Reliance Jio’s Impact: Transforming India from ‘Data Dark’ to ‘Data Rich’, Says Mukesh Ambani Reliance Jio has revolutionized India’s digital landscape, turning a ‘Data Dark India’ into a ‘Data Rich nation’ by providing affordable, high-speed 4G connectivity to millions of homes, according to Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of…
WHO Convenes Emergency Meeting to Address Mpox Outbreak
World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called an emergency meeting of international experts to address the growing concerns over the spread of the Mpox virus. As Mpox cases rise outside the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Tedros announced that the WHO emergency committee would convene “as soon as…
Buddhadeb Bhattacharya, former West Bengal CM Is No More
Buddhadeb Bhattacharya, former Chief Minister of West Bengal passed away at 8:20 am on Thursday at his residence on Palm Avenue in Kolkata. He was 80 years old and had been battling chronic obstructive pulmonary disease for several years. He is survived by his wife Mira and daughter Suchetana. Bhattacharya…
Government to Amend Waqf Act to Enhance Transparency and Accountability
The government plans to introduce a bill to amend the Waqf Act, of 1995, aiming to curb the unchecked powers of Waqf Boards, which were further expanded by a 2013 amendment. This move seeks to bring transparency and accountability to the regulation and monitoring of over 8.7 lakh properties under…
The Uncertain Future for Bangladesh After Hasina’s Downfall
The recent replacement of Bangladesh’s long-serving Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus might seem like a positive change for a country edging towards authoritarianism. Hasina’s rule had become increasingly paranoid, even persecuting Yunus, celebrated globally for his contributions to rural development. While her departure was arguably overdue,…
Vinesh Phogat Announces Retirement Following Olympic Disappointment: I Have No Strength
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement on Thursday, following her disqualification from the gold medal bout in the 50 kg women’s category at the Paris Olympics 2024. The 29-year-old wrestler, the first Indian female to reach an Olympic final, was one match away from a historic gold after delivering stunning…
Dr. Ajay Bhushan Pandey Leads Executive Search Firms Roundtable at IICA
On 2nd August 2024, the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) hosted a private roundtable consultation with leading executive search firms at its Gurugram campus. This event featured over 20 managing, equity, and senior partners from some of India’s top executive search firms, aiming to collaboratively enhance board compositions in…
ISRO and IIRS Announce Online Course on AI and Machine Learning
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS) have launched the registration process for a comprehensive 5-day online course on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). Scheduled from August 19 to August 23, 2024, this short-term program aims to provide participants with foundational…
The Truth Behind Vinesh Phogat’s Olympics Disqualification
Adille Sumariwalla, president of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) and member of the Mission Olympic Cell, clarified that Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification from the Paris Olympics is not due to any conspiracy. Emphasizing the importance of understanding the rules of sports, he explained that Vinesh failed to make…
UP Police Operator / Workshop Staff Result 2024
The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has officially announced the results of the written examination conducted for the direct recruitment of Assistant Operators and Workshop Staff in the Radio Cadre. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now check their results by visiting the UPPRPB’s official website…