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NEET issue to be raised in Parliament, say opposition MPs; raise slogans as education min takes oath
Opposition MPs in the 18th Lok Sabha demand answers from the government over alleged irregularities in competitive exams, particularly NEET-UG and UGC-NET. They criticize the government for not considering students' hardships and question the credibility of exams conducted by the National Testing Agency.
NEET UG Result 2024: SC issues notice to NTA, says sanctity of exam has been affected
NEET UG 2024 Result Controversy: The Supreme Court issued notice to NTA over NEET-UG 2024 result irregularities, as allegations of malpractices, paper leaks, and irregularities in results surfaced. Multiple candidates shared first rank amid allegations of grace marks allocation. Opposition parties have demanded an SIT probe. Congress leaders allege paper leak and corruption. The NTA had formed a committee to review results of 1,563 candidates. The NTA denied irregularities, attributing high marks to changes in textbooks.
Protesting students walk out on Jerry Seinfeld graduation speech
Accounts posting the footage said the students at the prestigious university were protesting the usually apolitical star's stance over Israel, which has drawn controversy. Students could be seen carrying a Palestinian flag.
DK Shivakumar slaps Congress worker during election rally in Haveri, incident caught on camera
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar was caught on video allegedly slapping a Congress worker during an election campaign in Haveri district. The incident, which occurred during a campaign for Dharwad's Congress Lok Sabha candidate Vinoda Asooti, has sparked condemnation from the BJP. This comes amidst a charged election atmosphere in Karnataka, which has 28 Lok Sabha seats, with voting being held in two phases.
Deeply value relationship with India: Maldives' suspended minister for posting 'disrespectful' image resembling Indian Flag
Suspended Maldives Minister Shiuna apologized for unintentionally posting an image resembling the Indian flag after facing social media backlash. The renewal of essential commodities quota by India was praised, indicating strengthening bilateral relations.
“Shakti” of good to triumph over inept, inefficient, indifferent Congress governments: Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal
Sonowal addressed multiple meetings where he met and interacted with party cadres of BJP and AGP at Makum, Tinsukia and Dibrugarh Legislative Assembly constituencies under the Dibrugarh Parliamentary constituency.
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Kate Middleton's photo controversy: Agency exposes second digitally altered royal picture amid princess's public appearence after months
The ongoing controversy surrounding digitally altered photographs of the British royal family, particularly those involving Kate Middleton, has deepened with the revelation of manipulated images. A second royal photograph, showing Queen Elizabeth II surrounded by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, was found to be digitally altered in eight places. This discovery, along with previous incidents of edited royal images, has raised concerns.
China flag on rocket a mistake: Tamil Nadu Minister Anitha Radhakrishnan
The controversy erupted following a newspaper advertisement by the DMK government promoting the laying of the foundation stone for ISRO's second launch pad complex in Kulsekarapatinam, which showcased a 'China flag' among rockets from other countries in the background.
Amid China's flag row, BJP wishes Happy Birthday to Tamil Nadu CM Stalin in Chinese
The BJP wished Tamil Nadu CM Stalin a happy birthday in Mandarin, sparking controversy amidst an advertisement debacle featuring a Chinese flag on an ISRO-related poster. PM Modi criticized the DMK for allegedly neglecting India's space achievements. DMK members attributed the flag inclusion to a designer's error, emphasizing their commitment to a united India.
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin's minister accepts 'small mistake' of Chinese flag after PM Modi's rebuke
Tamil Nadu's DMK minister acknowledged an error in an advertisement displaying a Chinese flag at a new ISRO facility, following Prime Minister Modi's rebuke. Modi criticized the DMK government for allegedly claiming undeserved credit. BJP accused DMK of pro-China sentiments. In response, DMK MP defended the party, citing India's nuanced relationship with China.
'Unacceptable, we were wrong": Under-fire Google CEO Pichai reacts to Gemini AI fall-out
Google CEO Sundar Pichai addressed concerns over the company's AI model, Gemini, which faced backlash for displaying racial bias and problematic responses. Pichai admitted the responses were "unacceptable" and mentioned ongoing efforts to address the issues. The controversy has raised questions about the risks of biased AI in everyday applications. Elon Musk accused Google of running "racist, anti-civilizational programming" with its AI models. Gemini, formerly known as Bard, is Google's attempt to rival OpenAI's ChatGPT.
Paytm Payments Bank: The controversies and challenges ahead for India's fintech poster boy
The RBI's action prohibits the bank from accepting further deposits, conducting credit transactions, or carrying out top-ups on customer accounts after February 29. Paytm wallet users will still be able to use their existing balance until it is exhausted, but they will not be able to add any more money to their accounts. The RBI's move comes after concerns were raised about money laundering and questionable dealings within the bank.
X implements restrictions on Taylor Swift searches amidst deep-fake image controversy
Last week, explicit AI-generated images of Taylor Swift caused uproar on X (formerly Twitter), leading to the platform blocking searches for 'Taylor Swift' temporarily. The Verge reported that searches for her name yielded a message with no images, later confirmed by Times of India-Gadgets Now. Joe Benarroch from X mentioned the move prioritizes safety. Politicians, including Microsoft's Satya Nadella, criticized the incident. X plans to hire 100 employees for a new trust and safety office in Austin, responding to concerns about content moderation post-Elon Musk's takeover.
