JAMMU: A bitter dispute over identity and regional recognition rocked J&K assembly for a second straight day after opposition leader Sunil Sharma of BJP dismissed the existence of the “Pir Panjal region” — triggering protests, walkouts and demands for an apology from lawmakers.CM Omar Abdullah said Thursday that Sharma’s remarks had “angered an entire region”…
The government has expanded the criteria for recognising entities as startups by doubling the turnover threshold to Rs 200 crore, while also introducing a new recognition category for ‘Deep Tech Startups’, aimed at supporting high-technology and research-driven enterprises.The move is part of broader efforts to align policy support with the evolving nature of India’s startup…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s captain Smriti Mandhana and teammate Georgia Voll (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) The Women’s Premier League has quickly established itself as a landmark tournament in women’s cricket, delivering high-quality competition, packed stadiums and memorable finals since its inception in 2023. In just four editions, the league has already produced a clear pattern of dominance,…
If you’ve been too busy to scroll through the headlines, don’t worry, we’ve got your daily dose of glam, gossip, and gasp-worthy moments all wrapped up. From AR Rahman addressing his comments on communalism in Bollywood and ‘Chhava’ to Abhishek Bachchan celebrating his 50th birthday, Rajpal Yadav surrendering before Tihar jail and more, here are…
File photo for representation NEW DELHI: Clashes broke out in Manipur’s Kuki-dominated Churachandpur district on Thursday evening after protests erupted against MLA Nemcha Kipgen joining the BJP-led government as deputy chief minister.According to officials, protesters gathered near Tuibong Bazaar and set fire to a heap of discarded materials, including tyres. They also raised slogans against…
Misleading ads: SC verdict (AI image) Targeting to safeguard consumers against misleading advertisements, the Supreme Court, on 07.05.2024, ordered that no advertisement shall be posted, broadcast, aired or shown without a prior self-statement by the advertiser purporting that the advertisement is not misleading. The Court relied on its constitutional authority to impose what it considered…
India and Pakistan are schedule to play the match on February 15 at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) wrote a letter to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday, urging it to reconsider its decision to boycott the India vs Pakistan fixture at the T20 World…
Bollywood actor Rajpal Naurang Yadav on Thursday surrendered before the Tihar Jail authorities after the Delhi High Court refused to extend the deadline granted to him in connection with his conviction in multiple cheque dishonour cases.“He surrendered before the jail authorities at 4 pm on Thursday. Now the jail authorities will follow the standard operating…
Focused policy and transparent decision-making: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta on BJP Govt’s nearly one year in office Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said her adminstration has focused on correcting long-pending structural issues in pollution control, public transport, waste management, healthcare and education since the formation of the BJP government in the national capital after a…
US stock markets declined on Thursday as weakness in technology stocks, led by Alphabet, dragged benchmark indices lower, while bitcoin and precious metals also recorded sharp losses, according to AP.The S&P 500 fell 0.8% and was heading toward its sixth loss in the seven days since setting an all-time high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average…
