Hyderabad: The Telangana Police’s Special Task Force (STF) on Monday arrested six people for allegedly smuggling non-duty paid liquor (NDPL) into the state from Madhya Pradesh. The STF recovered 154 bottles of liquor worth Rs 2.5 lakh from the smugglers. In addition, two motorcycles, one car and six mobile phones have also been seized. According … Read more
Delhi Police arrested 415 wanted criminals, including 81 declared criminals, under ‘Operation Crackdown’ conducted from December 1 to 15 in the northwest district of the city. Photo credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The Delhi Police has arrested 415 wanted criminals, including 81 declared criminals, under an operation crackdown conducted in the city’s northwest district from December 1 … Read more
Amid rising tensions between India and Bangladesh, veterans of the 1971 war gathered at Fort William in Kolkata. Victory Day was celebrated The Eastern Command of the Indian Army on Monday “You can change your family, but geographically, your neighbors will remain your neighbors. We still get the same glorious hospitality from India. We are … Read more
Every year, thousands of candidates write one of the most competitive exams UPSC, but only a few can make it to the final list with good marks. IAS officers say that smart revision is the ultimate key to managing a good score. These IAS officers share revision techniques that aspirants can adopt. A typical day … Read more
New Delhi: The Delhi Police has arrested 415 wanted criminals, including 81 declared criminals, under Operation Crackdown conducted in the city’s northwest district from December 1 to 15, an official said on Monday. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Northwest) Abhishek Dhania said that the operation, involving more than 1,500 personnel, was aimed at preventing criminal activities … Read more
Andhra Pradesh High Court (HC) Justice BVLN Chakraborty on Monday (Dec 16) granted YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) leader Sajjala Bhargava Reddy interim protection from arrest for two weeks in nine cases registered against him for making defamatory and defamatory messages. Post via social media on Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and his family. The judge … Read more
Air India has decided to change its international network schedule for destinations in Southeast Asia, Europe and Australia in an apparent bid to capture more international connecting traffic to and from these regions via its main hubs of Delhi and Mumbai. Tata Group Airlines on Monday announced several product upgrades and optimized flight schedules for … Read more
Rohan (16) begins his day at 5:30 am. Based in Kota, he wakes up, has his chai and revises the previous day’s notes for half an hour, before heading down for breakfast at his mess. Post that, he gets ready for his classes, which are from 7 am to 2 pm, with a 15-minute break … Read more
Belagavi: Last year, 127 children died in Yadgir district due to various causes, Gurumitkal JD(S) MLA Sharangowda Kandakur said on Monday. Highlighting the plight of his district, he said that all those who lost their lives were poor because the rich could afford treatment in corporate hospitals. “In the last one year, 127 children have … Read more
The left-wing party protested in Ramapuram village of Tekkali division, saying that the land was forcibly acquired for the construction of the cargo airport. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangements Several Left parties including CPI-M, CPI, New Democracy and others have intensified their struggle over ‘forced’ acquisition of land for construction of cargo airport near Mulpeta … Read more
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra claimed in the Lok Sabha on Monday that a photo of India surrendering to Pakistan has been removed from the army headquarters. In her zero hour reference, Priyanka Gandhi said the photo was removed on Monday, which is also Vijay Diwas. “Today, that picture has been removed from the army … Read more
Ch Nageshu Patro, from Odisha’s Ganjam district, was forced to drop out of school because his parents could not pay the fees. An avid reader and a passionate person, Nageshu was heartbroken and determined to change his destiny. He started working at odd jobs from the age of 16. “I got a job in a … Read more
New Delhi: India needs Rs 16,000 crore in capital expenditure to meet the country’s growing public charging demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and achieve a target of over 30 per cent electrification by 2030, a report released on Monday said. FICCI’s report on “Electric Vehicle Public Charging Infrastructure: 2030 Roadmap” states that the current financial … Read more
