Jaipur, August 2 , 2024 : The redevelopment of the Udaipur City Railway Station is being carried out at a rapid pace by the railway authorities, aiming to provide world-class facilities. This project is being undertaken with an investment of approximately ₹354 crore. The target for completing the redevelopment work of Udaipur City Station is…
August 2, 2024: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists (ICAE) on August 3, 2024, at 9:30 AM at the National Agricultural Science Centre (NASC) Complex in New Delhi. The conference, organized by the International Association of Agricultural Economists, runs from August 2 to 7, 2024, marking its return…
Jakarta, August 2, 2024: Indonesia’s Bali island has stepped up surveillance of foreign nationals, particularly tourists, in response to a sharp increase in arrivals. From January to July 2024, Bali welcomed 3.89 million foreign tourists, a notable rise from 2.9 million during the same period in 2023. The influx of tourists has been predominantly from…
August 2, 2024: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that the University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) will be held from August 21 to September 4, 2024. The exam, which was originally scheduled for June 18, was cancelled the next day due to allegations of a paper leak. The UGC-NET will now be conducted…
New Delhi, August 2, 2024: The Delhi High Court has permitted the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to disclose Aadhaar information in exceptional habeas corpus cases without prior hearing. This ruling prioritizes individual safety in urgent situations. Justices Prathiba Singh and Amit Sharma clarified that while Aadhaar Act Sections 28 and 33 generally require…
New Delhi , August 2, 2024: The Delhi government has launched an inquiry following the deaths of 13 residents at the state-run Asha Kiran shelter home within a month. The incident has sparked widespread condemnation and led to protests by BJP members across the city after they were denied entry to the shelter home premises.…
Delhi, August 2, 2024: Vikas Divyakirti’s Drishti IAS coaching centre has announced financial assistance of ₹10 lakhs each to the families of three UPSC aspirants who drowned in Rau’s IAS basement library in Old Rajendra Nagar, Delhi. The victims, Shreya Yadav from Uttar Pradesh, Tanya Soni from Telangana, and Nevin Dalwin from Kerala, died on…
August 2, 2024: In a dramatic and controversial turn at the Olympics, Italian boxer Angela Carini abandoned her fight against Algeria’s Imane Khelif just 46 seconds into the bout. The match, held at the North Paris Arena, ended abruptly after Khelif’s powerful punches dislodged Carini’s chinstrap and caused a noticeable injury to her nose. Carini,…
New Delhi, August 2, 2024: Air India has announced an immediate suspension of its flights to and from Tel Aviv, Israel, effective until August 8, 2024, due to the escalating tensions in the Middle East. The decision comes as a precautionary measure amid heightened regional conflict and safety concerns. In a statement, Air India emphasized…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid tribute to Pingali Venkayya, the designer of the national flag and a prominent freedom fighter, on his birth anniversary. In a social media post, PM Modi highlighted the enduring legacy of Venkayya, stating that his efforts in giving the nation the Tricolour will always be remembered. The Prime Minister…