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…
The Congress party has unveiled its candidates for the crucial constituencies of RaeBareli and Amethi in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. · Rahul Gandhi has been nominated to contest from Rae Bareli, succeeding his mother Sonia Gandhi, who recently transitioned to the Rajya Sabha. · Meanwhile, Kishori Lal Sharma, a staunch ally of the Gandhi family, will…
In a comprehensive interview with Network18’s Rahul Joshi, Union Home Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah delved deep into the intricacies of the party’s electoral strategies, expectations, and prognostications for the upcoming elections across India. Titled “Amit Shah explains his math behind NDA’s ‘Abki Baar 400 Paar’”, the interview provided a nuanced analysis of…
Joshua Dean’s Demise: · Joshua Dean, a former quality auditor at Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems, passed away on Tuesday morning. · He succumbed to a sudden and fast-spreading infection after battling it for weeks. · Dean, aged 45, had been living in Wichita, the headquarters of Spirit AeroSystems, and had been in relatively good health before contracting a…
US Department of State’s Accusations: The US Department of State accused Russia of employing chemical weapons in Ukraine, including the banned choking agent chloropicrin, against Ukrainian troops. Sanctions were announced against over 280 individuals and entities for foreign aggression and internal repression. Washington also charged Russia with violating the international ban on chemical weapons and…
Pandian took voluntary retirement to join BJD last year · Pandian denies being Naveen Patnaik’s political successor · Central to Pandian’s narrative is the recognition bestowed upon him by the people of Odisha, who perceive him as a dedicated emissary of Patnaik’s ethos of governance. · Pandian reaffirms his allegiance to serving as an instrument of Patnaik’s leadership,…
