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Women's varsity facing financial crisis under BJP govt: Sampat Singh

Chandigarh, Aug. 21 -- Former Haryana finance minister Sampat Singh on Thursday criticised the BJP government for alleged neglect of Bhagat Phool Singh Mahila Vishwavidyalaya, Khanpur Kalan, saying Ha... Read More


Punjab floods: Dhaliwal meets J&K LG, demands Ujh River dam

Chandigarh, Aug. 21 -- Aam Aadmi Party's Ajnala MLA and former minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal on Thursday met Jammu and Kashmir lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha and submitted a memorandum seeking a pe... Read More


Govt hands over illegal drug racket case to SIT

Bengaluru, Aug. 21 -- The Karnataka government on Thursday ordered a special investigation team (SIT) probe into a suspected interstate fake drug racket allegedly involved in repackaging and relabelli... Read More


Seeking political revival, BSP eyes alliance with Waris Punjab De

Chandigarh, Aug. 21 -- With an eye on regaining lost political ground ahead of the Punjab assembly elections, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) is exploring an alliance with Akali Dal Waris Punjab De even as ... Read More


H1N1 cases rise, health minister Nadda reviews influenza preparedness

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- Amid a rise in H1N1 and other influenza cases, Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Friday reviewed the prevailing situation and preparedness to deal with seasonal influenza, with a... Read More


HC reserves order on plea by Siddaramaiah, DKS seeking to quash defamation case

Bengaluru, Aug. 21 -- The Karnataka High Court on Thursday reserved its order on the petitions filed by chief minister DK Shivakumar and former chief minister Siddaramaiah seeking quashing of a defama... Read More


Centre to reconsider UGC equity rules flagged as 'vague', capable of 'misuse' by Supreme Court

India, Aug. 21 -- The Centre on Thursday told the Supreme Court that it is reconsidering the University Grants Commission's (UGC) 2026 regulations on promoting equity in higher educational institution... Read More


Vijay skips mention of resolution seeking to freeze Lok Sabha seats in delimitation message to govt, sparks row

India, Aug. 21 -- A row erupted in Tamil Nadu over the delimitation exercise after chief minister C Joseph Vijay on Thursday urged the Centre to provide a "clear legislative assurance" that no State w... Read More


Vijay's delimitation stand sparks row in Tamil Nadu, Opposition accuses him of 'U-turn'

India, Aug. 21 -- Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay on Thursday sought a "clear legislative assurance" from the Centre that southern states would not lose their share of seats in Parliament bec... Read More


March held in Dharamshala to honour Tibetan activist Lobsang

Shimla, Aug. 21 -- The 17th Kashag and the 18th Tibetan Parliament in Exile jointly organised a peaceful march in Dharamshala marking the 49th day since Tibetan activist Lobsang Rangzen self-immolated... Read More