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Third car purchased by a household must be elecric vehicle: Draft EV policy

THE Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has launched the \"Building a Sustainable Future\" programme to promote air quality awareness in schools across Delhi-NCR.

LIFE,UNINTERRUPTED

Dr varun Veer’s Lffavora Centre at Malcha Marg nurtures an entire ecosystem of mindfulness. It’s a Delhi gym whose design is aligned to its programming.

RG Kar victim's parents asked to approach HC

THE Supreme Court on Monday disposed of the plea filed by the parents of the victim in the RG Kar Medical College rape-cum- murder case and granted them the liberty to approach the Calcutta High Court.

THE GROWING CRISIS OF RAGGING IN KERALA

RAGGING in Kerala's educational institutions has become an organised crime, which at times is facilitated by drug abuse. Despite the strict laws to counter such brutalities, many educational institutions choose not to report such incidents.

Bajaj to buy Allianz's 26% stake in insurance biz

THE Bajaj group and the German insurance major Allianz group have decided to walk away from their two insurance joint ventures in the life and non-life areas as the latter agreed to sell their 26% each holdings in the partnership for a total consideration of a little over ₹23,400 crore or 2.6 billion euros.

Decline in patronage for Koodiyattam among male students obscuring artform

\"It is true that the patronage for Koodiyattam among male students has been declining over the past three decades.

Cong asks BJP govt to clean Yamuna first, calls 'cruise tourism' a gimmick

TAKING a swipe at the pollution level of Yamuna, the Congress on Monday asked the city government to take practical steps in cleaning the river rather than focusing on cruise tourism.

Religious tourism, war on drugs focus of HP budget

HIMACHAL Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday tabled a 'tax-free budget' with an outlay of ₹58,514 crore for 2025-26 with focus on promoting religious and eco-tourism in the state while also strengthening the agrarian economy through participation of farmers, rural youth and women.

Manipur cases to be tried in Guwahati: SC

THE Supreme Court on Monday said the trial of the Manipur ethnic violence cases, probed by the CBI, would be conducted in Assam capital Guwahati, where they were transferred to earlier.

Refugee issue should figure in immigration law

FORMER Union Home Secretary GK Pillai cautions the authorities over the draft law empowering immigration officers with arrest power, saying recent Supreme Court rulings needed to be kept in mind while framing rules to ensure that officers should also be made responsible for abiding by provisions of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita.

Game of Thrones Actor Iain Glen to Star in Quezon

Iain Glen, known for playing Jorah Mormont in Game of Thrones, has signed on to star in a film based on Filipino leader Manuel Quezon's life, reports Variety.

Oppn walks out of RS as discussion on voter card, delimitation turned down

The Rajya Sabha on Monday witnessed a walkout by members of Opposition parties, including the Congress and the TMC, after their demand for a discussion on the election Commission’s alleged lapses in issuing multiple duplicate voter ID cards and delimitation was disallowed.

BFI election: It's president Ajay Singh versus Bhandari-Kalita combine

The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) election is heading towards a dramatic finish.

'Rein in anti-India elements in NZ'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday raised the issue of pro-Khalistan elements freely carrying out anti-India activities in New Zealand during his bilateral meeting with the Pacific island nation's PM Christopher Luxon.

Cops launch 'Shishtachar' squad against eve-teasing

DELHI Police has formed district-wise dedicated anti-eve-teasing squads (Shishtachar squads) across the national capital to check incidents of harassment and ensure the safety of women in public spaces, officials said on Monday.

Manipur tense as Kuki-Zo leader mugged, prohibitory orders out

PROHIBITORY orders under Section 163 of BNSS were clamped in Manipur's Kuki-dominated Churachandpur district following a senior Kuki-Zo leader's assault.

WEAR CUFFS!

Once the favourite of Marilyn Monroe and Egyptian queens alike, ear cuffs are back in the jewellery trends, making waves as a statement piece

Boxing set to be part of LA 2028

BOXING is set to be among the sports at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics after a new governing body was selected, IOC chief Thomas Bach said on Monday.

Bombay HC discharges case against Adanis

THE Bombay High Court has dismissed a SFIO (Serious Fraud Investigation Office) case against Adani group Chairman Gautam Adani and his younger brother and managing director of Adani Enterprises, Rajesh Adani, in a ₹388 crore alleged market regulation violation case.

Cost of divinity: Trust spends ₹2,150 cr on Ram temple construction in 5 years

THE Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has so far incurred a total expenditure of ₹2,150 crore on the construction of Ayodhya's Ram Mandir—which is set to be completed by the end of April—and other verticals and projects.

'Railways on ventilator," Oppn slams Vaishnaw

THE Opposition on Monday came down heavily on the railways ministry in the Lok Sabha, saying making Instagram reels will not help the railway which is on a 'ventilator' due to poor management of the government.

Gabbard urged to ban Pannun's SFJ

DEFENCE Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday conveyed to US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, India’s concerns over activities of Khalistani separatist group, Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), on American soil and urged her to declare it as a designated terrorist entity, sources said.

Changing times: Women dominating the Koodiyattam theatre in Kerala

THE male domination in Koodiyattam, one of India's oldest living theatre traditions that reflects Kerala's rich cultural heritage, is slowly fading.

Houthis fire 18 missiles, drone on US aircraft carrier in retaliation for strikes

YEMEN's Iran-backed Houthi rebels said they attacked an American aircraft carrier group twice within 24 hours as they prepared for huge rallies on Monday after US strikes left dozens dead.

Sindhu, Lakshya hope to regain form at Swiss Open

STAR shuttlers PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen will continue their quest to regain top form when the USD 250,000 Swiss Open gets underway here on Tuesday.

'My Peak Is Yet To Come'

A week after the Champions Trophy triumph, spinner Varun talks about his India comeback, what this victory means and his way forward. Gomesh S took notes during a candid chat...

Goods trade deficit narrows to 42-month low of $14 bn in Feb

A 61% drop in gold and 30% drop in petroleum imports led to an overall 16.34% fall in goods imports in February, which resulted in India's merchandise trade deficit shrinking to $14 billion, the lowest in 42 months.

No talks yet on reciprocal tariff with US: Govt officials

The Indian government is currently focusing only on the terms of Bilateral Trade Agreements (BTA) with the US, and no talks have been held on 'averting' reciprocal tariff, a government source told TNIE.

TAFE appoints Lakshmi Venu as vice chairman

LEADING tractor manufacturer TAFE (Tractors and Farm Equipment Ltd) has appointed Lakshmi Venu as Vice Chairman of the company.

'Railways on ventilator,' Oppn slams Vaishnaw

THE Opposition on Monday came down heavily on the railways ministry in the Lok Sabha, saying making Instagram reels will not help the railway which is on a 'ventilator' due to poor management of the government.