Former captain Nasser Hussain orchestrated Sachin Tendulkar’s only Test stumping in the third Test of England’s 2001 tour of India. Tendulkar, on 90 runs, was frustrated by Ashley Giles’ defensive bowling, leading to a rare stumping by James Foster. This strategic maneuver resulted in Tendulkar’s only stumping in his 200-Test career. Read More
Ola, Uber, and Porter have failed to uphold fair working conditions for gig workers, says a Fairwork India report. Only bigbasket and Urban Company met minimum wage policies. Despite increased worker collectivization, no platform recognized collective groups. Companies like Amazon Flex and Swiggy earned points for safety equipment and training. Read More
Congress MP Kumari Selja expressed disappointment over Haryana election results, calling for a fresh start and identification of those responsible for the party’s shortcomings. Despite intense campaigns by senior leaders, the BJP appeared set for a third consecutive term in the state. Read More
Infosys has changed its hiring process to a more secure, paperless system, requiring candidates to access job details through the internal platform, aiming to tackle fraud and improve the experience. Read More
The Union Ayush ministry declared advertising Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, and Homeopathy drugs with “miraculous or supernatural effects” illegal, highlighting the risk to public health from unverified claims. The ministry urged the public to consult registered practitioners before using these drugs and to report any misleading advertisements or false claims. Self-diagnosis and self-medication are strongly... Read More
The assembly elections in Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir saw a historic win for BJP in Haryana, securing a record third term, while the National Conference and Congress alliance triumphed in Jammu and Kashmir. The elections in J&K were notable for their high participation, despite recent political changes. Read More
In Delhi, UPI-related frauds topped financial scams in the first half of 2024 with 25,924 complaints. Techniques included fake payment screenshots, ‘friend in need’ scams, and malicious QR codes. Delhi Police urge users to verify transactions and avoid sharing sensitive information. Read More
