Controversies continue to cloud the NEET UG 2024 test, forcing the Supreme Court to call for prompt corrective actions on alleged anomalies towards the National Testing Agency (NTA). This was evident from a vacation bench hearing on June 18, 2024, before Justices Vikram Nath and SV Bhatti delivered scathing remarks. Court Demands Transparency and Accountability: […]
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Kanchanjungha Express Tragedy: Train Collision Claims Lives in West Bengal
A horrific train accident unfolded on June 17th near New Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, leaving at least five people dead and several passengers injured. The Sealdah-bound Kanchanjungha Express was struck by a goods train. Details of the Collision Reports indicate that the incident occurred around 9:00 AM near Rangapani, close to New Jalpaiguri station. The goods […]
NEET re-sit for 1,563 on June 23rd
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced a re-examination for a select group of NEET UG 2024 applicants. This ruling follows the Supreme Court’s clearance to resolve complaints about “grace marks” provided to certain students who had technological difficulties during the main test. Re-Examination Details: Date: 23 June, 2024. Number of candidates: 1,563. Reason for […]
Former CNBC Anchors Fined by SEBI for Market Manipulation
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has clamped down on market manipulation by former CNBC Awaaz presenters Pradeep Pandya and Alpesh Vasanji Furiya. The couple and six other partners were fined a total of Rs. 3.6 crore for indulging in fraudulent trade activities. According to SEBI’s inquiry, Pandya and Furiya, who regularly appeared […]
NEET-UG 2024 Under Scrutiny: SC Demands Answers from NTA
In a significant development regarding the NEET-UG 2024 examination, the Supreme Court has directed the National Testing Agency (NTA) to file a response to multiple pleas demanding fresh conduct of the exam following allegations of malpractices. The Apex court emphasized that the sanctity of the examination process has been affected, necessitating clear answers from the […]
Bypolls Announced for 13 Assembly Constituencies Across Seven States
The Election Commission of India has announced that voters across seven states in a total of thirteen assembly constituencies will be taking part in a by-election on July 10th 2024. In short, by-polls intend to replace persons who are either declared dear or resigned, so that within the shortest period possible, someone else can take […]
Pakistan-Based LeT Blamed for Deadly Terror Attack on Pilgrims in J&K
Sunday evening witnessed an appalling act of terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir which claimed the lives of ten devotees and caused injuries to multiple. The bus was transporting pilgrims to the Vaishno Devi shrine when it was attacked. The militant group Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT) is being accused of being behind the attack that has once again […]
Rahul Gandhi Granted Bail in Karnataka Defamation Case Filed by BJP
On Friday, Congress leader, Rahul Gandhi’s bail was granted by the Bengaluru court, after being sued by BJP’s Karnataka division on behalf of defamation charge. The claim arose due to ‘defamatory’ adverts that congress party had aired in 2023 during the Assembly elections. Details of the Case The conflict began when Congress ran ads in […]
Noida Police Cracks Down on GST Fraud, Invokes Gangsters Act Against 33 Accused
The Noida Police have taken severe measures vis-a-vis a major scam on Goods and Services Tax (GST) charging 33 individuals with Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act. This stringent action signifies the seriousness with which authorities are treating the case. The network was discovered in June 2023 and purportedly set up thousands of […]
BJP Wins 240 Seats, Congress Surges to 99 in Tight Lok Sabha Election
According to the final tally released by the Election Commission early Wednesday morning, with 240 seats in the Lok Sabha, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has come out as the winner of a complex electoral battle. However, the percentage required for absolute majority that is 272 needed for the above majoritarian threshold was not reached […]