BSEB Matric Exams 2024: Exams on optional subjects tomorrow
The BSEC said in a notice that the exam was conducted in Patna in a clean manner at 70 centres across Patna. It also shared details on expelled students. Key Points
Hindustan TimesMahadev online app case: ED arrests Chhattisgarh Police ASI, 2 hawala operatives
ED arrests Chhattisgarh Police ASI and hawala operators in money laundering case. Multiple searches conducted. Key Points
mintUlhasnagar civic body to conduct door to door survey for TB
Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation (UMC) in India will conduct a door-to-door survey to identify suspected tuberculosis patients and prevent the spread of the disease. The survey will be conducted from November 20 to December 6, mainly in slum areas, and will involve 85 teams. Sputum tests and X-ray tests will be conducted for suspected patients. Symptoms of TB include coughing for more than 14 days, fever for more than two weeks, weight loss, bleeding from the sputum, chest pain, and swelling in the neck. | Mumbai news Key Points
Hindustan TimesIncome tax officials ‘visit’ Chinese computer-maker Lenovo's office in India for 'search op'
It wasn’t immediately clear why these searches were conducted. Lenovo is one of several Chinese tech companies that central government has accused of evading GST & customs duties. Key Points
ThePrintMPSOS 2023 revised time table announced! Check out Class 10, 12 Open School exams schedule
Authorities have asked students to download the full schedule of MPSOS 2023 timetable from teh official site - mpsos.nic.in. Key Points
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US conducted countervailing probe on certain Indian goods: Anupriya Patel
The US has conducted countervailing investigations on certain Indian goods, including paper file folders and common alloy aluminum sheet, according to Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Anupriya Patel. The European Commission (EC) has also conducted a similar probe on certain graphite electrode systems. Key Points
Economic TimesIllegal sex determination racket busted in Punjab’s Sunam; Four held
Radha Hospital in Sunam raided for sex determination racket, 4 arrested. Tests conducted in moving vehicles, violating guidelines. Key Points
Hindustan TimesNEET-UG to be held on any date between June 3-5; CUET-UG from June 5-8 in Manipur
Medical entrance exam NEET-UG which was postponed in Manipur in view of the law-and-order situation will now be conducted on any date between June 3 to 5, National Testing Agency (NTA) announced. CUET-UG will be conducted in the State from June 5 to 8 and the postgraduate entrance test CUET-PG from June 5 to 17, the NTA also said. Key Points
The HinduFMGE Exam: NBE announces Foreign Medical Graduate Exam likely in January 2024
FMGE Exam will likely be conducted in January 2024. The official notice is attached here. | Competitive Exams Key Points
Hindustan TimesStocks in news: SMS Pharma, Patel Engineering, Vedanta, HG Infra, SJVN
Patel Engineering, in collaboration with its joint venture partner, has been awarded the letter of acceptance (LOA) by the Irrigation & CAD Department, Government of Telangana for a contract valued at Rs 525.36 crore. Key Points
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19th round of talks held to end Ladakh impasse
India and China today conducted another round of military commander-level talks — the 19th round since June 2020. This round of talks was held at the Chushul-Moldo border meeting point on the Indian side. The meeting ended late in the evening, sources said, adding a formal statement detailing Key Points
The Tribune IndiaJ-K: 'War-like stores' recovered by army troops in Kokernag, 3 held
The operation was conducted in cooperation with the Jammu and Kashmir Police. The individuals were apprehended from the Wagar area under Khansahib Police Station. Key Points
Economic TimesWeekly Covid wrap: Cases, positivity rate and Centre's advisory
A total of 92.54 cr Coronavirus tests were conducted so far. The weekly positivity rate stood around 5.43%. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesTS Inter Hall Ticket 2023: How, where to download 1st, 2nd year admit cards
TS Inter Hall Ticket 2023 will likely be released soon. Candidates can check how, where to download 1st, 2nd year admit cards below. Key Points
Hindustan TimesPakistan PM Kakar to cut short Davos trip after strikes in Iran
