Former India football captain Bhaichung Bhutia said citizens have the right to protest but should avoid abusive language, especially against the Prime Minister. Manu Bhaker also urged youngsters to use respectful words. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, meanwhile, said he did not want the protesters punished, calling their actions mistakes and hoping they would learn from
The Indian Air Force is seeking a new .50 BMG sniper rifle for its Garud Special Forces. This advanced weapon will significantly extend their engagement distances and anti-material capabilities. The Garuds will also receive accompanying equipment like suppressors and thermal scopes. Additionally, the air force is looking for indigenous man-portable loitering munitions for precision strikes.
An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi encountered severe turbulence on Tuesday morning. The aircraft briefly lost altitude, causing injuries to 17 passengers and crew members. One cabin crew member sustained severe injuries, while others had minor wounds. Passengers described the terrifying ordeal, with some being thrown from their seats. The Directorate General of
Sunil Gavaskar lauded Ajinkya Rahane’s leadership during India’s historic Australia tour victory. Rahane captained the team through significant challenges and injuries to secure a remarkable series win. Gavaskar noted Rahane’s exceptional captaincy record, which often went unappreciated by the public. He highlighted Rahane’s crucial century after a devastating defeat, inspiring a comeback. Rahane departs cricket
Over 25,000 kg of hazardous chemical-laced spices were seized during raids. Three people were arrested after inspections uncovered alarming non-compliance with food safety laws. Dangerous practices involved synthetic chemicals, cloth dyes, and shining powder in spices. Strict legal proceedings are initiated against violating business owners under the Food Safety Act. Enforcement drives will continue to
Musafir Cafe breakout star Vedika Pinto tells mid-day how her Nishaanchi director Anurag Kashyap encouraged her to take on the Netflix series, why the show has given her something Nishaanchi couldn’t, and what it was like working with National Award winner Vikrant Massey.
The Primary School, a tuition-free institution, will close in June after a decade of operation. This school provided education, healthcare, and family support to low-income children. The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative will not continue funding beyond the upcoming academic year. Academic results remained below state averages, prompting the board’s decision. The initiative pledged fifty million dollars
The US government plans to expand an additional visa fee. This fee currently applies to certain large employers filing H-1B and L-1 petitions. The planned change will extend this charge to visa extension requests. Qualifying employers with over fifty employees and a majority in H-1B or L-1 status will be affected. This expansion aims to
The surge in India’s higher education landscape is driving a notable increase in demand for student accommodation. With international universities thriving and overseas education expenses rising, a remarkable demographic shift is anticipated, projecting over 70 million students by 2035. This educational migration will generate massive housing needs, prompting a significant boost in institutional investments aimed
