President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, the White House announced on Wednesday. Despite being fully vaccinated and boosted, Biden is experiencing mild respiratory symptoms, including a runny nose and a non-productive cough. He will return to Delaware to self-isolate while continuing to fulfill his presidential duties remotely. White…
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India-US Relations Under Modi Reflect Nehru-Era Hesitation: Potential Consequences
In light of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Russia, American officials have expressed significant concern over India’s ongoing close ties with Moscow. This visit coincided with NATO’s 75th anniversary summit, raising questions about India’s strategic choices and its relationships with key global players. Despite US concerns, the India-US relationship…
Amid Quota Bill Controversy, Karnataka Chief Minister Retracts and Reposts
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has introduced a bill aiming to reserve 70% of non-management and 50% of management-level jobs in private sector firms for Kannadigas, announced Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday. The bill was approved in a cabinet meeting on Monday, with Siddaramaiah emphasizing the government’s…
PhonePe CEO Criticizes Karnataka’s Private Sector Quota Bill
PhonePe CEO and co-founder Sameer Nigam recently voiced strong criticism against Karnataka’s private sector quota bill. This controversial legislation mandates reserving 50% of management jobs and 70% of non-management jobs in private companies for local residents. The bill, however, has been put on hold following significant backlash. Sameer Nigam took…
Major Crackdown on Terror Network in J&K Following Doda Encounter
Srinagar: In response to a recent deadly encounter in Doda, Jammu and Kashmir, a significant crackdown on the terror network has been launched by the police. This operation follows the tragic loss of four army personnel, including an officer, on Monday night. Authorities report that numerous overground workers and supporters…
Apple Urges iPhone Users: Ditch Google Chrome Now
We all know relationships can be complicated, but few are as intricate as the one between Apple and Google. Apple’s latest move in this ongoing rivalry is a chilling new ad targeting Google, urging its 1.4 billion users to stop using Chrome on their iPhones. Google is aggressively pushing to…
Monsoon Alert: Increased Risk of Brain Infections for Indians in Coastal and Rice-Growing Regions
During the monsoon season, children and the elderly in India’s coastal and rice belt regions are highly susceptible to viral encephalitis and other brain infections, according to Dr. Sanjay Pandey, Head of Neurology and Stroke Medicine at Amrita Hospital, Faridabad. High humidity and increased mosquito breeding contribute to the heightened…
Haryana Introduces 10% Recruitment Quota and More Benefits for Agniveers
These benefits include age relaxation in state public services recruitment, horizontal reservation, and industrial subsidies for employers hiring Agniveers. Agniveers will receive a three-year relaxation in the maximum age limit for government posts in Groups B and C. The first batch of Agniveers will receive a five-year relaxation. The state…
Keshav Maurya Meets JP Nadda Amid Tensions with CM Yogi Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya had a significant meeting with BJP President JP Nadda on Tuesday. This meeting has sparked speculation due to ongoing rumors of a rift between Maurya and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Following the BJP’s disappointing performance in the recent Lok Sabha elections, the…
NITI Aayog Reconstituted with 15 Union Ministers and NDA Allies
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has restructured the NITI Aayog, reaffirming his position as chairperson and keeping economist Suman K. Bery as the vice-chairperson. On July 16, the Modi administration announced the reconstitution of NITI Aayog, incorporating four full-time members and including 15 Union Ministers as ex-officio members or special…