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Jammu, Aug 21: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday highlighted the vital role of community solidarity in eliminating terrorism, substance abuse and corruption, while driving economic development and a spiritual renaissance in Jammu and Kashmir.”India is going through a great spiritual revival. This cultural wave is felt across Jammu Kashmir, bringing people closer together and strengthening our community bonds,” he said after laying the foundation stone of the Amriteshwar Sarovar under the Jan Sanchay Jan Bhagidari initiative at Dharpur, Sunderbani, in Rajouri district.During his visit, Sinha paid obeisance at the Shri Amriteshwar Shiv Temple and prayed for the peace, prosperity,…
Pennsylvania data center projects face new restrictions (Representative image) Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has ordered new restrictions on data center projects in the state. Under the new order, companies will be required to obtain local approval for such projects, while data center developments will also be removed from Pennsylvania’s fast-track permitting program. Announcing the executive order this week, Shapiro said he had “heard loud and clear from the good people of Pennsylvania” and would not allow developers or technology companies to push projects through communities without local consent.“I’ve heard loud and clear from the good people of Pennsylvania as I’ve…
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s wife, Gurpreet Kaur, on Saturday sent a legal notice to a former Punjab and Haryana High Court judge in connection with the allegations that she sought Rs 5 crore to suppress a rape case.According to AAP sources, a legal notice has been send by Dr Gurpreet Kaur to the retired judge and he has been asked to respond within 24 hours of receiving it failing which further legal proceedings will be initiated.Read more: NHRC takes cognisance of allegations against Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann’s wife of suppressing a rape case for Rs 5 croreThe matter…
Maintaining a calorie deficit means consuming fewer calories than your body burns, which can be challenging to sustain when hunger starts to creep in between meals. However, being in a calorie deficit does not have to mean constantly feeling hungry or deprived. By making a few smart changes to how you structure and eat your meals, you can choose more filling, nutrient-rich foods, stay satisfied for longer and manage your calorie intake without feeling like you are starving yourself.Also Read | Struggling to be consistent with exercise when life gets busy? Fitness coach Raj Ganpath shares how to prioritise itChennai-based…
The initiative seeks to create a sustained culture of awareness by equipping children with knowledge about their rights, personal safety, responsible conduct and legal mechanisms available for protection and assistance.Chandigarh, The Haryana State Legal Services Authority (HALSA) has undertaken a statewide awareness campaign in schools and educational institutions to sensitise children about the provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, as part of efforts to strengthen child protection through legal literacy and preventive awareness.The campaign, which commenced on May 13, is being implemented through District Legal Services Authorities (DLSAs) in coordination with District Education Officers,…
Quote of the day by Susan Sarandon: ‘I look forward to being older, when what you look like becomes less and less an issue and what you are is the point,’ the ‘Blue Beetle’ star’s advice on how aging is a good thing Susan Sarandon is a seasoned star who has been in the entertainment industry since the 70s. The star is known for embracing life as it comes, and today’s quote directly resonates with her ideology and thought process.The quote for the day by Susan Sarandon reads, “I look forward to being older, when what you look like becomes…
Pressure on lending yields and margins will remain key monitorables (file photo) India’s non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) are likely to maintain steady growth in the near to medium term, with credit demand remaining healthy despite geopolitical uncertainties, according to brokerage firm 360 ONE Capital.The brokerage said management teams have retained their FY27 and medium-term growth guidance, while asset quality is expected to remain broadly stable.However, pressure on lending yields and margins, particularly for gold and affordable housing financiers, will remain key monitorables.NBFC earnings show strong growth in Q1 FY27NBFCs under 360 ONE Capital’s coverage, excluding power financiers, reported strong earnings…
A member of the M23 rebel group stands guard as Provincial authorities visit the Rodolphe Merieux Laboratory, National Biomedical Research Institute (INRB), where samples from suspected Ebola cases are tested, as part of the response to the epidemic in Goma, North Kivu Province of the Democratic Republic of Congo. File | Photo Credit: Reuters More than 16,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) late Friday (August 21, 2026), an AFP journalist saw, as the country faces its deadliest Ebola outbreak in history.The DRC’s 17th Ebola outbreak, which has killed thousands of people, was declared on May…
Manan Mishra also addressed the recent controversy involving students of NALSAR University of Law. NEW DELHI: Bar Council of India (BCI) chairman and Rajya Sabha member Manan Kumar Mishra rejected demands for his resignation, saying he holds the position through an election and represents around 25 lakh lawyers across the country.Mishra made the remarks a day after a group of lawyers from different Bar Associations in Delhi staged a protest outside the BCI office in New Delhi.The protesters raised several concerns, including Mishra’s long tenure, the lack of welfare measures for advocates and the proposed increase in the enrolment fee…
People can be seen holding banners and protesting. (AI-generated image used for representational purpose) MUMBAI: The Maharashtra State Judicial Employees Federation has announced a phased statewide agitation from September 16, demanding implementation of the principle of “equal pay for equal work” for secondary court employees.The federation alleged that a proposal seeking salary parity between employees of subordinate courts and those of the high court has been pending with the state government since January 31, 2025.Despite repeated representations, no decision has been taken on the issue, prompting judicial employees to intensify their protest.According to the federation, subordinate court employees perform their…