A batch of petitions challenged the process of issuing certificates · High court terms OBC list prepared after 2010 as ‘illegal’ · Mamata Banerjee refuses to accept high court’s order In a landmark judgment with far-reaching implications, the Calcutta High Court has invalidated all Other Backward Classes (OBC) certificates issued in West Bengal since 2010. The division…
India’s onion exports have witnessed a significant upsurge, surpassing 45,000 tonnes since the recent lifting of the ban on outbound shipments earlier this month. · The ban, imposed last December and extended in March due to rising prices caused by sluggish production, had put a strain on farmers’ incomes. · This surge in exports underscores India’s capacity…
The Election Commission of India (ECI) delivered a stern admonishment to both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress, urging them to re-evaluate their campaign strategies. · Expressing profound concern, the ECI underscored the paramount importance of preserving the rich socio-cultural fabric of India. · The Election Commission called upon leaders of both political entities to…
The recent findings of the Oxford Economics’ Global Cities Index present a sobering reality for India, with its major cities notably absent from the upper echelons of global rankings. · Delhi clinched a rather modest 350th position in the esteemed Global Cities Index, falling short of expectations and aspirations for a city of its stature. · None…
A low-pressure area has emerged over the southwest Bay of Bengal and is forecasted to develop into a depression over central parts of the Bay of Bengal by May 24. · There are indications that this depression could escalate into a cyclone, marking the onset of the pre-monsoon cyclone season. · Climate scientist highlighted the possibility of…
Maharashtra Deputy CM Fadnavis reacts to a horrifying incident where a 17-year-old boy crashed his Porsche into a motorbike, resulting in the deaths of two IT professionals on the spot. · Fadnavis condemns the Juvenile Justice Board’s lenient punishment for the teen, which includes a 300-word essay on accidents, a 15-day stint working with traffic police,…
Intense Heat Wave Grips North India · A Severe Weather Warning · Mixed Fortunes: Relief in South, Agony in North · Health Concerns Amidst Rising Temperatures, Preventive Measures Urged · Rajasthan Bears the Brunt The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a dire warning for North India as it braces for a relentless onslaught of scorching temperatures. With…
The SBI, India’s largest public-sector lender, plays a pivotal role in the sale and redemption of electoral bonds through adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs). · However, the contents of these procedures remain shrouded in secrecy, sparking concerns about transparency and accountability in the electoral financing process. · Transparency activist Anjali Bhardwaj’s quest to access the SOPs…
During a street corner meeting Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal put a spin on the BJP’s iconic 2014 poll slogan. · He proclaimed, “acche din aane waale hain, Modi ji jaane waale hain,” subtly jabbing at PM Modi while expressing unwavering confidence in the I.N.D.I.A bloc. · Adding a personal dimension to his campaign, Kejriwal introduced his wife,…
Indian para-athlete Deepthi Jeevanji sealed a world record in the women’s 400 M T20 category at the ongoing Para Athletics World Championship 2024 in Japan’s Kobe. · Jeevanji bagged a gold medal. · In the Asian Para Games 2023, Jeevanji displayed an electrifying performance in winning a gold medal in the Women’s 400m-T20 event. · Meanwhile, para-athlete Yogesh…
