NEW DELHI: Mumbai-based Raza Academy president Muhammed Sayed Noori on Wednesday challenged in the Supreme Court Centre’s recent order that all schools may begin the day’s work with community singing of the complete version of the national song ‘Vande Mataram‘, which invokes the motherland as Hindu deities, as it hurt the constitutionally guaranteed religious freedom…
The first teaser for the upcoming ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’ has reignited controversy, with fans trolling the trailer over the casting of Paapa Essiedu as Professor Severus Snape.The backlash follows the reveal of Essiedu’s first look as the Potions Professor, a character previously portrayed by late actor Alan Rickman in the film series….
As Mercury harmonizes with Saturn, the workday flows with increased efficiency, offering a clear path for those willing to put in the effort. The evening sets the stage for intimate moments, ideal for rekindling connections with special someone. With promising career advancements on the horizon, networking becomes vital for success. Work starts to feel smoother,…
NEW DELHI: India has tightened its digital security framework, mandating stricter compliance for telecom equipment, CCTV systems and data protection, amid heightened concerns over vulnerabilities in surveillance infrastructure and emerging espionage risks flagged by recent investigations.The move comes against the backdrop of long-standing concerns over the widespread use of imported CCTV equipment -particularly from Chinese…
MUMBAI: With credit growth at 14.5% outpacing deposit growth at 11.9% as of Feb 28, banks have stepped up reliance on certificates of deposit, with their share rising to 2.6% of total deposits, the highest in a decade, reflecting a widening structural gap between asset creation and liability mobilisation.The Indian banking system is navigating a…
NEW DELHI: Supreme Court Wednesday said magnitude of financial burden could not be factored in to deny just and fair compensation for land acquisition even as it limited the applicability of a liberal compensation regime – a decision that could substantially reduce National Highways Authority of India’s Rs 29,000 crore liability for land acquired since…
NEW DELHI: After extensive consultation, govt has decided to retain the retail inflation target for the monetary policy committee at 4%. For the next five years, the tolerance band of 2-6% has also been retained, according to a notification issued by the finance ministry on Wednesday.The targets have been in place for 10 years now…
Comedian Kunal Kamra has lashed out at YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, accusing him of “milking” the controversy surrounding India’s Got Latent and ignoring the fallout faced by the comedy community. The controversy dates back to an episode of the show hosted by Samay Raina, where Allahbadia made a lewd remark about parents’ intimacy. The comment sparked…
NEW DELHI: The decision of some West Asian cities, including Dubai, to start returning to business as usual amid an unrelenting war is forcing a significant number of Indians to spend lakhs to get back. These people had somehow managed to come to India after Feb 28 or were here before that and now are…
BENGALURU: Infosys has strengthened its healthcare and insurance capabilities with a twin acquisition push, committing up to $560 million to expand its footprint in the US market.The company has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Optimum Healthcare IT for up to $465 million-one of its largest acquisitions in recent years-as it deepens its presence in…