A batch of petitions challenged the process of issuing certificates · High court terms OBC list prepared after 2010 as ‘illegal’ · Mamata Banerjee refuses to accept high court’s order In a landmark judgment with far-reaching implications, the Calcutta High Court has invalidated all Other Backward Classes (OBC) certificates issued in West Bengal since 2010. The division…
The announcement by European nations, including Spain, Ireland, and Norway, to recognize Palestinian statehood on May 28th has ignited a multifaceted discourse on the enduring Israel-Palestine conflict. Against the volatile backdrop of the Israel-Hamas war, this move underscores the persistent quest for a viable solution to achieve lasting peace in the region. Two-State Solution as…
India’s onion exports have witnessed a significant upsurge, surpassing 45,000 tonnes since the recent lifting of the ban on outbound shipments earlier this month. · The ban, imposed last December and extended in March due to rising prices caused by sluggish production, had put a strain on farmers’ incomes. · This surge in exports underscores India’s capacity…
The Election Commission of India (ECI) delivered a stern admonishment to both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress, urging them to re-evaluate their campaign strategies. · Expressing profound concern, the ECI underscored the paramount importance of preserving the rich socio-cultural fabric of India. · The Election Commission called upon leaders of both political entities to…
Iran bids farewell to its late President Ebrahim Raisi and his companions, who tragically perished in a helicopter crash near the Azerbaijan border. · Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, led the funeral prayers offering solemn words for the departed souls and reflecting on the legacy of the deceased. · The ceremony unfolded against the…
The recent findings of the Oxford Economics’ Global Cities Index present a sobering reality for India, with its major cities notably absent from the upper echelons of global rankings. · Delhi clinched a rather modest 350th position in the esteemed Global Cities Index, falling short of expectations and aspirations for a city of its stature. · None…
A low-pressure area has emerged over the southwest Bay of Bengal and is forecasted to develop into a depression over central parts of the Bay of Bengal by May 24. · There are indications that this depression could escalate into a cyclone, marking the onset of the pre-monsoon cyclone season. · Climate scientist highlighted the possibility of…
Maharashtra Deputy CM Fadnavis reacts to a horrifying incident where a 17-year-old boy crashed his Porsche into a motorbike, resulting in the deaths of two IT professionals on the spot. · Fadnavis condemns the Juvenile Justice Board’s lenient punishment for the teen, which includes a 300-word essay on accidents, a 15-day stint working with traffic police,…
Intense Heat Wave Grips North India · A Severe Weather Warning · Mixed Fortunes: Relief in South, Agony in North · Health Concerns Amidst Rising Temperatures, Preventive Measures Urged · Rajasthan Bears the Brunt The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a dire warning for North India as it braces for a relentless onslaught of scorching temperatures. With…
Russia-China Bilateral Relationship · Deepening Mutual Friendship · Military Trust and Cooperation · Russia’s reaffirmation of support for China’s stance on Taiwan, China’s acknowledgment of Russia’s position on Ukraine · Russia and China expressed serious concerns about US actions · Economic Cooperation, Energy and Nuclear Partnership In a display of unwavering solidarity, Chairman Xi Jinping welcomed President Vladimir Putin to…
