Indian ed-tech giant Byju’s, once valued at $22 billion, faces a total shutdown if insolvency proceedings continue, warned its CEO in a court filing. The financial troubles of the company could lead to thousands of employees quitting and a complete halt of its services. Recent Setbacks Byju’s, backed by notable investors like Prosus and General…
In response to the infiltration of highly trained Pakistani terrorists in the Jammu region, the Indian Army is readjusting its deployments. Intelligence inputs and security requirements have necessitated this move. Special Forces on the Ground The Indian Army has deployed approximately 500 Para Special Forces commandos to hunt down 50-55 terrorists from Pakistan. These terrorists…
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Chairperson, Manoj Soni, has resigned nearly five years before the end of his tenure. Sources revealed that Soni resigned for “personal reasons.” He joined the UPSC in 2017 and became Chairperson on May 16, 2023, with his tenure expected to last until 2029. However, a source informed The Hindu that…
A Legacy in Organic Farming and Indigenous Crop Conservation Padma Shri Kamala Pujari passed away at SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack due to a cardiac arrest. The hospital officials confirmed her death on Saturday, marking the end of an era for a woman whose work significantly impacted organic farming and the conservation of…
Infosys to hire 15,000-20,000 freshers in FY25 · Workforce reduced by 1,908 in Q1 · Infosys hit all-time high post Q1 results Infosys is planning to hire 15,000-20,000 freshers for the fiscal year 2025, according to Chief Financial Officer Jayesh Sanghrajka. During a press briefing announcing the company’s Q1 results, Sanghrajka stated that the hiring plans will…
The upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament, starting next week, will see the introduction of six new bills. The list of bills was published in the Parliament bulletin issued by the Lok Sabha secretariat on Thursday evening. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to present the Union Budget on Tuesday, July 23. This session is crucial…
Air India’s non-stop flight from Delhi to San Francisco, carrying 225 passengers and 19 crew members, was diverted to Russia’s Krasnoyarsk International Airport (KJA) on Thursday. The diversion was due to a technical issue detected in the cargo hold area. The airline explained that the cockpit crew of flight AI183 took this precautionary measure after…
The Supreme Court on Thursday addressed multiple petitions concerning alleged malpractices in the NEET-UG 2024 medical exams. A bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud emphasized that any decision to reconduct the NEET-UG exams must be based on substantial evidence showing that the previous exams’ integrity was compromised on a large scale. Transfer…
As the customary Halwa Ceremony concludes, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the 2024 Union Budget. This budget is significant as it will be the first introduced by the Modi 3.0 cabinet, marking Sitharaman’s seventh budget presentation. Analysts from Nomura, CareEdge, and other experts predict five major themes for this year’s budget. Focus…
Rumors of a divorce between Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai have intensified. The speculation began when the couple did not attend a recent high-profile wedding together. Abhishek posed with his family, including Amitabh, Jaya, and his sister’s family. Aishwarya arrived later with their daughter, Aaradhya. Social Media Activity Raises Eyebrows Following their separate appearances, Abhishek…
