Month: August 2024

In an open letter released on Friday, five prominent figures—two from Bangladesh, two from Nepal, and one from Sri Lanka—called on India to stop interfering in the internal affairs of their countries. They argued that New Delhi’s political, bureaucratic, and intelligence interventions over the years have contributed to ongoing political…

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) will conduct the NEET PG 2024 examination today, August 11, 2024. The exam will take place in two shifts. After the examination concludes, NBEMS will release the provisional answer key. Candidates can download the NEET PG Answer Key PDF from the…

President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Dili, Timor-Leste, today (August 10, 2024), marking the final leg of her State Visit to Fiji, New Zealand, and Timor-Leste. This historic visit is the first by an Indian Head of State to Timor-Leste. In a warm welcome, President José Ramos-Horta of Timor-Leste personally received…

In a tragic incident during a cordon and search operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district, two soldiers lost their lives, and three others were injured in an encounter with terrorists on Saturday. The confrontation occurred in the dense Ahlan Gagarmandu forest, a remote part of the Kokernag area. Based…

Obaidul Hassan, appointed as the Chief Justice of Bangladesh’s Supreme Court last year and considered a close ally of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has agreed to resign “in principle” under intense pressure from student protesters. The decision comes after protesters surrounded the Supreme Court, demanding his resignation, . The…

In response to the alleged rape and murder of a junior woman doctor at R G Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, junior doctors across state-run medical institutions in West Bengal initiated a widespread work stoppage on Saturday. Doctors from various institutions, including Calcutta Medical College, NRS Medical College,…

Union External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in the Maldives on Friday, August 9, for a three-day official visit aimed at revitalizing the bilateral relationship between India and the Maldives. This visit comes after a strain in relations following the November 2023 election of Mohamed Muizzu, who is known for…

On August 9, 2024, a significant milestone was celebrated as 1,389 Agniveers, including 214 women, successfully graduated from INS Chilka, marking the conclusion of 16 weeks of rigorous naval training. The Passing Out Parade (POP) for the fourth batch of Agniveers (01/24) took place in a unique post-sunset ceremony, reviewed…

Manish Sisodia, addressing Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) workers for the first time in 17 months after being granted bail, declared that the truth had finally prevailed. The former deputy chief minister of Delhi, released from Tihar jail in connection with the Delhi excise policy case, called on party members to…

The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) marked World Biofuel Day with a special event at its New Delhi campus, highlighting advancements in biofuels and carbon capture technologies. The event gathered students, researchers, and experts to discuss the development and potential of advanced biofuels in contributing to global…