Nawaz Sharif's Gucci cap worth over 1 lakh PKR sparks controversy amidst Pakistan's economic struggle
Former Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif's choice of a Gucci hat, rumored to cost over one lakh PKR, sparks controversy amid the country's economic crisis. Social media buzzes with debate as netizens link the extravagant accessory to the broader challenges faced by Pakistan, including soaring prices and political uncertainties. This incident adds to Sharif's history of contentious episodes, creating a complex backdrop as the nation heads towards crucial 2024 elections.
Why is Minnesota changing its state flag?
Minnesota has unveiled a new state flag to replace a design that had long been criticized for its perceived offensiveness to Native Americans. The proposed flag, featuring a white eight-pointed star against a dark blue background shaped like the state, was revealed on Tuesday by the State Emblems Redesign Commission.
Why has Zara apologized and removed it's new ad campaign resembling situation in Gaza
A controversial ad campaign by fashion retailer Zara faces criticism and a boycott call as images draw unintended parallels to the Israel-Gaza conflict. Zara has expressed "regret" over a "misunderstanding" regarding the ad campaign.
Amitabh Bachchan shares mysterious post after Abdul Razzaq apologizes to Aishwarya Rai
Amitabh Bachchan posted a mysterious tweet, featuring folded hands and flag emojis, after Pakistani cricketer Abdul Razzaq apologized to Aishwarya Rai for his comments. Razzaq's remarks about Rai during a discussion on Pakistan's World Cup performance led to widespread criticism. Bachchan's tweet's connection to the Razzaq controversy is unclear.
George Norcross threatens to sue Philadelphia Eagles over ejection for displaying Israeli flag
In a subsequent statement addressing the incident, the prominent political figure expressed confusion over the Eagles/NFL's characterization of the U.S.-Israeli flag as "obscene or indecent." "It remains unclear why the Eagles/NFL believe that the US-Israeli flag should be deemed "obscene or indecent" or otherwise inappropriate -- which is what I was cited for -- and should therefore be ripped down despite both issuing public statements strongly supporting Israel following the October 7th attacks," he said.
Controversy erupts over flag mix-up in Marvel's Spider-Man 2
The release of "Marvel's Spider-Man 2" video game has sparked discussions after players noticed a mistake involving the Puerto Rican and Cuban flags. Fans pointed out that the flags were mistakenly interchanged in at least two instances within the game, causing confusion and disappointment. The game, which focuses on the character of Miles Morales, a Latino superhero, accurately portrays Puerto Rican culture but made this flag error. Insomniac Games, the developer, has acknowledged the issue and promised to fix it, but no specific timeline has been provided. Despite this controversy, the game has achieved record-breaking sales.
Sebi to introduce centralised mechanism for verification in case of demise of investors
After receiving intimation about the demise of an investor, the concerned intermediary will have to obtain the death certificate along with the PAN from the notifier or nominee and verify the death certificate through online or offline mode.
MNS workers vandalize Amazon office in Nagpur to protest sale of Pak flags, controversial book
Activists of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) on Tuesday ransacked an office of Amazon India here, protesting against the sale of Pakistani flags and a book which allegedly hurts religious sentiments of Hindus on the e-commerce platform.
Ruckus over Manipur: Govt waves white flag to end Parliament logjam
On Wednesday, the Rajya Sabha proceeded with its proceedings despite the absence of the Opposition, which had walked out. The Opposition had staged a walk-out after their requests for discussions regarding Manipur were dismissed.
CAG audit into 'irregularities' in 'reconstruction' of Delhi CM residence: Raj Niwas officials
The letter was received from the LG office and it pointed out "gross and prima facie financial irregularities" in the "reconstruction" of the chief minister's official residence, they claimed.
LA Dodgers spark controversy with no plans to honor 'Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence'. Here's why
The L.A. Dodgers have recently removed the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence from "Pride Night honorees" and it has sparked a controversy.
Amid Amul controversy, Kerala milk major flags aggressive marketing practices of other states
The Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (KCMMF), known as Milma, has criticised state milk marketing federations that aim to sell their products outside their respective domains. The remarks came after Amul announced in an ad last week that it would sell its products online in Bengaluru, stoking fears that the milk major would take over Karmataka's own milk brand Nandini.
MSCI ESG raters flag governance risks at embattled Adani Group
Seven listed Adani Group companies lost over $100 billion in market value combined after a Jan. 24 report by Hindenburg Research alleged stock manipulation and improper use of tax havens, and flagged concerns over debt levels. Adani has rejected the concerns and denied any wrongdoing.
Novak Djokovic's father Srdjan to skip Australian Open semi-final
"My family has lived through the horror of war and we wish only for peace," Novak Djokovic's father Srdjan said in a statement, adding: "I had no intention of causing such headlines or disruption." The statement said that 35-year-old former world number one Djokovic, the Serb who faces American Tommy Paul in the last four in Melbourne, will not comment on the controversy.
View: The spirit of 1947 should never flag
One should wave flags and wear the three colours on Independence Day to show that the spirit lives on in us, not to prove patriotism.
Congress legislators spend night in Karnataka legislature demanding Minister K S Eshwarappa's dismissal
Addressing reporters on Thusday outside the assembly, Leader of Opposition Siddaramaiah, accusing BJP and Sangh Parivar of disrespecting the national flag, said the Congress has decided to stage 'day-and-night' protests, to take the issue to a "logical end".
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