Iran Sanctions Understanding Current US Sanctions on Iran and the Potential for Further Imposition admin, April 16, 2024 US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced on Tuesday that new sanctions on Tehran, particularly affecting its oil exporting capacity, will be implemented within days. These sanctions come as Congressional Republicans also contemplate a series of bills targeting Iran. According to the Congressional Research Service (CRS), US sanctions on Iran are… Continue Reading
UPSC Civil Services Exam 24-Year-Old Noida Woman Wardah Khan Makes UPSC Top 20 After Leaving Corporate Job admin, April 16, 2024 Wardah Khan, a resident of Vivek Vihar in Noida’s Sector 82, pursued her Bachelors in Commerce (Honours) from the Khalsa College of Delhi University. She expressed her surprise at achieving a rank within the top 20, and attributed her interest in UPSC to her college days where she developed a… Continue Reading
Chhattisgarh's Anti-Maoist Operation Behind the Scenes of Maoist Encounter: Silence, Footsteps, and Then Gunfire admin, April 16, 2024 As many as 29 Maoists were killed in the encounter. A video shot by a security personnel shows a glimpse of what it took to carry out Chhattisgarh’s biggest anti-Maoist operation, which left 29 rebels dead on Tuesday. The dead Maoists included a senior leader, Shankar Rao, who had a… Continue Reading
Patanjali Ramdev and Patanjali’s Apologies Rejected in Misleading Ads Case, Face Big Supreme Court Date Today admin, April 16, 2024 The court had come down heavily on the Patanjali founders during the previous hearing last week. It had also pulled up the Uttarakhand government for not acting against the Haridwar-based company. “We respect what you have done for yoga,” the bench said. The two have said they are ready to… Continue Reading
IPL - Indian Premier League Virender Sehwag criticizes RCB’s foreign support staff: Half of the players don’t understand English. admin, April 16, 2024 Every single season, the franchise instills hopes in the hearts of their fans, only to disappoint them with poor performances on the pitch. As pundits analyze the RCB team, they highlight various problems, including the lack of international players and the language barrier with some Indian players. The issue of… Continue Reading
International Trade Relations India’s Market Opening Benefited American Farmers, Says US admin, April 16, 2024 India and the United States have taken steps that have resulted in increased market access for certain agricultural products between the two countries. This was announced by US Trade Representative Katherine Tai during a session with the House Committee on Ways and Means on President Biden’s 2024 Trade Policy Agenda…. Continue Reading
Mumbai Indians Lack of support within MI shown by Hardik Pandya’s comment on MS Dhoni: Adam Gilchrist admin, April 16, 2024 After a defeat by Chennai Super Kings, Hardik Pandya’s captaincy, batting, and bowling skills were questioned. He highlighted that high-profile teams can be victims of their own success, leading to unexpected trades that leave fans feeling blindsided and disengaged. Hardik’s shift to captaincy came suddenly, raising questions about Rohit Sharma’s… Continue Reading
Kanhaiya Lal Supreme Court Asks “What About Kanhaiya Lal?” Amid Plea Over Lynchings admin, April 16, 2024 The accused, Riyaz Akhtari and Ghouse Mohammad, were arrested within hours of the incident. A bench of Justice BR Gavai, Justice Aravind Kumar, and Justice Sandeep Mehta referred to the Kanhaiya Lal murder and asked petitioning lawyers to not be selective when presenting such cases. “What about that tailor in… Continue Reading
Sukanta Majumdar Bengal BJP Chief’s Assets Soared by 114% Since 2019, Report Reveals admin, April 16, 2024 The assets of BJP’s state president Sukanta Majumdar, who is seeking re-election from the Balurghat seat, have seen a significant increase since 2019. According to a report from West Bengal Election Watch and Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), his assets recorded a 114 per cent rise. This analysis was based… Continue Reading
West Bengal Judge compares population of home state to Germany’s in VVPAT, EVM case before Supreme Court. admin, April 16, 2024 Justice Dipankar Datta stated that the population of his home state, West Bengal, exceeds that of Germany. He emphasized the need to trust a reliable source and cautioned against attempting to undermine the system. Justice Datta discouraged the use of European examples, asserting that they are not applicable in the… Continue Reading