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“SBI in an RTI reply confirmed that these unique numbers were recorded and it is used for audit trail. The finance ministry responded to my story saying that the unique hidden number is a security feature. So both are true, it is a security feature and also used for audit trail.” Even as we try […]
India has firmly rejected the United States’ comments on the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), terming them as “misplaced, misinformed and unwarranted.” The country reiterated that the Act is an internal matter, reflecting India’s inclusive traditions and its long-standing commitment to human rights. The United States had expressed concerns about the notification of the CAA in […]
The Election Commission of India (ECI) will announce the schedule for the forthcoming Loksabha elections on Saturday at 3 pm. The Model Code of Conduct which prohibits the government from announcing any new policy decisions, will be enforced immediately following the announcement. On Thursday, a committee led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi appointed Gyanesh Kumar […]
The Sapporo High Court in northern Japan declared on Thursday that the country’s prohibition on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. This is the first time an appeals court has made such a ruling, marking a significant turning point in a contentious issue that has divided the lower judiciary. Japan stands alone as the only Group of […]
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted search operations at multiple locations across Maharashtra and Gujarat, in relation to an ongoing money laundering investigation. The operations were carried out under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. The search operations, which spanned across as many as 10 locations in the two states, […]
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 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 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 […]
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 […]
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 holy month of Ramadan is set to begin in India on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, as the moon has been sighted in various parts of the country, according to the Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind. The sighting was confirmed during a meeting of the Ruyat-e-Hilal Committee held on Monday at 1, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi. […]
India has achieved a significant milestone in its defence sector with the successful first flight test of the indigenously developed Agni-5 missile. This missile is equipped with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology, a feature that sets it apart. Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded Mission Divyastra on X. He expressed his pride in the […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented the inaugural ‘National Creators Award’ at Bharat Mandapam. This award is a new initiative that aims to recognise and celebrate excellence and influence across a variety of fields, including storytelling, environmental sustainability, education and gaming. It serves as a platform to harness creativity for fostering positive change. The Prime Minister […]
A Delhi Police Sub-Inspector was allegedly seen assaulting men who were offering namaz in Delhi’s Inderlok area on Friday morning. The sub-inspector, identified as Manoj Kumar Tomar, is attached to the Inderlok police post. A video of the incident has gone viral on social media platforms. In the video, Tomar can be seen kicking and […]
In a significant announcement made on International Women’s Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi revealed that Indian educator and author Sudha Murty has been nominated to the Rajya Sabha. The news was shared by the Prime Minister on a social media platform. Expressing his delight, PM Modi stated, “The President of India has nominated Sudha Ji […]
Elvish Yadav, Bigg Boss OTT 2 winner, took on trolls who have hit out at him for chatting in a friendly manner with Bigg Boss 17 winner Munawar Faruqui. Elvish and Munawar were recently seen bonding well at a charity cricket match in Mumbai. Munawar was seen clicking a selfie with Elvish. The picture has […]
Jay Shetty, the British-Indian life coach and author known for his inspirational content and best-selling book ‘Think Like A Monk’, is facing allegations of fabricating parts of his life story and plagiarising social media posts. Born in London to Indian parents, Shetty has been a prominent figure in the realm of motivational talks and inspirational […]
The Bombay HC has ruled that promoters include co-promoters, even if the latter has received no money from flat buyers. The Bombay HC has held that co-promoters are equally liable under the Real Estate (Regulatory and Development) Act (Rera) to refund the interest amount for any delay. For context, the Wadhwa Group Housing had contested […]
