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Former West Bengal education minister Partha Chatterjee and four others were denied bail in the state School Service Commission (SSC) recruitment scam case after the Calcutta High Court delivered a split verdict. While four suspects were granted bail, Chatterjee and the remaining accused were not. The court will now decide on a third bench to […]
NTPC Ltd has introduced its eco-friendly and affordable housing solution, the ‘Sukh eco-house,’ at the India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2024. The houses use around 80% ash and ash-based products from thermal power plants, providing a sustainable, low-carbon option for rural housing. The initiative reflects NTPC’s commitment to sustainability and zero-carbon emissions.
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh held high-level talks with his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun. They met on the sidelines of 11th ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting-Plus in Laos. Singh said that amicable relations between India-China would have positive effect on global peace. He further said that considering that both countries are neighbors, “we need to focus on […]
Karnataka BJP on Wednesday accused the state government of canceling 11 lakh Below Poverty Line (BPL) ration cards, with plans to revoke 14 lakh more. Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka claimed no notices were issued before cancellations and threatened a statewide protest if the process continues, during a visit to affected families in Bengaluru.
Mega Powerstar Ram Charan embroiled in a controversy after visiting Kadapa Dargah, while he is on Ayyappa maala. He visited Dargah due to a promise made to AR Rahman. Charan’s wife Upasana defended his visit. “Faith unites, never divides. As Indians, we honor all paths to the divine. Our strength lies in unity. Ram Charan […]
CBI initiated an investigation into a Rs 6,600 crore Maharashtra ‘bitcoin scam’ on Wednesday, filing a case against two masterminds and summoning another for questioning. The probe began following a Supreme Court order. The suspects, Amit and Ajay Bharadwaj, are named in the CBI FIR. Amit passed away earlier, while Ajay remains a fugitive.
Government announced that 74% of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Gramin (PMAY-G) houses are owned by women, with plans for 100% women’s ownership. Additionally, nearly 300,000 rural masons have been trained in disaster-resilient construction, enhancing their employability. The PMAY-G scheme, launched by PM Modi on November 20, 2016, celebrates its 8th anniversary.
Meteorological Department has forecasted heavy rains in Andhra Pradesh, with a low-pressure system forming in the Southeast Bay of Bengal on November 23. Rain is expected to continue for three days starting November 26, with heavy to very heavy rainfall predicted in South Coast and Rayalaseema districts. Weather changes are also expected in Telangana due […]
In a whimsical yet strategic move, SpaceX included an unusual passenger on its sixth Starship test flight: a banana. The fruit was secured inside the spacecraft’s cargo hold. This is not a dumb move as the banana’s primary role was to act as a zero-gravity indicator, a tradition in spaceflight where a small object is […]
Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has directed the cosmetics industry to follow regulatory protocols and avoid making exaggerated claims about achieving younger skin. In a meeting, stakeholders urged for relaxed import regulations, citing significant financial losses due to rejections at ports for non-compliance with the Drugs & Cosmetics Act.
Indian music legend, AR Rahman, and his wife Saira Bhanu announced their divorce, ending a 29-year-long marriage. Rahman’s Twitter page had an interesting and unexpected way of announcing the news. He created a hashtag on his own when sharing the news. Rahman ended the heart breaking news with hashtag “#arrsairaabreakup.” This way of announcing amused […]
ISRO Chairman S Somanath highlighted the need to manufacture car sensors domestically instead of relying on imports. Speaking at Bengaluru Tech Summit, Somanath emphasized the importance of cost-effective production. He pointed out that while India invests significantly in producing rocket sensors, the high production cost of car sensors makes domestic manufacturing less viable.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on a historic visit to Guyana, met with Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders upon his arrival in Georgetown. Guyanese President Mohamed Irfaan Ali, along with Prime Minister Mark Anthony Phillips and several Cabinet Ministers, warmly welcomed Modi at the airport, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in 56 years.
A 13-year-old girl was gangraped by three men in Tamil Nadu’s Vellore. She went out of her home to take a leak. As per the victim’s father, she is a student of Class 9 and went out of the house in the evening to use the bathroom. When she didn’t return after being gone for […]
Many pollsters are predicting a Mahayuti alliance victory in Maharashtra. One of the prominent poll predictors, News 24- Chanakya, also gave an edge to BJP-led Mahayuti with 152-160 seats. It predicted Congress-led MVA to get 130-138 seats. However, Lokshahi Marathi-Rudra predicted a tug-of-war between the two alliances. It predicted Mahayuti to win 128-142 seats, and […]