EC circular with BJP seal? Poll panel calls it ‘clerical error’ in clarification | India News

The Election Commission blamed clerical errors for a letter by the EC being circulated with a BJP seal. Issuing an official clarification, the EC said that the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) submitted a document bearing the party seal as part of a clarification requested regarding the 2019 guidelines on the publication of criminal antecedents of…

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Why Hardik Pandya sometimes talks about himself in the third person: The psychology behind it

Photo: Hardik Pandya/ Instagram The celebrations of India’s consecutive T20 World Cup triumph in 2026 are still fresh in Ahmedabad, and Hardik Pandya stands at the heart of the festivities. His transformation, from the most heavily criticized figure in Indian cricket in 2024 to the “Ice-Man” of the 2026 final, is a remarkable tale of…

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Thanjavur declares March 2 holiday for Masi Magam, Board exams to continue

Schools shut in Thanjavur for Masi Magam as 27,000 students sit Class XII exam Government offices and educational institutions in Thanjavur district will remain closed on March 2 following the declaration of a local holiday for the Masi Magam festival. The announcement was issued by District Collector Priyanka Pankajam in view of the large-scale celebrations…

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Use of recycled plastic in packaging made mandatory, new rules to boost circularity | India News

NEW DELHI: Centre has notified amendments to Plastic Waste Management Rules, making it mandatory for producers, importers and brand owners to use recycled plastic in packaging and carry a label and marking indicating the use of recycled content.The new rules, notified by the environment ministry on Tuesday, have provisions for stricter compliance, making the system…

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Watch: Hardik Pandya spotted with girlfriend Mahieka; Arshdeep Singh steals the show on India’s arrival in Colombo | Cricket News

Team India’s arrival in Colombo (ANI video grab) NEW DELHI: Team India got a grand and colourful welcome when they landed in Colombo on Friday ahead of their high-voltage T20 World Cup match against Pakistan. Local musicians and dancers greeted the players at the airport with traditional drums and performances, creating a festive atmosphere. Arshdeep…

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Koneru Humpy Exclusive after Candidates pull-out: ‘Would FIDE hold tournaments in Kashmir?’ | Chess News

Koneru Humpy (Photo by Lennart Ootes/FIDE). NEW DELHI: In a move that has sent shockwaves through the global chess community, India’s veteran Grandmaster (GM) and World No. 5 Koneru Humpy has now officially withdrawn from the FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament in Cyprus. Citing a “Level 3” travel advisory and escalating tensions in the Middle East,…

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Kerala to extend education benefits to 28 more communities

The Kerala government on Wednesday decided to include 28 communities in the list of Socially and Educationally Backward Classes, allowing students from these groups to access reservation and other educational benefits in higher education.The decision was taken at a state cabinet meeting after accepting the recommendation of the State Backward Classes Commission.These communities were already…

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Operation Kiya: Two terrorists killed by security forces in J&K’s Udhampur | India News

NEW DELHI: Two Pakistani terrorists were killed on Wednesday in a joint operation by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Central Reserve Police Force in the Basantgarh area of Udhampur district, ANI reported quoting officials. Jammu and Kashmir Police said the terrorists were neutralised during an intense encounter in the Basantgarh area…

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Is Rs 1,000 EPS pension enough? Parliamentary panel seeks urgent hike amid cost pressures

A Parliamentary panel has recommended an urgent and comprehensive review of the Rs 1,000 minimum monthly pension under the Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995, saying the amount is no longer sufficient to meet the basic needs of beneficiaries amid rising living costs, reported PTI.The recommendation assumes significance as pensioners have been demanding that the minimum pension…

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