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In an apparent bid to woo young voters ahead of state assembly elections, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced to give Rs 1,000 per month for two years to unemployed youth having completed graduation. Under this scheme, graduates of 20 to 25 years who are neither studying, employed, nor self-employed will receive Rs 1,000 monthly for two years. CM Nitish Kumar has expanded the state's flagship welfare initiative, the Mukhyamantri Nishchay Swayam Sahayta Bhatta Yojana to include unemployed graduates.
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan, who was on a visit to Jharkhand, recently spoke in detail about Operation Sindoor. He shared the reasons behind carrying out the operation at midnight. On May 7th, terrorist hideouts in Pakistan and PoK were attacked between 1 and 1:30 am.
General Chauhan explained that the timing of the operation was chosen for two main reasons. The first was that the Indian Army has complete confidence in its technical and intelligence capabilities. Even in the dark, the Army had no difficulty gathering accurate information and evidence. The second and most important reason was the safety of civilians. He said that it would have been easier to attack between 5:30 and 6 am, but during that time, the Azaan (call for prayers) and the movement of people would have begun, which could have affected many innocent people. Therefore, the attack was carried out during the dark night to target terrorists and protect civilians from harm.
India's first large private gold mine is set to commence operations in Andhra Pradesh, with full production expected very soon. This move is a major achievement for the country, as India currently imports approximately 1,000 tonnes of gold annually, the second-largest import after crude oil. Decan Gold Mine Limited (DGML), the first and only gold exploration company listed on the BSE, holds a stake in Geomysore Services India Limited, the developer of the Jonnagiri gold project in Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh. Following this news, DGML shares rose by approximately 9.95% on Thursday, although the stock had fallen by approximately 12% over the past year.
Neeraj Chopra’s dream of defending his ‘World Athletics Championship’ title came crashing down on Thursday in Tokyo. At the very Olympic Stadium where he had made history with a gold medal four years ago, the two-time Olympic medalist could not recreate the magic and had to settle for a disappointing eighth-place finish; a result that left fans stunned and heartbroken. Neeraj Chopra and Arshad Nadeem both were eliminated in the 5th and fourth round respectively. However, India’s Sachin Yadav remains fourth and in the hunt for a medal.
he Supreme Court has directed states and union territories to initiate the process for registration of Anand Karaj marriages, or Sikh marriages. The apex court has ordered all states to notify marriage registration rules within four months so that marriages solemnized through Anand Karaj can be registered and certified on par with other marriages.
The bench of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta said that in a secular republic, the state should not turn a citizen's faith into a privilege or a hindrance. They also said that when the law recognizes Anand Karaj as valid, but there is no mechanism for registration, it is tantamount to a half-hearted promise. Therefore, the process from solemnization of marriage to registration must be uniform, fair, and practical.
India's Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran recently indicated that the 25 percent additional tariff imposed by the US on India may be lifted after November 30th. This statement makes it clear that there is a possibility of positive change in the trade relationship between India and the US, which could significantly improve the trade deal between the two countries.
The troubles for Shilpa Shetty's husband and renowned businessman Raj Kundra continue unabated. Amidst allegations of a Rs 60 crore fraud, the case has taken a new turn. Reports suggest that some of the alleged fraudulent money was transferred to the bank accounts of film producer Ekta Kapoor, actresses Bipasha Basu, and Neha Dhupia. The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Mumbai Police may soon issue notices to these three and question them, demanding details of their financial transactions.
Aryan Khan, son of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, has finally released his directorial debut, 'The Ba***ds of Bollywood', on Netflix today, 18 September. The show has generated considerable buzz, given Aryan's star-studded lineage and the fact that this is his first directorial venture. A special screening of the show was held in Mumbai, and the initial reviews have been positive. 'The Ba***ds of Bollywood' is available for streaming on Netflix from 12:30 PM IST today. Viewers are eagerly awaiting the show and expect it to make its way into Netflix's top 10 list. It also faces no major competition from other OTT releases this week. According to early reviews, Aryan Khan has pulled off a winner with this "spoof" show, which features many hilarious and meta-references to Bollywood.
