NEW DELHI: Congress termed the transfer of Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE)’s top officials after the new On-Screen Marking (OSM) system row a “petty” move, calling upon the Union education minister to take responsibility.The opposition party accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of “protecting” the education minister Dharmendra Pradhan.“The Modi government is completely engaged in...
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Turmoil in Trinamool: How the ‘fake signature’ row challenges Mamata’s grip on party
Turmoil in Trinamool NEW DELHI: Has the “fake signature” controversy pushed Mamata Banerjee‘s TMC to the brink of an internal crisis? A complaint lodged at assembly secretariat by two TMC MLAs, Sandipan Saha and Ritabrata Banerjee, has not only embarrassed the party leadership but also put it in a difficult spot.The state Criminal Investigation Department...
‘No role for third parties’: India slams Nepal after PM Shah’s UK remark on border row
NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs (MEA) on Tuesday firmly rejected any role for third parties in resolving the India–Nepal boundary dispute, days after Prime Minister Balendra Shah sought the involvement of China and the UK to address the long-standing dispute.“We have established bilateral mechanisms to deal with all aspects of boundary matters. It...
Will TMC split? Suspended MLA’s 50 ‘rebels’ claim fuels Shiv Sena-style breakaway buzz
File photo NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress (TMC) seems to be staring at a party split after suspended leader Riju Dutta claimed that 50 MLAs held discussions at a hotel regarding the future of the party. He claimed that they will meet the West Bengal assembly speaker and put forward three demands, including that of being...
Former leg-spinner joins Gambhir’s support staff as India’s spin-bowling coach
Gautam Gambhir Former India leg-spinner Sairaj Bahutule was appointed as the spin-bowling coach of the Indian men’s cricket team on Tuesday, ahead of the one-off Test against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh, which will be played from June 6 to 10.“The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is pleased to announce the appointment of...
A rift months in the making: Why Annamalai is walking away from BJP
NEW DELHI: K Annamalai’s decision to submit his resignation to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) may have stunned many supporters, but for those tracking Tamil Nadu politics closely, the signs had been visible for months. Once projected as the BJP’s most prominent face in the state and credited with expanding the party’s footprint, the former...
CBSE debacle: Centre transfers chairman, secy; panel to probe procurement of OSM services
Representational image NEW DELHI: Swinging into action, the government on Tuesday transferred the Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE) two top officials amid a row over the board’s new On-Screen Marking (OSM) system.CBSE chairman Rahul Singh and secretary Himanshu Gupta have been transferred, while a committee has been constituted to probe the procurement of the...
Venezuela acting president Delcy Rodriguez to visit India from June 3
Amid ongoing Middle East crisis, Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodriguez will undertake a five-day visit to India beginning June 3, with talks expected to focus on strengthening bilateral cooperation in areas such as energy, trade and technology. Announcing the visit, external affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Rodriguez is scheduled to hold wide-ranging discussions with...
Data vs. dahi-chini: Why AI can code your life, but only your mom can decode your face
An AI-generated image We live in an era where artificial intelligence can diagnose our lifestyle errors, draft our corporate emails, and map out a step-by-step strategy to text our crush. It processes billions of data points and language patterns in milliseconds to simulate human reasoning. Today, millions of people treat apps like ChatGPT and Google...
Anupam Kher recalls having Rs 37 in his pocket in 1981, when he came to Mumbai
At 71, Anupam Kher continues to be known for his unwavering dedication to his craft and infectious enthusiasm for work. Even after acting in over 550 films, the veteran actor remains eager to challenge himself and explore new creative avenues. Kher broke conventions right from the start of his career with Saaransh, where he took...
