Hyderabad, Sep 17 (IANS) Telangana’s new education policy will be a blend of language, basic knowledge, and skills to enable students to compete with the world, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said on Wednesday.At a review meeting, the Chief Minister said that the new policy is being designed to suit the ground reality, studies, and future needs. He said the policy should be a beacon of the country’s education in future. He observed that the current education system lacks important elements …

Chennai, Sep 17 (IANS) The Indian Navy’s Eastern Naval Command hosted a two-day seminar on long-range maritime reconnaissance (LRMR) at INS Rajali, Arakkonam, underscoring India’s growing maritime responsibilities and surveillance capabilities. The event, held on September 16 and 17, brought together senior naval commanders, operational experts, and representatives from Boeing Ltd to discuss the evolving role of LRMR platforms in safeguarding India’s interests across the Indian Ocean Regio…

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Mumbai Police’s Crime Branch has arrested Rajendra Narpatmal Lodha, a former director of Lodha Developers Limited, for his alleged involvement in a fraud worth Rs 85 crore, officials said on Wednesday. The arrest was made from his Worli residence by the property cell of the Mumbai Police’s Crime Branch.The case began after Lodha Developers, one of India’s largest real estate companies, filed a complaint accusing Rajendra Lodha, his son Sahil Lodha, and several associ…

Visakhapatnam, Sep 17 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Wednesday that India today hosts nearly half of the world’s Global Capability Centres (GCC), which are now at the forefront of innovation, R&D, and leadership creation.Addressing the Special Ministerial Plenary and Report Back at the CII GCC Business Summit here, the Finance Minister said: “GCCs will consolidate India’s leadership in innovation and job creation and with the right policies, infrastructure, and skilling…

Kohima, Sep 17 (IANS) Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, launching the ‘Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan’ in the state on Wednesday, called for collective efforts towards universal health coverage to ensure that no one is left behind in the journey towards a healthier and more prosperous future. The Chief Minister said that in Nagaland, the campaign will focus on health and nutrition for women, adolescent girls, and children. He said that the objectives of the ‘Swasth Nari, Sashakt …

Chandigarh, Sep 17 (IANS) Punjab’s ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday announced key organisational appointments, including the replacement of its legislator Harmeet Pathanmajra, who has been on the run for over two weeks after being booked in a rape case. The party said the appointments were aimed at strengthening its organisational base at the grassroots. Ranjodh Singh Hadana has been appointed as the halka in-charge for Sanour, the assembly constituency represented by Pathanmajra. Also,…

Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 17 (IANS) The Kerala Assembly on Wednesday witnessed stormy scenes for the second day in a row as an Opposition adjournment motion on amoebic meningoencephalitis (brain fever) led to a fierce exchange between treasury and Opposition benches.Congress MLA N. Shamsudheen, moving the motion, accused the government of mishandling the rare but deadly disease and “groping in the dark” in tracing its source.He charged that actual death figures were being concealed, saying: “The m…

Raipur, Sep 17 (IANS) Police authorities in Chhattisgarh’s Aranpur region have confirmed that the murder of a tribal villager, initially suspected to be the work of Maoists, was in fact the result of personal enmity. The incident, which occurred in Neelavaya Patelpara village under the jurisdiction of Aranpur police station, had initially sparked concern due to the area’s history of Naxalite activity. The victim, identified as 55-year-old Bandi Korram, son of Mukka Korram and belonging to the …

Ahmedabad, Sep 17 (IANS) Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, in collaboration with India Foundation, will host a three-day international dialogue on the theme of “Dharma–Dhamma” from September 18 to 20, 2025, at the university’s Jyotirmay campus. The event will commence on September 18 at 4 p.m.The dialogue will see the participation of distinguished dignitaries, including the Governor of Gujarat, Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Dr. Mahendra Gondia from Mauritius, ministers …

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed heartfelt gratitude to citizens across India and leaders from around the globe for their wishes, prayers and messages on the occasion of his 75th birthday. In a message posted on X, PM Modi said he was “truly overwhelmed” by the countless blessings and affection that poured in from within the country and overseas.“This affection strengthens and inspires me. I thank the people for the same. The innumerable wishes a…