Free ration plan extension to cost Centre ₹44,762cr more

The central government on Wednesday announced the extension of the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana for three more months. This is the eighth phase of the scheme to provide 5kg of free foodgrains to nearly 80 crore beneficiaries every month since the first wave of Covid-19 pandemic in March 2020. With the latest extension, the identified beneficiaries will now get free foodgrain for 28 months.

HC: Depriving motherhood by forcible abortion is mental cruelty

The Punjab and Haryana high court has held that motherhood is innate, natural, and fulfilling to every woman and a husband denying his wife this through forcible abortion would amount to mental cruelty providing her with a ground to annul the marriage, reports Ajay Sura.

Like Rawat, new CDS is also from 11 Gorkha Rifles

Lt-Gen Anil Chauhan, who was named India new CDS on Wednesday, will also serve as the secretary of the department of military affairs in the defence ministry. He will also act as the military advisor to the Nuclear Command Authority chaired by the PM.

Liquor company MD accused of having paid 5cr to Sisodia's aides

The arrest of Sameer Mahendru, managing director of a liquor company, comes a day after Vijay Nair, a wellknown name in AAP circles and the corridors of power, was taken into custody by the CBI here.

Making every drop count at birth anniv of Bhagat Singh

To commemorate the 125th birth anniversary of Bhagat Singh, the AAP government on Wednesday organised donation blood camps across the city and launched a month-long exhibition on the life of the martyr at the historical site of Qudsia Bagh.

Sports Event Par Excellence

With the dream of making Gujarat, sports capital of the country, Government of Gujarat started taking concrete steps to facilitate infrastructure and hone talent. Our Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his tenure as the Gujarat Chief Minister, initiated policies and initiatives in this regard. Today, under the leadership of its Chief Minister, Bhupendra Patel, Gujarat is ready to host these National Games after a gap of seven years by augmenting existing sports infrastructure within three months. Here is how the state has managed to play host to the mega sporting event and yes, about two decades of on-ground endeavor

Living Tradition Of Ram Katha And Ramlilas

The Ram Katha manchan, play, is a popular living tradition in India and Southeast Asia. And its images and narrative depictions are found profusely in ancient temples from 5th and 6th century CE onwards. The basis of all such depictions are Valmiki's Ramayan, and from 16th century onwards, the Ramcharitmanas by Tulsidas in north India and Kamban Ramayan in south India.

Can Politicians Decouple From Freebies?

India's macroeconomy is giving up bad habits. Time India's politics does too

It's Up To Bosses

For good office meetings, set a specific goal. Otherwise, you are wasting everyone's productive time

Matter Of Degrees

UGC should think more on allowing four-year undergraduates to enrol for PhDs

His Story Is China's History

Xi uses versions of historical analysis to serve the party as well as his personal ambitions

'What was SRK's fault?': SC on 2017 Vadodara stampede case

'Just because he is a celebrity, doesn't mean Shah Rukh Khan should be singled out,' the court said, while upholding an order quashing a criminal complaint against the actor for causing a stampede at a train station while promoting Raees in 2017

This Navratri will be grander & extra special for us: TV celebs

Navratri has always been synonymous with vibranIcy, happiness, and excitement.

Russia boycotts Oscars, will not submit any film

Russia has decided not to put forward a film to compete in the Oscars this year, as Moscow's deteriorating ties with the West over Ukraine have hit arts and culture.

Simple steps to improve one's cardiovascular health

This year's World Heart Day theme is apt one-cardiovascular health for everyone. Dr. Manoj Kumar says, "Premature, young heart attack cases are rampant in our country.

Unlocking job opportunities for professionals with disabilities

Upholding its commitment to close the disability divide in employment, Daikin India announced the partnership with Saarathee to unlock opportunities for professionals with disabilities (PwDs). This initiative, aims to provide an equal opportunity platform, bringing together persons with disabilities to engage with Daikin across various outsourcing facilities in order to achieve the common goal of economic empowerment.

Mkt R&D firm Ipsos to up hiring, boost ops in India

Ipsos, the Paris-headquartered market research and consulting firm, plans to hire in thousands in India to support its local and global business.

Sensex dips 6th day in row, ₹ ends 6 paise short of 82/$

Foreign Funds' Pullout Hits Stocks | Sensex Closes Below 57K

US Senator tables bill to broaden legal pathway to citizenship

An immigrant will qualify for lawful permanent residence status (green card) if they have lived in the US continuously for at least seven years before having filed such an application and are of good moral character, according to a bill introduced by US Senator Alex Padilla.

RSS should be banned 'on priority', says Lalu

The ban on PFI invited a torrent of contrasting criticism from the opposition on Wednesday, T none more strident than RJD's Lalu Prasad, who said RSS should have been outlawed "on priority" as it was "the worst". "There must be uniformity in initiating action against all such outfits. It should not give the impression that only Muslim outfits are being targeted," he said.

BJP hails 'strong action', says Cong backed outfit

Terming it a strong and timely move that reasserted the Modi government's "zero tolerance policy" on terrorism, BJP on Wednesday welcomed the fiveyear ban on PFI and accused Congress of patronising the "anti-national" organisation.

Court: Bengal doorstep ration scheme has no legal sanction

The Calcutta HC Wednesday held the Mamata Banerjee government's "Duare (doorstep) ration scheme" a "nullity in the eyes of the law" as it ran contrary to National Food Security Act.

Lata kindled reverence for Lord Ram: PM

PM Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that as "Lord Ram was coming to the grand temple" in Ayodhya, the opening of a memorial before that in the name of Lata Mangeshkar, who "kindled love and reverence for Lord Ram" in crores of people, is significant.

Ankita murder case: U'khand CM seeks fast-track trial

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday said he has sought establishment of a fast-track court for trial in the Ankita Bhandari murder case. "The family needs to get quick and timely justice," he said, reports Kautilya Singh.

Majority of women in WB married by 21, only 17% in Del

A majority of women in West Bengal and Jharkhand were married by the age of 21, while the proportion in Jammu and Kashmir was less than 10% in 2020.

How heart transplants have given these recipients a new lease of life

After suffering from heart paralysis five years ago, Rahul Prajapati had lost all hope of returning to the badminton court a sport he loves from the core of his heart. But it was his heart that stopped supporting him.

Bumpy ride since toll was stopped, a jarring one now

Since toll was scrapped on the 9.2km DND Flyway, which connects Noida's Sector 15A to Delhi's Maharani Bagh, the road bridge has been conspicuously losing its sheen and showing signs of falling into neglect.

₹75 film tickets proved people will go to the theatres if they can afford it: I&B Secretary

The ministry is also planning a single-window portal for opening of more cinemas, so that people have more avenues for entertainment

Sana Amin Sheikh ends her marriage of 6 yrs

Six years after her marriage to television director Aijaz Sheikh, Sana Amin Sheikh has parted ways with her husband.

'Wasn't surprised with Sri Lanka's Asia Cup triumph'

Sri Lanka's triumph in the recently-held Asia Cup wasn't expected by many experts, but it didn't surprise the cricket-mad country's opening great Sanath Jayasuriya.