Rajesh Kumar Singh, currently serving as secretary for the department for promotion of industry and internal trade, has been appointed as the new defence secretary. He will initially take on the role of OSD in the ministry before succeeding the current defence secretary, Aramane Giridhar, who is set to retire on October 31, 2024.
Read MoreIn response to the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata, the health ministry mandated that heads of institutions file an ‘institutional FIR’ within six hours of any violence against healthcare workers. This directive follows nationwide protests by doctors and the Indian Medical Association demanding legal protections for medical staff against workplace...
Read MoreThe government had approved three metro rail projects in Karnataka and Maharashtra, along with two civilian airports, involving investments of Rs 33,718 crore. This was part of nearly Rs 2 lakh crore in approvals over nine weeks. The projects aim to enhance metro networks and infrastructure, expecting increased ridership and job creation.
Read MoreBefore the start of IPL-2024, MS Dhoni handed over the CSK captaincy to India opener Ruturaj Gaikwad. Arriving to bat only in the death overs, the 43-year-old scored 161 runs in just 73 balls that he faced, at a strike-rate of 220.54, and average of 53.66.
Read MoreCognizant faced criticism for offering minimal salary hikes, as low as 1%, and historically low starting salaries to freshers. Despite posting increased quarterly profits, the company deferred increments by four months.
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