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The State Bank of India (SBI) has declared the results of the Clerk Prelims Exam 2025. This exam was conducted for the Junior Associate position. Candidates who took the exam can now check their results on SBI's official website, sbi.co.in.
The SBI Clerk Prelims Exam was conducted nationwide on September 20, 21, and 27, 2025. This recruitment drive was conducted to fill 6,589 Junior Associate positions in various branches of the bank.
As per SBI's usual procedure, results are declared within 15 to 40 days (approximately two to six weeks) of the exam. This time too, the bank has released the results on time.
The campaigning for the first phase of the 2025 Bihar Assembly Elections ended at 5 pm on Tuesday. Campaigning has now been suspended under the Model Code of Conduct. Voting for the first phase is scheduled for November 6th, so candidates are not permitted to hold public meetings, road shows, or rallies.
Voting will take place in 121 assembly seats across 18 districts in the state in the first phase. A total of 1,314 candidates are contesting these seats.
The Maharashtra State Election Commission has announced the dates for local body elections. State Election Commissioner Dinesh Waghmare stated on Tuesday that voting will take place in 246 municipal councils and 42 municipal councils on December 2, 2025, with counting taking place on December 3. With the announcement of election schedule, the code of conduct has come into effect in the respective areas.
Waghmare informed that voting will be held for a total of 6,859 member and 288 chairperson positions in this election. This time, voting will be conducted entirely through electronic voting machines (EVMs).
There are a total of 17 million eligible voters in the state, including 5,379,931 men, 5,322,870 women, and 775 other voters.
Former US Vice-President and Republican Party veteran Dick Cheney passed away on Tuesday. He was 84. His family confirmed his death in an official statement. It was reported that Cheney died from complications related to pneumonia and heart disease.
The statement issued by the family said, "Dick Cheney passed away peacefully. His wife, Lynne Cheney, with whom he shared 61 years of marriage, his daughters Liz and Mary, and other family members were with him at his final moments."
Banks will be closed in many states on 5 November for Guru Nanak Jayanti 2025. This day is celebrated as the Birth Anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Guru of Sikhism. It is also known as Guru Nanak Prakash Jayanti.
Banks will be closed in Mizoram, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Chandigarh, Uttarakhand, Telangana, Arunachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Jammu & Srinagar, Uttar Pradesh, Nagaland, West Bengal, New Delhi, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Himachal Pradesh on the occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti, Kartik Purnima, and Rahas Purnima.
Popular social media platform Reddit went down in several countries on Tuesday evening, notably India and the United States. The company said it was working to resolve the issue. The outage caused inconvenience to users and prompted a flood of complaints on social media about Reddit's inaccessibility.
According to reports, more than 20,000 Reddit-related outage reports were filed in the United States. India had approximately 521 reports as of Tuesday evening. Users of the website and app reported problems posting, commenting, and browsing.
The CBI investigation into the Karur stampede, ordered by the Supreme Court, is progressing rapidly. Justice Ajay Rastogi’s panel is monitoring the probe, with initial reports submitted, and coordination with Tamil Nadu authorities underway.
A passenger train collided with a goods train near Jairamnagar station in Bilaspur on Tuesday. As a result, several are feared dead.
The accident occurred in the Lal Khand area of the Bilaspur-Katni rail section.
Netflix's hit series "Delhi Crime" is returning with a new season. The trailer for the third season was released today. It reveals that the story will be more intense and dangerous than the previous two. This time, DCP Vartika Chaturvedi (Shefali Shah) will face off against Huma Qureshi. Here's a look at the trailer for this suspenseful crime-thriller series...
In the third season, the story moves beyond Delhi. The 2-minute 31-second trailer depicts girls being trafficked from various states across the country. Huma Qureshi (Badi Didi) is responsible for selling these girls. Shefali Shah (DCP Vartika Chaturvedi) is tasked with exposing this gang. DCP Vartika Chaturvedi, along with her team, sets out to capture Badi Didi. The third season will stream on Netflix from November 13th. This time, DCP Vartika Chaturvedi (Shefali Shah) faces off against Badi Didi (Huma Qureshi).
As dengue cases surge across several Indian cities with the return of the post-monsoon season, doctors are warning the public to stay alert for the early signs of the mosquito-borne viral infection. Health officials say timely diagnosis and treatment can make the difference between a mild infection and a life-threatening illness.
If you think pulling an all-nighter or skipping a few hours of sleep won’t hurt, think again. Scientists warn that when you’re sleep-deprived, your brain doesn’t just slow down parts of it can literally shut off without you realizing it.
This eerie phenomenon, known as “local sleep,” is your brain’s desperate attempt to rest even when you’re awake.
Gopichand P Hinduja (GP Hinduja), chairman of the UK-based Hinduja Group, passed away in the UK on today on Tuesday. He was 85 years old. The head of this Indian-origin business family was known as a generational business magnate in the global business world and was among the world's richest people.
GP Hinduja assumed the chairmanship of the Hinduja Group after the death of his elder brother, Shrichand P. Hinduja (SP Hinduja), in May 2023. Following SP Hinduja's departure, GP Hinduja became the head of the family and group. Under his leadership, the Hinduja family maintained its top spot on the UK's wealth list (The Sunday Times Rich List 2025). According to the 2025 report, the Hinduja family's wealth exceeded £35 billion.
Hinduja Group Chairman and Indian-born billionaire Gopichand P Hinduja died in a London hospital on Wednesday at the age of 85.
Gopichand P Hinduja, the eldest of the four Hinduja brothers, had been ill for a long time.
