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NEET showdown in Parliament: Akhilesh, Rahul question exam system; Education Minister responds

K'taka legislature passes resolution against NEET, 'One Nation, One Election'

Proposing the resolution against 'One Nation, One Election', Patil stated that India was the biggest democracy in the world and the proposal in this regard by the Centre was against the principles of the Constitution.

Jul 25, 2024

J&K Govt axes six more 'terror friendly' employees

Sacked J&K cop was running cross-border narco-terror module in North Kashmir

Two police constables of Jammu and Kashmir Police along with an employee of the Education Department and Rural Development Department were terminated from services for their involvement in terror activities.

Jul 25, 2024

NCPCR slaps notice to Netflix for showing smutty content accessible by kids

NCPCR issues notice to Netflix over 'explicit adult content' accessible to minors

In a significant move, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has taken a firm stand against the streaming giant Netflix. The commission has accused Netflix of showcasing explicit adult content that is easily accessible to minors.

Jul 24, 2024

Farmer's insult case: K'taka govt to issue guidelines to malls, establishments

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Monday said that the government will release guidelines for all malls and business establishments regarding attire to prevent incidents which recently took place with a farmer as he was insulted over his attire at a mall in Bengaluru.

Jul 22, 2024

Will the Budget 2024-25 Address the Challenges Indian Economy Faces?

Budget for 2024-25 will be a critical document that addresses a range of economic challenges, from fiscal deficit and sovereign debt management to industrial growth and social issues.

Jul 21, 2024

Role and Accountability of Tech Giants: Global, National, and Societal Concerns – The Way Ahead

As we stand at the intersection of technology and society, the imperative for accountability among tech giants has never been clearer. It is crucial for stakeholders—governments, businesses, and civil society—to engage in constructive dialogue and develop frameworks that promote ethical practices, competition, and innovation.

Jul 21, 2024

UPSC under scanner? Chairman Manoj Soni resigns citing personal reasons

The UPSC has recently lodged a criminal case against Puja Khedkar for "misrepresenting and falsifying facts" during the civil services examination

Jul 20, 2024

How CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy balances e-commerce market with welfare and nation-building

Flipkart Driving E-commerce Revolution: The Krishnamurthy Effect

Flipkart is revolutionizing the e-commerce segment with plans that look at balancing both community-building and profitability. The company's CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy is at the center of it all. Read more.

Jul 19, 2024

Competition schedule for Paris Olympics released.

Paris 2024 welcomes athletes as Olympic Village opens

Athletes from around the world have begun arriving at their "home away from home" for the Olympic Games Paris 2024, as the Olympic Village officially opened its doors in the French capital.

Jul 19, 2024

Jasmin Bhasin gets teary eyed remembering Sidharth Shukla: "I became numb"

Jasmin Bhasin, who worked with Shukla in TV show – Dil Se Dil Tak and shared a great friendship with him, has recalled her reaction upon learning about his untimely death.

Jul 18, 2024

Vandalized by terrorists in 1990 Uma Bhagwati temple reopened in south Kashmir after 34 years.

Located in the Shangus area of the Anantnag district of Kashmir, this temple was vandalized after the outbreak of terrorism in the Kashmir Valley in the year 1990. The inauguration ceremony was held after the completion of restoration work at the Mandir.

Jul 15, 2024

New Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's China stint to count in ongoing global political turmoil

Vikram Misri, who took over as India's Foreign Secretary on Monday, has served in various capacities at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) headquarters in New Delhi, various Indian Missions all over the world, including China, besides also having the unique distinction of working closely with three Prime Ministers at the PMO since 1997.

Jul 15, 2024

Assembly elections in J&K: ECI directs authorities to complete voter lists by August 20 [details]

Preparations for Assembly elections in J&K accelerated after the Prime Minister's announcement during International Yoga Day at Srinagar.

Jul 13, 2024

K'taka tribal Board chief missing as ED prepares to take Daddal into custody

The Chairman of the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation Limited (KMVSTDC), Basanagouda Daddal, is reportedly missing even as the ED prepares to take him into custody in connection with irregularities in the Board.