Marin school board faces fierce backlash over controversial masculinity resolution A resolution questioning the term “toxic masculinity” introduced by a Marin County school board member has triggered a fierce backlash, sparking intense debates across the district. The proposal, which sought to highlight the struggles young men face, was met with criticism from parents, educators, and…
Yogi Adityanath. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday called for harmonious Holi celebrations in line with Sanatan Dharma’s age-old traditions, urging people to respect each other’s choices and avoid forcibly applying colors.Speaking at the Bhakt Prahlad Shobha Yatra in Pandeyhata, CM Adityanath said that Holika Dahan should symbolise the…
NEW DELHI: Retail inflation cooled to a seven-month low in Feb as food prices eased, providing headroom for the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to lower interest rates in April, while industrial output growth improved in Jan, led by expansion in manufacturing.Data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) on Wednesday showed inflation, as measured…
In a crucial Women’s Premier League (WPL) encounter, Gujarat Giants won the toss and opted to field against Mumbai Indians. Gujarat’s captain Ashleigh Gardner emphasised that it was a fresh wicket and expressed confidence despite their previous loss. She highlighted that the team took many positives from their last bowling performance. Danielle Gibson replaced Deandra…
Australia’s foremost research institutions have issued a stark warning regarding the Trump administration’s abrupt restrictions on US research funding, a move that threatens to upend vital scientific collaborations. The Group of Eight (Go8), a consortium representing the nation’s most research-intensive universities, has disclosed that several Australian researchers have seen their US financial support curtailed, while…
NEW DELHI: The President has approved registration of FIR against party leaders Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain in alleged Rs 1,300 crore classroom scam.President Draupadi Murmu approved the action against the AAP leaders in the alleged scam during construction of classrooms in Delhi government schools, news agency PTI reported.This is a breaking story. More to…
These changes in TDS rules will take effect from April 1, 2025. (AI image) New TDS rules: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Union Budget 2025 presentation included significant modifications to TDS (Tax Deducted At Source) regulations, offering financial benefits to various taxpayer categories, including senior citizens, investors and commission earners. These changes in TDS rules will…
India captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu has thrown his weight behind captain Rohit Sharma, insisting that the veteran batter still has plenty of cricket left in him. Sidhu believes that Sharma will retain his leadership position for India’s upcoming five-match away…
McMahon confirms Department of Education layoffs as first step toward eliminating federal bureaucracy. (Getty Images) The US Department of Education’s recent decision to lay off a significant portion of its staff marks the first step in the Trump administration’s larger plan to dismantle the department. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon confirmed the layoffs during a…
NEW DELHI: Diplomatic ties between India and Bangladesh may have nose-dived since Sheikh Hasina’s ouster last year, but the military relationship continues as before. The navies from the two countries have just concluded a combat exercise and coordinated patrol in the Bay of Bengal this week.The bilateral ‘Bongosagar’ exercise, in which Indian destroyer INS Ranvir…
