Lal Krishna Advani BJP Veteran Lal Krishna Advani Hospitalized at AIIMS in Delhi admin, June 26, 2024 BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani’s health condition is stable and under observation, as per sources. He is currently being treated at the old private ward of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and is under the care of doctors from the Department of Urology. The 96-year-old former deputy… Continue Reading
Odisha Thunderstorm Fatalities Odisha Lightning Strikes: 5 Dead in a Single Day, Rs 4 Lakh Compensation Declared admin, June 26, 2024 At least five people were killed in lightning strikes in Odisha on Wednesday. Three individuals from Dewandihi village in Bargarh district – Sukhdev Banchor (58), Niroj Kumbhar (25), and Dhanurjya Nayak (45) – had sought shelter under a banyan tree near the village when the lightning struck. Tragically, all three… Continue Reading
NEET-UG 2024 NEET Paper Leak Accused in Bihar Sent to 3-Day CBI Custody admin, June 26, 2024 The CBI is now expected to grill both accused to find out how they procured the question paper in advance. The two alleged ‘exam mafias’ — Mukesh Kumar and Chintu — are facing charges of leaking the question paper for NEET-UG conducted on May 5. During the investigation conducted by… Continue Reading
Maharaja Ranjit Singh Restored Statue of Maharaja Ranjit Singh Unveiled at Kartarpur Sahib in Pakistan admin, June 26, 2024 Over 450 Indian Sikhs were present for the ceremony. Members of the Sikh community from Pakistan and India posed for a picture in front of the statue of the emperor. Punjab’s first Sikh minister (for minorities) and president of the Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (PSGPC) Ramesh Singh Arora unveiled… Continue Reading
International Relations Indian Diplomat Labels Accusations of Canadian MPs’ Interference as “Politically Motivated admin, June 26, 2024 Sanjay Verma, India’s envoy to Canada, responded to a report, criticizing it for bias, lack of fair hearing for India, and failure to provide an opportunity to cross-examine witnesses. He accused the report of being influenced by anti-India elements and emphasized the need for infallible evidence. Verma stated that the… Continue Reading
Byju's Byju’s: Investigation Reveals No Financial Misconduct, but Identifies Corporate Governance Failures admin, June 26, 2024 The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) conducted a probe into allegations against Byju’s, which included the manipulation of accounts and siphoning of funds, following complaints by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) and the Registrar of Companies (ROC). The probe concluded that the allegations were unsustainable, and… Continue Reading
Indian Parliament Speaker Election Election of Lok Sabha Speaker: Opposition MPs Appeal for Impartiality to Om Birla admin, June 25, 2024 The opposition MPs, who supported the Congress’ Kodikunnil Suresh, emphasized several common concerns during the rare election for the post of the Speaker of the House. They urged the newly elected Speaker, Mr Birla, to ensure impartiality in overseeing the House’s proceedings and to allow ample time for their members… Continue Reading
Indian Railways Woman’s Luggage Stolen on Train, Indian Railways Directed to Compensate Her with Rs 1 Lakh admin, June 25, 2024 The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (Central District) recently heard a complaint about a passenger’s bag being stolen by unauthorized individuals in January 2016 between Jhansi and Gwalior. The complainant stated that the bag contained valuables worth Rs 80,000 and that the incident occurred while traveling in a reserved coach… Continue Reading
Lok Sabha Speaker Election Lok Sabha Speaker: 7 MPs Still Need to Swear In. Implications for Opposition in Speaker Election admin, June 25, 2024 The outcome of the Speaker election depends on the number of present and voting MPs. However, some MPs, including Shashi Tharoor, Shatrughan Sinha, Deepak Adhikari, Nurul Islam, Afzhal Ansari, and two Independents, are unable to vote due to pending oath. The reason for the delay in their oath-taking is unknown…. Continue Reading
Indian Parliament Alliance Deadlock Over Speaker Election Continues: K Suresh, Om Birla, Congress-Trinamool admin, June 25, 2024 The party, complaining about not being consulted about fielding a candidate, ended the day by expressing disapproval of the Congress’ decision and keeping the alliance uncertain about its support for K Suresh. At a meeting of the INDIA bloc at Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge’s house on Tuesday evening, Trinamool expressed… Continue Reading