NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh Assembly speaker Satish Mahana disclosed on Tuesday that certain Assembly members were spitting in the Vidhan Sabha hall following their consumption of pan masala.During his address to the members prior to the House proceedings today, Mahana shared that upon learning of the incident, he personally undertook the cleaning of the affected…
“Education is the key to equal opportunity in our society, and the equality of educational opportunity must be the birthright of every citizen.” – Lyndon B. Johnson The 2025 Budget announcement by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, committing to broadband connectivity for all government secondary and primary schools, signals a transformative shift in education. This initiative…
President-elect Donald Trump may be present at SpaceX’s sixth Starship test flight in Texas on Tuesday. The Federal Aviation Administration issued “Temporary flight restrictions for VIP movement” over Brownsville, Texas on Monday. Such restrictions usually precede high-profile visits.The launch is significant as it marks the sixth test flight for Starship, SpaceX’s next-generation rocket system. The…
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont wrapped up a week-long economic development mission to India on March 1, after visiting Chennai, Bengaluru, and Mumbai to strengthen business relations and attract Indian investment to the state.The high-profile delegation, co-led by former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi, engaged with industry leaders, government officials, and investors across key economic sectors. The…
BERLIN: The governor of the German state of Bavaria said Sunday that he will let his deputy stay in office despite a furor that started with allegations he was responsible for an antisemitic flyer when he was a high school student 35 years ago. Governor Markus Soeder, a leading figure in Germany’s center-right opposition, said…
UNITED NATIONS: Threats to return to war in Yemen are hindering efforts to start peace talks as the Arab world’s poorest country faces an increasingly dire economic situation, a senior UN official said Wednesday. Hans Grundberg, the UN special representative for Yemen, told the Security Council that hostilities between Houthi rebels and government forces haven’t…
Supporters take a selfie with Terry Gou, the retired founder of major Apple supplier Foxconn in Taipei. (Reuters file photo) TAIPEI: Terry Gou, the billionaire founder of major Apple Inc supplier Foxconn, said on Monday he was entering the race to be Taiwan’s next president as an independent candidate in 2024 elections. Gou stepped down…
Canada’s transport minister and President of the Treasury Board, Anita Anand, has decided to contest the 2025 federal elections, reversing her earlier announcement to step away from public life.Citing the challenges posed by the ongoing tariff war with the United States, Anand reiterated her commitment to prioritising Canada’s interests. “Canada is facing a crucial moment…
NEW DELHI: The Centre on Monday granted Navratna PSU status to Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation and Indian Railway Finance Corporation, resulting in seven listed govt-owned companies under the state transporter’s charge getting the tag, which gives them greater operational flexibility.Of the 12 railway CPSEs, Concor, RVNL, IRCON, RITES and RailTel were classified earlier….
India’s captain Rohit Sharma (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: As India prepare to face Australia in the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final in Dubai on Tuesday, former cricketer Aakash Chopra has stressed the importance of the toss, pointing out that India have won all three group-stage matches despite Rohit Sharma losing every toss. However, he believes that…
