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Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar has officially retired as Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC), concluding a significant tenure that began in February 2022. During his time in office, he introduced several student-centric reforms that reshaped the landscape of higher education in India. The UGC, in an official statement, expressed gratitude and best wishes for his future endeavours. The statement reads: "The University Grants Commission bids a heartfelt farewell to Chairman Prof. Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar. His tenure was marked by a series of unprecedented student-centric reforms and far-reaching institutional changes across higher education in the country. He also shifted many aspects of the functioning of the regulatory body." "His dedication to academia and his ability to connect with people from all walks of life will be fondly remembered. The entire UGC family wishes him the very best in the next chapter of his life," it further added. Born in Mamidala v...

Students Say Missed Exam Due To Pawan Kalyan's Convoy, Cops Reject Claim

Thirty students in Visakhapatnam could not reach their exam centre and failed to take the engineering entrance exam, apparently after being delayed by the convoy of Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan. The upset parents are now voicing their concern about the long-term impact on their children's academic futures. Actor-turned-politician Pawan Kalyan holds the crucial science and technology portfolio. Students from the Pendurthi AI Digital JE Advanced programme -- who were taking the Joint Entrance Examination (Main) which determines admissions to National Institutes of Technology (NITs) -- said with the traffic blocked, they had reached their exam center late. All 30 were turned away from the exam hall gates and not allowed to sit for the exam, they said. B Kalavathi, the mother of a student, claimed that her son was delayed due to traffic restrictions enforced for Pawan Kalyan's convoy. "We were stuck in traffic. It was halted because Kalyan was ...

US Issues Advisory For Its Citizens After Protests Planned In Dhaka

The US Embassy in Dhaka has put out an advisory for American citizens in the country, given the protests planned in Dhaka today. The statement from the US Embassy says, "Demonstrations are expected to take place throughout the day on April 7, 2025. University students intend to protest and converge into central mass demonstrations in Dhaka and across the country in response to the conflict in Gaza. Due to potential increased traffic and intended protest movement to the embassy, the U.S. Embassy will limit afternoon public services on April 7, 2025." "U.S. citizens should practice vigilance and remember that demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into violence. You should avoid demonstrations and exercise caution in the vicinity of any large gatherings. Review personal security plans; remain aware of your surroundings, including local events; and monitor local news stations for updates, the statement added. The statement also advis...

Market Crash Matter Of Concern, India Should Negotiate With US: Shashi Tharoor

Expressing concern over Monday's stock market crash following the US government's decision to impose reciprocal tariff on Indian imports, senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor urged the Centre to start negotiations with that nation on bilateral trade. Amid fears of a global trade war after US President Donald Trump's decision to impose reciprocal tariff on Indian imports, the Sensex crashed over 2,200 points during the day. Mr Tharoor, while talking to reporters at the Ahmedabad Airport, said the Indian economy will survive and won't go into recession because of its 5.4 per cent growth. The Thiruvananthapuram MP is here to take part in the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting on Tuesday and the All India Congress Committee (AICC) session on April 9. "It (today's market crash) is indeed a matter of great concern. We hope India might get some relief (in tariff) during our future negotiations with the US. But, as of now, this is certainly negative news. Gl...

Massive Rabies Outbreak In Manipur, Three Dead, Hundreds Affected

Multiple cases of rabies have been reported from Manipur's Churachandpur, after which authorities have put restrictions in place and declared containment zones. The cases of rabies started surfacing since last week and New Zouveng village in Churachandpur district has been declared a containment zone. Since January, 749 people have been bitten by dogs and 3 persons, according to official sources, have died due to rabies. Multiple confirmed and suspected cases of rabies have now been reported from New Zoveng village, posing a serious threat to the health and safety of the people and animals, sources said. District Magistrate Dharun Kumar has strictly prohibited the movement of "domesticated pets/dogs in and out of the village". He also directed the identification and vaccination of all pet and stray dogs in the village. Surveillance, door-to-door monitoring, and health check-ups will be conducted. The sale and transport of domestic dogs are strictly banned during the...