Pakistan's caretaker Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar is cutting short his trip to the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting at Davos due to military strikes conducted by Pakistan and Iran, resulting in civilian casualties and a diplomatic standoff. Pakistan targeted alleged terrorist hideouts in Iran, while Iran targeted bases belonging to a militant Sunni separatist group within Pakistani territory, leading to tragic deaths of non-Iranian nationals. Key Points
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Byju’s ED probe: Byju Raveendran tells staff all cross-border transactions duly vetted
The ED has conducted search and seizure actions on several premises linked to the company in Bengaluru. ED had conducted these searches as part of a probe into alleged violation of foreign exchange rules around the investments received and transfer of funds abroad by the edtech firm. Key Points
Economic TimesTwo US Navy sailors reported missing off coast of Somalia during operation
Two U.S. navy sailors are missing at sea off the coast of Somalia. The U.S. Central Command reported the incident and stated that the sailors were conducting operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area. The missing personnel will not be identified until the recovery operation is complete. The area of operations includes the Arabian Gulf, Red Sea, Gulf of Oman, Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea, and parts of the Indian Ocean. Recent strikes were conducted to degrade the Houthi movement's ability to attack maritime vessels. Key Points
Economic TimesED arrests another key operative in Shine City case
New Delhi [India], December 22 (ANI): The Enforcement Directorate has arrested one more person, associated with Shine City’s owner, Rasheed Naseem, for duping investors through fraudulent investment schemes. The arrest was made after a series of raids conducted by the ED. Show Full Article According to the official statement by the central agency, they arrested […] Key Points
ThePrintGrand Old Party: How Aging Makes You More Conservative
Baby boomers have shifted right. But liberal millennials and Gen Z are canceling them out. Key Points
mintLIC ADO Call Letter 2023 releasing on March 4 at licindia.in, know how to download
LIC ADO Call Letter 2023 releasing on March 4, 2023. Candidates can follow the steps given below. | Competitive Exams Key Points
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UP govt cancels police constable recruitment exam, orders re-examination
The Uttar Pradesh government cancels the police constable recruitment examination in the state due to a paper leak. The re-examination will be conducted within the next six months. Candidates will be taken to the exam centers free of cost by UPSRTC buses. FIRs will be registered against those responsible for the leak. Hundreds of candidates protest demanding re-examination. Key Points
Times Of IndiaGujarat: NDRF team conducts rescue operation in Junagadh district
Amid the incessant rain battering several parts of Gujarat, the National Defence Response Forces (NDRF) team on Saturday conducted a rescue operation in the Junagadh district of the region. The NDRF personnel in the rescue operation reached out to the general public and assisted them to cross the city's flooded and waterlogged regions into safer areas. Key Points
Economic TimesMoney grows on trees in poll-bound Karnataka. Here's the proof
Rs 1 crore was found packed on a mango tree in Karnataka. The Income Tax department seized Rs 1 crore from the house of the brother of Congress's candidate in Karnataka's Mysore. The state will be voting in Assembly polls on May 10. Key Points
India TodayPatna rainwater has high concentration of hazardous microplastics, finds '1st-of-its-kind' IIT study
Microplastics in atmosphere can lead to lung inflammation, increase chance of reproductive issues & cancer. Study by IIT Patna researchers published in Journal of Hazardous Materials. Key Points
ThePrintNIA conducts raids across six states in major crackdown on Khalistani gangster nexus
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has conducted raids at 51 locations across six states in connection with cases related to gang associates. The raids were conducted in Punjab and Uttarakhand, targeting a liquor contractor and a gun house. The NIA is also seeking information on individuals associated with a terror gangster network with links to Canada, and has asked the public to share details of properties and assets that may be seized by the government. Key Points
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OPS Vigil-II: Police conduct search ops at bus stands, railway stations across Punjab
