Rajya Sabha Clears Bill to Enhance Investment in Oil and Gas Sector

Rajya Sabha Clears Bill to Enhance Investment in Oil and Gas Sector

The Rajya Sabha has passed the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024, which aims to amend existing laws governing oil and gas exploration and production, and delink petroleum operations from mining operations to boost investment in the sector. The bill was introduced in August this year and was passed by a voice vote. Oil … Read more

Chandigarh Becomes First City to Implement Criminal Laws

Chandigarh Becomes First City to Implement Criminal Laws

Union Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated Chandigarh on Tuesday for becoming the first in the country to fully implement the landmark three criminal laws, and stated that the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) would be fully implemented across the country within three years. Addressing a function … Read more

Vikrant Massey Clears the Air on Retirement Announcement

Vikrant Massey Clears the Air on Retirement Announcement

A day after declaring his retirement from acting, Vikrant Massey issued a second statement clarifying his stunning tweet. The 12th Fail actor explained that he wants to take an extended pause to focus on his health and his family. “Acting is all I can do. And it has given me everything I have. My physical … Read more

FM Nirmala Sitharaman Unveils Banking Law Changes

FM Nirmala Sitharaman Unveils Banking Law Changes

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman remarked that the proposed revisions to banking regulations will strengthen India’s banking industry and protect investors. Moving the bill for consideration and passage in the Lok Sabha, the Minister stated that 19 amendments are proposed to change the Reserve Bank of India Act of 1934, the Banking Regulation Act of 1949, … Read more

IIT Madras Pravartak Introduces New Courses

IIT Madras Opens Research Hub

IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation has partnered with Cambtech Training and Placement to provide certification programs in the Supply Chain and Logistics sectors. The courses are designed to present students with a virtual setting (Virtual Office), providing them a realistic replica of the actual work environment throughout the course. The first batch of this course … Read more

UGC Chairman Pushes for Semester System in Higher Education

CUET UG, PG to Undergo Major Changes in 2025

The University Grants Commission (UGC), Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar, emphasized on Monday that higher education institutions should transition to a semester system to enhance student evaluation and improve the overall learning experience. He highlighted that universities still relying on annual examinations for student assessment should consider adopting the semester system to foster better academic outcomes … Read more

CBSE Issues Guidelines for Class 10, 12 Practical Exams 2025

CBSE Issues Guidelines for Class 10, 12 Practical Exams 2025

For the class 10 and 12 board exams, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has published a notice outlining the “Guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the conduct of Practical Examinations/Project/Internal Assessment.” The purpose of the SOPs is to guarantee the accuracy of processes and to provide consistency in instructions. The dates of … Read more

JEE Advanced 2025 Exam Date Out: Key Details

Assam Police SI admit Card 2024 Released

The Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, has officially announced the exam date for JEE Advanced 2025, the gateway to admissions in IITs and other prestigious institutions. The exam will be held on Sunday, May 18, 2025. Exam Schedule and Structure The examination will comprise two mandatory papers: Each paper will be of three hours duration, and … Read more

Education Ministry Revamps Joint Seat Allocation Authority

GATE Exam 2024: Comprehensive Guide for Excelling in the Exam

The Ministry of Education has issued a notification about the reconstitution of the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA). The competent authority has decided to re-establish JoSAA-2025 to carry out joint/common counseling for the academic year 2025-2026. The JoSAA for 2025 has been reconstituted with the following: Every year, JoSAA conducts a common / joint counseling … Read more

Centre Delays Launch of PM Internship Scheme

Centre Delays Launch of PM Internship Scheme

Under the PM Internship Scheme, the government has received more than 6.2 lakh applications for around 1.3 lakh positions. The Budget 2024–25 (Schedule) announced the internship program for major enterprises, although it has been delayed for a while. We’ll shortly announce the revised launch date. According to sources, the plan has been put on hold … Read more

Biden Government Approves Major Helicopter Equipment Sale to India

Union Cabinet Approves MOU Between USA and India

The Biden administration informed Congress on Monday of its decision to authorize the sale of MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopter Equipment and related items for an estimated cost of USD1.17 billion. The planned sale will strengthen India’s capacity to prevent present and future threats by enhancing its anti-submarine warfare capabilities, according to a notice to Congress from … Read more

Rebel Offensive in Syria Escalates: What’s Happening?

Rebel Offensive in Syria Escalates What’s Happening?

The Syrian government has been the target of the biggest onslaught by rebel troops in recent memory. After the Syrian military evacuated its forces, they took control of a large portion of the country’s north-west, including the majority of the second city of Aleppo. The rebels are currently fighting the military in the central city … Read more

Honoring Dr. Rajendra Prasad: Remembering India’s First President Today

Honoring Dr. Rajendra Prasad: Remembering India’s First President Today

Dr. Rajendra Prasad, India’s first president and a pivotal participant in the country’s liberation movement, will be 141 years old on December 3, 2025. Dr. Prasad was born in 1884 in Ziradei, Bihar, and dedicated his life to serving the nation, making an everlasting influence on Indian history. Dr. Rajendra Prasad was chosen India’s first … Read more