Kamal Haasan criticises government inquiry on Anna University VC
The Tamil Nadu government last month asked retired high court judge P Kalaiyarasan to look into charges of financial irregularities and malpractices against Anna University vice-chancellor.
By Divya Chandrababu | Hindustan Times, Chennai
PUBLISHED ON DEC 05, 2020 03:04 PM IST
Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan on Saturday backed Anna University vice-chancellor M K Surappa, who is facing a probe over corruption charges.
“When he was appointed, we did raise questions if no one else is qualified in Tamil Nadu for this post,” said Haasan. “That question remains but Surappa is an honest man who is being hunted down for his honesty”. He added his party Makkal Needhi Maiam would not be mute spectators even though they “may differ with Surappa’s political ideology”.
The Tamil Nadu government last month asked retired high court judge P Kalaiyarasan to look into charges of financial irregularities and malpractices against Surappa.
“They have formed an inquiry commission based on an anonymous letter written by a coward,” said Haasan.
Surappa has said the government should have checked with him before ordering the inquiry since the complaints were anonymous.
Sole aim of Cong is to bring Babur's rule in Assam: Himanta
PTI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 24, 2021 06:08 PM IST
Himanta Biswa Sarma also alleged that followers of Ajmal attacked 'Satras', the Vaishnavite places of worship, at Batadrava and other areas.
Old ₹5, ₹10 and ₹100 notes to go out of circulation after March? Govt says
By hindustantimes.com
UPDATED ON JAN 24, 2021 06:09 PM IST
Unlike ₹1,000 currency, which was declared exhausted by the government in 2016, ₹100 was circulated in the Indian economy in a new colour of lavender in 2019 without declaring the previous legal tender void.
Congress and AIUDF will open doors for illegal immigrants in Assam: Amit Shah
PUBLISHED ON JAN 24, 2021 05:53 PM IST
- Amit Shah also accused new political parties formed on the back of anti-CAA protests of indirectly aiding Congress.
'When you march on Rajpath...': PM Modi talks to participants of R-Day parade
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Arpan Rai, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 24, 2021 05:53 PM IST
The Republic Day parade, PM Modi said, pays tribute to India's great social, cultural heritage, as well as our strategic strength.
Formal permission received from police for Jan 26 tractor rally: Yogendra Yadav
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi
UPDATED ON JAN 24, 2021 05:49 PM IST
Hindustan Times' sister publication Livehindustan reported that three alternate routes have been decided upon by farmers and Delhi Police during a meeting.
Madhya Pradesh CM launches 'PANKH Abhiyan' on National Girl Child Day
Written by Prashasti Singh, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 24, 2021 05:48 PM IST
The National Girl Child Day is celebrated every year since 2008 to spread awareness about the inequalities and atrocities girls have to face in our patriarchal society.
Mahakumbh 2021: All devotees should register with Uttarakhand govt, says Centre
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh
UPDATED ON JAN 24, 2021 05:46 PM IST
The medical certificates can be either from a community health centre, district hospital or a medical college, the SOP said.
Mamata Banerjee hails from 'demoness' culture, has faulty DNA: BJP MLA in UP
PTI
UPDATED ON JAN 24, 2021 04:00 PM IST
The BJP claimed that Banerjee's reaction reflected her mindset of appeasement politics, while the ruling Trinamool Congress said no one can teach lumpens to be dignified.
Farmers protest: AAP ups ante, quotes RTI document to slam Amarinder Singh
Written by Poulomi Ghosh
UPDATED ON JAN 24, 2021 03:56 PM IST
The party on Sunday produced RTI documents claiming Punjab CM Amarinder Singh was part of a high-powered committee of chief ministers for 'Transformation of Indian Agriculture'.
In a first, Ladakh tableau to be part of Republic Day parade
ANI, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 24, 2021 03:45 PM IST
Ladakh's tableau will depict the iconic Thiksey Monastery located on top of a hill in Thikse in Leh district, and is one of the most-visited tourist sites in the region.
Bodo accord has brought peace to BTR, says Amit Shah in Kokrajhar, Assam
By Utpal Parashar, Guwahati
PUBLISHED ON JAN 24, 2021 03:39 PM IST
- Shah mentioned how the Bodo accord was crucial in ensuring a peaceful election to the Bodo Territorial Council (BTC) held last month. He lambasted the opposition Congress for failing to fulfil promises.
UP govt orders no diesel for tractors as farmers gear up for Jan 26 rally
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 24, 2021 03:35 PM IST
The farmers want to take out the rally on Outer Ring Road, while the police have suggested alternate routes.
Security tightened in Kashmir Valley ahead of Republic Day
PTI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 24, 2021 03:32 PM IST
The presence of security forces around vital installations in and around the city as well as other district headquarters has been increased, the officials said.
Rahul Gandhi slams Centre for Tamil Nadu's 'economic downturn'
ANI, Chennai
PUBLISHED ON JAN 24, 2021 03:15 PM IST
The former Congress President was addressing the people of the state during a roadshow organised in Perundurai of Tamil Nadu's Erode district, ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly polls.
Ageing dams in India, US, other nations pose growing threat: UN report
PTI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 24, 2021 03:10 PM IST
The report, titled 'Ageing water infrastructure: An emerging global risk' and compiled by United Nations University's Canadian-based Institute for Water, Environment and Health, says most of the 58,700 large dams worldwide were constructed between 1930 and 1970 with a design life of 50 to 100 years.