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March 27, 2024 7:20 PM

Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi sworn in as judicial member, Lokpal

Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi on Wednesday was sworn-in as the judicial member, Lokpal. The oath was administered by Justice A. M. Khanwilkar, Chairperson, Lokpal of India. Additionally, Pankaj Kumar and Ajay Tirkey took oath as member, Lokpal.  The new appointments took place as two existing Judicial...

September 16, 2024 4:51 PM

“J-K marching ahead with peace; terrorism being wiped out,” says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that under the garb of Article 370, the youth were "pushed down the path of terrorism" in the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, which is marching ahead with "peace" since its abrogation nearly five years ago. Shah said that terrorism is being "wiped out" in th...

September 16, 2024 4:51 PM

Filing of nominations for first phase of Lok Sabha elections to end today

The filing of nominations for the first phase of Lok Sabha elections will end today. While, in Bihar, the last date for filling nominations is tomorrow because of Holi festival falling on 26th and 27th of March. The elections will be held in 102 Lok Sabha seats in 17 states and four union territori...

March 27, 2024 8:39 AM

Ramakrishna Mission chief Swami Smaranananda Maharaj dies at 95

The Chief of Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, Swami Smaranananda Maharaj, died at 95 due to age-related ailments, according to Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences on the death of the President of Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Missi...

March 26, 2024 8:41 PM

Positive shifts emerge in India’s labour market despite challenges

Amidst ongoing challenges, India's labour market is witnessing positive developments, as highlighted in the India Employment 2024 report. Despite the pandemic's impact, the report indicates encouraging trends such as a visible return on investment in education and improvements in several employment ...

March 26, 2024 4:22 PM

Mumbai surpasses Beijing to become Asia’s billionaire capital

The Hurun Global Rich List for 2024, released on Tuesday, revealed shifts in the wealth landscape, with Indian tycoons Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani making headlines for their remarkable gains. Chairman of Reliance Industries, Mukesh Ambani, retained his title as Asia's richest person, while Gauta...