NEW DELHI: Frowning at an advocate’s repeated attempts through PILs to seek paid two-day monthly menstrual leave for female workers, Supreme Court said Friday that such a move could create a psychological barrier among women that they are inferior to men as they can’t work when they are menstruating. A bench of CJI Surya Kant…
Kolkata: PM Modi cited Sunday the confinement of seven judicial officers on SIR duty in Malda district as proof of a collapsing law-and-order situation in Bengal, sharpening his attack on Trinamool Congress at a BJP election rally in Cooch Behar.“Citizens across the country were shocked at how judicial officers were held hostage in Malda. What…
After a successful sea trial, Chowgule Shipyards deliver Frisian Future, a diesel-electric, wind-assisted general cargo vessel on Monday. Mangaluru: Chowgule Shipyards delivered Frisian Future, a diesel-electric, wind-assisted general cargo vessel on Monday, after a successful sea trial. This is the first vessel built at its Mangaluru facility to Boomsma Shipping of the Netherlands.Frisian Future represents…
Curd is probably the most familiar probiotic food in the Indian kitchen. Milk is set with a small amount of starter culture, and the result is a creamy, tangy bowl that is far more than a side dish. It is eaten with rice in the South, whisked into chaas in the North, mixed with spices,…
To woo women voters in Assam, BJP and Congress have pitched competing cash-transfers. In Assam, the BJP sankalp patra promised that the monthly direct bank transfer under Orunodoi scheme would be increased to Rs 3,000 for women and that it aims for 40 lakh “lakhpati baideos , a flagship initiative to economically empower women. Congress,…
Piplod is known for its high-standard lifestyle, located in the western part of the city. It provides the best opportunity for people who prefer to live in the city but also want easy access to commercial centers. The area has the advantage of having offices, banks, and multinational companies nearby, making it the most sought-after…
Sarojini Nagar MLA Rajeshwar Singh on Saturday gave immediate financial assistance of ₹10,000 each for traders affected by the devastating fire that gutted shops at Bara Birwa vegetable market, assuring full administrative support for compensation and reconstruction. Lucknow: Sarojini Nagar MLA Rajeshwar Singh on Saturday extended financial assistance of Rs 10,000 to shopkeepers affected by…
NEW DELHI: The second phase of high-stakes assembly elections in West Bengal kicked off with incidents of violence and allegations of voter intimidation and technical glitches.Incidents of violence and vandalism were reported from several parts of West Bengal during the early hours of voting, including Chapra, Shantipur, Nimtala and Bhangar, West Bengal Police said.‘Observers acting…
Maruti Suzuki India is stepping up its focus on smaller towns and rural regions with the expansion of its Nexa Studio retail network. The carmaker today inaugurated its 200th Nexa Studio outlet, building onto its rapid rollout since the concept was introduced in August 2024. What are Nexa Studios? Nexa Studio outlets are compact versions…
A Tata Sierra SUV fell into a construction pit near Panchpakhadi in Thane (West) during a test drive after the driver lost control. The SUV had been taken out from a nearby showroom for the drive. According to reports, the vehicle was being driven by a woman when she lost control on the road. The…