T.N. universities’ V-Cs in a dilemma over Governor’s invitation to higher education conference

Tamil Nadu Governor R. N. Ravi. File | Photo Credit: S.R. Raghunathan Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi’s call to private, Central and State university Vice-Chancellors to participate in a conference to be held on Friday (April 25, 2025) has triggered a heated discussion among academicians.   The conference will be inaugurated by Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar at…

Stalemate continues between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh over apportionment of ₹8,929 crore debt

Stalemate over the apportionment of public debt pertaining to the externally aided projects (EAP) in the erstwhile united Andhra Pradesh between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh continues as the two States are firm on their respective stances on the issue. 15 EAP with loans amounting to ₹8,929 crore There were 15 externally aided projects under implementation…

Mumbai terror attacks: NIA opposes Tahawwur Rana plea to talk to kin, says may share crucial info

Security outside NIA in New Delhi after Tahawwur Rana reached for hearing on April 10, 2025. | Photo Credit: Shashi Shekhar Kashyap The National Investigation Agency on Wednesday (April 23, 2025) said jailed Mumbai terror attacks accused Tahawwur Hussain Rana might share crucial information if allowed to talk to his family members. The NIA, appearing…

Rahul Gandhi lacks moral right to call Waqf Amendment Bill ‘unconstitutional’, says Jagdambika Pal

Mumbai, April 22 (IANS) BJP MP and Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf Amendment Bill, Jagdambika Pal, on Tuesday, criticised the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi for not participating in the debate and instead claiming the Bill was “unconstitutional”. “If Rahul Gandhi is terming the bill unconstitutional then…