with prescribed uniforms in schools and pre-university colleges across the state.The new order, which […]

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay revokes astrologer’s appointment as OSD after allies raise objections | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: A day after drawing flak from the opposition, Tamil Nadu chief minister Vijay on Wednesday revoked the appointment of his astrologer Radhan Pandit as his officer on special duty.Moments after the floor test, the government released a circular which said, “The orders issued regarding the appointment of Thiru. Rickey Radhan Pandit Vettrivel […]

BCCI Schedules Key Selection Meeting. Big Call On Bumrah, Shami Likely To Be Taken: Report

[ad_1] The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season is a few weeks away from its conclusion, but the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is looking to finalise its plans for the international season ahead. The Indian team is scheduled to resume its international campaign with a one-off Test against Afghanistan, […]

‘Oil cos losing Rs 1,000 crore a day’: Hike in prices imminent, hints Petroleum minister Hardeep Singh Puri | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Petroleum minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday said public sector oil marketing companies may not be able to sustain daily losses of Rs 1,000 crore from selling petrol and diesel below market price, in a strong indication that pump prices are set to rise in the coming days.“They’re taking a loss to […]

Monsoon may hit Andamans this week: IMD | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: India Meteorological Department on Tuesday launched two new services, including an AI-enabled monsoon advance forecasting system that will provide information on progress of the seasonal rainfall and “localised weather information” up to four weeks in advance to support farmers across 16 states and more than 3,000 sub-districts.The second product, launched as a […]

Introspect on reputational cost of aiding terror exporter Pakistan, India tells China | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Amid reports that China provided tech assistance to Pakistan in the military conflict that followed India’s Op Sindoor last year, the govt urged China to introspect about the likely reputational cost of backing terrorist infrastructure. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that the reports had only corroborated what was already known.“Operation […]

6 killed in Maharshtra’s Sangli after Temple wall collapses due to rain | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: At least 6 people were killed and around 14 injured after a Temple wall collapsed in Maharashtra‘s Sangli on Tuesday, PTI reported citing officials. The incident occurred as the region is witnessing strong winds and heavy rains.This is developing story [ad_2] Source link

NEET paper leak: Education minister avoids question, NTA gives no concrete answers, opposition corners Centre | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Tuesday cancelled the NEET-UG 2026 examination conducted on May 3, citing allegations of a question paper leak and other irregularities, throwing the future of nearly 22.79 lakh aspirants into uncertainty. While Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan declined to respond to questions on the controversy, the NTA […]

‘Bigger theft, bigger the reward’: Rahul Gandhi’s ‘chor bazaar’ jab at BJP, EC over ex-Bengal CEO Manoj Agarwal’s appointment as chief secretary | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the BJP and the Election Commission after the newly formed West Bengal government under Suvendu Adhikari appointed former chief electoral officer Manoj Agarwal as the state’s chief secretary.Taking a swipe at both the BJP and the Election Commission, […]

Mira Nair unveils first look of Amri: Priyanka Chopra, Jaideep Ahlawat and Jim Sarbh join project, deets inside! : Bollywood News

[ad_1] Filmmaker Mira Nair revealed the first look for her next feature, Amri, exclusively with Variety. The film is inspired by the life and art of Amrita Sher-Gil, the pioneering woman of modern art in India, whose bold aesthetic shook up the establishment during her lifetime and has achieved high stature and value in art […]