Mangaluru: Whether BJP will go back to the 1971 Census delimitation for 33% women’s reservation is something that the “leadership” will discuss, said Dakshina Kannada MP Capt Brijesh Chowta on Monday.Chowta was responding to a query on whether the BJP will make an amendment to its 2023 Bill to give the 33% reservation based on…
An AI generated image used for representation purpose only NEW DELHI: Even as concerns grow over rising diabetes and lifestyle diseases in India, a new national analysis shows the problem may be taking root early — nearly 7% of school-going children are obese, with rates steadily rising across the country.Published in the Indian Journal of…
AI generated image, used only for representational purpose Crude oil prices edged lower on Friday as concerns over supply disruptions eased with more oil tankers moving through the Strait of Hormuz. Around 7 am IST, Brent crude was trading at $74.95 a barrel, down 31 cents or 0.41%, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude…
Kolkata: The Calcutta HC cautioned EC against preventive detention and arrests ahead before Wednesday’s final phase of polling in Bengal, underscoring that any curbs on the fundamental right to liberty must follow due process.Disposing of a writ petition over pre-poll detentions of Trinamool workers, a bench of Justices Arijit Banerjee and Partha Sarathi Sen said…
Iran warned on Monday that its armed forces were prepared to “teach a lesson” to any aggressor after US President Donald Trump rejected Tehran’s latest counterproposal aimed at preserving the fragile Middle East ceasefire.The sharp exchange further raised tensions in the region and rattled global energy markets already strained by disruptions in the Strait of…
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NEW DELHI: Congress termed the convening of a “special session of Parliament” on April 16-18 a violation of the model code of conduct, accusing the BJP of trying to use the women’s quota bill to influence elections in Tamil Nadu and Bengal, which go to polls later this month.AICC spokesman Jairam Ramesh said Congress opposes…
NEW DELHI: Amid concerns over the impact of intermittent renewable energy generation on grid stability, state-run NTPC has decided to set up flexible coal-fired thermal power units to provide balancing support and ensure reliable power supply.The power giant said rapid expansion of renewable energy capacity was transforming the power sector and advancing the country’s clean…
Ashutosh Gowariker, the versatile actor and filmmaker, reveals that the current acting environment offers a refreshing sense of freedom. He reminisces about the earlier days of his career, where there was immense pressure to conform to the archetype of the ‘hero.’ Today, he finds joy in exploring nuanced roles that prioritize character depth over mere…
Francis Maxim Moras manages traffic at Padua in Mangaluru Mangaluru: Once driven by spirited citizen participation, Mangaluru’s Traffic Warden initiative is now witnessing a steady decline, with few volunteers stepping forward to assist traffic police personnel.“Given that there are few takers for this voluntary service, we have appointed home guards,” said K Ravi Shankar, DCP…
