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Gadkari Calls for Adaptable Economic Policies to Drive Growth
India’s Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari has emerged as a prominent advocate for flexible economic policies aimed at spurring growth and creating jobs in the country. Addressing a recent forum, Gadkari highlighted the necessity of adapting India’s economic strategies, drawing on lessons from China’s recent economic difficulties. Gadkari’s remarks...
Airlines Resume Operations Post-IT Outage
The aviation sector in India is witnessing a return to normalcy following a significant disruption caused by a global IT system outage. This outage, which occurred on Friday, led to widespread operational challenges, impacting numerous flights across the country. Airlines have since restored their systems, and flights are now...
Nearly 1000 Indian Students Repatriated, MEA Continues Efforts
Indian authorities have successfully repatriated nearly 1000 students from various countries, with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirming ongoing efforts to bring back more nationals. The operation is part of a broader initiative to assist Indian citizens stranded abroad due to various global circumstances, including political instability and...
Army Deploys 500 Commandos Amid Surge in JK Terrorist Attacks
The Indian Army has launched a significant counter-terrorism operation in Jammu and Kashmir, deploying 500 Para Commandos in response to a recent escalation in terrorist activities. This strategic move comes as part of a heightened security initiative aimed at neutralizing terrorist threats and ensuring stability in the region. The...
Airports Still Grappling With Windows Outage
Airports across India are still grappling with issues from yesterday’s massive Microsoft outage. Although the situation has improved significantly since Friday’s chaotic scenes, passengers continue to face challenges, particularly at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI). At Delhi’s IGI Airport’s Terminal 3, passengers experienced some improvement today, but a...
INDIA Bloc CMs Plan to Corner Centre on Funds Squeeze
) The opposition-ruled states are likely to express concerns about the flow of central funds, including for MGNREGA, while NDA-ruled states such as Bihar and Andhra Pradesh are expected to seek special packages for “rebuilding” their state finances, according to government sources Central “deprivation”, “blocking of funds”, and “not...
UPSC Chairperson Manoj Soni Steps Down Early
Manoj Soni, the Chairperson of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), has announced his resignation, stepping down five years before his term was set to end. The resignation, attributed to personal reasons, marks a significant shift in the leadership of one of India’s premier civil service examination bodies. Soni’s...
ED Arrests Haryana Cong MLA, Son In Illegal Mining Case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday arrested Haryana Congress MLA Surender Panwar and his son Lalit in connection with an alleged money laundering case linked to illegal mining activities in Yamunanagar district in the state. Sources told News18 that the probe agency took over the investigation last year after...
NEET-UG Centre-Wise Results Declared Ahead Of Supreme Court Deadline
ational Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the results of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test- Undergraduate (NEET- UG) 2024 for all the students, city and centre-wise. Candidates who appeared in the exam can check their results on the official website of NTA NEET at exams.nta.ac.in/NEET/ and also on neet.ntaonline.in....
Supreme Court Rejects Bail for Convicts in Bilkis Bano Case
The Supreme Court of India has decisively ruled against the interim bail petitions submitted by two individuals convicted in the high-profile Bilkis Bano case. This ruling came on Friday, a significant development in the ongoing legal proceedings related to the 2002 Gujarat riots in Godhra. Bilkis Bano, a key...
NEET Paper Leak Impact Less Severe Than Anticipated, CBI Finds
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has unveiled preliminary findings in its investigation into the recent National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) paper leak, revealing that the scale of the incident is considerably less extensive than initially feared. This development follows a surge of concerns and speculations about widespread...
Error Downs Windows Globally, Work at Banks, Offices Hit
Thousands of Windows users across the globe are experiencing the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) error which is causing the system to suddenly shut down or restart. Microsoft in a message said that the error is being caused due to a recent CrowdStrike update. According to reports, the bug...
Scindia Says Cybersecurity Vital for National Security
Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has emphasized the critical need for enhanced cybersecurity measures to safeguard India from the escalating threats of modern cyber warfare. Speaking at a recent event, Scindia outlined the urgent importance of establishing robust firewalls and other advanced protective technologies to defend against increasingly sophisticated cyber...
Vinay Mohan Kwatra Appointed as New Ambassador to the US
Vinay Mohan Kwatra has been designated as the next Indian Ambassador to the United States, marking a significant shift in India’s diplomatic landscape. Kwatra, a seasoned diplomat with a distinguished career, is set to take on this pivotal role as relations between the two nations continue to evolve. Kwatra,...
32 Dead In Bangladesh Anti-quota Unrest
Bangladeshi students set fire to the country’s state broadcaster on Thursday, a day after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina appeared on the network seeking to calm escalating clashes that have killed at least 32 people. Hundreds of protesters demanding reform of civil service hiring rules fought back and overwhelmed riot...
Karnataka Cong Claims BJP Misusing Agencies to Oust Govt
The Karnataka Congress has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of leveraging central agencies to destabilize the state government over the alleged Valmiki Corporation scam. This scandal, which involves illegal money transfers amounting to Rs 187 crore, has sparked intense political confrontation. BJP leaders have demanded the resignation of...
Ajit Pawar Meets with Party Members Amid Shake-Up
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar convened a crucial meeting with party colleagues in Pune today, seeking to address the recent shift in political dynamics within the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). The gathering comes in the wake of a significant realignment within the party, where several prominent leaders have...
Supreme Court Expresses Doubts Over NEET-UG Retest Chances
The Supreme Court of India deliberated on Thursday over the possibility of conducting a re-test for the 2024 National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduate (NEET-UG) medical courses. This decision stems from concerns raised in over 40 petitions regarding the alleged leakage of test questions during the May 5...
