Delhi Education Minister Atishi approves Rs 100 crore for 12 Delhi University colleges, marking the second instalment of the government's financial commitment. Budget for these colleges has significantly increased under the Kejriwal administration, reflecting a strong focus on education.
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Coal India Limited (CIL) has been granted a composite license for prospecting and mining at the Khattali Chhoti Graphite Block in Alirajpur, Madhya Pradesh. The company is required to pay a mining premium of 150.05% of the value of minerals dispatched to the state government.
Nepal's Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli secures a comfortable vote of confidence in Parliament with 188 votes in favor, solidifying his leadership in the coalition government. Oli emphasizes the coalition's focus on stability, development, and good governance. This marks Oli's fourth term as Prime Minister, succeeding Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda.' The new government faces the task of providing political stability in a country that has witnessed frequent changes in leadership over the years.
Mumbai experienced heavy rains causing flight suspensions at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. Flights of IndiGo, Air India, Vistara, and Akasa were diverted. Roads and subways flooded, leading to traffic diversions. Trains were delayed, and buses stranded. CM Eknath Shinde requested high alert, involving the Response Force, local administration, and police for relief plans.
Budget 2024: Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Economic Survey before Budget 2024-25. GDP forecast rose to 7.2%, IMF predicts 7% growth. Inflation at 4.5%, retail inflation up. Fiscal deficit pegged at 5.1%. Capital expenditure increased by 11.1%, no tax hike before elections. RBI's repo rate combats inflation. President grants pre-budget permission before parliamentary debates.
Yemen's Houthis will continue to attack Israel without any engagement rules, according to spokesperson Mohammed Abdulsalam. He stated that sensitive institutions will be targeted without red lines.
On Sunday, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah announced via Twitter that BCCI will provide Rs 8.5 crore to the IOA for the Paris Olympics 2024 campaign. Shah praised the athletes, wished them success, and used the hashtag #India, closing with 'Jai Hind'. India aims for a remarkable performance with strong medal contenders.
An ET study identified the widening gap in compensation between CEOs and median employees in 35 major Indian companies post-pandemic. Companies such as Hindustan Unilever, Infosys, and Tata Steel witnessed a significant increase in CEO to median pay ratios from 2019-20 to 2023-24 due to higher variable pay, bonuses, and ESOP-linked earnings, with ITC's ratio rising to 400:1 in FY24. Conversely, firms like Nestle and Bajaj Auto saw reductions. Modest median pay hikes and an abundance of low-cost entry-level resources impacted lower medians. Читать дальше...
During a program held recently, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced that the state will provide accommodation in various departments for Agniveers returning after their service to the country. He mentioned that provisions for reservation will also be made for them. The chief minister added that following the introduction of the Agniveer scheme, he held meetings with Army officers, former officers, soldiers, and other stakeholders to discuss the initiative.
Congress has called for discussions on governance issues such as the NEET scam, Uttar Pradesh government's order to eateries, and internal security situation in Jammu and Manipur during the Budget session of Parliament. Congress deputy leader in Lok Sabha, Gaurav Gogoi, presented a range of issues, including governance issues, border challenges with China, environmental concerns, and Centre-state relations and the economy.
Prison Break, originally created by Paul Scheuring, had a successful run on Fox from 2005 to 2009, with a brief revival in 2017. It was announced last year that the series would get a reboot by Hulu.
The Border Security Force in Tripura is on high alert due to security challenges stemming from anti-reservation protests in Bangladesh. With around 8,000 Indian students at risk, the BSF is prepared to secure the borders and facilitate their safe return. The situation in Bangladesh has escalated into violence following protests for government job reforms. Indian authorities, including External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, are closely monitoring the crisis, with 15,000 Indian nationals, including 8,500 students, residing in Bangladesh.
Hezbollah fires rockets at northern Israel in response to an Israeli strike on a weapons depot. Tensions rise as cross-border fire continues. Casualties reported on both sides. Conflict since October has resulted in hundreds of deaths in Lebanon and Israel.
Congress has called for discussions on governance issues such as the NEET scam, Uttar Pradesh government's order to eateries, and internal security situation in Jammu and Manipur during the Budget session of Parliament. Congress deputy leader in Lok Sabha, Gaurav Gogoi, presented a range of issues, including governance issues, border challenges with China, environmental concerns, and Centre-state relations and the economy.
Student protests against civil service hiring rules in Bangladesh have turned into the worst unrest in years, with at least 151 people killed and widespread destruction in Dhaka. Here’s why the quota system has caused so much controversy:
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BAS) have replaced the British-era Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure and Indian Evidence Act, respectively.
Ahead of the Braj Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra, which was marred by violence last year, the Haryana government has ordered the suspension of mobile internet and bulk SMS services in Nuh district for 24 hours. The internet services in the district will be unavailable from 6 pm Sunday until 6 pm Monday, as per an order issued by Haryana's Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Anurag Rastogi.
India secured a 78-run victory over UAE in the women's Asia Cup, securing their first-ever score over 200 in T20Is. Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and Richa Ghosh made excellent fifties, while experienced bowlers led by Deepti Sharma stopped UAE at 123 for 7.
Vedanta Ltd secured two critical mineral blocks in Karnataka and Bihar after being declared the preferred bidder for the Gollarahatti-Mallenahalli Nickel Chromium and PGE Block and Genjana Nickel, Chromium and PGE Block. The blocks were put on sale by the mines ministry, with one at G4 level of exploration and the other at G3 level. These acquisitions came in the second and third rounds of critical minerals blocks auctions.
The Border Security Force (BSF) is on high alert due to unrest in Bangladesh, where anti-quota protests have resulted in over 100 deaths and a curfew imposition. BSF Tripura Frontier Inspector General Patel Piyush Purushottam Das emphasized that the situation in Bangladesh poses security concerns for India's borders, prompting enhanced security measures.