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The statement of objects and reasons of the Bill says the State intends the govt. to optimise the utilisation of human resources in the higher education sector; Opposition MLAs flag that it will lead to selective targeting of academicians critical of the Bengal govt.

Employees of all cadres march from the Ananda Gajapathi auditorium to Fort Junction on the United Forum of Bank Unions’ call; the coordination committee says managements have ignored the five-day demand and asks that performance-linked incentives cover all staff

Sonia Gandhi’s memoir, “Belonging: A Journey of Love,” is set for release on November 10, with HarperCollins India handling its publication domestically.

Former JPSC chairman L. Khiangte was arrested on August 10, a day after all three members of the panel resigned amid massive protests by aspirants over alleged irregularities in recruitment tests conducted by the commission.

A 21 Air Boeing 767 touched down at Miami International Airport at an alarming speed of nearly 300 kmph. As the crew attempted to execute a go-around following the landing, they had neglected to deploy the speed brakes, leading to automated alerts about the steep descent and proximity to the ground. Investigators are now analyzing the flight data and cockpit voice recordings to uncover further insights regarding this incident.

The vigilance department seizes ₹14,38,340 kept in envelopes from two auditors accused of making such bizarre demands for bribes

A Chinese-origin tank exploded during an exercise, killing two soldiers and injuring another. This incident follows other nations reporting issues with Chinese military equipment. Several countries have expressed dissatisfaction with Chinese defense system capabilities. China remains a major global arms supplier despite these persistent quality complaints. Bangladesh is still considering purchasing Chinese fighter jets despite past equipment problems.

The multinational company’s foods manufacturing plant in Nalbari district, spread across 44.2 acres, will cover 80,000 smallholder farmers through agri-entrepreneurs

Brad Pitt openly reflects on his transformative journey away from a conservative religious upbringing. He emphasizes that this shift was an empowering journey of self-discovery rather than a simple abandonment of faith. His experiences resonate deeply with those grappling with their own belief systems, revealing the power of trusting one’s abilities to confront life’s adversities. Pitt's story underscores the value of introspection and personal agency in shaping one’s path.

Work is underway in the State for developing 10 agro-processing clusters based on moong, mustard, soybean, kinnow, pomegranate, guava, orange, isabgol, cumin and garlic

The Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) is now fully operational, giving India a 2,843-km freight backbone and a template for the next phase of its logistics overhaul

The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs said that Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman was invited in his capacity as the head of BIMSTEC, not as the Prime Minister.

This struggle is not merely for the rights of bank employees, but also against the Union government’s policies aimed at handing over the banking system to private players, says Srinivasa Rao

Foreign universities have taken steps to establish their off-shore campuses with the permission of the University Grants Commission. While one section feels that this is a good development, there are others who argue that Indian students will be better off studying at the parent campus of foreign universities, interacting with foreign students and having multicultural exchange

Rich tributes paid to Telugu writer Viswanatha Satyanarayana on his birth anniversary

Core demands of job permanency and fair wages remain even as the TVK-led State government recently reached an agreement with the workers engaged under the National Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM)-Self Help Group model; next round of talks on October 3

The Pataudi Palace, an ancestral estate of Saif Ali Khan, spans ten acres in Gurugram. This imposing structure, built in the 1930s, showcases royal heritage and unique architecture. Ibrahim Kothi, once home to Tiger Pataudi, features a dome inspired by the Sanchi Stupa. Saif Ali Khan repurchased the leased estate in 2014, returning it to family ownership. The palace remains a significant symbol of the Pataudi family's rich history.

World leaders are set to converge in New Delhi on September 12-13 for the 18th BRICS Summit, where India will assume the chairmanship for the fourth time.

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing federal agencies to rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America” on US maps, documents and databases. Canada has rejected the move, while several US governors have also said they will continue calling it Lake Ontario. The decision comes amid rising trade tensions between Washington and Ottawa.

The absence of an original ITR became a key issue. Although the department had information about the substantial sums held in his Indian accounts, there was no tax return on record explaining their nature and source.