Candidates should be aware of the new dates for the UGC NET June session, scheduled for August-September 2024. The exams will be in Computer-Based Test mode from 21 August to 04 September 2024, replacing the previous offline format.
Union minister Anupriya Patel has raised concerns about the recruitment process in UP government jobs, particularly those given through interviews. She claims reserved category vacancies are sometimes filled with general candidates, as no suitable reserved category candidate has been found. Patel, an OBC, argues that candidates from OBC/SC/ST categories have met the minimum qualifying criteria and are eligible for these posts.
Melania Trump was not seen during the first US presidential debate and other key events involving her husband, Donald Trump. Donald Trump has convincingly won the first presidential debate on Thursday. Many have questioned if the former First Lady will participate in her husband’s political campaign, in the coming months.
The Tamil Nadu assembly passed a resolution against the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test, urging the Union government to scrap it. The resolution called for state governments to allow medical admissions based on class 12 marks, as before NEET was introduced. The resolution also urged the Union government to approve a 2022 bill seeking exemption from NEET for state students.
The release, ahead of possible early assembly elections in October-November, has come as a shot in the arm for JMM-Congress-RJD alliance in Jharkhand. Soren has been in jail since January 31 after ED arrested him in a money laundering case.
India sees Bangladesh as a "close and valued neighbour" with rapidly growing capabilities. For India, Bangladesh is the converging point of its "Neighbourhood First" and "Act East" policies besides the SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) doctrine and New Delhi's Indo-Pacific vision. Bangladesh is also an indispensable partner in the development of India's northeastern region. On the other hand, Bangladesh values its relationship with India as "a major neighbour," "trusted friend" (PM Hasina's words) and a key development partner. Читать дальше...
JDU is holding its national executive meeting in New Delhi following the Lok Sabha election results. The meeting comes amid a demand from a section of the BJP in Bihar for the party to field its chief ministerial candidate in the next assembly elections. JDU and BJP leaders have dismissed claims of mistrust between the two parties.
National Aeronautics and Space Agency has asked Elon Musk-owned company SpaceX to develop the ‘US Deorbit Vehicle’ that will lead the US sections of the ISS to its death when its time is over. But why? It could leave it to burn up while making re-entry to the Earth.
The under-construction bridge over Bhutahi river follows a collapse in Kishanganj due to heavy rainfall. Previous collapses in Araria and Siwan have raised infrastructure quality concerns. Although no injuries were reported, these incidents fuel political tensions, with the Congress party criticizing the BJP-led government for poor infrastructure.
China's Chang'e-5 lunar lander that returned to the Earth after exploring the far end of the moon, has come back with some interesting artefacts from the moon's surface, that are key to understanding the geological evolution of the moon from the Early days.
Modi is scheduled to visit Moscow in the second week of July for the annual bilateral summit, which will focus on defence, energy, trade and connectivity partnership. The Russian foreign minister also batted for Russia-India-China (RIC) partnership. "Yevgeny Primakov promoted the idea of multipolarity and created the Russia-India-China troika. It does not meet often, but we are planning to hold an RIC conference. RIC is the progenitor of Brics... It was actually Yevgeny Primakov's idea that the Russia... Читать дальше...
Maharashtra's Maha Yuti government has announced several freebies in its last budget before assembly polls, despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to eliminate the revdi culture. The budget includes three free cylinders a year for BPL families, free electricity for farmers, and ₹1,500 per month for women aged 21-60. The state has an expected revenue deficit of ₹20,151 crore and a fiscal deficit of ₹1,10,355 crore.
The Opposition in India has urged the government to address the NEET paper leak issue in the Rajya Sabha, causing widespread protests. Leader Mallikarjun Kharge and other leaders walked into the well of the House, while Congress member Phulo Devo Netam fainted due to exhaustion during protests. Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar announced he will not take up notices for suspending listed businesses to address the issue first.
Newly elected Samajwadi Party MP from Rampur, Mohibullah Nadvi, recently met Om Birla to congratulate him on his re-election as Lok Sabha Speaker. Meanwhile, heavy rains lashed Delhi, causing waterlogging in several areas, including residences of Parliament members like Ram Gopal Yadav. Additionally, the December 2023 security breach at Parliament has resulted in increased security measures, making entry tougher for journalists and visitors.
We must look at one another with an understanding heart through all our vulnerabilities and weaknesses. That is humanity's essence; humanness is acting in a moment of compassion.
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi said NEET issue is very important for the country and the Opposition wants a dedicated discussion on the matter. Hence, the adjournment motion should be accepted, he said. "Parliament should send a message to the youth that the government and Opposition are together in raising the concerns of students. I urge PM Modi to hold respectful and good discussion on the NEET issue in Parliament as it concerns the country's youth," he added.
As soon as summer puts us on a spit roast, it's game on. Think two people on opposite sides of the country, chatting on the phone, and you can bet their opening lines will be about comparing temperatures and whether the monsoon has RSVP'd yet.
The Thicket, starring Peter Dinklage and Juliette Lewis, is a Western thriller set for a September 6 release. Dinklage plays a bounty hunter tracking a ruthless killer, with an ensemble cast supporting.
For those eager to relive the magical chaos of the Sanderson sisters, both "Hocus Pocus" and "Hocus Pocus 2" are available for streaming on Disney+. These films continue to captivate audiences with their mix of humor, spookiness, and heartwarming moments.
A man walks into a bar. It's empty, except for the bartender. He sits down and orders a drink. He hears someone whisper, 'Psst... I like your tie.' The man looks around but doesn't see anyone. 'Psst... that colour looks nice on you.' He asks the bartender, 'Excuse me, but are you speaking to me?' The bartender rolls his eyes and says, 'No, sorry about that. It's the peanuts. They're complimentary.'
Delhi airport's infrastructure challenges highlight the urgent need for efficient planning and resource allocation in India by 2024.
A Russian satellite, defunct in nature, has now broken up into a hundred pieces, forcing astronauts aboard the International Space Station to take shelter from the space jump already in the outer universe.
Commerce is driving both our effort to reach the stars and to conquer mortality. Resources are drawing prospectors to other planets. Advances in anti-ageing offer a way out for a world that has, by some indications, already begun depopulating.
Fine totalling Rs 3.75 crore were slapped on former promoter and MD of dairy firm Kwality's Sanjay Dhingra and other entities for misrepresenting the financials of the company. Kwality went into insolvency process in December 2018 and was acquired by Sarda Mines through the liquidation process in 2022.