Month: April 2025

[ad_1] Image used is for representational purposes only (AI image) SHIMLA: Ahead of his scheduled retirement on March 31 — later extended by six months — Himachal Pradesh chief secretary Prabodh Saxena hosted a lunch party for IAS officers and their families on Holi (March 14) at the state-run Hotel Holiday Home in Shimla, and has now sent the Rs 1.22 lakh bill to the secretary of the general administration department for payment.The expenses included 77 meals for IAS officers and their families at Rs 1,000 per person, meals for 22 drivers at Rs 585 each, Rs 11,800 taxi charges, and Rs 22,350 as taxes and other charges.Attempts to contact Saxena were unsuccessful, as he did not respond to calls or messages regarding the bill.On whether it was an official or a personal party, the general administration department secretary, Rajesh […]

[ad_1] Anurag Thakur (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: BJP MP and former Union minister Anurag Thakur on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Congress party following the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) chargesheet in the National Herald money laundering case.Addressing a press conference, Thakur accused the Congress of repeatedly being caught in corruption and said the party’s discomfort over the case is a clear sign of guilt.“The Congress party time and again tries to relaunch and fails, I am talking about the National Herald. Whenever we talk about National Herald, it creates a sensation across the entire ecosystem of the Congress party. It is obvious they would be rattled, as they have been caught stealing red-handed yet again. If you look at the history of the Congress, several scams have come to light since Independence,” Thakur said.His remarks come days after the […]

[ad_1] Anaya Bangar (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI: Anaya Bangar, daughter of former Indian cricketer and coach Sanjay Bangar, recently opened up about the “toxic masculinity” that continues to pervade the cricketing world. Last year, she spoke publicly for the first time about her journey of transformation, which included hormone replacement therapy and gender-affirming surgery. Formerly known as Aryan, Anaya had followed in her father's footsteps by playing age-group cricket. However, she admitted that continuing her cricketing career after transitioning came with numerous challenges.In an interview with Lallantop, Anaya was asked, "When do you get to realise that 'I am in the wrong chosen gender?'"She responded: "For me it was when I was eight or nine years old, I used to pick clothes from my mom's cupboard and wear them. Then, I used to look into the mirror and say, […]

[ad_1] Image credits: Getty Images Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been making quite a few rounds in the news recently. While Prince Harry stepped down as a patron of the charity Sentebale, which he co-founded with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho in 2006, Meghan released her own Netflix show titled, 'With Love, Meghan' where she shared her cooking, garden and entertaining tips.However, according to a report by the New York Post, palace insiders revealed that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex can be stripped of their HRH titles once Prince William becomes king.Prince of Wales, Prince William and Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry have been involved in a bitter feud ever since the latter decided to quit the royal life and move to the US with his wife in 2020. When Prince Harry and Meghan Markle decided to step down […]

[ad_1] Bhagavad Gita & Natyashastra added to Unesco’s Memory of the World Register; NEW DELHI: In a significant recognition of India’s civilisational legacy, the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita and Bharat Muni’s Natyashastra have been inscribed in Unesco’s Memory of the World Register, joining a list of documentary heritage from across the globe.The announcement was made by union minister of culture and tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, who called it a “historic moment for Bharat’s civilisational heritage.” Highlighting the significance, he said, “These timeless works are more than literary treasures—they are philosophical and aesthetic foundations that have shaped Bharat’s worldview and the way we think, feel, live, and express.” India now has 14 entries on this international register, he further revealed.Reacting to the recognition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called it a “proud moment for every Indian across the world.” In a post on […]

[ad_1] File photo of Murshidabad violence NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs (MEA) on Friday strongly rejected Bangladesh's comments regarding the recent communal violence in West Bengal's Murshidabad district, urging the neighbouring country to instead address the persecution of minorities within its own borders."We reject the remarks made by the Bangladesh side with regard to the incidents in West Bengal. This is a barely disguised and disingenuous attempt to draw a parallel with India's concerns over the ongoing persecution of minorities in Bangladesh, where the criminal perpetrators of such acts continue to roam free," MEA said in a statement. "Instead of making unwarranted comments and indulging in virtue signalling, Bangladesh would do better to focus on protecting the rights of its own minorities," it added.India's response came after Bangladesh's chief adviser's press secretary, Shafiqul Alam, called on India to […]

[ad_1] 35 fixed-dose combination drugs that include painkillers, nutrition supplements and anti-diabetics will not be sold and manufactured as directed by the apex drugs regulatory body CDSCO. Fixed-dose combination drugs are those which contain a combination of two or more active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) in a fixed ratio. These are also known as the cocktail medicines and comprise painkillers, supplements, and Fertility combinations like Nefopam Hydrochloride 30mg+, Paracetamol 325mg tablets, Cefiximeip 200mg + Ofloxacin IP 200mg Lactic acid bacillus 60 million spores tablets, etc. Some of these combinations pose a great risk to human health. For example, taking glimepiride 1 mg with metformin 500 mg at the same time isn't ideal because they work best when timed differently. Metformin is usually taken after food to reduce the risk of stomach upset, while glimepiride, being a sulfonylurea, should be taken before […]

[ad_1] Infosys has fired 240 additional entry-level employees who failed to pass internal assessment tests, according to company emails sent on April 18. This follows a similar round of layoffs in February when the IT giant let go of over 300 trainees."You have not met the qualifying criteria in the 'Generic foundation training program' despite the additional preparation time, doubt-clearing sessions, several mock assessments and three attempts. As a result, you will not be able to continue your journey for the apprenticeship program,” stated the termination email sent today, April 18th, as reviewed by MoneyControl.Infosys’ email to affected employees details multiple support optionsThe company is offering affected employees free upskilling programs through partnerships with NIIT and UpGrad, extending this opportunity to those dismissed in February as well. The company's email explained that these programs are designed to "prepare for potential […]