The decision by the Government to confer the honorary rank of Colonel in the NCC upon VCs of 19 Indian universities marks a significant milestone in the intersection of academia and the armed forces. · This gesture acknowledges the vital role of academic leaders in nation-building and serves to foster closer ties between universities and the…
In the midst of swirling allegations implicating Janata Dal (Secular) MP Prajwal Revanna in a disturbing sex scandal, a new chapter unfolds with revelations about his recent, unapproved trip to Germany. The Ministry of External Affairs disclosed that Revanna embarked on this overseas journey wielding a diplomatic passport, yet conspicuously absent was the requisite political…
China embarked on a historic endeavor as it launched the Chang’e-6 mission, aimed at collecting rocks and soil from the far side of the Moon, marking the first such ambitious attempt by any nation. Successful Launch: China’s Long March-5, its largest rocket, soared into the skies carrying the Chang’e-6 probe from the Wenchang Space Launch…
The ECI ordered the transfer of Sujata R. Karthikeyan, IAS, wife of powerful BJD leader V.K. Pandian, from the post of Secretary to the Mission Shakti Department of Odisha. · According to reports in the national media, Ms Karthikeyan, has been ordered to be transferred to a non-public dealing department with immediate effect. · Earlier the BJP…
A nurse from Pennsylvania, received three consecutive life sentences and an additional term of 380-760 years in prison for administering potentially lethal doses of insulin to numerous patients. · Her crimes spanned from 2020 to 2023, during which she played a role in the deaths of at least 17 patients across five health facilities in four…
Yeonmi Park, a young woman who escaped from North Korea, has revealed sensational things about the country’s leader Kim Jong Un. · claimed that Kim Jong-un picks 25 virgin girls every year for his “pleasure squad”. · Notably, the women are picked based on their looks and political loyalty. · She claims that once the girls are selected,…
In the backdrop of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, India has emerged as a significant beneficiary, saving a staggering $13 billion through its increased imports of crude oil from Russia. This substantial windfall, as highlighted by a study from the Investment Information and Credit Rating Agency (ICRA), has significantly impacted India’s oil import dynamics and economic…
In a significant development, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has revised its protocol for the handling and storage of ‘symbol loading units’ (SLUs) of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) systems. This revision comes in response to directives from the Supreme Court, urging enhanced transparency and security in the…
40 Posts, 223 Hired: Lt Governor’s Big Crackdown on Delhi Women Panel. · The Lieutenant Governor’s office, citing breaches of the Delhi Commission for Women Act, revealed that these appointments were made without the requisite approval. · Furthermore, the order highlights disparities in the emoluments of some incumbents, pointing to arbitrary and substantial increases in salaries without…
To ensure a safe mating season for saltwater crocodiles, Odisha has imposed a three-month ban on entry of tourists and visitors to Bhitarkanika National Park. · According to the Assistant Conservator of Forests, the ban will be in force from May 1 to July 31. · the noise of mechanised boats transporting tourists and Forest Department officials…
