This 'authoritarian' move by the Union BJP government sought to centralise power and undermine democratically elected state governments, he commented. The CM said in a post on X: "Education must remain in the hands of those chosen by the people, not dictated by governors acting at the BJP government's behest."
President-elect Donald Trump announced a $20 billion investment to build data centres across the US, backed by Emirati billionaire Hussain Sajwani, chairman of DAMAC Properties. This investment supports the rapid establishment of data centres critical for generative AI applications, aligning with similar initiatives from major tech companies, like Microsoft's $80 billion AI capacity expansion.
The British Royal Family's Sovereign Grant is set to rise by $56 million in 2025, to $165 million.
Norovirus infections are rising across the U.S., with outbreaks increasing significantly from last year. The virus spreads through contaminated food, water or contact. Symptoms usually last 1-3 days, but proper hygiene and hydration can help manage the illness.
Epidemiologist Dr Raman R Gangakhedkar said between 2016-2018 the National Institute of Virology (NIV) enrolled about 16,000 patients of which almost 9,000 were acute respiratory illness cases and and about 7,400 were severe acute respiratory illness cases (SARI). Among them ARI patients the prevalence of HMPV was 3.4% and among SARI cases it was 2.6% he said, making it unlikely that the outbreak will escalate into a pandemic.
India's rare earth procurement and refinement could receive a boost from the US government's decision to delist Indian Rare Earths Ltd (IREL). This move is set to enhance cooperation in critical mineral supply chains, joint research on processing technologies, and collaboration in space exploration between India and the US.
Biomimicry designs solutions by drawing inspiration from nature's forms, processes, and systems. This practice benefits both people and the planet. Lily Urmann, a biomimic, explores biomimicry applications globally in her podcast, 'Learning from Nature'. The 2022 episode 'What is Biomimicry?' introduces the concept and its importance for addressing modern challenges in various fields.
Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard is set to become a grandfather at the age of 45 after his eldest daughter Lilly-Ella announces her pregnancy with boyfriend Lee Byrne.
The government has urged public sector banks to improve their debt recovery strategies. Banks are examining the legal feasibility of consolidating cases to streamline recovery efforts. A review will be held by the end of the fiscal year to assess progress. The aim is to reduce case pendency and optimize recovery processes.
The government is set to review the state-owned general insurers, with Oriental Insurance, National Insurance, and United India Insurance performing poorly due to underwriting losses and competition. The suggested solution includes merging these companies to boost efficiency and potentially listing them, similar to LIC, to manage capital constraints and reduce government funding inefficiencies.
Following the dramatic conclusion of its debut season, fans are eagerly wondering if the Zachary Quinto-led series will be renewed for a second season.
Former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda visited key temples in Jharkhand, including Baba Baidyanath Dham and Basukinath temple. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands administration distributed voter ID cards to 19 Jarawa community members, and the Chhattisgarh government paid tribute to DRG personnel killed in a Maoist attack.
New York is now charging cars for congestion in Manhattan, becoming the first American city to do this. Similar systems are already in place in cities like Singapore, London and Stockholm. The funds from the charges will be used to improve public transport. Other US cities are observing New York's implementation closely.
Air Chief Marshal AP Singh advocates for boosting domestic aerospace manufacturing by involving private sector players to challenge the current public sector dominance. He emphasizes the need for timely R&D, investment in advanced manufacturing processes, and increasing self-reliance due to potential geopolitical constraints.
Revenant Act 3 in Destiny 2 will launch on January 7, 2025, and run until February 4. Players can explore the Kell’s Fall Exotic mission and unlock new weapons like Slayer’s Fang.
"We're going to be changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America, which has a beautiful ring," he told reporters.
The Supreme Court flagged financial constraints cited by states regarding pay and pensions for district judiciary judges, noting that funds are available for election freebies. The court's comment came during a hearing on a 2015 plea about retired judges' pensions, highlighting their inadequate pensions of Rs 10,000 to Rs 15,000.
President-elect Donald Trump declined to rule out military or economic actions concerning the Panama Canal and Greenland, citing economic security. He proposed renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, and reiterated his plans to impose tariffs on Mexico and Canada. The press conference followed Congress's certification of his election victory.
In a pretty recent video clip which has surfaced online and went pretty viral, it has been noticed that the husband of Nebraska Republican Senator Deb Fischer named Bruce Fischer eventually refused to shake hands with US Vice President Kamala Harris and that has actually attracted a lot of backlash.
The BSF has rejected Bangladeshi media reports that claimed the BGB took control of Indian land along the International Border. The BSF stated that the area is on the Indian side and remains unchanged. Claims of BGB patrolling were also denied. Both forces continue to maintain the integrity of their respective sides.
The James Webb Space Telescope has made an incredible discovery, spotting a record-breaking collection of stars in a far-flung galaxy, 6.5 billion light-years away.
President-elect Donald Trump claims that President Joe Biden is making his transition difficult by banning offshore energy drilling in most federal waters. Trump plans to reverse this action on his first day in office and is ready to take legal action if necessary. He also criticized the work of special counsel Jack Smith related to the Jan.
The Finance Ministry has appointed two new members to the Governing Council of the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Trustee Ltd (NIIFTL) with SBI Chairman C S Setty and Kotak Mahindra Bank director Uday Kotak joining the council. NIIF was set up to boost infrastructure financing, amidst recent approval for additional equity infusion by the government.
