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Upgrading the plumbing of India's administration
The hegemony of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) has never seemed as complete as it does today.
Mumbai's 'miracle' well celebrates tricentenary
Faith and water, each indispensable. Together, infinitely potent. Every belief system co-opts water's metaphysical valency in rituals. In Zoroastrianism, it is furthered into the divine feminine, Ardvisura Anahita. Every fire temple houses a well; as did traditional Parsi dwellings, their niche aglow with oil-lamps after dusk. Imagine then the mystic pull of one that has anchored this tiny community for 300 years and witnessed Mumbai fulfil its manifest destinies. Pushed inland by reclamations, today it stands between Churchgate station and Flora Fountain, serenely aloof from the wave of pedestrians and traffic surging past.
BEd integrated courses to be discontinued this yr, replaced with ITEP
In line with recommendations of National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), the state government has decided to discontinue the four-year BA/BSc-BEd (Integrated) course from the academic year 2025-26.
UGC's new teacher appraisal system is a lot more holistic
The criticism of the University Grants Commission (UGC)'s recent reforms based on the National Education Policy 2020 in these columns (UGC's flawed proposals for teacher hiring, promotions, Sukhadeo Thorat, February 18) fails to recognise higher education governance's dynamic and evolving nature.
Prosecution declares notary advocate hostile in Sheena Bora murder trial
The prosecution in the Sheena Bora murder case on Monday declared a notary advocate hostile after he refused to identify will documents presented in court, citing that they were photocopies and not originals.
Govt Announces Memorials to Maratha Heroes
After chief minister Devendra Fadnavis' declaration that the tomb of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb should be removed from Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, the Mahayuti government has gone one step ahead in its memorial politics, and announced a number of memorials, including one to Chhatrapati Sambhaji.
Ganga water was fit for bathing during Kumbh
A comprehensive report on Ganga water at seven locations near Prayagraj, associated with the Maha Kumbh, showed water quality met all standards for bathing during the mela, Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav informed Lok Sabha on Monday.
Countries must see Brazil meet as crucial turning point: COP30 prez
Brazil's incoming COP30 presidency has urged countries to view the November climate summit as a crucial turning point for global action, invoking the football concept of \"virada\" — fighting back when defeat seems almost certain.
A win for seniors at Champions Trophy
The 2025 Champions Trophy triumph ends India's 12-year barren run for ICC silverware in ODIs and, for a change, the credit goes solely to team effort rather than any individual player's superlative performance.
Walkouts, sharp clashes in stormy restart for Parl
Chaos in the House: 3 major flashpoints
Negotiating trade deals with Europe
India must deepen ties with multiple partners to protect its interests at a time of global churn
FIR Should Have Been Filed Against 5 Cops Over Akshay Shinde's Encounter
Senior advocate Manjula Rao on Monday told the Bombay High Court that an FIR should have been registered against five policemen involved in the alleged encounter of 24-year-old Akshay Shinde, the accused in the Badlapur school sexual assault case.
Sindhu, Lakshya and men's doubles pair chase success
It has been 24 years since an Indian won the All England Open title but every season players head to the premier badminton tournament with renewed hope that they will end the wait.
Rahul, calm and proving a perfect fit in middle-order
\"I don't think I can say this on camera, but I was s****ing myself at the end.\" It was good of KL Rahul to say that because athletes are conditioned to conceal their vulnerabilities.
Retail inflation likely eased to 3.9% in Feb: Poll
India's retail inflation likely eased further to 3.9% in February from 4.3% in the previous month, driven by a continued decline in food prices, according to a Mint poll of 25 economists.
Toll Crosses 1,500 as Syria Ends Ops Against Loyalists of Assad
Syria's new authorities announced on Monday the end of an operation against loyalists of deposed president Bashar al-Assad, after more than 1,500 people including civilians, security personnel and pro-Assad fighters were killed in the worst violence since his overthrow.
ED searches premises linked to Baghel's son
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday raided several premises in Chhattisgarh including that of Chaitanya Baghel, son of former chief minister Bhupesh Baghel, in its money laundering probe related to irregularities in state's liquor industry, people familiar with the development said.
India, EU eye FTA with reciprocal concessions
India and the European Union resumed talks for a free trade agreement on Monday after a gap of more than five months, with the fragmented global economic order forming an urgent backdrop.
2 Contractors Held for Negligence in Death of 4 Labourers in SoBo
The Contractors Failed to Ensure the Safety of the Labourers Before Directing Them to Enter the Water Tank in the Basement
ED Carries Out Searches in Illegal Foreign Remittance Case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has carried out searches at 16 locations in Mumbai and four other cities as part of its money-laundering investigation into alleged illegal foreign remittances worth ₹400 crore in lieu of smuggled valuables.
All-weather friend, major trade partner
Over the past 10 years, Mauritius has become a cornerstone of India's maritime strategy that straddles the security, economic and ecological dimensions
Vendor Stalks, Assaults School Girls in Titwala
Mumbai: A food stall owner who had been stalking a school girl from till her house, sexually assaulted her on Sunday when she was alone at home.
1 Gets Death Penalty, 6 Life Term in '18 Hate Crime Case
A Telangana court on Monday sentenced a man to death and awarded life imprisonment to six others convicted for killing a 23-year-old Dalit man, allegedly at the behest of his father-in-law in a sensational case of hate crime in the Nalgonda district of Telangana, people aware of the matter said.
Stalin Intensifies Attack on Pradhan Over NEP
Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday told Parliament that the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in Tamil Nadu refused to implement the National Education Policy (NEP) for \"politics\", prompting a strong reaction from the party's president and chief minister MK Stalin, who accused the former of \"arrogance\" and asked him to \"control his tongue.\"
Oppn demands discussion on voter list 'discrepancies'
Opposition lawmakers, led by Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, on Monday demanded a detailed discussion in Parliament on alleged discrepancies in the voter list as they pressed for conducting fair and transparent elections in the country.
Security and Development Ties on Table at Prime Minister Mauritius Visit
Mauritius is a key partner in the Indian Ocean and a gateway to Africa, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday as he began a two-day visit to the island country that is expected to deepen security and development cooperation between the two sides.
Decomposed Body of a Woman Found in Suitcase
The Pen police have registered a case after the decomposed body of a woman, estimated to be around 25 years old, was found stuffed inside a black suitcase dumped near Durshet village on the Mumbai-Goa highway.
HC Reserves Order Over Mandatory FASTag Usage
The Bombay high court on Monday reserved its order on the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the mandatory use of FASTag at every toll plaza and the charging of double the amount for cash payment.
India team's depth reminds Lara of Windies of the past
At the end of the Champions Trophy, the cricket world has been left admiring the depth of India's talent pool.
Harman helps MI win and stay in hunt for final spot
Mumbai Indians' home-coming in the WPL had a significant Harmanpreet Kaur stamp — as batter and captain. On a night she slammed a 33-ball 54 and engineered some clever changes, MI beat Gujarat Giants by nine runs at the Brabourne Stadium in their first home game since becoming inaugural season champions.