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Himachal Assembly passes university amendment Bill amid protests over recruitment powers
Himachal Pradesh Assembly passed a bill amending the state university recruitment system. The government aims for transparent and merit-based appointments in universities. Opposition legislators and university teachers protested the proposed changes to recruitment powers. Concerns were raised about undermining university autonomy and academic freedom. The bill was ultimately passed by voice vote despite significant objections.
Smriti Irani's name missing from Amethi panchayat voter list; DM orders probe
Former Union minister Smriti Irani's name is missing from the Medan Mawai village panchayat voter list in Amethi. This comes despite her presence in Lok Sabha and Assembly electoral rolls for the area. An inquiry has been ordered into the matter. Irani, who represented Amethi in Lok Sabha until 2024, built a residence in the village and voted there previously.
Amethi administration refutes reports of drone sightings, warns of legal action against people spreading rumours
Amethi's district administration has dismissed media reports of drone sightings, clarifying that airplane lights are being mistaken for drones. DM Sanjay Chauhan warned of legal action against rumour-mongers, while SP Aparna Rajat Kaushik confirmed the investigation's findings and announced preventive custody for ten individuals. Authorities are raising public awareness and compiling a list of drone owners to monitor activities.
ETMarkets Management Talk | Magellanic Cloud’s drone order book can rise up to Rs 2,500 crore in FY25
"At Magellanic Cloud, technology is the driving factor for our success. The surge of our order book and in local and export sales from our IT division reflects our team's hard work and dedication. We are confident that we will continue to grow and expand our reach towards greater success. We anticipate 2-3 acquisitions each year and leveraging their resources to drive growth."
Apple, at the centre of climate crisis, faces a new threat from Washington
Incessant rains and landslides are threatening to wipe away the apple crop in Himachal this year, even as the farmers are still figuring out the impact they will face because of an import duty cut on US apples.
Congress leader Surender Chauhan elected Shimla Mayor; Dy Mayor Uma Kaushal refuses to join office
Newly elected Deputy Mayor Uma Kaushal of the Shimla Municipal Corporation on Monday refused to attend office after the same was shifted from the famous Town Hall building on the Mall Road in the heart of the city to Sabzi Mandi.
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Two EVM-laden trucks have gone missing in Varanasi: SP, allies
"We have submitted a memorandum to the Election Commission regarding the missing EVMs with trucks fleeing with EVMs in Varanasi," SP's chief spokesperson Rajendra Chaudhary told PTI.
UP exit polls forecast BJP retaining power, but differ on margin of victory
While many exit polls predicted Yogi Adityanath getting past the halfway mark with a small lead, one exit poll predicted a landslide matching the BJP alliance's 2017 tally.
Have united with Akhilesh to ensure BJP's ouster from UP: Shivpal Yadav
Speaking at a joint rally of SP alliance parties in Varanasi on Thursday, Yadav said the "chacha-bhatija" (uncle-nephew) have come together in view of the demand from the people of the state.
UP Polls 2022: Purvanchal battle to test strength of caste-based parties
BJP has partnered with the Apna Dal (S) and Nishad Party. SP has allied with several smaller parties like RLD, Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party (SBSP), Mahan Dal, Apna Dal (Kamerawadi) and Janwadi Party (Socialist). The leading parties have given a maximum number of seats to their alliance partners in the Purvanchal region.
Akhilesh's immediate challenge: Balancing new and old leaders
Those who have switched to the SP have done so because they have been given an assurance that they will be fielded by the party in the polls, said people aware of the matter.
SP and BJP rallies differ by people coming on their own and those brought: Akhilesh Yadav
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday claimed the surging crowd in his rallies and thin attendance in BJP's show the difference between people "coming on their own" and "brought" for meetings. Yadav made the claim after completing his party's 'Vijay Rath Yatra' from Ghazipur to Lucknow as part of its poll campaign
Small parties in big demand in runup to UP assembly polls
In the upcoming cabinet expansion of the Adityanath government, Sanjay Nishad of Nishad Party and Ashish Patel of Apna Dal are likely to get a cabinet position, people aware of the matter told ET
BSP allies with RSLP for Bihar polls, endorses Upendra Kushwaha as CM candidate
The objective of this alliance will be to provide equal rights to Dalits, adivasis, minorities, upper casts and the marginalised sections of society in politics, government and daily life, she said.
Mayawati & Akhilesh Yadav train guns on BJP, Congress in Varanasi
The rally was a show of strength for the BSP-SP alliance in order to unite anti-Modi voters in Varanasi and its adjacent Chandauli seats.
BJP reaches out to Yadav supporters to take on SP’s EBC candidate
Janwadi Party chief Sanjay Chauhan faces the BJP’s state president and sitting MP Mahendra Nath Pandey in the constituency.
Will ‘Gatisheel Ghazipur’ swing eastern UP for BJP?
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the bridge in 2017 after it had been completed in record time. After years of neglect, the bridge has come as a lifeline for several districts of eastern UP and Bihar.
Indian Air Force MiG-21 crashes near Nal in Rajasthan, pilot safe
The pilot ejected and is reportedly safe. Further details are awaited. A CoI will be set up to investigate the cause of the accident.
Indian Air Force's Mirage 2000 crashes in Bengaluru, pilots dead
The IAF statement states that the Mirage 2000 trainer aircraft was on an acceptance sortie after upgrade by HAL and an investigation into the cause of accident is being ordered.
Indian Air Force's Jaguar fighter plane crashes in UP's Kushinagar
According to reports, the aircraft was on a routine sortie from Gorakhpur Air Force station. The pilot manged to eject safely.
Indian Navy's Chetak chopper crashes at Rajali base in Tamil Nadu
The Indian Navy chopper has on a training sortie when this incident took place. There has been damage to the main and tail rotors.
Indian Air Force MiG 27 crashes near Rajasthan's Jodhpur
While the plane was completely destroyed according to the images of the crash, the pilot is reportedly safe.
IAF's MiG-21 crashes in Himachal Pradesh, pilot dead
The pilot of the aircraft, Squadron Leader Meet Kumar, has died.
Sukhoi 30 MKI being tested crashes near Nashik
The fighter jet was a production aircraft of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and was being tested before delivery.
High Court quashes Centre's notification on inclusion of Dharamsala in Smart City Mission
Himachal Pradesh High Court quashed the notification issued by the central government regarding inclusion of Dharamsala in Smart City mission.
Himachal High Court issues notice to government on smart city
The petitioner alleged in the petition that the Centre approved the claim of the Municipal Council, Dharamshala, for the mission without adopting the legal procedure.
Aarushi murder case: Final arguments begin in CBI court
Final arguments in the murders of teenage girl Aarushi and domestic aide Hemraj started at a CBI court.
Right Yaaa Wrong: Movie Review
Technically the thriller is plain average with Monty Sharma’s lackluster background score, Tinu Verma’s uninspiring action sequences and Ravi Walia’s passable cinematography.
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