In a big relief for the subscribers under the National Pension System (NPS), the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) is going to roll out a Multiple Scheme Framework (MSF) from 1 October. From 1 October, non-government NPS subscribers will be able to invest their entire pension amount (100%) in equity-linked schemes in the stock market. Earlier, the investment limit in equities was 75%, but this limit will be removed under the new rule. The aim of this change is to give subscribers more freedom and allow them to better plan their retirement savings based on their age, needs, and risk tolerance.
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has launched a new online service that allows families to report the death of their deceased members and request the deactivation of their Aadhaar number through the MyAadhaar portal. Earlier, Aadhaar numbers of deceased individuals often remained active, leading to potential misuse in banking, property transactions, or welfare schemes.
The Chief Election Commission of India (ECI) has dismissed allegations of voter deletions made by the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi during his recently concluded press conference.
EC Gyanesh Kumar said that voter deletion allegations are ‘incorrect and baseless,’ while emphasizing that no votes can be deleted online by the public.
Big news is emerging about Bollywood star Deepika Padukone. She will not be part of the sequel to the 2024 Telugu blockbuster film 'Kalki 2898 AD'. The film's makers have officially confirmed that she will not reprise her role, which is a shocking piece of news for her fans. The producers of 'Kalki 2898 AD', directed by Nag Ashwin, Vyjayanti Movies, shared the information on the social media platform X. The post stated that Deepika Padukone will not be part of the upcoming sequel. The makers explained that this decision was made after extensive discussions. They stated that despite the long journey and efforts involved in the first film, a suitable partnership could not be reached between both parties. They also wished Deepika all the best for her future endeavors.
The Meta Connect 2025 event kicked off in Menlo Park, California, which is also Meta's headquarters. The event started on Thursday morning, Indian Standard Time. At this event, Meta made several major announcements, including the Meta Ray-Ban Display, new AI-powered glasses for athletes, Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2), the Hyperscape feature for Quest headsets, and a new entertainment hub. Meta has introduced the Meta Ray-Ban Display, a new version of its popular Ray-Ban smart glasses. These glasses are equipped with AI technology and feature a full-color, high-resolution in-lens display. They are priced at approximately $799 (around Rs 70,229).
At this moment, 54 thousand people are watching and listening to Rahul Gandhi on Congress's official YouTube handle
Gyanesh Kumar is protecting those who steal votes
Congress President Rahul Gandhi makes a big claim on Vote Chori that a major revelation will be made in front of the public, solid evidence will come to light.
Rahul Gandhi targets Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar for allegedly protecting those who are stealing votes.
Rahul Gandhi targets Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar for allegedly protecting those who are stealing votes.
In Karnataka, CID wrote 18 letters to the Election Commission, but so far no response has been received.
6018 votes were wrongly deleted in Aland in Karnataka
I am presenting some of the people whose names were deleted; know from them how people's names are being struck off.
Whatever I am saying, I am saying with evidence
Rahul Gandhi is set to hold a press briefing following his allegations of voter theft, promising a significant expose against the BJP. He was about to adress the press conference at 10:00 am which has been delayed by half an hour. The Press conference will commence at 10:30 AM.
India responds cautiously to Saudi-Pakistan defense agreement, emphasizing national security. Experts warn of potential regional impact; India expects Saudi Arabia to maintain balance amid evolving geopolitical tensions.
Rainfall cools Delhi-NCR after intense heat; heavy rain and lightning warnings issued for UP, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttarakhand. IMD issues yellow alert across multiple regions.
Government’s holistic education plan faces backlash from fundamentalist groups; threats of street protests over appointment of art teachers spark a deeper conflict between education reform and religious tradition.
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