In this issue

November 17, 2021

PM Opens UP E-Way, Slams SP Family Rule

Modi hits out at previous dispensation, claims it encouraged mafia rule and widespread poverty in eastern part of state

2 mins

‘Not for SC to decide how a coconut should be broken'

THE Supreme Court on Tuesday made it clear that constitutional courts cannot interfere with dayto-day rituals of temples while disposing of a special leave petition challenging an Andhra Pradesh High Court order, which rejected allegations of wrongful and irregular procedure being followed in the conduct of rituals at the Tirupati temple.

1 min

In pre-poll gesture, Kartarpur corridor to reopen from today

THE Kartarpur Sahib corridor, which links the Dera Baba Nanak shrine in Punjab’s Gurdaspur district to Darbar Sahib Gurdwara at Kartarpur in Pakistan, will re-open on Wednesday.

1 min

PhD for Asst Prof's job may go for good

AFTER deferring the implementation of PhD as a minimum qualification for the appointment of university teachers for two years, the higher education regulator is now considering junking the proposal completely.

1 min

Club for elderly, another noble initiative by Jharkhand government official

JAMTARA, which hit the headlines for equipping all 118 panchayats with community libraries by giving a makeover to the old and dilapidated school buildings lying unused, is gearing up for something new.

1 min

Coldest Morning Amid Worsening Air Quality

Air quality index likely to deteriorate till November 18 because of calmer wind conditions and drop in mercury

2 mins

Dhalao converted to book bank in Janakpuri

KEEPING up with its ‘Zero Dhalao’ initiative, the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) on Tuesday threw open a book bank in Janakpuri.

1 min

No Ration Distribution, Vaccination During Exams: DoE Tells Schools

Term-I class 10-12 Board examination in minor subjects causes change in plan of Delhi govt

1 min

Delhi High Court's Green Light For Herbal Hookahs With Covid Protocols

As an interim measure, the Delhi High Court has permitted the service and sale of herbal hookahs in restaurants and bars of the city.

1 min

AIIMS doc to separate conjoined twins in Ghana hospital

USING the experience of separation of conjoined twins hailing from Odisha, a neurosurgeon from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) is going to perform a twin Craniopagus surgery — a first case detected in Ghana.

2 mins

CAG was at odds with the govt, now a value add: PM

Modi praises audit body for using modern practices, analytical tools

1 min

First Biden-Xi Virtual Summit Talks Cordial

No breakthrough at the meeting; Taiwan tensions loom large

1 min

Lanka's Main Oppn Party Leads Protests Over Economics Woes

TENS of thousands of people on Tuesday protested in Sri Lanka’s capital against deteriorating economic conditions amid fuel and other shortages.

1 min

‘Want to ensure players are switched on'

Ahead of NZ battle, new coach Dravid stresses on importance of players’ physical & mental well-being; says he’ll look to bring their best game

2 mins

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