NEW DELHI: The Calcutta high court on Thursday granted interim protection from coercive action to TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee in connection with a case involving the alleged forgery of signatures of newly elected TMC MLAs after the recent assembly elections.While granting interim relief, the court directed Banerjee to appear before the investigating agency at 6…
UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy has accused wealthy social media owners of making money from “division, conflict, hate and toxicity” as the government weighs new measures aimed at protecting children online.Speaking during LADbible’s ‘Happening Now’ discussion series in London, Lammy said social media platforms had contributed to growing concerns about the wellbeing of young…
One important change is that the earlier Contract Labour law has now been subsumed into the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020. (AI image) India’s labour market has long relied on people who work through contractors – across factories, offices, logistics hubs, and service roles. Over the years, the legal framework governing contract…
A patch of the Pacific Ocean has been quietly warming again, drawing attention from meteorologists who spend their time watching patterns most people never think about. The signals are not dramatic on their own: a few degrees here, a shift in sea surface temperatures there, winds behaving slightly differently than expected. But these small changes…
‘Dude’ fans may have another reason to watch this space. Director Keerthiswaran has revealed that he has already discussed an idea for a possible ‘Dude 2’ with actor Pradeep Ranganathan. The project has not been officially announced yet, but the filmmaker said he has a story in mind that can keep the spirit of the…
There are days when effort feels heavy, and then there are days like this. Things click. The Moon helps you feel more confident about the purpose of your life. Jupiter’s warm aspect provides the sense that the hard work you’ve put into it is producing results.It’s evident in little ways, first, a smoother commute, a…
Social media influencer Elvish Yadav has landed in controversy after a post on X in which he appeared to joke about getting examination papers leaked.The remark came under a post where Yadav was promoting his mock political outfit, the “Khargosh Janta Party”. In the post, he urged supporters to gather at Jantar Mantar and promised…
APJ Abdul Kalam, the People’s President, is remembered for his humility and down-to-earth nature. He led India’s missile program and inspired a generation with his vision for a developed India by 2020. Kalam’s passion for mentorship and his unwavering perseverance through setbacks made him an unforgettable leader. His legacy continues to influence students and scientists…
Ultraviolette has announced a new ownership benefit programme. Called ‘Kill the Petrol Bill’, the initiative offers cashback benefits to buyers of the Ultraviolette F77 and X-47 based on the usage of their previous petrol-powered two-wheelers.Under the scheme, customers can receive cashback equivalent to the kilometres covered on their old motorcycle or scooter over the last…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India pacer S Sreesanth has urged teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to remain focused on cricket and avoid getting distracted by professional managers following his rapid rise to fame.The 15-year-old prodigy recently earned a place in India’s squads for the tours of Ireland and England, becoming the youngest…