Jay Bhattacharya is Donald Trump’s nominee to be the director of the National Institutes of Health. An economist from Kolkata who studied medicine at Stanford University, Bhattacharya was against US COVID policy. He will now supervise a $47.3 billion budget at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the main public funding agency for medical research … Read more
The top Army general who was charged with examining eight Colonel-level female officers under his command has expressed “serious concerns” about them. He has mentioned “mundane ego issues” and “lack of empathy” among numerous other concerns in the “highly critical” assessment. Notably, two years after the Supreme Court’s groundbreaking decision, the Army elevated 108 female … Read more
On Monday night, residents of Hyderabad’s Venkatadri Nagar, which is close to the Jeedimetla Industrial Estate, were startled when crimson water poured out of a manhole and filled the streets. The overwhelming stink from the spill made it difficult for many individuals to breathe and raised health concerns. Locals claim that industrial facilities are to … Read more
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, a spiritual master, strongly condemned the arrest of former ISKCON leader Chinmoy Krishna Das by Bangladeshi authorities on Tuesday, claiming that it will benefit neither them nor the country’s image. Krishna Das, also known as Chandan Kumar Dhar, was allegedly apprehended at the Dhaka airport on Monday afternoon. He was jailed … Read more
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rainfall warning for areas of Tamil Nadu, stating that the depression in the southwest Bay of Bengal has strengthened into a deep depression and is expected to develop into cyclonic storm ‘Fengal’ on Wednesday, November 27. The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has forecast severe … Read more
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh said today that a massive operation against terrorists in the state has begun and would encompass the whole state where there are illegal armed militants. A decision was reached to step up operations against militant organizations. Combing efforts have already begun in Jiribam, the epicenter of the most recent … Read more
India on Tuesday condemned the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a Hindu priest and a religious minority leader in Bangladesh. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) also urged the Bangladeshi authorities to ensure the safety and security of Hindus and all other minorities. Chandan Kumar Dhar, also known as Chinmoy Krishna … Read more
Are you dreaming of becoming a designer? Do you aspire to be the new voice of India in the media industry or journalism? Or perhaps you want to create beautiful homes for people and become an interior designer? If so, you’re in the right place at the right time. Edu Brain Academy of Design, Media … Read more
A judge on Monday granted a request by prosecutors to dismiss the election subversion case against Donald Trump because of a Justice Department policy of not prosecuting a sitting president. Judge Tanya Chutkan agreed to the request by Special Counsel Jack Smith to dismiss the case against the president-elect “without prejudice,” meaning it could potentially … Read more
The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a new Central Sector Scheme called ‘One Nation One Subscription’, aimed at providing easy access to scholarly research articles and journal publications across the country, including government higher education institutions and R&D laboratories. The Department of Higher Education will establish a uniform site called … Read more
Lateral entrance into government ministries, which sparked political controversy earlier this year due to the lack of reservations for these positions, will be investigated by a parliamentary committee. The Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law, and Justice will examine the topic in 2024–2025, according to a statement released by the Lok Sabha … Read more
The University of Guelph in Canada is set to launch a course examining Taylor Swift’s cultural impact. Starting in January 2025, the course, part of the ‘Icons of Music’ op-ed programme, will involve 600 students studying pop music’s connection to art, literature, sexuality, and religion. The course, co-designed by Alyssa Woods and Associate Professor Robert … Read more
The Union Cabinet has approved the PAN 2.0 Project, a substantial overhaul to the current Permanent Account Number (PAN) system that aims to improve taxpayer services and streamline corporate operations. PAN 2.0 is an improved version of the present PAN system that uses technology to make registration easier and more accessible to taxpayers. The ₹ … Read more
According to a research published by UN Women and the UN Office of Drugs and Crime, an astounding 140 women and girls are slain by an intimate partner or family member every day, making the home the deadliest place for women. This corresponds to over 51,100 casualties worldwide in 2023, a marginal rise over the … Read more
India commemorates the 75th anniversary of its Constitution on November 26th, which is Constitution Day, also known as Samvidhan Divas. This day honors the 1949 ratification of the Indian Constitution, a significant event that influenced the country’s democratic system. The Constituent Assembly of India, headed by visionary individuals like Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Chairman of the … Read more