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FIR lodged against trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar's mother for threatening farmer with pistol An FIR has been filed against the mother of trainee IAS officer Pooja Khedkar for allegedly threatening a farmer. A panel has been set up to verify Khedkar's candidature amid accusations of power misuse. Issues of illegal encroachment and demands fo...
13 Jul, 2024, 09.56 AM ISTAd hoc chair of Kashmir chapter of J&K High Court Bar arrested under PSA Senior advocate NA Ronga, ad hoc chairman of the J&K High Court Bar Association's Kashmir chapter, was arrested from his home in Srinagar's Nishat area around 1:10 am on Thursday. He has been booked under the Public Safety Act (PSA) and transferred ...
11 Jul, 2024, 11.19 PM ISTUS Presidential Election 2024: Is Russia helping Donald Trump? Intelligence officials on alert Intelligence officials in the US have warned against possible Russian attempts to influence the upcoming presidential election in favor of a particular candidate. it is believed that the Russians will attempt to influence the electorate in the swing...
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Union Home Ministry initiates disciplinary action against Kolkata CP, DCP for 'maligning' Raj Bhavan The Union ministry action came after West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose submitted a report to it regarding Goyal and Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner (DCP) Central Indira Mukherjee, alleging that they were "functioning in a manner which is comple...
07 Jul, 2024, 06.02 PM ISTBritain's Labour on track for landslide victory, exit poll suggests, amid anger with Conservatives The poll released moments after voting closed indicated that center-left Labour's leader Keir Starmer will be the country's next prime minister. He will face a jaded electorate impatient for change against a gloomy backdrop of economic malaise, moun...
05 Jul, 2024, 11.20 AM ISTIndia's EV plans to get a policy boost as govt may fast-track 3 big-ticket schemes The Indian government plans to fast-track three major electric vehicle schemes in its first hundred days, including incentives for local battery production and electric bus procurement under FAME 3. Aimed at boosting clean mobility, these initiative...
04 Jul, 2024, 03.27 PM ISTCentral govt employees: General Provident Fund (GPF), other provident funds' interest rates announced for July-September 2024 Central govt employees' salary: The Ministry of Finance has announced the interest rates of the General Provident Fund (GPF), Contributory Provident Fund (CPF) and other similar provident fund schemes for the July-September quarter of 2024. Will inv...
04 Jul, 2024, 01.12 PM ISTNorth Korea fires suspected ballistic missile, says Japan; instructs for precaution Japan issued an emergency alert after a suspected ballistic missile launch by North Korea on Tuesday. The Japan Prime Minister's Office quickly lifted the alert, stating the missile was not expected to reach Japan. Despite the false alarm, the PMO i...
26 Jun, 2024, 07.39 AM ISTUP Public Service Commission paper 'leak': Water bottle trick uncovered after arrest of 5 engineers Six individuals arrested in Prayagraj for the paper leak of the Review Officer/Assistant Review Officer Examination-2024, which originated from a printing press in Bhopal. The individuals arrested include a printing press worker. The STF reported th...
24 Jun, 2024, 03.39 PM ISTUnion Budget 2024 date and time; Check the common FAQs, answers to budget related questions here Budget 2024: India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Budget for 2024-2025 in late July amidst global uncertainties and conflicts. Business leaders have called for reduced income taxes, increased capital expenditure, and measures...
22 Jun, 2024, 10.10 AM ISTUS and China hold first informal nuclear talks in 5 years, eyeing Taiwan The Chinese representatives offered reassurances after their U.S. interlocutors raised concerns that China might use, or threaten to use, nuclear weapons if it faced defeat in a conflict over Taiwan. Beijing views the democratically governed island ...
21 Jun, 2024, 08.47 AM ISTTRAI calls upon MIB to establish credible measurement system for TV, radio, OTT The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has recommended establishing a transparent audience measurement system for television, radio, and OTT services to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. It suggests revamping the existing syste...
20 Jun, 2024, 05.05 PM ISTIIM Shillong organises programme for district tourism officers of Arunachal Pradesh This programme, held at the IIM Shillong Satellite Centre in Tawang, marks a pivotal step towards fostering professional growth, driving economic advancement, and advocating sustainable tourism practices across the state.
20 Jun, 2024, 09.26 AM ISTNew Post Office Act 2023 comes into effect from June 18: Check details Post Office Act 2023: The Act's provisions allow the government to intercept articles sent via India Post for several reasons, including public order and state security. In the event of a public emergency or to maintain peace and safety, an intercep...
19 Jun, 2024, 11.37 AM ISTWork on to expand Digi Yatra to railways, hotels, tourists spots & other public places Digi Yatra is currently used by air travellers for paperless movement through airport checkpoints. In this procedure, biometrics such as a facial scan are used instead of a boarding pass. As of now, this facility is available at 14 airports in India...
18 Jun, 2024, 05.38 PM ISTCBIC cautions public against frauds in the name of Indian Customs The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) issued an alert regarding fraudulent activities where imposters pose as Indian Customs officials to deceive the public, often through digital means like calls or SMS. CBIC launched a comprehensi...
16 Jun, 2024, 05.34 PM ISTCyclone Remal claims 27 lives in Mizoram; CM allocates Rs 15 crore relief fund Cyclone Remal has claimed 27 lives in Aizawl district following landslides. Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma has announced comprehensive relief measures to aid those affected by Cyclone Remal within the state.
28 May, 2024, 09.48 PM ISTDelhi Lok Sabha elections: How to vote without voter slip Delhi Lok Sabha elections: As Delhi prepares for voting in its seven Lok Sabha seats, the electoral office has begun distributing voter information slips to registered electors. These slips contain voter details, polling location addresses, polling ...
17 May, 2024, 11.58 AM IST'Itna bhi padhna nahi hota': IAS officer advises UPSC CSE aspirants to stay away from misleading YouTube videos Amidst UPSC exam preparation, aspirants are cautioned against misleading study vlogs advocating excessively long study hours. IAS officer Awanish Sharan's warning sparked a debate on social media, emphasizing quality over quantity in study methods. ...
16 Apr, 2024, 03.24 PM ISTUK police asked to probe attempted breach of Kate Middleton medical notes: minister Police have been asked to look at claims that at least one worker attempted to access the confidential medical records of Catherine, Princess of Wales during her hospitalisation for abdominal surgery, a minister said on Wednesday. "My understanding ...
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