New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has sent a notice to Delhi Minister Atishi over an alleged violation of the Model Code of Conduct, following her recent claims of being threatened by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to switch sides. The notice comes in response to a complaint lodged by the BJP regarding…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s capital city, Bhubaneswar, experienced scorching temperatures on Friday as the mercury soared above 43 degrees Celsius, marking the first instance of such high temperatures this season. According to the regional centre of the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Bhubaneswar recorded a daytime temperature of 43.2 degrees Celsius by 2:30 pm today. The relentless heat…
Ahmedabad: In a captivating encounter at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium on Thursday, Punjab Kings made a remarkable comeback at the last moment to secure a thrilling three-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans in the 17th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. The nail-biting clash witnessed a dramatic turn of events as Punjab Kings, led…
New Delhi: In a bid to cultivate students’ proficiency in applying academic concepts to practical scenarios, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has unveiled significant alterations to the examination format for Classes XI and XII, effective from the 2024-25 academic session. CBSE officials revealed to PTI that the revamped exam pattern will incorporate a…
New Delhi: In a pioneering move aimed at bolstering voter participation, the Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to host a conference with Municipal Commissioners and selected District Election Officers from 11 states with historically low voter turnouts. Scheduled for April 5th, 2024, at Nirvachan Sadan, New Delhi, the conference marks a significant step…
Ahmedabad: In a thrilling encounter at Narendra Modi Stadium, the Gujarat Titans showcased their batting prowess, posting a challenging total of 199/4 in 20 overs against the Punjab Kings on Thursday. Opting to bat first on a favorable batting pitch with short square boundaries, Gujarat Titans openers, Wriddhiman Saha and skipper Shubman Gill, provided a…
New Delhi: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has announced that taxpayers can now file their Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for the Assessment Year 2024-25, pertaining to the Financial Year 2023-24, starting from April 1, 2024. The ITR functionalities, including ITR-1, ITR-2, ITR-4, and ITR-6, commonly used by taxpayers, are available on the e-filing…
Boston: Rick Slayman, the recipient of the world’s first transplanted genetically edited pig kidney at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), has been discharged from the hospital after making a remarkable recovery. The 62-year-old returned home, a day after his discharge, marking a significant milestone in medical history. In a statement, Slayman expressed gratitude for the care…
New Delhi: The Badminton Association of India (BAI) has unveiled the men’s and women’s teams for the upcoming BWF Thomas and Uber Cup Finals 2024, set to take place in Chengdu, China from April 27 to May 5. Ace shuttler H.S. Prannoy and promising youngster Anmol Kharb are set to lead India’s charge in the…
New Delhi: To enhance the work culture and ecosystem within central universities across the country, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has initiated a specialized training program for staff members of all 45 such institutions. The UGC, in collaboration with the Capacity Building Commission (CBC), launched the capacity-building training program on Thursday, aiming to train at…
