 "As Haryana’s assembly elections draw near, BJP aims for a hat-trick amid fierce competition from a resurgent Congress party.")
Polling for Haryana’s 90 assembly seats is scheduled for October 5, 2024, with results to be announced on October 8. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with other top leaders like Amit Shah, J P Nadda, and Yogi Adityanath, will be spearheading the BJP’s campaign. The party is determined to achieve a third consecutive term, but ...
The Odisha government, under Chief Minister Mohan Majhi, has ended the widespread rehiring of retired employees that was common in the previous Biju Janata Dal administration. A new guideline limits rehiring to just 1% of the approved staff for senior positions and requires departments to justify the need for each rehiring. This change comes after ...
 "Forty-five Indians discharged from Russian military after Modi’s intervention; tensions in India-Russia ties rise, with nine reported deaths.")
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has successfully advocated for the release of Indian nationals serving in the Russian military. In a recent update, the Ministry of External Affairs reported that 45 Indians have been discharged, with efforts ongoing to secure the release of about 50 more. The issue arose during Modi’s July visit to Moscow, ...
Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, criticized the BJP government following a violent incident in Madhya Pradesh where two Army officers and their female friends were attacked, with one woman being raped. He emphasized the deteriorating law and order situation in BJP-ruled states, expressing concern over rising crimes against women. Priyanka ...
 "Amazon and Flipkart face antitrust findings in India for preferential treatment of sellers, igniting a fierce competition debate.")
An Indian antitrust investigation has concluded that Amazon and Flipkart violated local competition laws by favoring specific sellers on their platforms. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) initiated this probe in 2020, following complaints that these companies promoted select sellers over others. The findings revealed that preferred sellers appeared more prominently in search results, marginalizing ...
On September 12, 2024, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee met with striking junior doctors at the State Secretariat, but the talks fell apart over the issue of live streaming the meeting. The doctors insisted on transparency following the tragic rape and murder of a colleague at R.G. Kar Medical College, while the government refused, ...
 "The groundbreaking of Dharavi’s redevelopment promises modern housing and infrastructure, revolutionizing Mumbai’s oldest slum by 2030.")
The Dharavi Redevelopment Project Pvt Ltd (DRPPL), a collaboration between the Maharashtra government and the Adani Group, recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for Asia’s largest slum redevelopment. This project aims to transform Dharavi into a modern township within seven years, offering eligible residents a new 350-square-foot home with essential amenities. Ineligible residents will be provided ...
The Supreme Court is set to rule on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s bail plea, who faces accusations of manipulating the city’s Excise Policy to benefit certain liquor sellers and fund his party’s election campaigns. Although he received interim bail in a separate case, Kejriwal remains in jail due to concerns from the Central Bureau ...
 "Corning accelerates growth in India with major investments in mobile tech and life sciences, marking a bullish future.")
Corning is optimistic about its growth in India, focusing on mobile consumer electronics and life sciences. Currently, its automotive and optical fiber sectors generate the most revenue. The company, originally known for glass covers for light bulbs, has diversified into various glass technologies. To strengthen its presence, Corning plans to invest over Rs 1,000 crore ...
A report by an expert group from NITI Aayog suggests creating a Public Health Emergency Management Act (PHEMA) to improve responses to disease outbreaks and pandemics. Titled ‘Future Pandemic Preparedness and Emergency Response’, the report emphasizes the importance of the first 100 days of an outbreak for effective management. It proposes a special fund for ...
