US Response to Regional Threats The United States has significantly ramped up its military presence in the Middle East in response to escalating tensions between Iran and Israel. On Friday, the Pentagon announced a strategic deployment of additional warships and fighter jets to the region. This move aims to protect US personnel and bolster Israel’s…
A Controversial Path to Power Puja Khedkar, a former IAS trainee, has become the center of a significant scandal involving extensive identity fraud and forgery to secure her position in the Indian Administrative Service (IAS). Accused of manipulating multiple identities to gain an unfair advantage, Khedkar’s actions have led to severe consequences, including her permanent…
Controversy and Cancellation The University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) 2024 has faced significant disruptions due to controversy surrounding alleged leaks of the examination paper. Originally scheduled for June 2024, the UGC NET exam was abruptly cancelled following concerns that the integrity of the exam had been compromised. Reports indicated that a potential leak…
Claims of an Imminent Raid Congress MP and Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi has claimed that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is planning a raid against him. According to Gandhi, insiders within the ED have informed him about the potential raid. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, Gandhi quipped about his anticipation…
Key Ruling on Re-Test On Friday, the Supreme Court delivered a significant judgment concerning the NEET UG 2024 examination, addressing the controversy surrounding the alleged paper leak. The Court decided against ordering a re-examination, stating that the issue was confined to specific locations in Bihar and Jharkhand—Patna and Hazaribagh. The Court emphasized the need for…
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…
Overview of Rs 2000 Note Withdrawal The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has provided a comprehensive update on the status of the Rs 2000 denomination banknotes, following their withdrawal from circulation. As of Thursday, the RBI reported that an impressive 97.92% of the Rs 2000 notes in circulation at the time of the withdrawal announcement…
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…
A day after landslides struck two villages in Kerala’s Wayanad district, the death toll rose significantly, highlighting the severity of this natural disaster. Rising Death Toll and IMD Warning As of Wednesday, the death toll from the landslides in Wayanad reached at least 167, with officials warning that this number could rise further. The India…