Rahul Gandhi To Launch 'White T-shirt Movement' In Bihar, Seeks Youth Participation

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Sunday made a fervent appeal to the youth of Bihar to participate in the White T-Shirt movement, beginning Monday, in huge numbers to send across a strong message that people of the state won't get swayed away anymore and they are ready to write their own destiny. The Leader of Opposition issued a video appeal on his social media account, seeking success of the White T-shirt movement in Bihar, ahead of his visit to Bihar's Begusarai district on April 7. बिहार के युवा साथियों, मैं 7 अप्रैल को बेगूसराय आ रहा हूं, पलायन रोको, नौकरी दो यात्रा में आपके साथ कंधे से कंधा मिलाकर चलने। लक्ष्य है कि पूरी दुनिया को बिहार के युवाओं की भावना दिखे, उनका संघर्ष दिखे, उनका कष्ट दिखे। आप भी White T-Shirt पहन कर आइए, सवाल पूछिए, आवाज़ उठाइए -… pic.twitter.com/LhVUROFCOW — Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) April 6, 2025 "The Stop Migration, Give Jobs Yatra will give the world a glimpse of your struggle, suffering and also the sentiments of Bihar's youth,...

India-US Joint Training Exercise 'Tiger Triumph' Boosts Military Cooperation

In a significant demonstration of India-US military cooperation, troops from both nations conducted an intensive joint training phase at the Duvvada Firing Range from April 2 to April 4 as part of Exercise Tiger Triumph 2025. According to a release, the exercise reaffirmed the growing synergy between the two militaries, enhancing interoperability, tactical coordination and operational preparedness in combat and humanitarian assistance scenarios. The release noted that the training began with a joint opening address by the commanding officers of both contingents, setting the tone for a collaborative and high-impact engagement. This was followed by an introduction from the Commanding Officer of the 8 Gorkha Rifles Infantry Battalion Group, which represented the Amphibious Brigade of the Bison Division under the Sudarshan Chakra Corps. The US Army contingent, comprising personnel from the 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment ("Bobcats") and the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Tea...

Agra Man Allegedly Harasses Czech Tourist At Taj Mahal, Arrested

A man was arrested for allegedly harassing and touching inappropriately a tourist from the Czech Republic visiting the Taj Mahal, police said on Sunday. The alleged incident occurred on April 3 and the arrest was made after a thorough investigation, they said. In a written complaint at the Tourist police station, the woman alleged that she was "touched inappropriately and harassed" while walking along the Shamshan Ghat Road around 1 pm, they added. The police registered a case and began a probe, deploying multiple teams to arrest the accused. Assistant Commissioner of Police (Taj Security) Syed Areeb Ahmed said, "A case was registered on the complaint of the foreign woman. Several teams were deployed to search for the accused. (Footage from) several CCTV cameras covering the area was scanned. After investigation, the accused Karan Rathore was arrested on Sunday." The woman has identified Rathore as the accused and he has been taken into custody, the officer sai...

Indian Sand Artist Sudarsan Pattnaik Awarded "The Fred Darrington" In UK

Indian sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has been awarded "The Fred Darrington" in the United Kingdom for his contributions to the art form. The first British Sand Master Award was presented during the Sandworld 2025 International Sand Art Festival held in Weymouth. To mark the occasion, Mr Pattnaik created a 10-foot-high sand sculpture of Lord Ganesha with the message "World Peace." This year's festival saw participation from several international sand artists, who showcased a wide range of intricate and creative sculptures. The event also commemorated the 100th birth anniversary of legendary sand sculptor Fred Darrington from Weymouth, after whom the award is named. The award and medal were presented to Mr Pattnaik by the Mayor of Weymouth, Jon Orell. Director of Sandworld, Mark Andersen, and co-founder David Hicks, were also present at the ceremony. Naorem J Singh, Minister (TNC and Culture) at the Indian High Commission in London, attended the event as well....

Viral Video Shows Woman Thrashing Mother-In-Law In Gwalior, Dragging Her By Hair

A video of a woman thrashing her mother-in-law in Madhya Pradesh has gone viral with her husband now fearing for his and his mother's life in light of the grisly Meerut murder. The elderly woman is seen being dragged away by her daughter-in-law at their Gwalior home as she tried to save her son from being thrashed by his in-laws. Vishal Batra, who runs a car spare shop, and his mother Sarla Batra have complained to the police that their in-laws barged into their house and attacked them over what they claimed was a "small issue". Mr Batra later told reporters that his wife had been insisting on sending his mother to the old-age home - which he had refused. Ms Batra claimed her daughter-in-law called her father on April 1 afternoon after which he reached their house in Adarsh Colony with some goons. CCTV video showed Vishal Batra inside his house when his father-in-law entered the house and abruptly slapped him. He tried to hit back, but some others barged inside and sta...

