Friday, June 21, 2024

Modi govt issues draft guidelines to curb unsolicited business calls, messages; seeks public feedback

The central government has issued draft guidelines aimed at curbing unsolicited business messages and calls. These guidelines seek to protect consumers from unwanted commercial communications. The government is inviting public comments on the proposed measures, with the deadline for submissions set for July 21.

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Thursday, June 20, 2024

Nine inmates injured in gas cylinder blast in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara jail

At least nine inmates have sustained injuries after a gas cylinder blast took place inside Kupwara jail in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday. According to the information, the injured people have been rushed to a local hospital.

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Wednesday, June 19, 2024

INDIA bloc leaders meet SEBI officials, seek probe into stock market 'manipulation' through Exit polls

An I.N.D.I.A bloc MPs delegation, including that of TMC, Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP (SP) on Tuesday met officials of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and demanded an investigation into the alleged stock market manipulation following exit polls earlier this month.

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Delhi's peak power demand makes new record with 8,647 MW amid heatwave

Amid the sweltering heatwave in India, Delhi on Tuesday registered a peak power demand of 8,647 MW, the highest ever in the city as per Discom officials. The power demand in Delhi has made new records this year. 

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Tuesday, June 18, 2024

'Bharat is only country where fuel prices over a representative period have come down': Petroleum Minister

Amid the massive outcry over the increase in fuel prices in Karnataka, Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri came down heavily on the Congress party and said that India managed to reduce the fuel prices during turbulence in the international market because PM Modi led government reduced excise duty twice hinting that the Congress-ruled states did not reduce VAT like the BJP ruled states. 

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Monday, June 17, 2024

'EVMs in India are a black box', Rahul Gandhi joins Elon Musk to criticise electronic voting machines

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday once again raised EVM (electronic voting machines (EVMs)) hours after billionaire tech magnate Elon Musk's statement on EVMs. 

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Sunday, June 16, 2024

After selfie photo, Italy PM Meloni tweets video with PM Modi | Watch

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has tweeted a selfie video with Prime Minister Narendra Modi after a selfie photo with both Prime Ministers went viral on social media. Taking to her official page on social media platform X, the Italian Prime Minister shared the video with PM Modi saying, "Hello from the Melodi team" with #Melodi.

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Sunita Kejriwal gets Delhi High Court notice for violating court’s video conferencing rules

The Delhi High Court has issued notice to all the parties including Sunita Kejriwal, wife of Delhi Chief Minister, several indivisible, Facebook, YouTube and other social media platforms on a plea seeking action for violating the court’s video conferencing rules when Arvind Kejriwal was produced before Rouse Avenue Court during his police custody on March 28. 

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Saturday, June 15, 2024

JEE Advanced AAT 2024 results out, direct link here

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has released the results for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE)- Advanced Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT) today, June 14. Candidates can check the results from the official website, jeeadv.ac.in. Qualified candidates will be eligible for admission to BArch programs offered by  IIT Roorkee, IIT Kharagpur, and IIT Varanasi. 

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Friday, June 14, 2024

Massive fire breaks out at shop in Delhi's Chandni Chowk, 14 water tenders rushed to spot | VIDEO

In a tragic incident, a fire erupted at a shop in Chandni Chowk area of north Delhi on Thursday. According to officials, as many as 14 water tenders were rushed to the sopt to douse the flame. "A call related to the fire was received at 5 pm from Chandni Chowk area.

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'No other country has locus standi to comment': India rejects reference to J-K in China-Pak joint statement

India on Thursday rejected a joint statement by China and Pakistan over Jammu and Kashmir during Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's recent visit to Beijing. The Ministry of External Affairs, in a statement released on Thursday, noted the joint declaration "unwarranted references to the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir". "We categorically reject such references. Our position on the issue is consistent and well-known to the concerned parties," MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said.

