Amid widespread allegations of exam irregularities and paper leaks, a large number of protesters gathered to demand major changes in the National Testing Agency (NTA). They are calling for the dissolution of the NTA and the resignation of the education minister, expressing serious concerns over the integrity and management of national exams like NEET. This…
First Session of 18th Lok Sabha: President Droupadi Murmu addressed both Houses of Parliament in the first session after the recent Lok Sabha elections. Her speech covered a range of significant issues, reflecting the priorities and stance of the Narendra Modi-led NDA government. Condemnation of the Emergency President Murmu called the Emergency of 1975, imposed…
Sam Pitroda, a prominent figure in Indian politics and a close ally of the Gandhi family, has been reinstated as the chief of the Indian Overseas Congress. This decision comes months after Pitroda resigned from the position following a series of contentious remarks that sparked political outrage and provided ammunition for the Bharatiya Janata Party…
Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Lal Krishna Advani was admitted to the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi late on Wednesday night. The 96-year-old former Deputy Prime Minister is currently stable and under observation, according to a statement from the hospital. Medical Care and Observations Advani has been placed in the old…
On Thursday, Indian benchmark indices made a strong comeback after an initial dip, with the Sensex surpassing the 79,000 marks for the first time and the Nifty setting a new record high. The surge was driven by robust buying in blue-chip stocks such as Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank, leading to significant gains. The 30-share…
New Era in Naval Defence The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) introduced a cutting-edge defensive asset to the Indian Navy—the Medium Range-Microwave Obscurant Chaff Rocket (MR-MOCR). This advanced technology, developed by DRDO’s Defence Laboratory in Jodhpur, creates a microwave shield that significantly reduces radar detection, enhancing the stealth capabilities of naval platforms. Microwave Shielding…
Modernizing India’s Telecom Laws India’s new Telecommunications Act 2023 marks a pivotal shift from outdated legislation to a framework that aligns with contemporary technological advancements and national security imperatives. Effective from June 26, this legislation replaces the archaic Indian Telegraph Act of 1885 and the Indian Wireless Telegraph Act of 1933. Enhanced Government Oversight for…
A rare moment of unity unfolded in Parliament today as Om Birla was re-elected as Lok Sabha Speaker by a voice vote. Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi walked up to congratulate Mr. Birla, shaking hands with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a brief show of camaraderie. Along with Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, the…
In a momentous day for Indian politics, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, set to be the new Leader of Opposition, came together in the Lok Sabha. They shook hands as they welcomed Om Birla, who was re-elected as the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, signifying a fresh chapter in the 18th…
Rising from Remote Roots In the secluded town of Pungro, nestled in Nagaland’s Kiphire district, a remarkable story of determination and innovation unfolds. Dr. Belenso T. Yimchunger, a 22-year-old son of a retired electrician, has made a significant impact on India’s space exploration endeavors. This narrative traces his extraordinary journey from humble beginnings to becoming…
