New Delhi: Observing that preventive detention can’t be used just to prolong the custody of stubborn offenders, the SC has said it cannot be invoked because there is apprehension that an accused may not mend ways and commit another crime after getting bail. SC said if an accused commits fresh offence while on bail, then…
Delhiites could soon change the way they use electricity! In a major move to reshape how power is bought and sold, the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has approved a framework allowing consumers to trade electricity directly with one another. The order clears the path for Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd and BSES Rajdhani Power…
SRINAGAR: An avalanche warning was issued in five districts of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday in view of the recent heavy snowfall in the higher reaches of the Union territory, officials said.The low danger avalanche warning has been issued for Doda, Ganderbal, Kishtwar, Poonch and Ramban districts. The avalanche is likely to occur 2,800 metres…
Education Minister Pasang Dorjee Sona addressing the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly during the debate on the teacher transfer bill. The Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly on March 11, 2026, Wednesday cleared the Transfer and Posting of Employees of Education Department Bill. It is a legislation aimed at restructuring teacher postings across the state. The move, pushed…
Former Australia fast bowler Brett Lee said his focus from childhood was only on bowling at 160kmph, and personal records or big wickets did not matter to him as long as he reached that speed. Lee said he set this goal when he was nine years old and worked towards it throughout his career.Lee, now…
NEW DELHI: Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) and the union ministry of skill development and entrepreneurship (MSDE) on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding to roll out skill training under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) and establish skill centres across IGNOU’s regional centres nationwide.The MoU was signed in the presence of IGNOU vice-chancellor…
BENGALURU: It’s something of a Francisco D’Souza redux. After stepping down as Cognizant CEO, D’Souza co-founded Recognize. Now, Bain Capital, in partnership with Recognize, has closed a multi-billion-dollar deal to acquire HealthEdge, the US-based healthcare software provider. During D’Souza’s tenure, Cognizant carved out a strong franchise in healthcare, with the former CEO playing a pivotal…
Russian and Iranian oil producers are reportedly offering deeper discounts to compete for the same limited pool of Chinese buyers after India pulled back from purchases. Analysts say India’s imports from Russia could fall by 40 per cent from January levels, to around 600,000 barrels a day, according to a scenario from Rystad Energy, as…
US Education Department finds San José State University violated Title IX (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, File) The US Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has ruled that San José State University (SJSU) violated Title IX, a federal law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in education programs receiving federal funding. The finding relates to the university’s…
Lockie Ferguson during the captain’s press meet. (Image source: ILT20) TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: Desert Vipers captain Lockie Ferguson feels the mushrooming T20 leagues around the world are not a big threat to international cricket. The New Zealand speedster said the increase in the number of T20 leagues is great for the sport. The fourth season…