Just before the first phase of voting in the Bihar Assembly elections, a statement by Union Minister and senior JDU leader Lalan Singh has sparked a political uproar. During an election rally in Mokama, Lalan Singh said, "Let only those who vote for us leave their homes." This comment went viral on social media, prompting the Election Commission to issue a notice. An FIR has now been filed against him.
The Senior Men's Selection Committee has announced the India 'A' team for the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025. This prestigious tournament will be played at the West End International Cricket Stadium in Doha, Qatar, from November 14 to 23, 2025.
The team will be led by experienced wicketkeeper-batsman Jitesh Sharma, with Naman Dhir as vice-captain. The selectors have assembled a balanced mix of experienced players and young talent in the squad. This year's tournament will be held in the T20 format, and the match against Pakistan will be the biggest attraction for India.
The FBI in the US has claimed to have foiled a major terrorist attack. Federal authorities arrested two men in the Detroit area last week. A cache of weapons was also recovered from a storage unit and several other locations. FBI agents had been monitoring these men for several weeks.
FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed the arrest of two extremists, Moamed Ali and Majid Mahmood, on Friday, but did not share any details at the time.
Canada is going to change its visa rules. This is likely to have a direct impact on Indians. This bill introduced in the Canadian Parliament is raising concerns among Indians.
In fact, this bill introduced in the Canadian Parliament proposes to give Canadian authorities the power to order the deportation of any Indian immigrant holding a temporary visa at any time. Furthermore, the authority should have the power to block the issuance of any temporary visa.
Another major decision has been made in Indian women's cricket. The BCCI's Regional Selection Committee has announced the teams for all six zones for the Senior Women's Inter-Regional T20 Trophy 2025. The tournament will be held in Nagaland from November 4th to 14th. Six zones - North, South, East, West, Central, and North East will participate.
Most notably, Indian team star Shafali Verma has been appointed captain of the North Zone team. Shweta Sehrawat has been appointed vice-captain. Tania Bhatia has been included in the team as wicketkeeper.
Bengaluru police have arrested 32-year-old general surgeon Dr. Mahendra Reddy in connection with the death of his wife, Kruthika Reddy. The arrest comes six months after Kruthika, who had been staying at her father’s residence in Marathahalli, Bengaluru, was declared dead at a private hospital on April 23, 2025.
When it comes to shedding pounds, most people immediately think of high-intensity workouts or pounding the pavement with a run. But recent research suggests that the age-old exercise of walking might actually rival or even surpass running when it comes to fat loss. Here’s what the science says.
After a long wait, Hyundai Motor India has finally launched the new 2025 Hyundai Venue in the Indian market. This new-generation SUV comes with several major updates and impressive features. Its starting price is Rs 7.90 lakh (ex-showroom). The company has also opened bookings, which customers can book by paying ₹25,000 at their nearest Hyundai dealership or on the company's website. Deliveries are expected to begin after 15 November.
Himanta Biswa Sarma compared a local RJD candidate to Osama bin Laden during a Siwan rally, calling for such elements’ elimination and claiming India belongs to Ram-Sita; comments sparked controversy over communal tone and targeting of migrants and politicians.
The Supreme Court recently expressed deep concern over the misuse of the POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) Act. The court stated that the law was enacted to protect children from sexual crimes, but now it is being misused in many cases. The bench comprising Justices B.V. Nagarathna and R. Mahadevan noted that the law is sometimes being applied to disputes between husband and wife or consensual relationships between teenagers, which is contrary to its original purpose.
OpenAI has announced that its paid subscription tier, ChatGPT Go will be available free of charge for one full year to eligible users in India, beginning 4 November 2025. Priced at Rs 399 per month in India since its launch in August, this promo makes the plan free for new and existing users in the region.
The company says the initiative supports its “India‑first” strategy as the country becomes one of its fastest‑growing user markets.
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has officially released the NABARD Grade A Recruitment 2025 notification, opening the doors for eligible candidates to apply for 91 Assistant Manager posts across multiple streams including RDBS, Rajbhasha, and other specialized disciplines.
The announcement marks a key opportunity for candidates aspiring to join one of India’s leading institutions in agriculture and rural development.
Two US courts have ordered immigration officials not to deport Subramanyam Vedam, the 64-year-old Indian-origin man who spent four decades in prison before his murder conviction was overturned earlier this year. Vedam was nine months old when he came to the US with his parents legally from India. He grew up in State College, where his father taught at Penn State.
Gold prices across India registered a marginal rise on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, mirroring global trends and domestic investor sentiment. With inflation still sticky and markets volatile, gold continued to hold its ground as a preferred safe-haven asset.
But what’s drawing attention this week is not just the uptick- it’s the noticeable variation in gold prices across major metro cities, leaving buyers curious about where they can get the best deal.
The campaigning for the First Phase of Assembly Elections in Bihar ends this evening at 5 PM. The 1st Phase voting in 121 Assembly Constituencies in 18 districts will be held on 6 November. However, only door-to-door contact and campaigning will be possible.
The national capital woke up to a hazy Tuesday morning on 4 November with toxic air once again choking the national capital. As per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data recorded at 9 am, the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 310, falling under the ‘severe’ category.
The situation worsened in several northern pockets, with Wazirpur, Alipur, Bawana, and Jahangirpuri crossing the dangerous 400 mark, indicating hazardous pollution levels.
Guru Nanak Jayanti is considered very special in Sikhism. Guru Nanak Jayanti is also known as Gurupurab and Guru Nanak Prakash Parv.
This day is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism and the first Sikh Guru. This festival is a symbol of immense faith and devotion for the Sikh community. On this day, grand celebrations are held in Gurudwaras across the country, the Guru Granth Sahib is recited, and devotees participate in langar seva to remember the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev.
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