A Shift Towards Total Confrontation Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dramatically intensified Israel’s military strategy, signaling a shift towards total confrontation with its adversaries. This approach, reminiscent of historical strategies aimed at the complete dismantling of enemy forces, is underscored by recent high-profile operations. Notably, the assassination of Fuad Shukr, a senior Hezbollah operative…
UNGA President Highlights India’s Digital Milestone In a notable address at a Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) event, United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) President Dennis Francis extolled India’s digital transformation. Francis revealed that 800 million (80 crores) Indians have been lifted out of poverty in the past five to six years, attributing this significant change…
Overview of the Case On Thursday, the Supreme Court of India addressed a critical issue involving Bibhav Kumar, an aide to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Kumar was arrested in May following serious allegations of assault by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Swati Maliwal. The case has drawn significant attention due to its political implications…
Court Denies Anticipatory Bail In a major legal setback for former IAS trainee Puja Khedkar, the Delhi Patiala House Court has denied her anticipatory bail plea. This decision comes amid serious allegations that Khedkar misrepresented and falsified information in her Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination 2022 application. The court’s denial of bail…
A significant ransomware attack on Wednesday has severely impacted nearly 300 Indian banks, primarily affecting rural and cooperative institutions. This cyberattacks targeted C-Edge Technologies, a crucial provider of banking solutions for these smaller entities, causing widespread disruptions in payment services. Details of the Cyberattack The ransomware assault has led to substantial issues with ATM and…
Indian stock markets soared to new heights today, with the Nifty and Sensex both reaching record levels. Record Opening The Nifty opened at 25,030.95, gaining 92.15 points or 0.37% from the previous close. The BSE Sensex also surged, starting at 81,949.68 points and quickly rising to 82,082, marking a gain of 208.34 points or 0.25%….
The enmity between Ukraine and Russia has spilled beyond Europe’s borders · Information from Ukraine led to the death of 50 Russian mercenaries in Mali · A rebel Malian commander said Russian hostages would be given to Ukraine The Battle in Northern Mali Rebel fighters in Northern Mali have killed 50 Russian mercenaries in a battle, marking…
Gadkari’s Direct Appeal to Sitharaman In a decisive move, Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari wrote to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, urging the removal of the 18% Goods and Services Tax (GST) on life and medical insurance premiums. The letter, dated July 28, emphasizes the need for a priority review of this tax policy,…
Transition in Leadership Preeti Sudan, former union health secretary, has been appointed as the chairperson of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). A current member of the UPSC, Sudan will officially assume her new role on Thursday, August 1, succeeding Manoj Soni, who resigned earlier this month citing personal reasons ahead of the end of…
Job Cuts to Offset Declining Earnings Intel Corp is set to lay off thousands of employees as part of a strategy to reduce costs and finance efforts to recover from declining earnings and market share losses. Sources familiar with the matter, who requested anonymity, indicated that the announcement could come as soon as this week….
