Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed disappointment that West Bengal has not received any financial aid from the central government to address the recent floods. While speaking to the media in Siliguri after a review meeting, she criticized the lack of response from the Prime Minister regarding the state’s concerns. The floods, caused by heavy water ...
Rahul Gandhi, the leader of the Opposition, recently spoke about the significance of religious freedom in India during an event in Virginia, USA. He criticized the RSS, the ideological backbone of the BJP, for viewing some religions and communities as inferior. This statement sparked discussions about the ongoing fight for equality among different religious groups ...
 "India faces a dire skills gap in engineering, endangering economic growth as 90% of graduates struggle for employment.")
India produces around 1.5 million engineering graduates each year, but a significant employability gap exists. Only about 60% of these graduates are likely to find jobs, with just 45% meeting the skill requirements set by employers. This shortfall is due to a skills gap, particularly in advanced technologies and industries such as AI, robotics, and ...
 "Amit Shah renames Port Blair to Sri Vijaya Puram, honoring India’s freedom struggle and shedding colonial legacy.")
The Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the renaming of Port Blair to Sri Vijaya Puram to eliminate colonial influences and honor the Andaman and Nicobar Islands’ significant role in India’s freedom struggle. He emphasized that this new name symbolizes victory and reflects the islands’ rich history, including events like the first unfurling of the ...
Engineer Rashid, a prominent politician in Jammu and Kashmir, returned to his home constituency of Baramulla after being released from Tihar Jail. He expressed gratitude for the support he received during his imprisonment and assured his followers that their voices would not be silenced by leaders like Prime Minister Modi or Amit Shah. Rashid stated ...
 "Bavarian Nordic faces pressure to lower mpox vaccine prices as African nations struggle to afford costly shots amidst rising outbreaks.")
Bavarian Nordic A/S’s mpox vaccine pricing is becoming a major hurdle in securing millions of doses for African nations facing health crises. With the price set at around $100 to $141 per dose, it far exceeds what many African countries can afford, especially given ongoing health challenges like cholera and malaria. As UNICEF and other ...
 "Bob Iger and Bob Chapek’s intense power struggle at Disney unfolded amid corporate tension, leading to Chapek’s unexpected ousting.")
Disney’s CEO Bob Iger recently praised his predecessor Bob Chapek, stating they worked together well, though he quickly shifted the credit to their senior management team. This references their tense relationship during Chapek’s leadership, which began amid the chaos of the COVID-19 pandemic. Iger’s abrupt exit stirred conflicts about who Chapek should report to, contributing ...
In today’s update, migrant workers across the globe face an increasing burden as they struggle with skyrocketing fees just to send their hard-earned money back home to their families. This issue not only puts additional financial strain on those who are already trying to make ends meet but also impacts the economies of their home ...
