Naresh Balyan, an Aam Aadmi Party MLA, was detained by Delhi Police on Wednesday in connection with a case under Maharashtra’s rigorous Control of Organized Crime Act. Balyan was already in police detention in connection with a second suspected extortion case when he was arrested. The arrest occurred shortly after Balyan was granted bail by … Read more
The swearing-in ceremony for Maharashtra’s new chief minister, scheduled for Thursday at 5 p.m. in Mumbai’s Azad Maidan, will have an impressive security presence, with over 4,000 police officers positioned across the area. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to attend, as are many followers of Mahayuti allies such as the BJP, Shiv Sena, and … Read more
According to reports, Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde will take the oath of office as Maharashtra’s deputy chief minister on Thursday in Azad Maidan in Mumbai. Devendra Fadnavis of the BJP will take the oath of office as the state’s chief minister. Apart from Shinde, NCP leader Ajit Pawar will also take oath as the … Read more
A forensic assessment into the firearms used in the November Sambhal incident found that criminals attacked others using Pakistan-made rounds. An investigation into five empty shells and two misfired cartridges found from Sambhal’s Kot Garvi indicated that they were manufactured by the Pakistan Ordinance Factory (POF), according to assistant superintendent of police (ASP) Shreesh Chandra. … Read more
The first direct train from Kashmir to Delhi is set to begin operating in January, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi expected to inaugurate the remaining 17-km stretch of the 272 km long Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) Project between Reasi and Katra next month. The train will cover an 800 km distance in less than 13 … Read more
Daksh Gupta, the Indian-origin CEO who drew much criticism last month after admitting that his staff are expected to work more than 14 hours per day, has reaffirmed his stance in a recent interview. Gupta, co-founder and CEO of AI startup Greptile, likened the intensity of his company’s work culture to a “rocket launch”. “It’s … Read more
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued a statement outlining rules for ensuring timely completion of practical examinations/internal assessments and project assessments for the 2025 Board exams. The practical tests / internal evaluations for the session 2024-25 are set to begin on January 1, 2025. Guidelines for schools: Schools must guarantee that the … Read more
Recent data from the USCIS shows a decline in H-1B sponsorships among leading employers in 2024. Amazon remained the top sponsor but saw approvals fall to just over 7,000, down from more than 11,000 in 2023. Indian IT companies Infosys and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) also reported fewer approvals, with Infosys dropping from over 7,300 … Read more
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman expressed her Hindi-speaking abilities in a series of emotive comments. Sitharaman, who seemed angry while appearing in the Lok Sabha, said that she comes from a place where studying Hindi is considered a crime. She wondered if forcing people not to learn Hindi was also an imposition. “Mai aise state se … Read more
The date sheet for the 2025 School of Open Learning (DU SOL) exams has been formally announced by the University of Delhi. On the official website, exam.du.ac.in, students studying programs like BA (Hons), BA Programme, BCom, and BCom (Hons) may now view the whole test schedule in PDF format. Details for students simultaneously appearing in … Read more
Rahul Gandhi, the leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, has accused Uttar Pradesh police of obstructing his planned visit to violence-hit Sambhal. Gandhi criticized the move as a violation of his constitutional right to meet affected citizens in his capacity as Leader of the Opposition. He expressed frustration at the Ghazipur border, stating … Read more
Union Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu has moved a bill to replace the 90-year-old Aircraft Act for Rajya Sabha passage. The bill, Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024, was passed in the Lok Sabha in August 2021. Naidu said the bill was taken up after ICAO suggested amending the principal act. “We have organized everything in the … Read more
On Tuesday, December 3, 2024, the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, released the preliminary IIM CAT 2024 answer key. The answer key is available for download on the IIM CAT official website for those who took the test. IIM CAT 2024 answer key: Here’s how to download Candidates can download the provisional answer key by … Read more
A committee has been formed by Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) to assess the feasibility of administering internal entrance examinations for PhD admissions in labor studies, Korean language, and arts and aesthetics. According to authorities on Tuesday, the institution would have to look at other options for admissions because these topics are not included by the … Read more
After firing at former Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal this morning, Narain Singh Chaura—who is allegedly connected to the Khalistani terrorist organization Babbar Khalsa—was taken into custody. While Mr. Badal was performing his penance at the entrance of the Golden Temple in Amritsar, he attempted to attack him. Those on the scene overcame … Read more