The Bihar government has decided to increase the job reservation for marginalized communities from 50% to 65% based on the Bihar Caste Survey Report. This increase, along with a 10% quota for economically weaker sections, brings the total quota in Bihar to 75%. The new quota allocation is based on the population proportion of...
Read More
Jet engine-maker Pratt & Whitney (PW) has warned IndiGo that a powder metal contamination issue could result in a significant number of aircraft being grounded in the first quarter of 2024. Already, around 50 IndiGo planes have been grounded due to the issue, and this number could rise to over 80 next year. The...
Read More
The Insolvency & Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has proposed key changes to smoothen the process of completion, handing over, and registration of residential projects for homebuyers. The suggestions include registering each project under RERA, operating separate bank accounts for each project, and allowing the transfer of rights to homebuyers. The IBBI also recommends...
Read More
Walmart is actively seeking new Indian suppliers and manufacturers to expand its sourcing in India and tap into new categories. The company aims to source $10 billion worth of goods from India annually by 2027. It is already working with suppliers to source toys, shoes, and bicycles. Walmart has been sourcing goods from India...
Read More
Glenn Maxwell fought through cramps to smash an unbeaten 201 off 128 balls, single-handedly guiding Australia to an improbable three-wicket win over Afghanistan in a World Cup match on Tuesday and sealing the team’s spot in the semi-finals. Afghanistan appeared set for a famous victory against five-time champions Australia at the floodlit Wankhede Stadium,...
Read More
For the first time in independent India, residents of 126 villages in Chhattisgarh’s left-wing extremism-affected Bastar division got to vote in polling stations in the vicinity of their homes. Until 2018, they had to endure an arduous trek through dense forests, hills and rivers to cast their franchise, while also fearing a backlash from...
Read More
The Indian government has instructed social media platforms like Instagram, X, and Facebook to remove deepfake videos within 24 hours of receiving a complaint. The move comes after an actress complained about a deepfake video circulating on social media. The advisory mentions that social media intermediaries should observe due diligence and remove or disable...
Read More
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has directed airports in Delhi and Punjab to stop issuing visitor entry passes following designated terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun’s recent warning to Sikhs not to fly Air India (AI) after November 19. The order issued on November 6 says, “Issue of temporary airport entry pass (TAEP) (for)...
Read More