The NEET exam faced controversy as four individuals paid Rs 40 lakh each for leaked question papers. · Anurag Yadav’s case highlights the irony: despite receiving and memorizing the leaked NEET question paper, he scored only 185 out of 720 in the exam. · The scandal has sparked nationwide outrage among students, leading to protests against the…
The Indian jewellery retail sector has experienced a remarkable surge over the past five years, scaling from Rs 5,04,400 crores in 2019 to an impressive Rs 6,40,000 crores by 2024. · A report projects a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15-16 per cent for the jewellery market, potentially reaching $145 billion by fiscal year…
Mirae Asset Investment Managers (India) Pvt. Ltd. has taken a pioneering step in India’s financial markets by introducing the country’s first Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) focused exclusively on the Electric Vehicles (EV) and New Age Automotive sector. This new ETF, named ‘Mirae Asset Nifty EV and New Age Automotive ETF,’ is designed to track the…
Amidst jubilation within the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been granted bail, marking a significant turn in his prolonged legal battle linked to the defunct Delhi Excise Policy case. This development paves the way for Kejriwal’s imminent release from Tihar Jail, albeit with stringent conditions including cooperation with ongoing investigations…
The 10th International Day of Yoga unfolded across Odisha with a spirit of unity and health consciousness. · Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi led a vibrant gathering at Bhubaneswar’s Kalinga Stadium. · The theme ‘Yoga for Self & Society’ resonated as participants engaged in sessions highlighting both personal health benefits and their impact on community harmony. · In…
In a vibrant display of unity and wellness, thousands gathered at New York City’s iconic Times Square for a day-long celebration of International Day of Yoga. · Consul General of India in New York, Binaya Srikanta Pradhan, expressed his delight at the turnout, emphasizing the theme of ‘Yoga for Self and Society’ for the 2024 Yoga…
Bhartruhari Mahtab, a prominent leader of the BJP from Odisha and a seven-time MP, has been appointed as the Pro Tem Speaker for the 18th parliament session. · This appointment, traditionally for the most senior parliamentarian, sparks controversy, especially in Congress, calling it a ‘mistake’ by the Parliamentary Affairs minister. · Formerly aligned with Naveen Patnaik’s Biju…
In a significant development Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been granted bail by the Rouse Avenue Court in a case linked to the city’s excise policy. · Kejriwal faced allegations of money laundering related to the implementation of Delhi’s liquor policy for the fiscal year 2021-22. · The court’s decision to grant bail, issued on a…
Hamas sniper killed in “precise and targeted” strike by Israel · No civilians were reported injured in Gaza strike · 1,189 people had died in Oct 7 attack by Hamas in southern Israel In a targeted precision strike, Israeli forces have eliminated Ahmed Hassan Salame Alsauarka, a senior Hamas commander known for his leadership in the Nukhba…
Former India fast bowler David Johnson tragically passed away on Thursday after falling from the balcony of his fourth-floor apartment in Bengaluru. · According to police statements, there were no eyewitnesses to the incident, and neither was there any suicide note found at the scene. · Johnson had been facing health challenges and was admitted to St…
