[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Potholes claimed 2,161 lives in 2023, an increase of around 16.4% from the previous year, according to the latest report of the road transport ministry. Deaths caused due to wrong side driving and lane indiscipline also increased, to 9,432 in 2023 from 9,094 in the previous year.The road transport ministry released the…
[ad_1] New Delhi: India has, for the first time, crossed the milestone of having more than one crore school teachers in a single academic year. This happened in 2024–25, even as the number of children enrolled in schools fell to its lowest in seven years.According to the Ministry of Education’s Unified District Information System for…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: In order to ensure humane treatment of working equines (horses, mules and donkeys) and prevention of disease risks during large-scale pilgrimages, the Centre has issued guidelines for the welfare of these animals and released a revised national action plan on glanders (a contagious and often fatal disease of equines), aimed at strengthening…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that his visits to Japan and China are aimed to further India’s national interests, focusing on strengthening strategic partnerships, expanding economic and technological cooperation and promoting regional peace and stability.According to a departure statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), he will travel to…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh put a final full stop to the speculation over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s retirement as he is going to hit the age of 75 after his birthday this September. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, while speaking at the event “100 Years Journey of Sangh – New Horizon” on Thursday,…
[ad_1] Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi LUCKNOW: In a powerful testament to India’s civil-military synergy, General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff, has formally commended the Indian Railways for its outstanding support during Operation Sindoor, a high-priority national mission.In a letter addressed to Satish Kumar, chairman and CEO of the Railway Board,…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday alleged that the Gandhi family has not faced jail in the National Herald case despite what he called clear facts, and claimed there is a wider perception that the Congress has “compromised” with the BJP.“Politics of compromise doesn’t work. If you think that a compromise…
[ad_1] Three Pakistani terrorists have entered Bihar suspiciously through the Nepal border, prompting intelligence agencies to alert the authorities. A reward of Rs 50,000 has also been announced for those who report them to the police. In a major twist in the Noida dowry murder case, the police have claimed that Nikki told doctors that…
[ad_1] Arundhati Roy. (File photo/PTI) NEW DELHI: Author Arundhati Roy on Thursday said that “almost all the people who we call ‘antinationals’ are the ones who care” while those who project themselves as nationalists often work only to protect their own wealth.“Almost all the people who we call ‘antinationals’ are the ones who care. And…
[ad_1] LUCKNOW: Once overlooked by investors, Gorakhpur has transformed into a significant industrial hub under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Incentive-driven policies, ease of doing business, and improved connectivity have encouraged reputable national and multinational companies to invest in the city, according to a press release from the state government.In the current financial…