Himachal Pradesh deputy CM Mukesh Agnihotri Shimla: Himachal Pradesh deputy chief minister Mukesh Agnihotri said on Friday that around two lakh saplings would be planted across Una district during 2026-27 to strengthen environmental conservation and increase green cover.Speaking at the inauguration of the 77th District-Level Van Mahotsav at Kuthar Beed in Haroli, Agnihotri urged people…
Mumbai: Maharashtra Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal claimed that chief minister Devendra Fadnavis was not accepting the reality of the closure of businesses in the state, as revealed in Lok Sabha, and was making a desperate attempt to deny it.Sapkal claimed that as many as 36,211 private companies in the state have shut down over the…
The ongoing focus on food safety has now made its way into the world of Gokuldham Society. The makers of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, who are known for taking inspiration from real life situations, have introduced a storyline around food, safety concern. Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah is once again using its episodic storytelling…
Planted on Aug 15, 1947, the historic banyan tree, shaped to resemble the map of India, is now awaiting a fresh lease of life after years of neglect in Prayagraj. Prayagraj: In the hustle and bustle of the city, where Independence Day celebrations unfold every year at well-known landmarks, a living symbol of freedom has…
NEW DELHI: Television channels will no longer be restricted to 12 minutes of advertisements per hour, with the government deciding to scrap the two-decade-old cap in a move it says will put traditional broadcasters on a more level footing with digital platforms.The restriction, introduced in 2006 under the Cable Television Networks Rules, 1994, will cease…
Prof Sujata Patel delivering a lecture at Gitam Deemed to be University in Vizag Visakhapatnam: Renowned sociologist and former faculty from University of Hyderabad Prof Sujata Patel advocated for a transformative approach to social science that breaks free from centuries-old Western intellectual dominance. She called for academic knowledge to become more reflective of everyday human…
At 80, India is increasingly a country the world has an opinion about. As India completes 79 years of independence, its global standing presents a striking study in contrasts.A Pew Research Center survey conducted across 36 countries between February and May 2026 reveals an international community divided down the middle: a global median of 45%…
Corporators broadly backed the ‘Pedestrian First’ initiative, but they questioned the way enforcement was being carried out Mumbai: Corporators cutting across party lines have expressed concern over the manner in which the BMC is carrying out its ongoing action against hawkers encroaching on footpaths, alleging that the drive is arbitrary and suffers from poor execution…
Can You Have a High Risk of Heart Disease With Normal Cholesterol? Your DNA May Hold the Missing Clue A normal cholesterol report can be reassuring. So can healthy blood pressure, normal blood sugar and a fit-looking body. But these tests cannot tell the whole story. Some people carry an inherited tendency towards coronary artery…
New Delhi: On the occasion of ‘Partition Horrors Remembrance Day’, observed annually on Aug 14, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has set up exhibitions at Rajiv Chowk and Kashmere Gate metro stations. The exhibitions will be available for public viewing till Aug 21.The exhibition portrays the horrors of partition and its impact on history. “The…