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Phantom Professors Scandal Rocks Anna University: 1 person holds 32 posts, 211 filled 2,500 vacancies

Anna University has been shaken by a scandal involving phantom professors filling numerous faculty positions across affiliated engineering colleges. The issue came to light after Arappor Iyakkam, a Chennai-based anti-corruption group, discovered that many faculty positions were held by non-existent professors. The university’s investigation revealed that 211 individuals were recorded as filling approximately 2,500 vacancies,…

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Rashtrapati Bhavan Renames Iconic Halls to Reflect Indian Heritage

Introduction of New Names On Thursday, the Rashtrapati Bhavan, the official residence of the President of India, renamed its historic ‘Durbar Hall’ and ‘Ashok Hall’ to ‘Ganatantra Mandap’ and ‘Ashok Mandap’, respectively. The President’s Secretariat emphasized that this change aligns with the ongoing efforts to make Rashtrapati Bhavan more accessible and reflective of Indian cultural…

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Key Insights on Laos as India’s External Affairs Minister Jaishankar Visits to Strengthen ASEAN Ties

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is in Laos to participate in the ASEAN meeting, marking a significant step in deepening India’s ties with the ASEAN bloc as India celebrates a decade of its Act East Policy. Invited by Saleumxay Kommasith, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Jaishankar’s visit underscores…

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Odisha CM Mohan Majhi to Present Ambitious Budget; Envisions Developed Odisha by 2036

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi is set to present the Odisha Budget for the financial year 2024-25 in the state assembly today. In a pre-budget consultation meeting held on July 12 at the Convention Hall of Lok Seva Bhavan in Bhubaneswar, Majhi emphasized that the budget would be a “people’s budget,” reflecting the aspirations of…

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US Stock Market Plunges After Tesla and Alphabet Quarterly Results

On Wednesday, U.S. stock indexes experienced their worst losses since 2022, triggered by quarterly profit reports from Tesla and Alphabet. These reports dampened Wall Street’s enthusiasm for artificial intelligence technology, leading to significant declines across major indexes. Major Index Drops Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite recorded its largest single-day percentage drop since October 2022, closing…

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Odisha Secures Record Rs 10,586 Crore for Railway Infrastructure Development

The Centre has allocated a record Rs 10,586 crore for the development of railway infrastructure in Odisha as part of the Union Budget, announced Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday. This substantial funding marks a significant increase compared to previous years. Government’s Commitment Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and…

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India Successfully Tests Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence System

On Wednesday, India successfully conducted a flight test of its Phase-II ballistic missile defence system, showcasing its advanced capability to defend against hostile missiles with a range of up to 5,000 km. This significant achievement was accomplished at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha. The test fully met all trial objectives, thereby validating…

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India Secures Strategic Terminal at Bangladesh’s Mongla Port, Outmanoeuvring China

  India has clinched the rights to operate a terminal at Bangladesh’s Mongla port, situated in the Indian Ocean. ·       This is a significant boost for India’s maritime strategy, particularly as it seeks to counter China’s expanding influence in the region. ·       Previously, India secured rights to the Chabahar port in Iran and the Sittwe port in Myanmar….

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