"Country Needs Uniform Civil Code": Karnataka High Court Urges Its Implementation

The Karnataka High Court has urged both the Parliament and State Legislatures to make a concerted effort to enact a law that would bring about a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), emphasising its importance in upholding the constitutional vision of equality, secularism, and justice for all citizens-especially women. The strong recommendation came from a single-judge bench presided over by Justice Hanchate Sanjeev Kumar while ruling on a civil appeal involving a property dispute among siblings and the husband of a late Muslim woman, Shahnaz Begum. The case raised broader questions around inheritance laws governed by personal religious statutes and their implications on gender justice. Justice Kumar asserted that the enactment of a Uniform Civil Code, as envisioned under Article 44 of the Constitution, would fulfill the ideals enshrined in the Preamble-namely, justice, liberty, equality, fraternity, and national unity. "The country needs a Uniform Civil Code in respect of Personal Laws a...

Walk On Knees, Lick Coins: Kerala Firm's Punishment For Underperforming Employees

A private marketing firm here has been accused of subjecting its underperforming employees to degrading treatment, including making them walk on their knees like chained dogs and lick coins from the floor. The state Labour department has ordered a probe into the alleged inhuman workplace harassment after the disturbing visuals were aired by local television channels. As the issue came to the light, state Labour Minister V Sivankutty ordered an inquiry into the undated incident and instructed the district labour officer to submit an immediate report on the incident. The visuals purportedly showed a person using a leash to force a man to crawl on his knees on the floor, resembling a dog. Later, some employees told a TV channel that those who fail to achieve targets were subjected to such punishments by the management of the firm. According to police, the incident allegedly took place in connection with a private marketing firm functioning in Kaloor and the crime allegedly occurred a...

Top Court Stays High Court Order To Demolish Illegal Constructions In Gurugram's DLF

In a relief to 2,100 DLF residents, the Supreme Court on Friday temporarily stayed the Punjab and Haryana High Court order that had previously ordered the demolition of unauthorised constructions in housing units and the sealing of commercial activities in DLF Phases 1 to 5. The top court has initially provided relief for 4 weeks to residents, who had moved it for relief. The relief came on a day when the Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) was set to launch its drive on illegal structures to execute the Punjab and Haryana High Court directive. "We came to know that the matter was taken up by the Supreme Court today. We went to the spot to execute the High Court order, but later we came to know that the top court had stayed it. However, we have yet to go through the Supreme Court order," TCP, Enforcement, Amit Madholia said. On the other hand, the residents welcomed the SC's decision. "We welcomed the Supreme Court's decision. We are the victims i...

Bengal's 'Nolen Gurer Sandesh', 6 Other Items Get Geographical Indication (GI) Tag

West Bengal has earned Geographical Indication (GI) tags for seven state products, including the iconic 'Nolen Gurer Sandesh' and Baruipur guavas, a development expected to boost the local economy and lend global recognition to the state's traditional offerings, an official said on Friday. 'Nolen Gurer Sandesh' , a winter delicacy made from fresh 'chhena' (curdled milk) and the season's prized 'nolen gur' (date palm jaggery) holds a cherished place in Bengali households. The jaggery imparts a rich, caramel-like flavour and warm golden hue to the 'sandesh' (a type of sweetmeat). "This jaggery is the soul of the sandesh made in winter. Without it, the winter sandesh wouldn't be the same," said a sweet-maker from South Kolkata. The same jaggery is also used in 'Joynagar Moya' , another traditional sweet meat that gained the GI tag a few years ago. The other five items to receive the GI tag Kamarpukur's white...

Study Abroad: Scholarships To Study In The UK

Students aspiring to study abroad can apply for undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships to fund their education in a foreign country. A scholarship covers course fees and cost of living of the student. Foreign aspirants willing to study in the UK can apply for the Student Visa if they are 16 or above and have been offered a place on a course by a licensed student sponsor. Students must also be able to speak, read, write and understand English to study in the UK. Candidates who are 18 or over and their course is at degree level can usually stay in the UK for up to 5 years. If their course is below degree level, they can usually stay in the UK for up to 2 years. Students can also extend their visa if they are eligible to continue their studies in the UK, switch to a Student visa from another visa if they are already in the UK or switch to a Graduate visa to stay in the UK for at least 2 years after successfully completing their course. Cost to apply Euro 490 to apply for a S...

