On Monday morning, February 17, 2025, a magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck Delhi and its surrounding areas, sending shockwaves of panic through the capital. The earthquake, recorded at a depth of five kilometers, had its epicenter near Durgabai Deshmukh College of Special Education in Dhaula Kuan. Several videos circulated online showing the moment the tremors hit, including CCTV footage showing pipes and wires shaking violently.   Despite the tremors lasting only three to

Rajiv Kumar’s tenure as Chief Election Commissioner of India, beginning in May 2022, has seen multiple landmark elections, including the 2023 Karnataka and Telangana polls and the 2022 presidential elections. His leadership has faced ongoing scrutiny, with opposition parties alleging bias towards the ruling BJP and raising concerns about the integrity of the election process, particularly regarding Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). Despite the criticism, Kumar has defended the election

RCB's Opening Match and Leadership of Smriti Mandhana: The defending champions, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), are all set to take on Gujarat Giants in the opening match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 in Vadodara. RCB’s captain, Smriti Mandhana, led the team to a thrilling victory over Delhi Capitals (DC) in the final last year, marking the franchise’s first-ever title. As they aim for a second consecutive victory, Mandhana addressed the fa

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to introduce a new Income Tax Bill in Parliament today that will replace the existing Income Tax Act of 1961. The purpose of this new bill is to simplify the language and provisions of the current tax law, making it easier to understand and more accessible for taxpayers. The bill is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to reform and modernize the Indian tax system. The new bill will streamline various processes, eliminate complex

Exam Commencement and Details: The CBSE Class 10 and Class 12 board exams for 2025 will begin on February 15. Around 42 lakh students are expected to appear for the exams across India and 26 countries abroad. A live webcast on February 14 will guide exam officials about the procedures, while also informing students about the exam requirements. Exam Schedule and Subject Information:

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi responded to the criticism and social media trolls questioning the board’s ability to complete the renovation of Karachi and Lahore stadiums in time for the upcoming Champions Trophy, which kicks off on February 19. The PCB faced heavy criticism following delays and concerns about the completion of stadium upgrades after a venue shift for a Test match between Pakistan and Bangladesh and the extension of deadlines for the renovation work

Priyanka Gandhi, the MP from Kerala’s Wayanad constituency, spoke to the United Democratic Front (UDF) booth leaders in Nilambur on Monday. During her address, she encouraged party workers to stay united and steadfast in their larger fight for constitutional values and democracy. She emphasized that their current struggle went beyond local concerns, extending to the protection of democratic rights and the nation’s constitutional framework.In her speech, Gandhi praised the hard wor

SBI Clerk Prelims Admit Card 2025 Release: The State Bank of India (SBI) is set to release the SBI Clerk Prelims Admit Card 2025 anytime today. Candidates can access their admit cards via the official SBI website once available. The Prelims Exam is scheduled to be held on February 22, 27, and 28, 2025. The official notice from SBI indicates that the admit cards will be available by February 10, 2025.   Exam Pattern

It has been two days since the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) achieved a massive victory in the Delhi Assembly elections, ending the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) decade-long rule in the capital. Despite the victory, the BJP has yet to announce its Chief Ministerial candidate, leading to speculation and multiple names circulating as potential choices. Among the front-runners is Parvesh Verma, who gained national attention after defeating AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal in the New Delhi se

Indian stock markets experienced a significant fall in early trade on Monday, even though the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a rate cut and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged victorious in the Delhi Assembly elections. The benchmark indices opened lower and continued to decline amid growing selling pressure. The BSE Sensex lost over 600 points, while the NSE Nifty dropped nearly 200 points.   The Sensex hit a low of 77,189.04, down from the previous session&

The 2025 Delhi Assembly elections have marked a dramatic shift in the city’s political landscape as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) made a stunning comeback after 27 years in the political wilderness. The party secured 48 of the 70 seats, comfortably crossing the halfway mark of 36, while the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which had dominated the last two elections, managed to win only 22 seats. This res

Overview of AAI Recruitment 2025: The Airport Authority of India (AAI) is recruiting for 224 non-executive positions in the northern region. The application process started on February 4, 2025, and will conclude on March 5, 2025. Candidates can apply through the official AAI website. Application Fee:

Australia’s 2025 Champions Trophy campaign will face a major setback as captain Pat Cummins will miss the tournament due to an ongoing ankle injury. The injury occurred towards the end of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, which Australia won 3-1 in January 2025. Initially included in the preliminary squad, Cummins was ruled out after failing to recover in time. Alongside him, fast bowler Josh Hazlewood, dealing with a persistent hip issue, will also miss the tournament. Additionally, a

The Union Budget 2025 has introduced significant changes to the income tax regime, offering relief to middle-class taxpayers. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed raising the basic exemption limit to Rs 4 lakh and increased the income threshold for the rebate under Section 87A to Rs 12 lakh. This means individuals earning up to Rs 12 lakh, with a standard deduction of Rs 75,000, can avoid paying taxes altogether. But for those earning more than Rs 12.75 lakh, choosing between the old

February 2025 is set to deliver an exciting celestial event with five planets visible in the night sky. Following January's spectacle of six planets, February continues the trend, with Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn all visible to the naked eye. This phenomenon, known as a "planet parade" or planetary alignment, is a rare and special event, as these alignments don’t happen every year. Observers can spot at least one planet each day, and in the hours around sunse

Recruitment Overview: PNB has started the recruitment process for the position of Internal Ombudsman. A total of 2 positions are available. The application deadline is February 22, 2025. The position is contractual, with a fixed term of three years. Selection Procedure: Selection will be based on a

BJP’s Projected Victory: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is expected to end its 27-year drought in Delhi and secure a victory in the 2025 assembly elections. Most exit polls predict the BJP winning between 39-60 seats out of the 70-member assembly, making it the largest party. AAP’s Decline: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), currently in po

The Congress Party, once a dominant force in Delhi's politics, is facing a potential rout in the upcoming 2025 assembly elections. After struggling in the 2015 and 2020 elections, where it failed to secure any seats, the latest exit polls suggest that Congress might not open its account again. Various exit polls predict a strong win for the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), with the party expected to win anywhere from 39 to 60 seats. In contrast, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is projected to win b

The high-stakes Delhi Assembly elections have commenced, with over 1.56 crore electors casting their votes across 70 constituencies in a single phase. A total of 13,766 polling stations have been set up across 2,696 polling locations. Employees in both government and private sectors in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana have been granted a paid holiday due to the elections.As voter turnout is expected to be a decisive factor in this election, all eyes are on Delhi’s electorate. In the 20

Wealthiest Candidates in Delhi Elections 2025: Ahead of Delhi's elections tomorrow, an Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) report has highlighted the wealthiest candidates in the race. Leading the list is Karnail Singh from BJP, contesting from Shakur Basti, who has declared a staggering asset value of Rs 259.67 crore, making him the richest among the 699 candidates in this year's Delhi elections. Close behind him is BJP's Manjinder Singh Sirsa, contes