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Fear, not funds, keeps doctors away from Sewri TB Hospital

Mumbai, May 24 -- Despite monthly salaries of up to Rs.2 lakh on offer, Mumbai's premier TB facility struggles to staff its critical care unit as doctors shy away from the high-risk environment. More ... Read More


State language to be primary language till Class 2: CBSE

MUMBAI, May 24 -- The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued a directive that will reshape language instruction at the foundational level in affiliated schools across the country. CBSE... Read More


First batch of women cadets from NDA ready to take over frontline leadership

PUNE, May 24 -- For Ishita Sangwan, a random phone call from her father while preparing for the JEE was a turning point in her life. Sangwan's father is a school principal, her mother a teacher, and, ... Read More


B'desh minister says Yunus 'not stepping down'

Dhaka, May 24 -- Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus "needs to remain" in office as interim leader to ensure a peaceful transition of power, a cabinet member and special adviser to Yunus said on Friday. "The ... Read More


SC spares POCSO convict jail to aid victim who married him

New Delhi, May 24 -- The Supreme Court on Friday chose not to jail a man convicted of rape under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, ruling that the victim-now married to him with a c... Read More


PM: Developed northeast essential for Viksit Bharat

New Delhi, May 24 -- Hailing Northeast India as the country's most diverse region, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at an investment summit here on Friday that it is becoming the "frontrunner of grow... Read More


Pilots grounded after IndiGo jet's turbulent flight

New Delhi, May 24 -- India's aviation regulator grounded two pilots who operated an IndiGo flight from Delhi to Srinagar on Wednesday after it flew through severe hailstorm, officials said on Friday a... Read More


In US, Tharoor team to thread a fine line

New Delhi, May 24 -- A multi-party delegation led by Congress leader Shashi Tharoor will "sensitise" public, government and parliamentary opinion in the US about the "horrendous cross-border terrorism... Read More


Women's commission failed to act on complaint, says activist

MUMBAI/PUNE, May 24 -- Expelled Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Rajendra Hagawane, and his son Sushil, were arrested on Friday for their alleged role in harassing Vaishnavi, Rajendra's daughte... Read More


Complete road work or be fired, bmc warns contractors

Mumbai, May 24 -- The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued an ultimatum to contractors handling the city's road concretisation project-complete all major work by May 31 or face terminat... Read More