Mumbai Under Red Alert as Heavy Rains, Schools and Exams Suspended

Mumbai Under Red Alert as Heavy Rains Break July Record, Schools and Exams Suspended

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) upgraded the ‘orange’ signal to ‘red’ for the financial capital from Wednesday night until Thursday afternoon due to the continuous rain that pounded sections of Mumbai and its suburbs on Wednesday. The weather service had earlier in the day issued an orange signal for the city as well as Thane, … Read more

Majority of Universities and Colleges in Gujarat Lack NAAC Accreditation

Majority of Universities and Colleges in Gujarat Lack NAAC Accreditation

According to data presented in Parliament by the Union government on Tuesday, 66% of universities and 78% of colleges in Gujarat are currently operating without National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) accreditation. All universities and colleges must be NAAC-accredited, according to a regulation from the University Grants Commission (UGC). According to the UGC, 66% of … Read more

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Meets META’s Nick Clegg

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Meets META's Nick Clegg

On Wednesday, Dharmendra Pradhan, the union’s minister of education, met Nick Clegg, the president of META’s global affairs and a former deputy prime minister of the UK. The minister invited Meta to support Digital India, Skill India, and entrepreneurship in order to empower the people of the nation. “Pleased to meet Sir @nickclegg, President, Global … Read more

Over 1,000 Educational Institutions Damaged in Ukraine, 180 Schools Completely Demolished

Over 1,000 Educational Institutions Damaged in Ukraine, 180 Schools Completely Demolished

As of Yesterday [26 July 2023], 180 schools have been completely demolished. According to the Ministry of Education and Science president, over 1,000 educational institutions have been damaged, and over 300 have been completely destroyed. These institutions are being evaluated to see if they can be reconstructed. The Ukrainian government, he continued, has set aside … Read more

Congressman Gaurav Gogoi Introduces No-Confidence Motion Against Government

Congressman Gaurav Gogoi Introduces No-Confidence Motion Against Government

No-confidence motion against the government was introduced by Congressman Gaurav Gogoi on behalf of the opposition parties in the I.N.D.I.A alliance and it was accepted by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. The Speaker requested the number of members who supported the motion before admitting it, with the schedule of the debate to be determined afterward. … Read more

PM Modi and Leaders Salute Bravehearts on Kargil Vijay Diwas

PM Modi and Leaders Salute Bravehearts on Kargil Vijay Diwas

Kargil Vijay Diwas On July 26th, India holds a celebration known as 2023 to remember the bravery and valor of Indian soldiers who gave their lives in the 1999 Kargil War. The triumph of Operation Vijay, an important military victory over Pakistan, is remembered on this day. The Kargil Vijay Diwas, sometimes referred to as … Read more

Central Govt. Clears Bill to Replace Delhi Ordinance, Granting Control Over Officer Posting

Central Govt. Clears Bill to Replace Delhi Ordinance, Granting Control Over Officer Posting

According to reports, the national cabinet today approved a measure to amend the ordinance allowing the center to take control over officer posting from the Delhi government. According to them, the law would shortly be tabled in the parliament. One of the most recent grounds of contention between the BJP and the Delhi government of Arvind … Read more

Chinese Official Wang Yi Appointed Foreign Minister After Predecessor’s Mysterious Absence

Chinese Official Wang Yi Appointed Foreign Minister After Predecessor's Mysterious Absence

A month after his predecessor went “missing” from his duties, Chinese official Wang Yi was appointed foreign minister on Tuesday. His absence had previously been explained by health issues, but rumors that he had been in trouble with the government or implicated in a number of scandals were common. On June 25, Qin made his … Read more

IMF Ups India’s GDP Growth Forecast to 6.1% for Fiscal Year 2023-24

IMF Ups India's GDP Growth Forecast to 6.1% for Fiscal Year 2023-24

The gross domestic product (GDP) growth prediction for India by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has been increased to 6.1% for the current fiscal year. “Growth in India is projected at 6.1% in 2023 (fiscal year 2023-24), a 0.2 percentage point upward revision compared with the April projection, reflecting momentum from stronger-than-expected growth in the … Read more

UGC NET June 2023 Results Declared – Check Your Scorecards Now!

UGC Asserts Authority: Prior Approval Mandatory for Foreign Higher Ed in India

The University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test, or UGC NET, was held in June 2023, and results have been released by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Those who took the test can now access ugcnet.nta.nic.in to download their scorecards. In 181 cities around the nation, 83 subjects had entrance exams. This time, a total of 6,39,069 … Read more

Chandrayaan-3 Nears Lunar Insertion with Final Earth-bound Orbit-raising Maneuvers

UGC, Centre Urge HEIs, IITs, IIMs: Special Broadcast for Chandrayaan 3 Landing

On Tuesday, Chandrayaan-3, which is entering its last phase before departing Earth and moving towards the Moon, is scheduled to carry out its fifth and last Earth-bound orbit-raising maneuver. Following this vital maneuver, the spacecraft will position itself for lunar insertion, according to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Chandrayaan-3, which was launched on July … Read more

Greta Thunberg Fined for Climate Protest, Vows to Continue Civil Disobedience

Greta Thunberg Fined for Climate Protest, Vows to Continue Civil Disobedience

After a brief trial, climate activist Greta Thunberg was found guilty and fined 1,500 kronor ($144), along with an additional 1,000 kronor to the Swedish fund for victims of crime. The charges she faced typically result in fines rather than imprisonment. Despite the penalty, Thunberg remains resolute in her activism, stating that they will not … Read more

World IVF Day: Debunking Common Misconceptions About In-Vitro Fertilisation

World IVF Day: Debunking Common Misconceptions About In-Vitro Fertilisation

World IVF Day, observed annually on July 25, celebrates the birth of the first test tube baby, Louise Brown, in 1978, through in-vitro fertilisation (IVF). This groundbreaking technique has brought hope and joy to millions of couples facing infertility challenges globally. However, amidst its popularity, several misconceptions have emerged, leading to confusion and uncertainty about … Read more

Outrage Over Oppenheimer’s Bhagavad Gita Reference in Cillian Murphy’s Sex Scene Sparks Controversy

Outrage Over Oppenheimer's Bhagavad Gita Reference in Cillian Murphy's Sex Scene Sparks Controversy

Christopher Nolan’s film “Oppenheimer,” centered around the life of physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer, has garnered widespread attention and packed theaters worldwide. However, the movie has ignited controversy among the Indian audience due to a controversial scene featuring Cillian Murphy and Florence Pugh, where the Bhagavad Gita is referenced during a sex scene. Government of India … Read more

Ajit Doval and Wang Yi Discuss India-China Border Tensions in BRICS Meeting

Ajit Doval and Wang Yi Discuss India-China Border Tensions in BRICS Meeting

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval told top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi on the sidelines of the Friends of BRICS meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Monday that the situation along the LAC, India’s de facto border, in the Western Sector of the India-China boundary since 2020 had eroded strategic trust and the public and political … Read more