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Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, the government has announced a major reshuffle in the police department. A total of 65 Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) have been transferred and 8 Indian Police Service (IPS) officers, who recently completed their training in Hyderabad, have been assigned their new postings. The reshuffle, which has been anticipated […]
Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee suffered a significant injury on Thursday, as reported by the party on a social media platform. The incident reportedly occurred at her residence. The party informed Mamata’s injury on X, saying, ”Our chairperson @MamataOfficial sustained a major injury. Please keep her in your prayers […]
The parents of some girl students appearing for Class X examination in a Gujarat school have alleged that the administrator of the exam centre forced them to remove hijab before a paper. Following the allegation, the state education department on Thursday ordered the removal of the exam centre administrator, Ilaben Suratiya, who is also the […]
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying under the Union government has imposed a ban on the import, breeding and sale of certain dog breeds deemed dangerous. This decision was made following recommendations from an expert committee established by the department. The list of banned breeds includes, but is not limited to, Pitbull Terrier, Tosa […]
The Gujarat Police Bharti Board has officially announced a massive recruitment drive to fill up 12,472 vacancies for various posts including Constables, Sub-Inspectors, and Jail Sepoys. The announcement was made on March 12, 2024, and the application process is expected to commence by the last week of March. Vacancy Details The board is inviting applications […]
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a high-severity security warning for Android smartphone users. The government’s cybersecurity agency, in its latest advisory CIAD-2024-0013, has raised concerns over multiple vulnerabilities discovered in various versions of the Android operating system. These vulnerabilities, if exploited, could potentially allow hackers to seize control of your smartphones. […]
A three-member committee led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appointed bureaucrats Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu as Election Commissioners (ECs). The announcement was made by Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, a member of the selection panel, in a media briefing following the meeting. The appointments come in the wake of the recent resignation […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused the opposition leaders of practicing “politics of appeasement”. Shah has questioned some Chief Ministers of non-BJP ruled states who have been opposing the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act and claiming that they would not allow its implementation in their state. The Home Minister asserted that the CAA does not […]
Hamleys, the renowned British toy brand, has broadened its footprint in Italy by inauguring its second flagship store in Galleria Alberto Sordi, a prestigious location in the heart of Rome. This strategic expansion, executed in partnership with GIOCHI PREZIOSI S.P.A., Italy’s leading toy production and distribution company, comes on the heels of the recent store […]
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) announced on Thursday that it has blocked 18 Over-The-Top (OTT) platforms for promoting obscene and pornographic content. This decision was taken despite multiple warnings issued to these platforms against promoting obscenity, vulgarity and abuse under the guise of “creative expression”. The action was taken under the provisions of […]
Jio Institute and The Educational Collaborative for International Schools (ECIS), London have joined hands to host the ‘Middle Leader Programme’ for K-12 schools in India. This marks the first time that academic professionals in the country will have the opportunity to participate in the programme in person. The event is scheduled to take place from […]
With the current exchange rate hovering around Rs 83 for one US dollar, Indian students aspiring to study abroad are facing a daunting financial challenge. The dream of enrolling in some of the world’s top universities and colleges comes with a hefty price tag, with annual tuition fees reaching as high as Rs 52 lakhs. […]
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its second list of 72 candidates from 11 states for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. This includes an additional seven candidates from Gujarat, bringing the total number of declared candidates from the state to 22 out of 26 seats. The new candidates from Gujarat include: The party has […]
A tulip in the Netherlands has been named after Indian-American diplomat Shefali Razdan Duggal, the US Ambassador to the country, in recognition of her advocacy for gender equity, coinciding with the celebration of International Women’s Day. The Tulipa Shefali, a product of Maveridge International’s breeding programme in Sint Maarten, is the result of a years-long […]
In what can be called a clampdown on AI invasion, the Centre has asked tech companies to seek its explicit nod before publicly launching “unreliable” or “under-tested” generative AI models or tools. It has also warned companies that their AI products should not generate responses that “threaten the integrity of the electoral process” as the […]
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has issued an advisory urging Paytm FASTag users to switch to other banks by Friday, March 15, 2024. This move is part of an effort to ensure seamless travel and avoid inconvenience at toll plazas. The advisory comes in the wake of guidelines set by the Reserve Bank […]
The State Bank of India (SBI) has filed a compliance affidavit with the Supreme Court in the electoral bonds case. The bank informed the court that a total number of 22,217 bonds were purchased during the period from April 1, 2019, to February 15, 2024, out of which, 22,030 electoral bonds were redeemed. The amount […]
A satirical trend has taken social media platform X by storm, as users have begun to question ‘What’s Wrong With India?’ This trend involves users sharing images that depict Westerners engaged in activities for which India has often been criticised, such as living on the streets, public hygiene practices and poverty. One user humorously juxtaposed […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday laid the foundation stone of three semiconductor projects worth over ₹1.25 lakh crore via video conferencing. The three projects, each strategically located in different states, signify a comprehensive effort to bolster India’s semiconductor ecosystem and foster innovation in the technology sector. The foundation stone was laid for three crucial […]
Istanbul Airport has launched a program offering therapy dogs to its passengers to alleviate travel-related stress. This initiative, which was rolled out a month ago, aims to provide a more soothing and supportive environment for travellers as they embark on their journeys. The airport has acknowledged the widespread anxiety that many passengers experience before flying. […]
