In this issue

June 21, 2024

BJP allies want pound of flesh

Shinde group demands 100 seats, Ajit Pawar is not far behind

2 mins

UP firm blacklisted in constable exam

The UP government has blacklisted Edutest, the T responsible company for conducting the recently cancelled Police Constable Recruitment Examination.

1 min

Drainage goof-up at Ram Lalla's abode

When the temple was built no engineer gave a thought to 'snaan' of Bhagwan Ram

2 mins

HC raps state for non-implementation

The Bombay High Court rapped the Maharashtra government and the authorities for failing to implement the Supreme Court judgment on 'living wills' in toto, remarking that it was 'unfortunate that a person has to file a petition to get the apex order implemented'.

1 min

NEET, NITI & NEEYAT

Govt won't jeopardise future of meritorious students because of isolated leak incidents in Bihar; sets up high-level committee

1 min

Kejri gets bail

A Delhi court on Thursday granted bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who was arrested in March in the money laundering case linked to the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy of 2021-22.

2 mins

Patna order to hit Maratha reservation

The Patna High Court's order on Thursday rejecting the Bihar government's law breaching the 50 per cent cap on reservations will have implications for the legislation unanimously passed by the Maharashtra legislature granting a 10 per cent quota to Marathas in government jobs and education.

1 min

Nitish quota hike to 65% set aside

In a major jolt to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, the Patna High Court on Thursday set aside the amendment notified in the two reservation legislations, paving the way for a hike in reservation cap from existing 50 percent to 65 percent.

1 min

Losing candidate seeks to bar Waikar's LS path

PHONE IN COUNTING CENTRE | The victory of Waikar was doubtful and the counting of votes was vitiated, says notice

1 min

Jains seek protection for religious sites

Community condemns destruction of idols of Jain Tirthankaras in Gujarat's Pavagadh; seeks larger role in politics to get demands across

2 mins

50% increase in Chalo's Belapur-Colaba service

With fleet expansion by 44%, commuters can soon expect 15% to 40% increase in trips on popular routes

1 min

New deemed university status brings fee hike

SIR JJ SCHOOL OF ART | The new fee structure was calculated by a seven-member panel headed by former high court judge

2 mins

Work on Vadhavan Port only after monsoon 2025

INFRASTRUCTURE | Port received Union Cabinet clearance on Wednesday; JNPA ready with the tenders, will float them soon

2 mins

'KHOTARDE SARKAR'

FREE HIGHER EDUCATION FOR GIRLS | NCP (SP) protests in Pune over Chandrakant Patil's unfulfilled promise

1 min

Highly educated apply in police recruitment

55% of police job applicants are postgraduates

2 mins

Mkts scale fresh record high levels on FII inflows

BSE Sensex jumps 141.34 points, while Nifty rose 51 points

1 min

Import curbs on certain types of studded gold jewellery not applicable for SEZ units: DGFT

The government has clarified that its decision to impose import curbs on certain types of studded gold jewellery is not applicable for units in the special economic zones (SEZs).

1 min

Vedanta Grp biggest wealth creator in FY25 so far; adds 2.2L cr in mcap

Vedanta Group comprising, Vedanta Ltd and Hindustan Zinc Ltd, have generated the maximum wealth for investors on the Dalal Street in the current fiscal so far, with the combined market valuation of both firms surging by Rs 2.2 lakh crore.

1 min

Can stop war, not paper leaks?

Launching a scathing attack on ruling BJP over the the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Exam (NEET-UG 2924), Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said the paper leaks will continue as long as institutions of higher learning remain \"captured by the BJPRSS members\".

2 mins

Israel hits refugee camps

Planes strike Al-Nuseirat, tanks move deeper into Rafah

1 min

Bangladesh aim for an upset against Australia

Title contenders ready for tough Super Eight test

1 min

SKY, bowlers help India thump Afghans

The World No 1 T20I batter smashed a half-century as India propelled themselves to a 47-run victory

1 min

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