The Karnataka government decided to withhold suspensions against SBI and PNB, giving them 15 days to resolve issues of fund misuse. The decision followed a meeting between finance officials and bank representatives, prompted by Public Accounts Committee criticisms. This measure emphasizes the importance of stringent checks in handling state funds.
Read MoreThe University of Delhi (DU) announced the first round of seat allocations for Undergraduate courses for the 2024-25 academic session on August 16, 2024. Out of 2,45,287 registered candidates, 97,387 were allocated seats. Applicants must accept their allocations by August 18 and pay the application fees by August 21.
Read MoreIndian para-badminton player Pramod Bhagat has been banned for 18 months by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) due to three whereabouts failures, ending his chance to defend his Paralympic gold medal in Paris. The ban, announced by the Badminton World Federation (BWF), lasts until September 1, 2025. Bhagat, the reigning Paralympic and...
Read MoreEarlier this year, BCCI did not include Ishan in the annual central contracts after he ignored board’s directive to participate in domestic cricket. Last year, Ishan had taken a mental health break in December and only made his return to action in IPL 2024. He was then ignored for T20 World Cup and following...
Read MoreKolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal admitted the post-midnight vandalism at RG Kar Medical College was due to an assessment failure by police. The incident, linked to protests over a junior doctor’s rape-murder, led to 25 arrests. Despite efforts, police officers were overwhelmed by the mob and multiple personnel were injured during the chaos.
Read MoreThe Karnataka government decided to withhold suspensions against SBI and PNB, giving them 15 days to resolve issues of fund misuse. The decision followed a meeting between finance officials and bank representatives, prompted by Public Accounts Committee criticisms. This measure emphasizes the importance of stringent checks in handling state funds.
Read MoreThe Election Commission delayed announcing Maharashtra’s election dates, citing security concerns in Jammu and Kashmir, monsoon-related voter list delays, and ongoing cultural festivals. The new government must be in place by November 26. Opposition leaders criticized the move, suggesting it aims to create instability and influence the election outcome.
Read MoreAmidst tension in Kolkata over the RG Kar rape-murder, CM Mamata Banerjee led a silent march blaming opposition parties for vandalism at the hospital, while BJP and the Left held protests demanding justice. Former Union minister Smriti Irani criticized Mamata for shifting blame. The CM appealed for doctors to resume work, citing suffering patients.
Read MoreThe father of the RG Kar Medical College victim expressed emotional support for global ‘Reclaim the Night’ protests and urged for respecting his daughter’s memory. The victim’s mother questioned police conduct and stated doubts about the arrested suspect’s involvement. A CBI team visited the victim’s home, gathering evidence and statements from the family for...
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