Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram has questioned the government on vacancies in Central Information Commission (CIC) accusing it of dealing a ‘death blow’ to the Right to Information (RTI) Act by not appointing information commissioners. At present, the former Union Minister said, eight vacancies of information commissoners are vacant in the panel. “The Central Information […]
One of the nation’s most prominent and influential couples shared the spotlight with baseball’s postseason Monday night as the New York Yankees opened the American League Championship Series at home. Major League Baseball posted video of pop juggernaut Taylor Swift and boyfriend Travis Kelce, a tight end for the NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs, in the […]
The first-of-its-kind action has been initiated against IAS coaching centres and will also be extended to coaching classes for candidates aspiring to take entrance exams for the Indian Institutes of Technology, medical, chartered accountant, law and management courses, among others. While these centres showcase celebrity teachers in advertisements to lure aspirants, the so-called tutors never […]
उत्तर प्रदेश के कौशांबी जिले के एक अस्पताल से किडनैप की गई नवजात बच्ची को चित्रकूट पुलिस ने बचा लिया है. इस मामले में पुलिस ने पांच लोगों को गिरफ्तार किया है, जिनमें एक महिला भी शामिल है. सोमवार को पुलिस ने इस मामले का खुलासा किया. न्यूज एजेंसी की रिपोर्ट के मुताबिक चित्रकूट के […]
NEW DELHI: Prices of several essential drugs used to treat conditions such as asthma, glaucoma, thalassaemia, tuberculosis and mental health disorders, are expected to rise, as govt has approved a 50% increase in their ceiling price.Regarding the reason behind the decision, the govt, in a statement on Monday, said, “The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) […]
An undated image of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) building in Islamabad. — APP ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has once again announced an extension of the deadline for submitting income tax returns to October 31. “In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 214A of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, the […]
The royal couple is set to arrive in Australia on Friday As King Charles embarks on his historic first tour to Australia as reigning monarch, Queen Camilla may face some challenges along the way, with the trip expected to be “extremely exhausting” for the 76-year-old royal, according to an expert. The royal couple is set […]
Diwali is the favourite festival of many Indians – LED lights strung across every building, homes full of sweets and a crisp air of upcoming winter enveloping all of us in a spirit of joy and celebration. What’s not to love about Diwali? Seize this festive spirit and play host to one of the most […]
New Delhi: India’s apex drug regulator is collating information on adverse events due to medical devices to take timely action against manufacturers and ensure appropriate measures to mitigate risks to public health as the number of such incidents rise. The Drugs Controller of General of India has issued a prescribed format to collect information on […]
A farmer harvests rice in a paddy field after casting his vote during the second phase of the Assembly election in Ganderbal on September 25, 2024. | Photo Credit: Adil Abass After a decade-long gap, Jammu and Kashmir, now divided into two Centrally-administered territories, held its first Assembly election. The last election was in 2014 […]