The Supreme Court reserved its order on Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s plea challenging his arrest by the ED in the money laundering case linked to liquor scam. · The court did not pronounce any order today and reserved the verdict. The top court is likely to hear the case on Thursday or next week. · SG Tushar…
An analysis said that out of all 243 candidates, contesting from 28 Assembly constituencies that are going to the polls on May 13, as many as 70 (29%) candidates are crorepatis. · This affluent segment spans across major political parties, including the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Indian National Congress (INC), and the…
Today marks a pivotal moment in India’s democratic journey as 93 constituencies spread across 11 states and a Union Territory exercise their electoral rights in the third phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections. Amidst this massive electoral process, here’s a detailed exploration of the significant events, key players, and political dynamics shaping this crucial…
Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal has been granted interim bail for two months on medical grounds in connection with a money laundering case. · The decision was made by Justice NJ Jamadar, who stipulated that Goyal must furnish a surety of Rs one lakh and remain within Mumbai unless granted prior permission by the special court….
In a resounding response to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s recent assertions regarding the appointment of university heads, a coalition of 181 academicians, including esteemed vice-chancellors and former vice-chancellors, issued an open letter on Sunday, rebuffing his claims and advocating for legal repercussions against him. Rejection of Allegations: The academicians vehemently dismissed Gandhi’s assertions as “falsehoods,”…
Naima Khatoon was appointed as the Aligarh Muslim University vice-chancellor, the first woman to be appointed to the university’s top position. · She has been serving as principal of AMU’s women’s college since 2016. · A distinguished alumna of AMU, her academic odyssey culminated in the attainment of a doctoral degree in psychology—a testament to her scholarly…
Odisha is going to Lok Sabha and Assembly elections simultaneously this month. · PM Narendra Modi addressed an election rally in Berhampur and exuded confidence in forming the BJP government in the state. · PM Modi stepped up the attack on Congress and Naveen Patnaik’s BJD and said that the people of the “rich state” remained “poor”…
Apple CEO Tim Cook recently shared his enthusiasm for the tech giant’s performance in India, celebrating the achievement of revenue milestones during the quarter ending in March 2024. Despite a 4% decline in overall revenue, primarily due to a 10% decrease in iPhone sales compared to the previous year, Cook highlighted significant growth in the…
The announcement of Rahul Gandhi’s candidature for the Raebareli Lok Sabha seat, accompanied by K.L. Sharma’s nomination from Amethi, marked the Congress party’s electoral strategy. Notably absent from this lineup is Priyanka Gandhi, despite persistent calls from within the Congress for her to step into the electoral arena. Despite being hailed as a more capable…
Highlighting Environmental Issues: Informing the public about environmental challenges and potential solutions is more crucial now than ever. Journalists play a pivotal role in holding corporations and governments accountable for their environmental actions. The press has the power to influence concrete actions to address urgent environmental issues like climate change and biodiversity loss. History of…
