EC negates report of differences in commission over SIR NEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Wednesday conceded that “operational queries or inputs” were raised by election commissioners S S Sandhu and Vivek Joshi on matters including the special intensive revision (SIR) exercise, but insisted that these pertained to the draft stage and were “part of…
SBI chairman C S Setty said at the SBI Banking and Economics Conclave in Mumbai on Wednesday. MUMBAI: India’s financial system will need to evolve to finance the country’s next phase of economic expansion, with banks playing a larger role in supporting higher-value manufacturing, new technologies, the green transition and enterprises seeking to compete globally,…
NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday revived his “vote chori” charge against the Election Commission and accused election officials of committing “treason”.In a post on X, Rahul said, “I am telling the EC and election officials clearly: What you are doing is wrong. This is treason, this is against…
The 702-unit, 6-tower project brings 80% open space, barrier-free design & IGBC Platinum pre-certified sustainability to South Kolkata’s growing corridor. As Kolkata’s residential landscape continues to evolve, emerging micro-markets are gaining prominence as homebuyers increasingly seek a combination of connectivity, convenience and well-developed social infrastructure. The Southern EM Bypass corridor, in particular, has witnessed a…
NEW DELHI: More than 90 citizens, who identify themselves as progressive Muslim activists, intellectuals and women’s rights advocates, have strongly opposed what they cited as the “ill-conceived” nationwide ‘Save India, Save Shariat’ campaign launched by All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) last week.In a statement, they have called upon all progressive forces, civil society…
GUWAHATI/NEW DELHI: Two Congress functionaries were injured and several vehicles damaged in Assam Monday after an alleged attack on their convoy in Samaguri where they were campaigning for the Oct 6 Nagaon assembly bypoll.AICC secretary Manoj Chouhan and Assam Mahila Congress president Mira Borthakur were injured in the incident in Nagaon district. AICC in-charge of…
S Jaishankar At P4M Summit India joined the EU, Canada, Australia and several other countries in co-sponsoring a declaration expressing a joint commitment to multilateralism, international law, peace and prosperity, while expressing concern over escalating conflicts, trade disruption, power politics protectionism and coercion.The declaration followed the announcement of a new initiative titled Partners for Multilateralism…
PM Modi and Canadian PM Mark Carney (File photo) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Canada in December to seal the trade deal between New Delhi and Ottawa, Canadian PM Mark Carney said on Tuesday.Speaking on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, Carney said that the relationship…
Enforcement Directorate (ED) NEW DELHI: In a crackdown on a nexus of senior officials of Punjab govt and builders relating to Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (Gmada), ED Tuesday searched multiple premises in Delhi, Ludhiana, Panchkula, Mohali and Chandigarh, including the office of Gmada and that of IAS officer and principal secretary (housing and urban…
Educators say initiatives like Times Critical Thinking Championship can encourage inquiry-driven learning and help move schools beyond rote memorisation Can you crack these? Sample questions that tested how students think A massive meteorite crashes into the Moon, causing a huge explosion. How many seconds later will an astronaut 1,000km away hear the blast?Never, as sound…
