India’s premier engineering institutions are grappling with a significant shortage of faculty members, with more than 38 percent of sanctioned teaching positions lying vacant across all 23 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). The alarming figures have reignited concerns about the long-term impact of staffing shortages on academic quality, research productivity, and the global competitiveness of...
A fresh political confrontation has erupted in Maharashtra after Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis exchanged sharp remarks over the events that led to the historic split in the Shiv Sena and the subsequent realignment of power in the state. The latest war of words has reignited a...
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has intensified its political campaign in Telangana ahead of the upcoming municipal elections, with party president Nitin Nabin launching a series of sharp attacks on both the ruling Congress and the opposition Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS). Addressing a large gathering of party workers and booth-level leaders in Hyderabad, Nabin sought...
A religious gathering organized to welcome four Nihang Sikhs recently released on bail descended into chaos after a scuffle broke out inside a gurdwara in Punjab’s Mohali district. The incident occurred during a felicitation ceremony attended by members of different Nihang groups, creating a tense atmosphere and prompting swift intervention by local police authorities. According...
As awareness about fitness, preventive healthcare, and balanced nutrition continues to rise, consumers are increasingly turning toward packaged food products marketed as healthier alternatives. Supermarket shelves are now filled with products carrying labels such as “high protein,” “low sugar,” “multigrain,” “high fibre,” “natural,” and “fortified with vitamins and minerals.” These claims often create the impression...
Telangana Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar has accused certain trade union leaders of spreading misinformation among employees of the State Road Transport Corporation (RTC), asserting that the government remains committed to safeguarding workers’ interests and improving their welfare. The minister’s remarks come amid ongoing discussions concerning employee benefits, organizational reforms, and the implementation of promises made...
A garment trader in Gujarat’s Vadodara city sustained serious injuries after being shot by unidentified motorcycle-borne assailants in a brazen daylight attack, prompting police to launch an extensive investigation into what appears to be a targeted assault. The incident has raised concerns among local traders and residents, as law enforcement agencies work to establish the...
In a significant breakthrough against organized crime, Delhi Police have arrested two alleged operatives linked to the criminal network of notorious gangster Goldy Dhillon. The arrests came after a carefully planned intelligence-based operation aimed at dismantling the activities of interstate criminal syndicates operating in and around the national capital. According to investigators, the accused were...
The West Bengal government is preparing to introduce two politically significant measures during the upcoming session of the state legislative assembly, setting the stage for another confrontation between the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The proposed legislation targeting anti-social activities and a resolution opposing the implementation of a Uniform Civil...
A fresh political confrontation has erupted over the reported casualties suffered during Operation Sindoor, with the Congress party accusing Defence Minister Rajnath Singh of providing incomplete or inaccurate information to Parliament regarding the number of soldiers who lost their lives during the military operation. The controversy emerged after statements made in Parliament concerning the operation’s...