Day: April 26, 2025

ED Raids FIITJEE Centers Amid Financial Scam, Leaving 12,000 Students in Limbo

Manish Kumar

From Success to Scandal: FIITJEE’s Fall from Grace The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday conducted raids across eight locations associated with FIITJEE, the once-celebrated coaching institute, in Delhi, Noida, and Gurugram. The raids are part of a sweeping investigation into allegations of financial irregularities linked to the sudden closure of several of FIITJEE’s centres earlier this year. Founded by DK Goel, FIITJEE was hailed as a premier coaching institute that helped thousands of students crack India’s toughest engineering entrance exams. Over decades, it built a reputation of academic excellence and…

Maxwell Set for Comeback? Predicting Punjab Kings’ Likely Playing XI Against KKR

Manish Kumar

Punjab Kings’ form has just tailed off a bit in the last couple of games, probably a reflection of their skipper Shreyas Iyer’s campaign as well and hence, a win on Saturday against his former franchise might just prove to be the shot in the arm for Ponting and Co as they make the playoff run. Punjab Kings have been there and thereabouts in the 2025 edition of the IPL, but they haven’t gotten on a home stretch where they would feel comfortable with the playoffs approaching. The Kings still…

California Surpasses Japan to Become World’s Fourth Largest Economy

Manish Kumar

California’s Economic Triumph: A New Global Powerhouse In a major economic milestone, California has officially overtaken Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy, according to fresh data released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the US Bureau of Economic Analysis. California’s gross domestic product (GDP) reached an impressive $4.10 trillion in 2024, compared to Japan’s $4.01 trillion. Governor Gavin Newsom celebrated the achievement, emphasizing California’s dynamic growth across sectors. “California isn’t just keeping pace with the world – we’re setting the pace,” Newsom proudly stated. With only the United…

Ex-Army Chief Blames Intelligence Lapses for Pahalgam Attack, Calls for Stronger Response

Manish Kumar

Former Army Chief General Shankar Roychowdhury (Retd) has firmly attributed the horrific Pahalgam terror attack to a significant “intelligence failure” and demanded accountability at the highest levels. Speaking to PTI, Roychowdhury stressed the urgent need for answers, emphasizing that negligence had enabled the attack. “I suspect intelligence failure. Somebody must answer for the lapses. There is definitely someone responsible for negligence and they must be held accountable for the consequences,” the former Army chief said. He further alleged the involvement of Pakistan’s intelligence agency, ISI, in orchestrating the assault that…

DGCA Issues Advisory to Airlines Amid Airspace Restrictions Causing Flight Delays | Key Details Inside

Manish Kumar

DGCA asked airlines to clearly inform passengers about route changes and revised travel durations and also notify about the possibility of technical stops en route. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation on Saturday issued an advisory to airlines on providing proper communication and in-flight catering services to passengers as international flights mostly to UK, North America, the Middle East and Europe will have longer flying time as Pakistan closed its airspace for India amid rising tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack, that claimed 26 lives. The flights taking off from…

UNSC Condemns Pahalgam Terror Attack, Urges Action Against Perpetrators and Sponsors

Manish Kumar

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has reiterated that any acts of terrorism are criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivation, wherever, whenever and by whomever committed. The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has condemned the Pahalgam terror attacks, which saw the death of 26 tourists, stressing that those responsible should be held accountable and the organisers and sponsors of this “reprehensible act of terrorism” should be brought to justice. In a press statement, the 15-nation council said that the group “condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack in…

Amit Shah Explores Options to Halt Water Supply to Pakistan Following Indus Waters Treaty Suspension

Manish Kumar

India on Thursday formally informed Pakistan that the Indus Waters Treaty will be held in abeyance with immediate effect. The decision came as a repercussion of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam.   Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday held a meeting with Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Paatil and other senior officials to deliberate on the future course of action regarding the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan. In the meeting, it was decided that the water supply to Pakistan will be put on hold with immeadiate effect…