On December 12, India witnessed a moment that will be etched in history. Grandmaster Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest-ever Chess champion. His triumph came after an intense 14th-round battle, where he defeated reigning champion Ding Liren. As social media erupted with celebrations and congratulatory messages, one comment reverberated across platforms: the crown was returning to … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday defended Amit Shah’s comments on Babasaheb Ambedkar and said that Shah exposed Congress’ dark history of insulting Ambedkar after which they were clearly shocked and shocked by the facts presented. Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo/ANI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday defended Amit Shah’s comments on Babasaheb Ambedkar and … Read more
Amravati: A six-year-old boy from Venkatapuram village in Maripadu mandal of Nellore district is suspected to be infected with the Zika virus. Concern has increased in the local community as the child’s health worsens. After the news came, there was fear and panic in the villagers. The boy was initially treated at a private hospital … Read more
A view of a sacred grove in Ernakulam, Kerala. (file) | Photo Credit: Adarsh B Pradeep In a judgment on Wednesday (December 18, 2024), the Supreme Court asked the central government to formulate a comprehensive policy for the management of sacred groves across the country. Sacred groves are patches of trees traditionally preserved by local … Read more
After Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket after the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Gabba, the Indian cricketer took a total of 765 wickets including 517 Test wickets. Ashwin, who made his Test debut against the West Indies in 2011, took a total of 517 wickets in his … Read more
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) B Mahesh Kumar Goud and other ministers participated in the ‘Chalo Raj Bhavan’ rally from Indira Gandhi’s statue on Necklace Road to Raj Bhavan in Hyderabad on Manipur and Adani issues. The Metropolitan Police had tightened the security arrangements on the road from Necklace … Read more
Madras High Court Judge D. Bharat Chakraborty Photo Credit: Special Arrangements Madras High Court Judge D. Bharat Chakraborty has drawn up Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to help ensure disposal of more cases to prevent unnecessary adjournments and avoid wastage of court time. As the lawyers usually mention cases to each other in all courtrooms at … Read more
With a total of 537 Test match wickets for India, Ravichandran Ashwin is second only to Indian legend Anil Kumble who took 619 wickets in the list of highest wicket takers for India in Test cricket. Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh was also present at the Gabba when the 38-year-old announced his retirement from international … Read more
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that it is sad that some retired judges of the High Court get a pension of 10,000 to 15,000 rupees, ‘You cannot take a legal approach in every case, sometimes you have to take a humanitarian approach. “A bench of Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan observed. … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with NCP-SP chief Sharad Pawar in Pune. File photo Photo Credit: ANI NCP-SP chief Sharad Pawar met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (Dec 18, 2024), weeks after the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) was defeated by the BJP-led grand alliance in the Maharashtra assembly elections. Mr. Pawar met the Prime Minister … Read more
Farmers in Punjab began a three-hour ‘Rail Roko’ protest on Wednesday afternoon by sitting on the tracks at more than 100 locations in the state, which is likely to affect train services in the region. The protest started after a farmer who tried to commit suicide in Shambhu Naka last week died during treatment at … Read more
ICSI CSEET May 2025 Registration: Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has opened online registration process for Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test (CSEET) May 2025 exam. Interested and eligible candidates can register on the official website, icsi.edu. The registration window will close on April 15, 2025. The exam is scheduled to be held on … Read more
HyderabadThe Food Safety Task Force has monitored Mahfil Biryani Darbar in Narayangowda on Tuesday. It found several hygiene and safety violations that raised serious concerns about the restaurant’s food handling practices. During the inspection, it was found that the food handlers lacked medical records and FOSTAC certification, which are required to ensure safe food practices. … Read more
Images used for representation purposes only. | Photo credit: Reuters The Supreme Court on Wednesday (Dec 18, 2024) said it was “pathetic” that some retired high court judges were getting pension ranging from ₹ 10,000 to ₹ 15,000. “You cannot take a legal approach to every matter. Sometimes, you need a humanitarian approach,” observed a … Read more
Launched in 2016, the Pune Municipal Corporation’s open data portal was aimed at providing citizens with easy and reliable access to data collected by its various departments. However, apart from a single upload in 2021, the site has not seen any updates in the past six years. To add salt to injury, the data on … Read more
AIIMS INI-SS Counseling 2025 :: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi has released the counseling schedule for National Importance Super Specialty (INI-SS) examination for the January 2025 session. The counseling will be held in three rounds: Round 1, Round 2, and Round 3.The selection filling process for the first phase … Read more
The director of the play school was arrested at Noida’s Phase-III police station after a spy camera was found in a bulb holder in the school’s washroom, police said. Representative Image (iStock) The director of the play school was arrested at Noida’s Phase-III police station after a spy camera was found in a bulb holder … Read more
Vijayawada: Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Pawan Kalyan said that the previous government led by YS Jagan had spent Rs. 4,000 crore under Jal Jeevan Mission. He criticized the administration for laying water pipelines without identifying the source of water. Speaking at a state-level workshop organized by the Department of Rural Water Supply and … Read more
Thomas Burleigh Kurisingal Veteran actor-director Thomas Burleigh Kurisingal has died at the age of 92. Popularly known for playing cowboys in television serials and Hollywood movies, he passed away on December 16, 2024 (Monday) at a private hospital in Kochi, Kerala after undergoing treatment for age-related ailments. According to family members, his funeral will be … Read more
The net is full of information that bathua (pigweed/goosefoot), a nutritious green leafy vegetable consumed in South Asia, can lower blood sugar and can be used to “treat” diabetes. Bathua is a healthy vegetable, its high fiber and low calorie content causes a slow and small rise in blood glucose levels. Furthermore, its antioxidant properties … Read more
The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) has extended the last date for online enrollment WBCHSE HS Exam 2025. Students appearing for the Class 12 Board Exam can now complete their enrollment till December 21, 2024. Official notification regarding extension is available on WBCHSE website wbchse.wb.gov.in.“I hereby inform all concerned that the ongoing … Read more
Google CEO Sundar Pichai and billionaire Elon Musk have responded to India’s star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah’s viral comments during the third Test between India and Australia. On the third day of the third Test (Sunday), a reporter asked Bumrah about his assessment of the Indian batting unit, and Bumrah did his best to answer … Read more
Health Minister C. Damodar Raja Narasimha on Wednesday (December 18, 2024) addressed the recent court verdict on admission to medical PG seats. The minister assured the people that the court verdict would be thoroughly scrutinized and no injustice would be done to the students of Telangana. He reiterated the government’s commitment to protect the interests … Read more
Days after claiming that Mohammad Shami’s ‘knee is swollen’ and that the team management wants to be ‘very careful’ about his withdrawal, India captain Rohit Sharma said it was ‘high time’ someone at the NCA (National Cricket Academy) said. Update on fast bowlers. After the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy ended in a draw, … Read more
According to the latest census, Maharashtra’s literacy rate has reached 82.34%, with male literacy at 88.38% and female literacy at 75.87%. State schools are managed either by government agencies or private institutions, with primary education compulsory and secondary education optional. Private schools, run by educational trusts, undergo inspection and may receive state aid. Instruction is … Read more
Opposition MPs including Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi staged a protest in the Parliament premises against Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s comments about Babasaheb Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha during the debate on the Constitution. Opposition MPs including Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi staged a protest in … Read more