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Thursday, June 13, 2024

Pune Porsche crash case: Juvenile Justice Board extends remand of minor till June 25

Pune Porsche crash case: The Juvenile Justice Board, on Wednesday, extended the remand of a 17-year-old boy in an observation home till June 25 in connection with the Pune Porsche crash case, said an official.  After his arrest, the minor teen was remanded to the observation home for juveniles on May 22, and his remand ended on Wednesday, June 12. The Porsche car driven by the teenager, son of a builder, crashed into a motorbike in the early hours of May 19, killing IT professionals Anish Awadhiya and Ashwini Koshta in Kalyani Nagar. The teen was driving under the influence of alcohol, according to police.

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Wednesday, June 12, 2024

US: Hunter Biden found guilty of illegal possession of firearm case, faces up to 25 years in prison

Washington: In a massive blow for US President Joe Biden, his son Hunter Biden has been convicted of all three felony charges related to the purchase and illegal possession of a firearm in 2018 when prosecutors argued that he lied about not illegally using or addicted to drugs. Hunter Biden was found guilty of lying to a federally licensed gun dealer, making a false claim on the application form that he was not addicted to drugs and illegally possessing the firearm for 11 days.

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Delhi University modifies eligibility criteria for Assistant Professors' recruitment, faces backlash

Delhi University has recently implemented changes to its eligibility criteria for the hiring of Assistant Professors in colleges, incorporating a new requirement of a "presentation" component. This decision has sparked criticism from the academic community, with teachers advocating for a reversal of the decision. The university has adjusted its minimum eligibility threshold from the previous 50 to 55 points, as outlined in its newly announced Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for teacher recruitment. Additionally, the SOP offers a relaxation of five points for candidates from SC/ST/PwD backgrounds. This move has prompted discussions regarding equity and inclusivity in the hiring process within the academic sphere.

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Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Modi Cabinet 3.0 holds first meeting after swearing-in | WATCH VIDEO

Modi Cabinet 3.0: The newly formed Modi government, 3.0, held its first cabinet meeting on Monday evening. The first meeting of the Cabinet was chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modiat the prime minister's 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, residence. The meeting was held even as PM Modi is yet to announce the portfolios of the new ministers.

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Monday, June 10, 2024

Google Pixel 8 available at big price drop: Details here

If you are someone who is a Google Pixel fan, there his news is for you. The Pixel 8 which is known for its photography skills, is available at a relatively good and big discount. The device was priced at Rs 75,999 originally, on Flipkart, and now it is available at a 15 per cent discount, which brings down the cost to as low as Rs 63,999. 

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Sunday, June 9, 2024

Punjab: Three labourers killed in wall collapse in Sangrur district

Punjab wall collapse: Three labourers were killed and two sustained injuries after a wall of an under-construction rice mill collapsed on them in Sangrur district today (June 8), police said. The incident took place in Kanakwal Bhangua village.

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Saturday, June 8, 2024

Land-for-job case: CBI files conclusive charge sheet against Lalu Prasad Yadav, 77 others

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a conclusive charge sheet against Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and other implicated individuals in connection with the alleged land-for-jobs scam. This charge sheet encompasses 78 accused persons, which includes 38 candidates along with several other individuals. Moreover, the CBI has informed the court that it is still awaiting the sanction from the competent authority.

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BJP's clean sweep leaves nearly 85 per cent candidates losing their security deposit in Madhya Pradesh

In the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections, the BJP made record of clean sweep in Madhya Pradesh by winning all the 29 seats and snatching the only Congress seat of Chhindwara in 2019 general elections. Additionally, the BJP dominated the state as much as nearly 85 per cent of the total candidate lost their security deposits in the elections.

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Asia's first female loco pilot Surekha Yadav to attend PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony

Asia's first female loco pilot, Surekha Yadav, has been invited to attend the oath-taking ceremony of Narendra Modi as prime minister for a third consecutive term, an official from the Central Railway said on Friday. 

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