Unopposed Victory Marks New Role for BJP Leader Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Mamata Mohanta has been elected uncontested to the Rajya Sabha from Odisha. Her election follows the submission of her nomination papers on August 21, a process supported by key party figures including Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Odisha BJP in-charge Vijaypal Singh…
In a significant development, the Supreme Court on Tuesday granted conditional bail to Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha, who had been in custody since March 15 in connection with the Delhi excise policy case. The daughter of former Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, Kavitha was arrested first by the Enforcement Directorate (ED)…
A Shift in Evaluation The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has put forth a significant proposal to revamp the evaluation system for Class 12 board exams in India. This new model suggests that students’ performance from Classes 9, 10, and 11 should be factored into their final Class 12 results. The move…
A 35-foot-tall statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi just eight months ago, suddenly collapsed on Monday at the historic Rajkot Fort in Maharashtra’s Sindhudurg district. The statue, depicting the revered Maratha king in an attacking pose with a sword held high, broke into several pieces, raising questions about the quality…
Kolkata, a city known for its vibrant culture and history, is on high alert as a massive protest march, “Nabanna Abhijan,” looms over the horizon. With over 6,000 police officers deployed and a three-layer security apparatus in place, the city has turned into a fortress. The protest, organized by a controversial group, has raised concerns…
In a significant move to address growing concerns among young government employees about their pension benefits, the Indian government has launched the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS). This new scheme seeks to enhance income stability and family security for central government employees by integrating key features from both the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) and the National…
The Malayalam film industry has been at the epicenter of a significant controversy, sparked by the global MeToo movement. This wave of reckoning brought to light disturbing issues of sexual harassment and assault within the industry, leading to the formation of the Hema Committee in 2018. The committee’s findings, encapsulated in its recently released report,…
HYDRA Initiates Demolition The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Monitoring and Protection (HYDRA) authorities have commenced the demolition of the N-Convention Centre, a well-known establishment owned by popular actor Nagarjuna. This sprawling convention centre, located in the Madhapur area of Hyderabad, has been under scrutiny for years due to allegations of illegal construction within the…
On August 22, the central government imposed a ban on 156 fixed-dose combination (FDC) drugs, including popular medications used to treat fever, pain, allergies, and cold symptoms. These drugs, which combine two or more active pharmaceutical ingredients in a fixed ratio, are often referred to as “cocktail drugs.” The decision follows concerns that these combinations…
A Shift Away from Colonial-Era Practices In a significant move to shed colonial-era traditions, the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has directed all central government-run medical teaching institutes, including prestigious institutions like AIIMS, to adopt Indian attire for their convocation ceremonies. This directive, issued on August 23, urges the institutions to replace the…
