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NEW DELHI: Dissatisfied with the response of IRCTC, Indian Railways’ catering and ticketing agency, to its earlier notice on a complaint alleging that “only halal-processed meat” is served in non-vegetarian meals on trains, which would be “unfair discrimination” and amount to “violations of human rights”, the panel has sought a fresh action taken report (ATR)…
BENGALURU: Any space agency will tell you that every rocket launch comes with anxious moments, no matter what the record is. Yet, India’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) failing twice in consecutive attempts won’t be easy for Isro to digest given its workhorse’s record. PSLV has had 64 missions, of which four, including Monday’s PSLV-C62,…
KOLKATA: One of the last remaining Chinese schools in Kolkata’s Chinatown in Tangra has moved Calcutta HC, seeking direction to evict CISF personnel deployed on its campus for RG Kar Medical College and Hospital’s security since the Aug 2024 gang-rape and murder of a junior doctor there, reports Subhro Niyogi. “Several letters were sent to…
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is going to conduct the SSC CGL 2025 Tier II examination on January 18 and January 19, 2026. Candidates who have qualified for Tier I are now waiting for the release of the Tier II admit cards, which are mandatory for entry into the examination centre.As per SSC’s usual schedule…
Long before the internet crowned him a sensation, Sunil Patil was just another teenager helping out at a tea stall in Nagpur’s Sadar area. Money was scarce, opportunities even scarcer. He didn’t have formal education on his side, but what he did have was instinct — the instinct to turn even the most ordinary job…
As a Japanese saying goes, “A tidy space invites a quiet mind.” Japan is one of the cleanest nations in the world. And cleanliness begins at home. Every house you visit in Japan works on a 10-minutes reset program. It means a clean home in this country is not the result of weekend clean-ups or…
Actress Sangeeta Bijlani continues to maintain her perfect figure even at the age of 65. Along with her regular exercise routine, the actor also opts for a healthy diet. Known for her radiant skin and well-maintained physique, the former Bollywood star recently shared a glimpse of her breakfast for her InstaFam. Her breakfast looked not…
With Jupiter and the Moon shining their benevolent light, today is all about kindness and open hearts. You might find your doorbell ringing with unexpected guests, so prepare to keep hospitality easy and meaningful. Your magnetism will be strong in social circles, so direct your charm purposefully in your interactions. You’re in a giving mood,…
Authorities have identified Stephen Spencer Pittman as the man accused of setting fire to a historic synagogue in Jackson, Mississippi. 19-year-old Pittman from Madison, Mississippi, was charged on Monday with maliciously damaging or destroying a building by means of fire or an explosive.The fire broke out shortly after 3 am on Saturday at the Beth…
KOLKATA: Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Monday wrote to CEC Gyanesh Kumar for the second time in 48 hours, alleging that EC was not issuing proper acknowledgments of documents submitted during SIR hearings and was instead marking them “not found” to disenfranchise genuine voters, reports Debashis Konar. She said, “The non-issuance of documentary acknowledgment deprives electors…
