Year: 2024

IAS Officer Puja Khedkar Files Harassment Case Against Pune Collector

Manish Kumar

Probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar has filed a harassment case against Pune Collector Suhas Divase. Divase had reported Khedkar for allegedly misusing her power, which led to her transfer to Washim. Khedkar, who was serving as an assistant collector in Pune, was moved to Washim as a supernumerary assistant collector. She was accused of demanding perks and facilities not entitled to a trainee official. Controversial Allegations and Investigation Khedkar’s transfer followed allegations that she lied about her visual and mental disabilities to clear the Civil Services entrance exam. Additionally, she…

Global Icons Gather in India for Anant Ambani’s Lavish Pre-Wedding Celebration

Manish Kumar

A star-studded guest list featuring Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, and Ivanka Trump descended upon India to attend billionaire heir Anant Ambani’s extravagant three-day pre-wedding party, which concluded on Sunday. The celebrations, held in Jamnagar, Gujarat, showcased spectacular performances from pop superstar Rihanna and renowned magician David Blaine, attracting around 1,200 guests from Silicon Valley, Bollywood, and beyond. Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and film icon Shah Rukh Khan were among the celebrities present, adding to the event’s glittering ambiance. Anant Ambani, the youngest son of Asia’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani,…

Amit Mishra Opens Up About His Unique Relationships with Kohli and Rohit

Manish Kumar

Veteran Indian bowler Amit Mishra has shed light on his contrasting relationships with two of India’s cricketing icons, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Despite both players debuting within a year of each other and forming the backbone of the Indian batting lineup over the past decade and a half, Mishra notes significant differences in his connections with them. In a recent interview, Mishra reflected on his bond with Rohit Sharma, describing it as jovial and friendly, dating back to Rohit’s early cricketing days. Their rapport has flourished over the years,…

Severe Flooding Hits Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh: Residents Urgently Seek Government Assistance

Manish Kumar

The flood situation in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, has become dire due to the rising levels of the Ganges and Garra River, resulting in severe flooding of villages across the district. Water has inundated homes, reaching neck-deep levels, and disrupting the lives of many residents. The affected people are pleading for government assistance as they struggle to cope with the disaster. The situation mirrors other regions in Uttar Pradesh facing similar challenges due to heavy monsoon rains. In hardoi , for instance, over 400 villages are submerged as the Ganges and…

India Hosts 46th Session of UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee and Young Professionals Forum

Manish Kumar

India is set to host the prestigious 46th Session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee for the first time from July 21st to 31st, 2024, in New Delhi. This significant event will include the 2024 World Heritage Young Professionals Forum, organized under the theme “World Heritage in the 21st Century: Building Capacities and Exploring Opportunities for Youth.” The Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya Institute of Archaeology, a sub-office of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), will host the Young Professionals Forum from July 14th to 23rd. The forum aims to enhance the…

PM Modi to Attend UN General Assembly’s High-Level Meeting in September

Manish Kumar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to attend the UN General Assembly’s high-level meeting in New York this September, according to the preliminary program released by Assembly President Dennis Francis’ office. The program, made public on Monday, has Prime Minister Modi’s speech scheduled for the afternoon session on September 26. Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the Prime Minister of Nepal are also scheduled to speak in the same session. This will be Prime Minister Modi’s fifth address to the General Assembly during the annual week-long meeting that attracts presidents,…

PM Modi’s Vision Inspires Creation of IIM-Like World-Class Institutions, Says Dr. Jitendra Singh

Manish Kumar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s commitment to education and his vision for a ‘New India’ have inspired the creation of world-class institutions similar to the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), said Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology. Addressing the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) at Jagti on the outskirts of Jammu city, Dr. Singh emphasized the transformative impact of PM Modi’s government on India’s aspirational generation. “Startups are booming, and new opportunities are opening up. Technology has been a great leveller, providing everyone, regardless…

Global Conference on Space Research Begins in Busan, South Korea

Manish Kumar

The 45th Scientific Assembly of the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR) commenced on Monday in Busan, South Korea, marking the first time the country has hosted this biennial global conference. The event aims to foster international scientific research in space and has attracted around 3,000 space scientists and industry officials from 60 nations, according to the Korea Aero Space Administration (KASA), as reported by Yonhap news agency. Notable attendees include Pam Melroy, deputy administrator of the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and Hitoshi Kuninaka, director general of the…

Bharti Airtel Foundation launches ‘Bharti Airtel Scholarship Program’

Manish Kumar

New Delhi: Bharti Airtel Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Bharti Enterprises, is commemorating its 25 years with the launch of a prestigious ‘Bharti Airtel Scholarship Program’.  This merit-cum-means based Scholarship Program aims to support deserving students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds with a focus on girl students, pursuing Technology-based Engineering UG and integrated programs (up to 5 years) in the top 50 National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) (Engineering) colleges, including IITs. This will be applicable to students eligible for admissions in August 2024. Starting this year with 250 students, the Program is designed to scale up incrementally with its successful implementation through each…

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to Inaugurate 96th ICAR Foundation and Technology Day

Manish Kumar

Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, will inaugurate the 96th Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Foundation and Technology Day today. The event will witness the release of 40 innovative new technologies designed to advance agricultural practices and recognize the efforts of developers in the field. The exhibition will showcase novel technologies developed by various ICAR institutes, aiming to enhance agricultural production, improve quality, and increase farmers’ income. Sustainable and climate-resilient agriculture will be a central theme, highlighting eco-friendly technologies for crops such as rice, wheat,…