The Centre plans to move a Cabinet note to reduce the proportion of broken rice distributed under the public distribution system (PDS) from 25% to 10% in a bid to ensure a steady supply of feedstock for ethanol production, Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra said on Tuesday, as reported PTI.Addressing the All India Distillers’ Association (AIDA)…
A new flashpoint has emerged in the ongoing battle over fairness and accountability in American higher education, with Harvard University once again under the federal microscope. The US Department of Education has launched two separate civil rights investigations, sharpening scrutiny on the university’s admissions practices and its handling of campus antisemitism.The action, initiated by the…
Udaybir Sandhu is receiving widespread appreciation for his portrayal of Gurbaaz Singh, also known as Pinda, in Ranveer Singh starrer ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film has emerged as one of the most talked-about releases since hitting theatres on March 19, and audiences have particularly connected with the layered character of Pinda,…
Nothing is more important than your own security in a war zone. Survival is the priority. Avoid unnecessary movement. Avoid venturing into unfamiliar roads and areas. In case of active danger: Find yourself a secure hiding spaceStay away from open areasFollow the “cover and concealment” principle Understand, travelling in a war zone is highly dangerous….
NEW DELHI: India’s state-run refiners are holding back from purchasing US-permitted Iranian oil cargoes despite a fresh sanctions waiver, as logistical, financial and regulatory uncertainties outweigh the short-term opportunity.According to a Bloomberg report, the hesitation comes after the United States issued a one-month waiver on Friday, allowing countries to buy Iranian crude already “on the…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday questioned the West Bengal government over its objection to the maintainability of the Enforcement Directorate’s plea alleging obstruction by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during a January 8 raid at I-PAC, asking what remedy ED officers would have if their rights were allegedly violated.As per news agency PTI, a…
UK police are investigating a possible Iran link after an Islamist group claimed responsibility for an arson attack on Jewish charity ambulances in north London, in what is being treated as a suspected antisemitic hate crime.Four ambulances were destroyed in the early hours of Monday in Golders Green, prompting a major emergency response and a…
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released the official notification for the recruitment of Technical Assistant Group C posts under the Agriculture Department. This recruitment provides 2759 vacancies for candidates who have qualified PET 2025 and are seeking government job opportunities in Uttar Pradesh. The online application window will open from 22…
Ajay Devgn returns to horror post-Shaitaan, with Rohit Jugraj directing. Tentative title: Griha Pravesh. Casting mixes fresh and established stars; shoots in UK from July. Meanwhile, he’s filming Golmaal 5 for 2027 release. Ajay Devgn has long contributed to the horror genre. He first plunged into it with ‘Bhoot’ (2003) and later starred in several…
As per government records from the Ayodhya Stamp and Registration Department (under IGRS Uttar Pradesh), property registrations in the city have increased by nearly 120% between 2017 and 2022. Registrations in 2023 crossed 35,000. Similarly, price trend also boomed: Ayodhya’s land prices before 2019 ranged between ₹400 and ₹2,000 per sq ft. But after the…