The operation was conducted on the directions of the director general of police (DGP), Punjab, Gaurav Yadav. The OPS Vigil-I was conducted in May. Over 7,500 police personnel were involved to carry out this operation, which was conducted in a synchronised manner from 7am to 3pm across Punjab Key Points
Hindustan TimesNIA arrests key conspirator in Rameshwaram Café blast case after multi-state raids
The NIA has made a significant arrest in the Rameshwaram Café blast case, apprehending a key conspirator after conducting raids across several states. Muzammil Shareef, the arrested individual, is believed to have provided support to the main accused in the case. The searches conducted by the NIA yielded important digital evidence and cash, signaling progress in the investigation. Key Points
Economic TimesBigg Boss 17 winner Munawar Faruqui detained by Mumbai Police after raid on hookah bar
Stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui, known for winning Bigg Boss 17, was one of 13 people apprehended by Mumbai police in a late-night raid on a hookah lounge in Fort, south Mumbai. Acting on a tip-off, police raided the Sabalan hookah bar, suspecting patrons of using tobacco-based hookahs disguised as herbal ones. Key Points
Economic TimesTop 10 donors spent Rs 3,800 crore on electoral bonds: Details of cases against them
The data shows that the top 10 donors roughly made donations worth Rs 3,800 crore to political parties via electoral bonds. Interestingly, these firms have undergone varying degrees of investigation by central probe agencies. Here are the details. Key Points
India TodayUKSSSC recruitment scam: Man carrying reward of ₹ 50,000 arrested from Aligarh
Kashan Khan of Firozabad district is the 47th accused to have been arrested in the UKSSSC recruitment scam. Police efforts are on to nab other accused. | Education News Key Points
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GIFT City taps RBI for RTGS-like dollar payment system
Among the proposals currently being discussed was the establishment of a single 'settlement bank' in GIFT City, with which other entities would have dollar balances. Subsequently, debits & credits would be conducted through the settlement bank, sources said. Key Points
Economic TimesED raids Hiranandani group over alleged FEMA violations
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted searches on properties linked to Mumbai-based real estate developer Hiranandani Group as part of an investigation into alleged forex violations. The searches were carried out at five locations in Mumbai and adjoining areas. The probe is related to investments in a trust based in a tax haven, where the promoter and his family members are alleged beneficiaries. Key Points
Economic TimesUS cancer patient dies after surgical robot burns holes in organs
A man has filed a lawsuit against a company, Intuitive Surgical (IS), claiming that his wife suffered health complications after a procedure conducted by a surgical robot. She eventually died following the surgery. Key Points
India TodayNo trading in government bonds, foreign exchange and money markets on January 22: RBI
The 3-day variable rate repo (VRR) auction conducted by the RBI on Friday, which is scheduled to reverse on January 22, will now be reversed on January 23. Meanwhile, a 3-day VRR auction that the RBI had earlier said would be conducted on January 22 stands cancelled and instead a 2-day VRR auction will be carried out on January 23. Key Points
Economic TimesCovid JN.1 variant found common in Bengaluru wastewater, 96% positivity found in samples: Study
Covid JN.1 Updates: A recent study conducted by Tata Institute for Genetics and Society (TIGS) in Bengaluru has found that the JN.1 variant of Covid-19 is the predominant strain in wastewater samples. The study analyzed samples from 26 Sewage Treatment Plants across the city, revealing a city-wide wastewater positivity rate of around 96% for SARS-CoV-2. Key Points
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Survey reveals dissatisfaction among air passengers in India over compromised comfort and service cutbacks
A survey conducted by LocalCircles, a community social media platform, revealed that nine out of ten respondents, consisting of about 13,000 air passengers, believe that Indian airlines have compromised on comfort and cut corners in the last 24 months. The survey highlighted a surge in complaints about excessive fares, flight cancellations, delays, boarding denials, damaged or misplaced luggage, steep hikes in onboard food prices, silent gate changes, and rude behavior from staff. Key Points
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