Bangladesh’s Supreme Court has reduced but not eliminated a contentious job quota system, which had sparked nationwide protests resulting in over 100 deaths, according to local media. Students have been demanding the removal of a system that reserved 30% of government jobs for descendants of veterans from Bangladesh’s 1971 war…
Month: July 2024
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IMD Issues Extreme Rainfall Alerts for Gujarat and Uttarakhand; Orange Alert for Himachal Pradesh
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall in Gujarat and Uttarakhand over the next three days. Gujarat is expected to experience significant downpours from July 21-24, while Uttarakhand will see heavy rainfall during July 21-22. Additionally, the IMD has issued an orange alert…
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Gautam Gambhir Set to Unveil India Squad in First Press Conference as Head Coach with Ajit Agarkar
Gautam Gambhir will hold his inaugural press conference as the new head coach of the Indian men’s cricket team on Monday at 10 AM IST. This event precedes the Indian team’s departure for Sri Lanka for the T20I series starting on July 27. After much speculation, Gambhir was appointed by…
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Tragedy Strikes Kedarnath: Landslide Claims 3 Lives, 8 Pilgrims Injured
A devastating landslide, triggered by heavy rains, has claimed the lives of three pilgrims, including two from Maharashtra, on their journey to the Kedarnath temple in Uttarakhand. The tragic incident occurred today near the Chirbasa area on the Gaurikund-Kedarnath trekking route in Rudraprayag district. Eight other pilgrims sustained injuries and…
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Guru Purnima 2024: Everything You Need to Know
Guru Purnima, a festival celebrated by Hindus and Buddhists, honors teachers and spiritual guides. In 2024, it will be observed on Sunday, July 21, in the Hindu month of Ashadha, coinciding with the full moon day. This festival pays homage to sage Vyasa, the author of the Mahabharata. The Belur…
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Guru Purnima 2024: Rituals to Honor Your Guru
Guru Purnima, observed on the full moon day of the month of Ashadha, is a profound festival in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. In 2024, Guru Purnima falls on Sunday, July 21. This sacred day is dedicated to honoring and expressing gratitude to our spiritual teachers, or gurus, who guide us…
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Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh Inaugurates 54th Pre-Retirement Counseling Workshop in Jammu
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the 54th Pre-Retirement Counseling (PRC) workshop organized by the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare in Jammu. Dr. Singh emphasized the government’s commitment to enhancing the ease of living for pensioners and acknowledged their significant role in India’s Vision 2047. He highlighted that under…
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DGHS and Union Health Ministry Review Chandipura Virus and Acute Encephalitis Syndrome Cases in Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh
The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) and the Union Health Ministry, along with experts, reviewed the recent cases of the Chandipura virus and Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) in Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh. A Central multidisciplinary team has been sent to Gujarat to aid in the epidemiological, environmental, and…
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NTA Declares NEET-UG 2024 Results Center-Wise Following Supreme Court Directive
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the results of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test-Undergraduate (NEET-UG) 2024, providing a center-wise breakdown of scores. This decision came after a Supreme Court order from a bench led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, mandating the results be released by…
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6th Meeting of Ken-Betwa Link Project Steering Committee Held in New Delhi
The 6th meeting of the Steering Committee of the Ken-Betwa Link Project Authority took place on 19 July 2024 in New Delhi. The session was chaired by Ms. Debashree Mukherjee, Secretary of the Department of Water Resources, River Development, and Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti. Attendees included Shri Shirish…