In a big blow to India’s chances of winning a Gold medal, Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the women’s 50kg wrestling final at the Paris Olympics. The 29-year-old was found ineligible to compete on the second day as she was found 100 gram overweight during the weigh-in on the day of the final. Unfortunately, Vinesh […]
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Telangana Cracks Down on Cybercrime: Rs 85 Crore Returned to Victims
The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) has helped the return of Rs 85.05 crore to cyber fraud victims from March to July 2024, marking a major victory against cyber criminals. This achievement is an indication of the state’s determination to fight against the scourge of cybercrime and provide safety to its people. Collaborative Efforts Yield […]
Forgotten Fortune: Bengaluru Woman Turns Crorepati
An accidental finding made during the COVID-19 shutdown has changed a Bengaluru woman’s life. Her grandpa had invested 500 shares of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) in 2004; Priya Sharma inherited this investment, which had been mostly ignored. Priya’s original 500 shares expanded to an astounding 4,500 shares due to stock splits and bonus difficulties. The […]
Supreme Court Rules Against AAP: L-G Can Directly Appoint Aldermen to MCD
The recent ruling by the Supreme Court of India has confirmed that the Lieutenant Governor (L-G) is empowered to appoint aldermen for the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) all by himself, not involving the state cabinet. This has been a big blow to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) that runs the Delhi government. This verdict […]
Market Plunge: Investors Lose Billions Amidst US Recession Fears
Indian stock markets experienced a dramatic downturn on Monday, with the Sensex plummeting by 2,222.55 points to close at 78,759. The Nifty also took a significant hit, falling by 662 points to settle at 24,055. This steep decline represents a loss of over Rs 15 lakh crore in investor wealth in a single day. The […]
Landslides and Cloudbursts Claim 13 Lives In Himachal Pradesh.
13 individuals have died as a result of the flash floods, cloudbursts, and landslides that have resulted from the heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh. Over 87 roads are shut down due to adverse weather conditions, and post-natural disasters are still being managed by state administrations. Flash floods have severely impacted Kullu, Mandi, and Shimla districts. […]
ED Conducts Historic Raids in Ladakh Over Cryptocurrency Fraud
On Friday, for the first time ever, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) searched the Union Territory of Ladakh as part of an investigation into money laundering related to a scammers’ network in cryptocurrency. According to this probe itself, over Rs 7 crore had already been taken from over 2500 people. Six sites in Sonipat, Haryana, Jammu […]
Infosys Receives Relief as Rs 32,000 Crore GST Notice Withdrawn
The enormous Rs 32,403 crore GST notice that the Karnataka GST authorities had sent to the IT behemoth Infosys has been rescinded, which is a noteworthy step. The notification said that Infosys owed this sum for services obtained from its foreign operations between July 2017 and March 2022. It had generated a great deal of […]
Update: Over 300 Dead as Wayanad Landslide Rescue Efforts Continue
Things are still dreadful in Wayanad, Kerala as the deaths caused by the recent landslides have passed 300 while more than 200 persons are injured. The public atmosphere is still gloomy after the large-scale destruction in places like Mundakkai, Chooralmala, Attamala and Noolpuzha due to violent earth movements since July 30th 2024. Important Advancements: Community […]
Supreme Court Expands Committee’s Mandate to Overhaul NEET Examination System
The Supreme Court has extended the authority of a committee established by the Center in a significant step to improve the integrity of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test-Undergraduate (NEET-UG). In advance of the court’s detailed ruling on the NEET-UG case, the committee’s new duties include a thorough examination of the National Testing Agency’s (NTA) administrative procedures […]