The Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (IITK), is opening a new admissions path for its BTech and BS programs for the 2025–26 academic year. This route, available to top performers in international Olympiads, allows students to bypass the JEE Advanced exam and demonstrate their exceptional talents.
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The Supreme Court ruled against extending the concept of ‘material resources’ to private assets, reigniting the debate on wealth redistribution sparked during the Lok Sabha elections. The Congress party had proposed equitable distribution of assets based on caste, drawing criticism from the BJP, who labeled it as vote bank politics.
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Two terrorists were killed in a clash with security forces in Bandipora, Kashmir, amidst a surge in violence following the establishment of a new government. The Lieutenant Governor vowed to crush terrorism, warning that those harboring terrorists would face severe consequences, including home demolitions. He attributed the recent unrest to Pakistan’s attempts to disrupt...
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Delhi and its surrounding National Capital Region dominated India’s most polluted cities in October, according to a CREA analysis. Despite pollution control measures, these cities experienced significantly higher PM2.5 levels than national standards, highlighting the impact of various pollution sources.
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Twenty-five tigers have vanished from Rajasthan’s Ranthambore National Park in the past year, prompting an official inquiry. The disappearances, a steep increase from previous years, have raised concerns about poaching and monitoring lapses. Overpopulation within the park is believed to be exacerbating territorial conflicts and driving tigers out.
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The Supreme Court ruled that private property cannot be broadly categorized as community resources under Article 39(b) of the Constitution. This overturns a 46-year-old socialist interpretation, asserting that while the state can distribute resources for common good, it must be determined on a case-by-case basis and should not assume all private assets are inherently...
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The 2024 US election sees Silicon Valley divided, with prominent figures backing either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump. Harris enjoys support from figures like Mark Cuban and Sheryl Sandberg, while Elon Musk and Peter Thiel rally behind Trump. Notably, tech giants like Microsoft and Google remain silent on their endorsements.
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