New Delhi, July 31 2024 : The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has annulled the provisional candidature of Puja Khedkar, a trainee Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer from the 2023 batch. The UPSC also imposed a permanent ban on her from appearing for any future examinations or selections. The decision comes amid a series of…
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New Delhi, July 31 2024 : A heated political dispute erupted in Parliament today following controversial remarks made by BJP MP Anurag Thakur about Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s caste. The Congress party has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of encouraging a “serious breach of parliamentary privilege” by sharing Thakur’s remarks on social media. Congress MP…
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New Delhi, Jul 31 2024 : Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, on a three-day state visit to India, is scheduled to meet prominent leaders from major Indian conglomerates today. Among those he will engage with are Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group; Dharmesh Shah, Founder and Chairman of BDR Pharmaceuticals; and Arun Kumar…
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Kerala is experiencing its most severe landslide disaster in history, with the death toll from the multiple landslides in Wayanad district now reaching 165. The disaster struck Churalmala and Mundakai, causing extensive damage to both life and property. Rescue operations are actively underway, involving the Armed Forces, NDRF teams, and state forces. Over 1,000 people…
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An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.7 jolted the Tokyo metropolitan area this morning. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported that the temblor struck at 01:47 a.m. local time, affecting Tokyo, Kanagawa, and Chiba Prefecture. The epicenter was located in Tokyo’s 23 wards at a depth of 120 km, with coordinates at a latitude of…
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Hyderabad, Jul 31 2024 : Jishnu Dev Varma, the former Deputy Chief Minister of Tripura, will be officially sworn in as the Governor of Telangana on Wednesday evening. The oath-taking ceremony will be conducted by High Court Chief Justice Alok Aarade. Varma, who will become the fourth Governor of Telangana since the state’s formation, is…
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The Delhi High Court has instructed authorities to clear all encroachments on the drains in the Rajinder Nagar area by Friday. This directive comes in the wake of a critical incident on July 27, when basement flooding in the area led to the deaths of three civil services aspirants. On Wednesday, the court voiced strong…
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New Delhi, Jul 31 2024 : The Central Government has voiced strong opposition in the Supreme Court to pleas from mineral-rich states seeking a refund of royalty payments on minerals and mineral-bearing land dating back to 1989. The Centre argues that any order requiring retroactive payments would have extensive and unpredictable impacts. The opposition arises…
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Gulab Chand Kataria took the oath today as the new Governor of Punjab and Chandigarh Administrator at Punjab Raj Bhavan. The Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court, Sheel Nagu, administered the oath. Kataria is the 30th Governor of Punjab, succeeding Banwarilal Purohit. The swearing-in ceremony was notable for the presence of several dignitaries,…
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In Karnataka, several districts are facing significant challenges due to heavy rainfall. The Shiradi Ghat in Sakleshpur taluk and Charmadi Ghat highways have been blocked by mudslides and falling stones, halting vehicle movement as efforts to clear the debris continue. Train connectivity between Bengaluru and Coastal Karnataka remains suspended, while Netravati River has risen, submerging…
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