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Draft bill for establishment of private universities approved, new chapter in higher education begins in Delhi: CM Rekha GuptaNew Delhi: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the Delhi Government has taken a historic step in the field of higher education by approving the Draft Bill relating to the establishment and incorporation of private universities in the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi, according to the Delhi Chief Minister’s Office.Following the approval of the Delhi Cabinet, the Bill will now be introduced in the Delhi Legislative Assembly for consideration and passage.The Chief Minister said the Bill would mark the…

Raashii Khanna is set to share the screen with one of Indian cinema’s biggest stars, Rajinikanth, in ‘Dharman.’ In the upcoming film, she is teaming up with director Ashwath Marimuthu, whose previous film ‘Dragon’ received positive reviews from the audience. Talking about her entry to the project, Raashii Khanna also spoke about her experience of working with Rajinikanth and recalled a thought from the superstar that made a deep impression on her.Raashii Khanna reveals how Ashwath Marimuthu approached her for ‘Dharman’Raashii Khanna’s journey to ‘Dharman’ began shortly after she watched ‘Dragon.’ Impressed by Ashwath Marimuthu’s filmmaking, she reached out to…

The move will enable banks to earn a decent spread by deploying funds raised from FCNR(B) deposits where the yields are around 7%. MUMBAI: RBI has exempted advances against fresh FCNR(B) and NRE term deposits from priority sector lending calculations, completing a three-part policy push to boost foreign currency inflows and ease compliance burdens for banks.The move will enable banks to earn a decent spread by deploying funds raised from FCNR(B) deposits where the yields are around 7%. Banks have raised over $36 billion until the end of last month. According to a circular issued on Friday, the new rule…

On the surface it looks like a normal summer school in the Devon countryside, with teenagers playing volleyball in the sun, doing arts and crafts in the hall, and preparing for the night’s talent show.But behind the scenes, intensive discussions are taking place. Many of these teenagers come from opposite sides of historical national conflicts – from Israel and Palestine, India and Pakistan.Every day at Seeds of Peace they spend two hours in dialogue sessions with each other, sharing their personal experiences, their pain and trauma, and trying to find the common ground that unites them. Over the course of…

Congress attacks Centre over US Russia sanction Bill NEW DELHI: Congress Rajya Sabha member Pawan Khera on Saturday attacked the PM Modi-led Centre over a US Senate bill proposing tougher sanctions on countries buying Russian oil, questioning whether India is truly free to make its own decisions.Speaking to news agency ANI in Prayagraj, Khera alleged India was being pressured by other countries over its purchases of Russian oil.He said, “Does it look like India is truly independent? Anyone who comes blackmails India; anyone who comes along dictates terms, saying you can buy oil from here, you can buy this much,…

A 24-year-old law graduate died after jumping from his apartment (AI image used for representational purpose only) MUMBAI: Kherwadi Police have registered a case of abetment of suicide against two women after a 24-year-old law grad jumped to his death from his 13th floor apartment in Bandra East recently.Police said the two women were threatening to frame him in a police case which had resulted in the young man getting severely stressed out.According to the police, the deceased youth lived with his parents and younger brother at Bandra East. He used to work as a law clerk with a judge…

Several parts of Delhi were inundated after relentless rainfall, while Gurgaon witnessed major traffic snarls as commuters struggled to navigate waterlogged roads. NEW DELHI: Heavy rain brought Delhi and Gurgaon to a standstill on Friday, with widespread waterlogging, flooded roads and severe traffic congestion disrupting normal life across the National Capital Region (NCR).Here are 10 videos that capture the extent of the rain chaos, from flooded roads and submerged vehicles to traffic snarls across Delhi and Gurgaon.Several parts of Delhi were inundated after relentless rainfall, while Gurgaon witnessed major traffic snarls as commuters struggled to navigate waterlogged roads.The Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway…

For the second time in three days, Basavaraj Horatti met CM DK Shivakumar at his residence in Bengaluru on Friday. Sources say he pushed for more time to resign Bengaluru: In a sudden turn of events, Basavaraj Horatti resigned as legislative council chairman Friday after the govt prepared to move a no-confidence motion against him.The development ended a brief political standoff and cleared the way for Congress nominee Saleem Ahmed to take over as presiding officer of the Upper House.“I am deeply hurt by the remarks expressing a lack of confidence in me,” Horatti said. “I do not wish to…

Cong MPs urge Centre to review decision on DAP subsidy reduction Hyderabad: A delegation of Telangana Congress MPs met Union minister JP Nadda and expressed concern over the Centre’s reported reduction in subsidy on Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP) fertilizer, saying the move could increase input costs for farmers and adversely impact the agricultural sector.The MPs urged the Centre to review the decision and ensure that farmers are not burdened by a rise in fertilizer prices. They said DAP is one of the most widely used fertilizers during the crop season and any increase in its price would have a direct impact…

TVK, DMK and AIADMK lock horns over Amma canteens, feasibility of govt schemes Chennai: Tamil Nadu assembly on Friday saw a heated debate over the maintenance of Amma canteens, with TVK alleging that the previous DMK govt had neglected the eateries. DMK sought to nail the TVK govt over the implementation of welfare schemes announced in the budget.The issue started when AIADMK leader Agri S S Krishnamurthy accusing TVK govt of renaming the schemes launched by AIADMK.PWD minister Aadhav Arjuna responded that the TVK govt had not changed the name of Amma canteens. “We are not merely changing the names,…