New Delhi July 25 2024 : The Delhi court has extended the judicial custody of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal until August 8 in connection with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) case related to the Delhi excise policy scam. The extension was granted by Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court during a hearing on Thursday. The court…
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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced plans to implement advanced digital technology to improve the security of its examinations. The UPSC aims to deploy state-of-the-art biometric systems to verify and cross-check the biometric details of candidates. This technology will also be used to monitor candidate activities during exams to prevent impersonation, cheating, and…
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New Delhi July 25 2024 : In a significant ruling on July 25, the Supreme Court of India declared that royalty on minerals does not constitute a tax, overturning a 1989 decision by a seven-judge Constitution bench. The nine-judge bench, led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, ruled by an 8:1 majority that states…
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Mumbai July 25 2024 : Heavy rainfall in Mumbai has significantly disrupted operations at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport and caused widespread transport issues across the city. The intense downpour led to poor visibility, prompting a temporary suspension of flight services at 10:36 AM. Flights resumed just 19 minutes later once visibility improved to 1,000…
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Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel reviewed the flood situation in the state yesterday. Speaking to the media, Health Minister Rushikesh Patel stated that the government is closely monitoring the situation. He mentioned that over 4,200 people have been relocated to safer areas across seven districts, and 535 individuals have been rescued. The death toll from…
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Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has strongly criticized opposition leaders, accusing them of insulting the country’s mandate. At a press conference in New Delhi, Rijiju stated that the nation expects meaningful discussions on the budget. He condemned the manner in which some opposition leaders spoke, alleging that their comments and speeches undermined the dignity of…
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The body of the Leading Seaman who went missing after the fire incident onboard INS Brahmaputra on Monday was found today. Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi has extended his deepest condolences to the sailor’s family. Following the incident at Naval Dockyard Mumbai, Admiral Tripathi visited Mumbai yesterday to review the sequence of events leading to…
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Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annapurna Devi announced that the Gender Budget allocation for the welfare and empowerment of women in 2024-25 is 3.3 lakh crore rupees. During a media interaction in New Delhi, the Minister highlighted that this allocation represents a significant 37.3 percent increase from the previous financial year, 2023-24. She…
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The Indian rupee plunged to an all-time low of ₹83.72 against the US dollar in early trading on Thursday, pressured by a stronger dollar in global markets and significant foreign fund outflows. This decline was exacerbated by a downturn in Indian equities following the government’s recent decision to increase the capital gains tax rate. In…
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Pune July25 2024 : In Pune, heavy rains have led to significant disruptions and tragic incidents, with four people reported dead due to rain-related incidents on Thursday. As a result, Pune District Collector Suhas Diwase has ordered all schools in the city to be closed amid ongoing waterlogging and relentless rain. The Indian Meteorological Department…
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