Aircraft of AirAsia, a subsidiary of Capital A, are seen on the tarmac at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 2 (KLIA2) in Sepang, Malaysia, February 26, 2024. Photo credit: REUTERS Low-cost airline Thai AirAsia X plans to operate four weekly flights connecting Bangkok and Delhi from January 15 as it seeks to tap growing demand … Read more
Take a look at every day essential events, concepts, terms, quotes, or events and brush up your knowledge. Here’s your nugget of wisdom for today. Knowledge Nugget: Panchamasali Lingayat subject: History and Politics Why in the news? Earlier this week, a large number of Panchamasali Lingayats, a sub-caste of Karnataka’s dominant Lingayat community, staged a … Read more
This article was written in collaboration with Stem Learning and Brillio As the world becomes increasingly digital, artificial intelligence (AI) takes over tasks traditionally performed by humans, from manual labor to intellectually demanding ones. The US National Science Foundation (NSF) estimates that 80 percent of jobs created in the next decade will require skills in … Read more
Due to further poor air quality, schools across Delhi NCR will implement the hybrid learning model for up to Grade 5, as per GRAP-III guidelines. The decision came after the implementation of GRAP-III measures by the Air Quality Management Commission due to “very adverse weather conditions such as calm winds and very low mixing heights”. … Read more
Four teams are competing against each other for a place in the final of the World Test Championship. South Africa, Australia, India and Sri Lanka are vying for finals entry, going in the same order in the WTC points table. India’s Prospects: The ongoing five-match Border Gavaskar Trophy against Australia is Team India’s last stop … Read more
Anna University. File | Photo credit: M. Srinath Center for Internet of Things (CIoT), Anna University and C-DAC, Bengaluru have signed an agreement to work towards offering M.Tech and post graduate diploma programs in cutting edge technology. CIoT operates from the MIT campus on Chrompet. Established in 2022, it aims to promote the IoT ecosystem. … Read more
Harjinder Singh Dhami, president of the Shiromani Gurdwara Pradanapan Samiti (SGPC), appeared before the Punjab State Women’s Commission on Monday in connection with her alleged derogatory remarks against rebel Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bibi Jagir Kaur. After meeting Dhami, Commission Chairman Rajalalli Gill said that she was thinking more Action against Dhami However, he … Read more
The Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), a division of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), has designed a free online certification course in remote sensing, geographic information systems, and GNSS technologies. Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), a division of Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), has recently unveiled an opportunity for those interested in … Read more
Mumbai: Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed lower on Monday due to weak global cues amid caution ahead of the US Fed interest rate decision later this week. BSE’s 30-share benchmark Sensex settled down 384.55 points, or 0.47 percent, at 81,748.57. During the day, it fell 581.84 points or 0.70 percent to 81,551.28. The NSE … Read more
Jammu and Kashmir Health Minister Sakina Masood said the investigation into the recent mysterious deaths of seven people in a remote village of Rajouri district on Sunday, December 15, 2024, is yet to reach any conclusion. Masood, along with Jal Shakti, Forest and Tribal Affairs Minister Javed Ahmed Rana, along with senior government officials and … Read more
Brushing past the results of KangwaSurya is hoping to win gold with his upcoming 44th and 45th films. Although he has completed shooting for Karthik Subbaraj’s ‘Suriya 44’, he is currently working on ‘Suriya 45’ directed by actor-filmmaker RJ Balaji. The film, which went on floors earlier this month, saw a major change in the … Read more
Imagine standing on the cusp of a dream, your hard work and perseverance paving the way for the final frontier – the UPSC Civil Services Exam. After handling the prelims and mains, the final challenge is in the UPSC interview. This decisive phase determines your prestigious rank, where every additional mark can tip the scales … Read more
Belagavi: Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC president DK Sivakumar today said that Anwar Manippadi, former chairman of the State Minorities Commission, had taken a U-turn due to political pressure. Speaking to the media at the Suvarna Soudh complex, Shivakumar raised questions about Manippadi’s recent change in stance. Asked about Manippadi withdrawing his earlier statements, Shivakumar … Read more