The Election Commission (EC) has begun preparing for upcoming Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana, Jharkhand, and Maharashtra by starting the special summary revision (SSR) of electoral rolls. · Beginning June 25, the EC will undertake preliminary activities for the special summary revision, focusing on optimizing the locations of polling stations to enhance accessibility for…
The NEET exam faced controversy as four individuals paid Rs 40 lakh each for leaked question papers. · Anurag Yadav’s case highlights the irony: despite receiving and memorizing the leaked NEET question paper, he scored only 185 out of 720 in the exam. · The scandal has sparked nationwide outrage among students, leading to protests against the…
The Indian jewellery retail sector has experienced a remarkable surge over the past five years, scaling from Rs 5,04,400 crores in 2019 to an impressive Rs 6,40,000 crores by 2024. · A report projects a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15-16 per cent for the jewellery market, potentially reaching $145 billion by fiscal year…
Mirae Asset Investment Managers (India) Pvt. Ltd. has taken a pioneering step in India’s financial markets by introducing the country’s first Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) focused exclusively on the Electric Vehicles (EV) and New Age Automotive sector. This new ETF, named ‘Mirae Asset Nifty EV and New Age Automotive ETF,’ is designed to track the…
Amidst jubilation within the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been granted bail, marking a significant turn in his prolonged legal battle linked to the defunct Delhi Excise Policy case. This development paves the way for Kejriwal’s imminent release from Tihar Jail, albeit with stringent conditions including cooperation with ongoing investigations…
Bhartruhari Mahtab, a prominent leader of the BJP from Odisha and a seven-time MP, has been appointed as the Pro Tem Speaker for the 18th parliament session. · This appointment, traditionally for the most senior parliamentarian, sparks controversy, especially in Congress, calling it a ‘mistake’ by the Parliamentary Affairs minister. · Formerly aligned with Naveen Patnaik’s Biju…
In a significant development Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been granted bail by the Rouse Avenue Court in a case linked to the city’s excise policy. · Kejriwal faced allegations of money laundering related to the implementation of Delhi’s liquor policy for the fiscal year 2021-22. · The court’s decision to grant bail, issued on a…
Former India fast bowler David Johnson tragically passed away on Thursday after falling from the balcony of his fourth-floor apartment in Bengaluru. · According to police statements, there were no eyewitnesses to the incident, and neither was there any suicide note found at the scene. · Johnson had been facing health challenges and was admitted to St…
Stalin says laws were passed in haste, ‘without adequate deliberations and consultations’ · New laws need review with key stakeholders, says Stalin · Stalin points out issues and constitutional violations in new laws Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has voiced strong objections to the recent enactment of three new criminal laws by the Union Government, urging…
Recent unsettling incidents across India have brought to light alarming cases of foreign objects found in food products, ranging from a human finger in ice cream to a dead centipede and mouse in different consumables. These incidents underscore the critical importance of food safety and highlight the need for consumers to understand their rights and…
