Martyrs’ Day: How India remembers soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the country

Martyrs' Day: How India remembers soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the country

In India’s collective consciousness, a soldier who dies in the line of duty is seen not only as a casualty of war but also as a martyr, a “Shahid” whose sacrifice becomes part of the national identity.March 23 is Martyrs’ Day, India remembers the sacrifices of its martyrs Bhagat SinghSukhdev and Rajguru, who were executed … Read more

Why Your Acne Scars Won’t Go Away—Science Finds the Real Reason

Why Your Acne Scars Won’t Go Away—Science Finds the Real Reason

A groundbreaking study in New Delhi sheds light on acne scars, showing they can extend nearly 2mm below the skin’s surface. This new perspective has prompted a re-evaluation of traditional treatments, which often fail to adequately address deeper scars. New Delhi: If you’ve spent money on creams, peels or laser treatments and your acne scars … Read more

CCS acknowledges ‘significant impact’ of West Asia conflict

CCS acknowledges 'significant impact' of West Asia conflict

New Delhi: Recognizing the “significant impact” of the conflict in West Asia on the global economy and its impact on India, the Cabinet Committee on Security headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday discussed measures to diversify sources of imports in chemicals, pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals and other industrial sectors while taking solace from fertilizer and … Read more

Manipur: Thugs attack Kukizo Congress chief’s official residence in Churachandpur, aerial fire reportedly

Manipur: Thugs attack Kukizo Congress chief's official residence in Churachandpur, aerial fire reportedly

Imphal: A mob tried to break into the residence of Kuki Zo Municipal Council Chairman H Thanglet ManipurThe armed men then opened fire to disperse them, officials said.The incident took place on Sunday night after youths protested against the reported presence of militants at the house of the chairman at the district headquarters.Officials said they … Read more

Prime Minister Modi is India’s longest-serving head of government

Prime Minister Modi is India’s longest-serving head of government

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi On Sunday, he reached the milestone of becoming the longest-serving government head, including as Gujarat chief minister, and received praise from the ruling NDA and home minister Amit Shah Describe it as a rare legacy built on unprecedented trust and unparalleled service.So far, this feat has been maintained by … Read more

TVK goes it alone in Puducherry polls, nominates candidates for 30 seats

TVK goes it alone in Puducherry polls, nominates candidates for 30 seats

PUDUCERRY: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), a political party led by Tamil actors VijayCandidates for the upcoming Puducherry Assembly elections have been announced and will contest independently in all 30 constituencies.The list includes two women candidates, who have been fielded from Mangalam and Kadhikarmam in Puducherry district.AK Sai J Saravanan Kumar has been named as the … Read more

UAPA abuse not a model for Viksit Bharat: SC judge

UAPA abuse not a model for Viksit Bharat: SC judge

NEW DELHI: Supreme Court Justice Ujjal Bhuyan on Sunday said the political administration’s goal of achieving Viksit Bharat by 2047 requires more space for debate and dissent without criminalizing the acts and erasing the “deep social fault lines” reflected in caste-based discrimination and atrocities against Dalits. Justice Bhuyan, while addressing the first national conference of … Read more

SC judge: Artificial intelligence will never be able to complete core work of judgment writing

SC judge: Artificial intelligence will never be able to complete core work of judgment writing

NEW DELHI: Artificial intelligence can at best be a facilitator in the justice delivery system but can never replace the core task – writing judgments – which has always been borne by judges, top Supreme Court judge Vikram Nath said on Sunday.Speaking at the first national conference of the Supreme Court Bar Association in Bengaluru … Read more

The end of Maoism is near, but there is no political fanfare

The end of Maoism is near, but there is no political fanfare

NEDERHI: The March 31 deadline set by Home Minister Amit Shah to eliminate left-wing extremism (LWE) in the country is likely to be passed without incident as the aim is to create the right mental mindset among all stakeholders – security and police forces, local government, political top brass in affected states, Maoist leadership and … Read more

Train crew mileage allowance increased by 25%

Train crew mileage allowance increased by 25%

New Delhi: Effective from January 2024, indian railways has increased kilometer allowance and alternative kilometer allowance (ALK) rates by 25% for all operating personnel within its system. The updated rates will benefit over two lakh railway personnel including nose pilots, assistant nose pilots, firemen, guards and other operational staff. The decision was taken after increasing … Read more