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[ad_1] A poster near Rabri Devi's residence in Patna created controversy. It called Tejashwi Prasad Yadav the 'real Bihari'. The poster branded Chirag Paswan as an outsider PATNA: A poster near the residence of RJD leader and former CM Rabri Devi in Patna has sparked controversy by proclaiming that her son, former deputy CM Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, is the "real (shudh desi) Bihari", while branding LJP(RV) chief and Union minister Chirag Paswan as an "outsider".The poster appeared just a day after a rare, cordial encounter between the two young leaders at the home of Manish Kumar of Pandey Gangot in Nawada district who was martyred in Kargil, Jammu & Kashmir, on Saturday. Tejashwi and Chirag hugged and exchanged pleasantries during the meeting.The poster, put up by a woman RJD functionary, also mocked CM Nitish Kumar and his deputy Samrat Choudhary, […]

[ad_1] BENGALURU: Chief minister Siddaramaiah Wednesday criticised a State Bank of India (SBI) branch manager in Chandapura, Anekal taluk, for refusing to speak in Kannada despite repeated requests from a customer.The incident, which occurred at the bank's Suryanagar branch, drew public attention after a video went viral showing the manager declining to communicate in Kannada and insisting that she only knew Hindi.The customer, who demanded that the manager converse in the state's official language, was allegedly told:"Where is it written that I should speak in Kannada? Show me the rules. I will never speak in Kannada. You talk to my SBI chairman."PollShould banks prioritize local language skills for customer service?In response, Siddaramaiah took to social media platform X, stating: "The SBI branch manager refusing to speak in Kannada and English and showing disregard to citizens is strongly condemnable. We appreciate […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: India on Thursday said it expects Turkey and China, both countries with close ties to Pakistan, to urge Islamabad to end its support for cross-border terrorism. Addressing a question about India-Turkey relations, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, said that "relations are built on the basis of sensitivities to each other’s concerns."Pakistan used Turkish drones and China-made missiles during its repeated attempts to escalate tensions after India's Operation Sindoor.Also read: Indian air defence renders Turkish drones ineffective"We expect Turkey to strongly urge Pakistan to end its support to cross-border terrorism and take credible and verifiable actions against the terror ecosystem it has harboured for decades. Relations are built on the basis of sensitivities to each other’s concerns," Jaiswal said during his weekly briefing.He also said that National Security Advisor Ajit Doval spoke to Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi on […]

[ad_1] Source : https://kmy.gov.in/ The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is a religious trek to Mount Kailashand Lake Mansarovar in Tibet, holds deep spiritual significance for Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Bon followers. After a five-year suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Yatra will resume in June 2025, continuing through August.Pilgrims will travel via the Lipulekh (Uttarakhand) and Nathu La (Sikkim) routes.750 pilgrims selected for Kailash Mansarovar yatra by computerised lottery out of 5,500 applicantsOn Wednesday, a computerised lottery selected 750 pilgrims for the highly anticipated Kailash Manasarovar Yatra in Tibet, marking the return of the pilgrimage after nearly five years which is going to start from June and will continue till August 2025. The government selected 750 people out of 5,561 applicants for this journey with the computer-generated draw ensuring that each participant had an equal opportunity to be chosen.The final […]

[ad_1] Longtime Tesla Bull and wealth manager Ross Gerber sold more than 26,000 of his Tesla shares in the first quarter of 2025. This accounts for roughly 10% of his wealth management firm – Gerber-Kawasaki, says a Business Insider report. Gerber has initially predicted that Tesla’s stock could drop by as much as 50 percent — a forecast that proved accurate after Tesla shares drop by up to 43% following the backlash to Elon Musk’s controversial Nazi-style salute during Donald Trump’s inauguration.Although Tesla’s stock has recovered since then, Gerber told the publication that he doesn’t believe the rebound will be sustainable. "We certainly haven't changed our view where we would start [buying Tesla stock] again," he said. Gerber said that there is not a lot of hope for the EV company, unless it can massively turn things around with the […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Centre on Thursday announced a 4% reservation in the allotment of central government housing for people with disabilities (Divyangjans).The government said that this "initiative reflects the government’s dedication to the empowerment of every citizen and also strengthens the foundation of an inclusive and accessible India.""Drawing inspiration from the Prime Minister’s vision of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas and reaffirming the commitment to equal opportunities for all citizens under the Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan, the minister of housing and urban affairs Manohar Lal has taken a landmark step towards inclusive governance," the ministry said in a statement.In line with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016, the Directorate of Estates has issued a notice to ensure fair access to central government housing for people with disabilities, the ministry added.Officials said the policy aims to ensure dignity, equity, and […]

[ad_1] Vice president Jagdeep Dhankhar (File photo) NEW DELHI: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar praised Operation Sindoor on Thursday, saying that Prime Minister Narendra Modi demonstrated to challenging neighbours and the international community that terrorism would face consequences and terrorists would be pursued."Bharat is very different now. Bharat is confident and bold. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sent a message, not only to our difficult neighbours but to the entire global community, that terrorism will not just not be tolerated but going beyond it terrorists will be punished," said Dhankhar after unveiling bronze statues of ancient Indian physicians Charaka and Sushruta at the Vaman Vrukshakala Udyan at Goa Raj Bhavan."Wherever they (terrorists) are located, they will be hunted down. Operation Sindoor was needed and it continues. We must salute the vision of our Prime Minister for having accomplished it," he continued.'Jab […]

[ad_1] Shark Tank judge and entrepreneur Anupam Mittal, addressed one of the crucial issues that employees often face in the corporate world, in a recent post on LinkedIn.The Shaadi.com founder talked about how miscommunication often happens in the industry, just because of the fear of embarrassment. Reflecting on the cultural gap he noticed after spending several years in the US before returning to India, Mittal said that wasn’t a question of talent or work ethic, rather widespread hesitation to seek clarity at work.Mittal pointed out that work would often come back misaligned despite clear instructions and upon asking what was the issue, the most common response was, “I thought that’s what you meant,’” he shared.According to Mittal, in the US, it’s completely normal for people to pause and ask for clarification. Phrases like “Wait, I didn’t get that” or “Can […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday filed the chargesheet against former Jammu and Kashmir governor Satya Pal Malik and five others in connection with the Kiru hydropower corruption case, PTI reported quoting officials. In 2024, the CBI had carried out searches at eight locations across Delhi and Jammu as part of a probe into alleged corruption involving the awarding of civil contracts worth Rs 2,200 crore for the Kiru Hydro Electric Power Project.The investigation stems from a request made by the Jammu and Kashmir government in 2022, seeking a CBI inquiry into suspected irregularities in the awarding of two major contracts. These concerns were initially raised by Satya Pal Malik, who served as the governor of J&K from August 23, 2018, to October 30, 2019. Malik had publicly alleged that he was offered a Rs […]