Village In Manipur's Churachandpur Declared 'Containment Zone' After Multiple Rabies Cases

A village in Manipur's Churachandpur district was declared a containment zone after multiple cases of rabies were detected, officials said on Friday. Multiple confirmed and suspected cases of rabies were reported from New Zoveng village, posing a serious threat to the health and safety of the people and animals in the nearby areas, they said. In an order, District Magistrate Dharun Kumar strictly prohibited the movement of "domesticated pets/ dogs in and out of the village". He also directed the identification and vaccination of all pet and stray dogs in the village. Surveillance, door-to-door monitoring, and health check-ups will be conducted, and the sale and transport of domestic dogs are strictly banned during the containment period, he added. Any person found violating the order will be liable for penal action, the order said. from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/fGNawxQ

US Faces 'Generational' Flood Threat As Tornadoes, Heavy Rains Kill Two

April 03, 2025

Tornadoes have hit areas in Tennessee, Mississippi and other states in the United States. The National Weather Service warned of "generational" floods in the US South and Midwest as tornadoes swept the country from Texas to Michigan, killing two people, per Reuters. Stay safe, Nashville! ⚠️ Tornado warnings in effect with intense lightning strikes over downtown. Hope everyone finds shelter and stays protected. #Nashville #TornadoWarning #Tennessee https://t.co/f57rj064q3 — Krishna Gopal Sharma (@KrishnaG_Sharma) April 3, 2025 About 15 million people are under tornado watches, from Ohio to Mississippi, and nearly 6 million people are under the watch including people from Nashville, Tennessee and Tupelo, Mississippi. Strong thunderstorms will move across the watch area and could produce tornadoes with gusts up to 75 miles per hour and rise up to 1.5 inches in diameter. ⚠️Tornado Warning, USA ?️The aftermath of an EF3+ #tornado in Lake City, #ArkansasStormReport ?...

Air India's Receives 1st Legacy B777 Plane Back After Heavy Refresh

Air India on Wednesday received the first of its legacy Boeing 777-300 ER aircraft after heavy refresh and the refresh of the remaining 12 planes is expected to be completed by year-end, according to officials. Since the refit of the legacy B777 aircraft, which was to start last year, has been delayed due to supply chain issues, the airline decided to go for heavy refresh of these planes. Heavy refresh of an aircraft includes having new carpets, seat covers, cushions and fixing broken seats. Air India has a total of 40 legacy wide-body planes -- 13 B777s and 27 B787s. The heavy refresh of the B777-300 ER was done in Singapore and completed in around 50 days. The heavy refresh of all the legacy B777s is expected to be completed by the end of this year, the officials said. The refreshed aircraft will be deployed on the domestic route for one or two days and later for ultra-long operations. The B777s are mainly deployed for ultra long haul flights connecting Toronto, Vancouver (Cana...

Drunk Man Poses As Ajmal Kasab's Brother, Threatens To Blast Control Room: Cops

A 28-year-old drunk security guard was arrested for allegedly posing as a "brother" of Mumbai attack terrorist Ajmal Kasab and threatening to blow up the the police control room and Mumbai Central with a bomb, officials said on Wednesday. The accused, Piyush Shukla, was angry at police personnel after they asked him to leave the Mulund railway station in the early hours of Tuesday, which is the standard protocol followed by police personnel after the last local trains leave suburban stations. Shukla felt slighted and decided to lodge a complaint with the police control room. He dialled police helpline number '100' early Tuesday under the influence of alcohol and started abusing the cop who attended the call, an official said. "He introduced himself as the brother of 26/11 terrorist Mohd Ajmal Kasab and threatened to trigger a bomb blast at the police control room and Mumbai Central," the official said. Police tracked down Shukla from Thane on Tuesday eve...

Lalu Prasad Yadav Admitted To AIIMS-Delhi For Treatment

RJD president and former Bihar chief minister Lalu Prasad was on Wednesday admitted to AIIMS in Delhi for treatment, sources said. The 76-year-old leader has been admitted to the Cardio Critical Care Unit of the Cardio-Neuro Centre under Dr Rakesh Yadav, Professor of Cardiology at AIIMS, they said. A team of doctors is monitoring his condition, the sources said. He was brought to AIIMS for treatment at around 9.35 pm after being admitted to a hospital in Patna for a brief period. Talking to reporters in Patna, his son and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav said Prasad had developed sores on his back and an arm, which he hopes to get operated upon in Delhi. "Lalu ji had reached the airport in the afternoon to board his flight for Delhi. My mother Rabri Devi is accompanying him. A sudden drop in blood pressure was noted following which we rushed him to the Paras Hospital," the former deputy chief minister said. According to Prakash Sinha, who led the team of doctors treating Prasa...

Petition Filed In Allahabad High Court To Stop Justice Yashwant Varma From Taking Oath