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The latest exchanges between Tamil Nadu and the Centre over Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) funds have reignited the long-standing language debate. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has reaffirmed the State’s opposition to Hindi imposition and reiterated its commitment to the two-language policy. Meanwhile, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has dismissed allegations of Hindi imposition,…
The Udupi district police, in association with the State police and SBI, will conduct 5K and 10K runs on March 9 with themes “Namma Police Namma Hemme”, “Yellarigoo Fitness” and “Drugs Mukta Karnataka”. In a press release, the police said the runs will commence from the Ajjarakadu Stadium at 6 a.m. Participants have to report…
The tamarind tree, planted by a woman freedom fighter 70 years ago, that residents want to be saved and preserved as a monument. Photo: Special Arrangement A gigantic tamarind tree remains a matter of concern for residents of a south Kolkata neighbourhood, who want the tree — planted by legendary freedom fighter Parul Mukherjee and almost…
Virat Kohli would have loved to be out in the middle to score the winning runs in the Champions Trophy semifinal against Australia in Dubai on Tuesday. However, the ‘Man of the Match’ did his job earlier to ensure that he celebrated the win in the dressing room. Besides being slightly shaky at 43 for…
File picture of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Bhaskar Jadhav. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has formally recommended party leader Bhaskar Jadhav for the position of Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the State Legislative Assembly. The recommendation was conveyed via a letter addressed to Assembly…
The border wall in the background as a semi-truck carrying Toyota trucks crosses a bridge after clearing U.S. Customs while entering the United States from Mexico along the border in San Diego, California, U.S., on March 4, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters Trump’s trade war draws swift retaliation with new tariffs from Mexico, Canada, China…
Kerala Ranji team with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, leader of opposition V.D. Satheesan, Sports Minister V.Abdurahiman and other dignitaries at the felicitation function held here on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan felicitated the Kerala cricket team which finished as runner-up in the Ranji Trophy at a function held in…
BENGALURU: Sandalwood actor Ranya Rao, daughter of director general of police (Police Housing Corporation) Ramachandra Rao, was arrested by Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) sleuths at the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) on Monday night, on charges of gold smuggling.Ranya, who had arrived from Dubai, was caught with 14kg of gold bars concealed in a belt…
Virat Kohli (Photo: Video grab) Chasemaster Virat Kohli fashioned another famous win for India in the semifinals of the Champions Trophy against Australia in Dubai on Tuesday, and his celebratory expression looking at wife Anushka Sharma after the match added the cherry at the top.Man-of-the-match Kohli scored 84 off 98 balls and looked set for…
Police said a special drive conducted in Telangana led to the detection of 32 cases and the arrest of 51 fraudsters. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The cybercrime unit of the Cyberabad police detected as many as 82 cases, leading to the arrest of 161 offenders across 11 States during the first two months…