Delhi HC allows JNU to continue PG admissions with deprivation points

The Delhi HC’s Division Bench modified an order that stalled JNU’s PG admission process, allowing it to continue with its ‘deprivation points’ policy. All admissions will be subject to the final outcome of the writ petition pending before a single judge. Delhi HC allows JNU to continue admissions The Delhi High Court’s Division Bench on … Read more

Bastar Naxal victims’ families in Delhi protest Chidambaram’s remark

Families of Naxal violence victims from Chhattisgarh’s Bastar reached Delhi to protest Congress leader P Chidambaram’s ‘dimagi Naxal’ remark, stating it hurts those who have lost family members and suffered in years of Naxal attacks. Families of victims of Naxal violence from Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region reached the national capital on Tuesday to oppose Congress leader … Read more

UPT20: Abhinandan Singh credits IPL journey, Kohli’s mentorship for win

Lucknow Falcons’ Abhinandan Singh, after his 4/30 Player of the Match performance in UPT20, attributed his success to his IPL stint with RCB. He highlighted the profound impact of Virat Kohli’s mentorship on his mindset and work ethic. Following a fiery Player of the Match performance, Lucknow Falcons speedster Abhinandan Singh reflected on the profound … Read more

Bengaluru HMT Watch Craze: ₹35 Lakh Worth Of Watches Sold In One Day, Says HD Kumaraswamy

HMT watches worth ₹35 lakh were reportedly sold in a single day on Independence Day, Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy said. The sales followed a massive response in Bengaluru, where customers formed queues stretching up to two kilometres to buy special edition watches. Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel HD Kumaraswamy has highlighted the strong … Read more

TV ad revenue boost from removing ad cap limited to 1-3%: Report

The removal of the 12-minute-per-hour ad cap for TV channels may only boost industry revenue by 1-3%, an Elara Securities report says. The key challenges are weak advertiser demand and declining viewership, not a lack of ad inventory. The removal of the 12-minute-per-hour advertising cap for television channels may provide only a limited boost to … Read more

Iran to Keep Strait of Hormuz Closed, Warns of Military Response

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warns of a military response to US violations of a pact, vowing to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed until Washington lifts sanctions and honours its commitments under their MoU. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Tuesday warned of a renewed military response to what Tehran describes as … Read more

BSF enhances drone skills for personnel to tackle border threats

The Border Security Force (BSF) is enhancing the drone-handling skills of its personnel to counter drone threats. Specialised training aims to develop technological competence and empower personnel for faster, more accurate border surveillance. In an attempt to deal with any untoward incident, the Border Security Force (BSF) is focused on enhancing the drone-handling skills of … Read more

Uttarakhand Startup Boom: CM Dhami Highlights 1,300+ Startups, Rs 200 Crore Venture Fund

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami highlights the state’s growing startup ecosystem, with 1,300+ DPIIT-recognised startups, a ₹200 crore venture fund and policy support for young entrepreneurs. The state of Uttarakhand has been building up an effective startup and entrepreneurship environment, with the state government emphasizing innovation, talent and entrepreneurship to provide more opportunities to the … Read more

Hingoli: Drunk principal removed after Cockroach Janta Party protest

A ZP school principal in Hingoli, Maharashtra, has been removed from his post following protests by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and villagers. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke alleged the principal came to school in an intoxicated state. Principal Removed After Protest The principal of a local Zilla Parishad school in Hingoli district in Maharashtra has … Read more

Jharkhand govt’s decision to cancel exams ‘historic’, says minister

Jharkhand Minister Shilpi Neha Tirkey lauded the state’s ‘historic’ decision to cancel competitive exams after irregularities. CM Hemant Soren announced the cancellation of TDPL and JSSC-CGL exams and ordered a probe into all exams since 2014. Minister Hails ‘Historic’ Decision Jharkhand Minister Shilpi Neha Tirkey hailed the state government’s decision to cancel several competitive examinations … Read more