As part of its emphasis on ‘digital governance’, the CBSE has introduced an integrated payment system (IPS) for disbursing various payments to its functionaries. The system has been developed to pay honorariums of approximately 10 lakh faculty members who are involved in the conduct of public examinations such as…
Anand Mahindra’s social media posts are often an amalgamation of several things. From thought proving posts to hilarious witty videos, the business tycoon often keeps his followers entertained and engaged with a variety of content he shares. In his latest tweet, he found an interesting way to impart knowledge by…
Russia and the United States failed to make any major progress on Tuesday in resolving a row over the size and functioning of their embassies and there is a risk that relations could worsen further, Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said. With ties already at post-Cold War lows, the two countries are in…
With pollution levels rising in the national capital once again, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Tuesday said the ‘Red Light On, Gaadi Off’ campaign launched last year to encourage people to turn off their engines at signals will be reintroduced from October 18 this year. The CM also said that…
The subject expert committee on Covid-19 vaccines has recommended the national drug regulator to grant an emergency use authorisation to Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin for the age group of 2 to 18 years, health ministry sources said. The development is significant as India is just one step away from a Covid-19 vaccine…
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will spend Rs 104.89 crore on operation and maintenance of newly set up Covid-19 jumbo centers. In anticipation of third wave of Covid-19, the civic body has made arrangements of 5,908 beds including 738 ICU beds and 200 for pediatric patients in five jumbo centers. While…
The CBI raided the residence of Baseer Khan, the former advisor to Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha, on Tuesday in connection with the arms licensing case, officials said. The agency also conducted searches at 40 locations in other parts of the country, including New Delhi and Madhya Pradesh. Khan, a promoted…
The coronavirus pandemic has upended many of the familiar routines that make up everyday urban life, bringing tectonic shifts in office culture, classroom learning and online shopping. Now it is transforming the way people move around the nation’s largest city. A boom in electric-powered mobile devices is bringing…
Expressing disappointment over New Zealand and England’s decision to pull out of their respective tours of Pakistan, Prime Minister Imran Khan Monday said money has become a big player now, and that “India being the richest board, controls world cricket.” In an interview with Middle East Eye, Khan…
A theft was reported at a bungalow owned by Pune-based developer DS Kulkarni, who along with his several family members and associates are facing prosecution for cheating thousands of investors of the DSK Group. The bungalow, on Senapati Bapat Road, is currently under attachment by the Enforcement Directorate (ED)…