Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah is scheduled to meet West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata on July 10, in what is being seen as a significant political outreach amid national security concerns and shifting opposition dynamics. Key Highlights Of The Planned…
India’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan has issued a stark warning about an emerging China-Pakistan-Bangladesh strategic nexus in South Asia, urging policymakers to be vigilant against Beijing’s expanding influence through “debt diplomacy” tactics that threaten India’s national security, economic sovereignty, and regional stability. CDS Chauhan’s Key Statements Speaking at a high-level defence…
The Indian Navy has successfully conducted trials of an indigenously developed Anti-Submarine Rocket system, marking a significant stride towards strengthening its undersea warfare capabilities amid rising regional maritime security challenges. Developed in collaboration with key defence research institutions and public sector ordnance firms, the system is designed to neutralise hostile submarines in coastal and deep-sea…
In a heartwarming example of direct governance impact, a teenage girl from Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, has become a local celebrity after her emotional plea to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath led to her readmission to school, reigniting her dreams of education and dignity. The Viral Appeal That Changed Everything Fourteen-year-old Poonam (name changed for privacy), hailing…
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated a state-of-the-art Science Centre in Dholpur, Rajasthan, on Monday, aiming to deepen scientific temper and bridge the gap between science and society, particularly among rural and semi-urban communities. A Strategic Step Towards Scientific Literacy The Science Centre, built under the aegis…
In a move that has sent shockwaves across India’s tech industry, a Bengaluru-based AI startup founder has announced a full stack developer job offering an annual package of Rs 1 crore, with an unconventional condition: “No CV, no college degree required.” The recruitment post went viral within hours, triggering intense discussions among tech professionals, recruiters,…
A Kolkata-based lawyer’s thoughtful gesture of gifting his wife a ‘new’ smartphone turned into a nightmare when Gujarat Police landed at their doorstep, alleging the device was previously used in a major cybercrime racket. The incident has triggered shockwaves in consumer rights circles, highlighting rampant grey market practices and the loopholes in digital device traceability….
In a scathing observation highlighting the poor state of urban civic planning and basic sanitation infrastructure, the Telangana High Court on Monday remarked that the state government “does not even have land to construct public toilets”, questioning the administrative priorities in addressing fundamental citizen needs. Context of the Case The division bench comprising Chief Justice…
In a notable divergence from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), its ideological mentor Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has publicly emphasised that primary education in Maharashtra must use the state’s mother tongue, Marathi, as the medium of instruction, rather than pushing Hindi-centric models. The stance highlights an emerging difference within the Sangh Parivar on the linguistic…
In a significant order with far-reaching implications for West Bengal’s education sector, the Calcutta High Court has barred all candidates implicated in the multi-crore School Service Commission (SSC) recruitment scam from participating in any fresh recruitment drives for school jobs. The decision, which came on Monday, aims to uphold the sanctity of the recruitment process…
