Panel slams IIMA for new logo, renovations

Ahmedabad An independent expert committee that reviewed the Indian Institute of Management-Ahmedabad (IIMA) has listed key challenges faced by the institute in the wake of global competition, while calling for an improved “strategic focus” on retaining its top position. It also pulled up the institute for changing its logo and demolishing iconic dorms “without consulting” the alumni.

G20 helped bridge deep divides, says Jaishankar

External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Monday said that the G20 Summit bridged \"strong positions and deep divides\", and the outcomes were far better than what most people expected.

53 days on, INDIA yet to decide on seat-sharing

Seat-sharing talks between INDIA bloc partners are yet to take off in a large number of states, 53 days after the Mumbai meeting of the alliance passed a resolution that said “seat-sharing arrangements in different states will be initiated immediately and concluded at the earliest in a collaborative spirit of give-and-take”.

In '18 rerun, Baghel vows farm loan waiver if Cong wins polls

Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel on Monday promised to waive farm loans if the Congress retains power in the state in the upcoming assembly elections, in a bid to woo farmers who constitute about 60% of the total households in the state.

Sikh man assaulted after accident in US, dies

A 66-year-old Sikh man succumbed to his head injuries after being assaulted following a minor car accident in New York.

Meat shops to be 150 metres away from religious places

THE PROPOSAL WILL NOT BE APPLICABLE ON SHOPS THAT ARE ALREADY RUNNING AS PER PREVIOUSLY APPROVED REGULATIONS

Towing charges doubled to curb illegal parking in Ggm

The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) has revised the towing charges for vehicles parked illegally in the city, and has doubled them for commercial vehicles and light vehicles (four-wheelers), said officials in the know of the matter, adding that the revised rates will come into effect from Thursday (October 26).

New EV policy may incentivise retrofit

OFFICIALS SAID THE POLICY'S AIM IS TO ENSURE THAT ALL COMMERCIAL VEHICLES USED BY ALL CATEGORIES OF AGGREGATORS SHOULD BE ELECTRIC BY 2030

Paharganj killer says humiliation led to murders

SONU KUMAR, 22, WAS ARRESTED FROM PUNJAB'S FATEHGARH SAHIB DISTRICT, A DAY AFTER THE BODIES OF BOTH THE DECEASED WERE FOUND

Officials' absence at bad air meet highlights compliance challenge

The Capital’s fight against pollution seems set to be caught in the crossfire between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government and the office of the lieutenant governor (LG), with bureaucrats from 28 departments and agencies not heeding the environment minister Gopal Rai’s summons for an emergency review meeting on Monday.

Crane rams into foot overbridge

A portion of a foot overbridge on a busy stretch in east Delhi's Laxmi Nagar collapsed late on Sunday night after a crane hit the structure and dragged it for a few metres. While no injuries were reported in the incident, vehicular movement was disrupted for two hours, police said on Monday.

The incredible pull of Indian cricket

As India homed in towards a well-earned victory against New Zealand for their fifth successive World Cup win on Sunday, Virat Kohli flat batted Trent Boult for a six over deep mid-wicket. The word spread that the chase master was masterminding another run-chase. And, he was aiming for another hundred.

Israel conducts limited ground op inside Gaza

Israel bombarded Gaza with more air strikes on Monday as its soldiers fought Hamas militants on the ground in raids within the besieged Palestinian enclave of 2.3 million.

Centre unveils co-op for Indian organic exports

India’s first multi-state cooperative society for exports will provide a global platform for the country’s organic products and share half its returns with farmers, Union home minister Amit Shah said on Monday, launching the enterprise, one among three national cooperatives being planned by the Modi government.

Capital rolls out steps to combat pollution crisis

The Delhi government will amp up the frequency of public transit services, increase the use of dust suppressants and target anti-pollution efforts at eight more hot spots across the city as part of measures to combat the Capital’s pollution levels, environment minister Gopal Rai said on Monday following an emergency meeting of 28 departments convened a day after the city’s air quality index (AQI) spiralled into the “very poor” zone for the first time this season.

A FILMY BIG BANG

As filmmakers want to add a thread of connectivity for their films, we speak to experts to understand the trend of film universes

Imam hopes a 'new' Pak will turn up v Afghanistan

Pakistan will face a stern test from the Afghan spin battery in Chennai where the track will assist turn

India's dream run: Five on the trot and a foot in the semi-final

Shami grabs five and Kohli hits a brilliant 95 as the hosts beat New Zealand by four wickets in Dharamsala

{ LETTER TO PM } Kharge objects to 'misuse' of bureaucracy

A government plan to depute joint secretaries, directors and deputy directors as \"district rath prabharis\" in a campaign to highlight the achievements of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government over nine years has irked the Opposition, with Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge writing to Prime Minister Narendra Modi against \"politicisation\" of the bureaucracy and urging him to withdraw the circular.

120 newborn babies at risk after Israel cut Gaza fuel: UN

The lives of at least 120 newborn babies on incubators in war-torn Gaza's hospitals are at risk as fuel runs out in the besieged enclave, the UN children's agency warned on Sunday.

Netanyahu warns Hezbollah against starting a new war

Hezbollah will make \"the mistake of its life\" if it starts a war with Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday, as tensions continue to surge on the Israel-Lebanon border.

Israel pounds Gaza as US scales up military assets in the Mideast

Fears that the Israel-Hamas war could mushroom into a wider Middle East conflict rose on Sunday with Washington warning of a significant risk to US interests in the region as ally Israel pounded Gaza and clashes on its border with Lebanon intensified.

Old wine in an old bottle

Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif returns to Pakistan, but if his party is still the political powerhouse it once was remains to be seen

How the Czechs checkmated China

Prague’s experience with Beijing also exposes the limitations and fragility of China’s global outreach

Will restart hunger strike if Maratha quota demand not met by Wed: Activist

Maratha rights activist Manoj Jarange-Patil on Sunday said he will restart his indefinite hunger strike at Antarwali Sarathi village in Jalna district of Maharashtra from Wednesday if the state government does not allow reservations for the Maratha community by then.

WILL RESTORE NORMALCY IN INDIA TIES: OPPN MP IN CANADA

Canada's opposition leader Pierre Poilievre has assured the Indian community in his country that he will restore a \"professional relationship\" with India if he becomes the next Prime Minister.

'Interference in our affairs': EAM on Canada diplomats' departure

India can consider resuming visa services for Canadian nationals \"very soon\" provided there is adequate security for Indian diplomats in Canada, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Sunday against the backdrop of a continuing diplomatic row between the two countries.

2024 ELECTIONS WILL BE CRUCIAL FOR COUNTRY, SAYS KEJRIWAL

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener and Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for its performance over last nine years in the central government, and added that the biggest problems faced by the people are inflation, unemployment, and corruption even as he expressed confidence that the opposition INDIA Alliance will survive.

Populist right set to sweep Swiss elections amid rhetoric against mass migration, 'woke' culture

The right-wing populist Swiss People's Party, which campaigned against mass migration and \"woke madness\", comfortably topped Switzerland's general election on Sunday, according to projections after the polls closed.

Now, signal-free ride from ITO to Ashram

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday inaugurated the new three-lane flyover at Sarai Kale Khan which facilitates signal-free movement for commuters travelling from ITO towards Ashram.