Defence Secretary calls on U.K. industry to explore partnerships with Indian defence start ups

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh meets U.K. NSA Jonathan Powell during his visit in London. April 16, 2025. | Photo Credit: ANI Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh urged U.K. companies to explore partnerships with Indian defence start-ups and invited investment in India’s dedicated defence corridors during a two-day visit to London. The visit followed discussions…

Karnataka will enact ‘Rohith Vemula Act’, says Siddaramaiah after letter from Rahul Gandhi

Chief minister Siddaramaiah   Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has assured that his government will enact ‘Rohith Vemula Act’, a law to be framed and enacted to eliminate caste- and identity-based discrimination in educational institutions. Responding to former Congress president Rahul Gandhi’s letter dated April 16 on the social media platform X, urging the Karnataka government…

CET: Representatives of Brahmin Mahasabha lodge complaint after candidates forced to remove sacred threat

Shivamogga The president of the Shivamogga district Brahmin Mahasabha and others filed a complaint with Doddapete police alleging that the officials at the Common Entrance Test (CET) examination centre cut the sacred thread of students in the guise of a physical examination of candidates appearing for the test. Nataraj Bhagavath K.C., president of the Mahasabha,…

What are the provisions in Telangana’s draft bill for gig workers?

The draft bill of Telangana Gig and Platform Workers (Registration, Social Security and Welfare) Act, 2025 is available at https://labour.telangana.gov.in/home.do | Photo Credit: Screenshot of https://labour.telangana.gov.in/home.do People heading to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport on the Hyderabad outskirts in the last week of March [2025] got a glimpse into the demands of cab drivers [gig workers] when…

CET 2025 exam: Based on preliminary report on removal of sacred thread, Shivamogga DC recommends action against a home guard

A file photo of Shivamogga DC Gurudatta Hegade. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Shivamogga Deputy Commissioner Gurudatta Hegade has recommended disciplinary action against a home guard posted at the CET examination centre in Shivamoga following allegations of forcing candidates to remove the sacred thread (Janivara) while entering the exam hall. Mr. Hegade told The Hindu…