Category: General
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“Stree2” Day 1 Advance Bookings Soar: Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor’s Film Surpasses Tiger 3 and Brahmastra.
This Independence Day is set to be a significant event at the box office, featuring the release of three major films: ‘Stree 2’, ‘Khel Khel Mein’, and ‘Vedaa’. Each of these films represents a distinct genre, making it difficult to predict which will emerge as the standout hit. However, the advance ticket sales for ‘Stree…
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Centre Forms Panel to Oversee India-Bangladesh Border Situation, Announces Amit Shah !
The government led by Narendra Modi established a committee on Friday to oversee the situation along the Indo-Bangladesh border, as announced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. “In response to the prevailing circumstances in Bangladesh, the Modi administration has formed a committee tasked with monitoring the current conditions at the Indo-Bangladesh Border (IBB). This committee…
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Supreme Court Denies Request to Postpone NEET-PG Exam Scheduled for Sunday !
On Monday, the Supreme Court declined to delay the NEET-PG examination set for Sunday, dismissing a petition that raised concerns regarding the distribution of examination centres and the normalisation of scores for two cohorts. The court noted that “two lakh students and four lakh parents will suffer” if the request is granted, questioning, “Should we…
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Supreme Court Halts Mumbai College’s Hijab Ban: Questions Raised on Religious Symbols !
On Friday, August 9, the Supreme Court temporarily halted a Mumbai private college’s ban on hijabs, caps, and badges worn by students. This interim order came as the Court reviewed a petition from Muslim women students of NG Acharya & DK Marathe College, who were challenging the Bombay High Court’s decision that had supported the…
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Supreme Court to Review Plea for NEET PG 2024 Exam Postponement today!
On Friday, August 9, the Supreme Court will consider a request to delay the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test postgraduate (NEET PG) examination. The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) is scheduled to conduct the NEET PG 2024 examination on August 11, 2024, across two shifts, with over 228,000 candidates expected to participate.…
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Neeraj Chopra Reflects on Paris Olympics: ‘I Gave My Best, But It Was Arshad’s Day !
Neeraj Chopra, the silver medallist from India, was seen celebrating with fans following the men’s javelin throw final at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France, on Thursday, August 8, 2024. On August 9, 2024, Chopra reflected on his performance, acknowledging that while he gave his utmost effort, it was ultimately Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem who…
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Waqf Board Seized by Mafia: Centre Responds to Opposition Criticism on Reform Bill !
On Thursday, Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju presented a bill aimed at amending the legislation that governs Waqf boards. This initiative has sparked protests from Opposition Members of Parliament, who have labeled it as “draconian” and an effort to “divide the country” along religious lines. In response to these accusations, the government asserted that…
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Japan Hit by Dual Earthquakes, Tsunami Advisory Issued !
On Thursday, Japan experienced two significant earthquakes. The first tremor registered a magnitude of 6.9, followed by a subsequent quake measuring 7.1, both occurring off the southern island of Kyushu, as reported by the United States Geological Survey. The Japan Meteorological Agency indicated that the epicenter of the earthquake was located off the eastern coast…
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Waqf Act Amendment Bill Set for Introduction in Lok Sabha Today !
The government has opted to retract the Waqf Properties Bill, 2014 (file). New Delhi: The BJP-led administration is set to present the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, aimed at revising the Waqf Act of 1995. This proposed legislation intends to “effectively tackle issues” concerning the authority of State Waqf Boards,…
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Wrestler Vinesh Phogat Withdraws from Paris Olympics Due to Weight Issue, India Files Appeal
Vinesh Phogat, India’s distinguished wrestler, faced a significant setback just hours before the final at the Paris Olympic Games 2024, as she was disqualified. Competing in the 50 kg freestyle wrestling category, Vinesh was discovered to be 100 grams over the required weight limit for her event. Although she typically competes in the 53 kg…