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…

Swachha Andhra Diwas on April 19 with theme ‘e-Check’

Municipal Administration & Urban Development (MA&UD) Minister P. Narayana instructed officials to make arrangements for the successful conduct of Swachha Andhra-Swachha Diwas programme on April 19, 2025. In a teleconference with municipal commissioners on Friday (April 18, 2025), Mr. Narayana said the programme was being held on the third Saturday of every month with a…

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar slams opposition to Hindi in schools, says Marathi will still remain top priority

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar at Budget session of the state Assembly, in Mumbai. File | Photo Credit: PTI Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has criticised political parties for opposing the move to make Hindi a mandatory third language for students in classes 1 to 5 in Marathi and English-medium schools across the State….