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Due to cold wave conditions, the Bihar Education Department has revised school hours. Effective immediately, schools will operate from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm, with classes starting at 10 am and ending at 4 pm. The change ensures student and staff well-being amid dropping temperatures. The directive also ensures ongoing board exams won’t disrupt regular […]
Amid the US indictment of Gautam Adani in a bribery case, a mysterious Andhra Pradesh government official, referred to as “Foreign Official #1,” has drawn attention. Prosecutors claim that out of Rs 2,029 crore ($265 million) in bribes paid by Adani Group for solar power contracts, Rs 1,750 crore was given to this official. The […]
A new Ipsos survey reveals that doctors, teachers, and armed forces personnel are the most trusted professionals in India, while politicians, government ministers, and priests rank lowest in trust. The survey, conducted across 32 countries with 2,200 Indian participants, found that urban Indians highly value these professions for their dedication and ethical standards, especially post-COVID-19.
A new case has been registered against Ram Gopal Varma by Ravikamatam police in Anakapalli district over morphed photos of Chandrababu, Pawan Kalyan, and Nara Lokesh. The police have summoned Varma for questioning on November 21. Reports indicate that Varma has requested a week’s extension to attend the inquiry. The case is drawing significant attention.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, speaking at a regional security conclave in Laos, emphasized that the world should adopt Buddhist doctrines to address ongoing conflicts and challenges to the international order. He highlighted the importance of peaceful co-existence and warned against growing global polarization, which he believes is putting additional strain on the established world order.
Ten Kuki MLAs from the Manipur Assembly, including seven from the ruling BJP-led alliance, have called for the extension of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) across the entire state. The lawmakers made this demand to facilitate the recovery of arms looted during recent unrest. The call for AFSPA extension follows growing security concerns.
Panic broke out on the Jan Shatabdi Express between Bhopal and Jabalpur when a snake was found slithering among the overhead luggage. The incident occurred two days ago, and an investigation is underway, according to West Central Railway Chief Public Relations Officer Harshit Shrivastava. The area where the train was cleaned has been sanitized, and […]
Maurizio Cattelan’s controversial artwork, ‘Comedian’, featuring a banana duct-taped to a wall, was sold for $6.2 million (₹52.35 crore) at a Sotheby’s auction. Debuting at Art Basel Miami Beach in 2019, the piece sparked global debate on art, value, and perception. Cattelan, known for provocative works like ‘America’, challenges traditional notions of art.&n...
The Adani Group has denied the allegations made by US prosecutors against its chairman, Gautam Adani, and others, calling the charges baseless. The group asserted that it operates with the highest standards of compliance. Previously, US lawmakers accused Gautam Adani, his nephew Sagar Adani, and 6 others of paying Rs 2,029 crore in bribes between […]
Prasar Bharati launched its OTT app ‘Waves,’ offering around 40 live channels, including archives from Doordarshan and Aakashvani. Chairman Navneet Kumar Sehgal emphasized providing clean, family-friendly entertainment. The app also offers news, shopping via ONDC, games, and films, along with access to Prasar Bharati’s vast archives, allowing users to relive their favorite chi...
The Leader of the Opposition (LoP), Rahul Gandhi, has demanded the arrest of top industrialist Gautam Adani after his indictment in a bribery case in the USA. Speaking at a press conference, Rahul stated that Adani, despite being involved in a Rs 2,000 crore scam and multiple other scandals, has continued to operate without consequence. […]
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman received $76,001 in compensation for 2023, a slight increase from $73,546 in 2022, according to a new filing. Despite his $2 billion net worth, Altman previously stated he earns “whatever the minimum for health insurance is.” The filing also revealed other OpenAI executives’ pay, including co-founder Ilya Sutskever’s $322,201 and interim […]
Delhi’s Khan Market ranks 22nd globally as the most expensive high street, with annual rents of $229 per square foot, marking a 7% rental growth. The report from Cushman & Wakefield highlights Connaught Place and Galleria Market as other costly retail streets in Delhi-NCR. Bengaluru’s Indiranagar saw the highest rental growth in Asia-Pacific, while Chennai’s […]
Delhi CM Atishi launched the ‘Delhi Solar Portal’ to help residents install rooftop solar panels and become ‘prosumers.’ The portal offers a single-window solution for installation, including a solar calculator, vendor lists, and subsidy applications. Prosumers can earn ₹700-₹900 per month and benefit from incentives based on solar power generation, aiding Delhi’s ...
The AP YSRCP Parliamentary Party meeting has commenced, chaired by party supremo YS Jagan. All YSRCP Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha MPs are participating in the meeting, where Jagan will provide directions on the topics to be discussed in the upcoming Parliament sessions. The Parliament will convene from November 25 and conclude on December 20, […]