This New Year’s Eve marked a remarkable recovery for the restaurant industry, with occupancy rates 15-30% higher than last year, defying concerns of low consumer spending amidst persistent inflation. Many dining spots reported record-breaking sales and packed houses, especially on December 31. Zorawar Kalra, founder of Massive Restaurants Pvt., mentioned that several of their chains achieved "all-time high" sales. Rajit Shetty from the Ramee Group of Hotels also note

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the JEE Main 2025 Session 1 exam from January 22 to 30, 2024. The exam will be held in different modes for various courses like BTech, BE, BArch, and BPlanning: Paper 1 (BTech/BE): Conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode, it will consist of Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. The exam will have two sections: Section A (MCQs) and Section B (numerical-based questions). There will be negative marking for

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued a notification inviting proposals from eligible medical colleges and institutes to add new medical qualifications. The NMC has outlined a clear process for submitting applications for the inclusion of new qualifications that are not listed in the Post Graduate Medical Education Regulations-2023. The official notification emphasizes that no medical college or institute should offer any new postgraduate qualification, including PDCC or

Ajay Kumar Bhalla took the oath as the 19th Governor of Manipur in a formal ceremony at Raj Bhavan, Imphal, on Friday. The oath was administered by the Chief Justice of the High Court of Manipur, Justice D Krishnakumar. Following the ceremony, Bhalla inspected the guard of honour presented by the Manipur Rifles personnel. Bhalla, a retired 1984-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer from the Assam-Meghalaya cadre, is notably recognized as the longest-serving Union Home Se

Hari Babu Kambhampati was sworn in as the 27th Governor of Odisha in a formal ceremony at Raj Bhavan, Bhubaneswar, on Friday. The oath of office was administered by Orissa High Court Chief Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh, with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik, and other notable dignitaries in attendance. Kambhampati succeeded Raghubar Das, who recently resigned from the post. Before the ceremony, Kambhampati arrived in Bhubaneswar on Thursday a

On September 8, 2024, the Israeli Air Force (IAF) declassified details of a bold and successful military operation known as "Operation Many Ways." Israeli commandos raided and destroyed a key underground missile manufacturing facility in Syria, which was allegedly funded by Iran. The facility, located near Masyaf in western Syria, was a significant part of Iran’s missile production program intended to supply precision missiles to Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Assad regime in Sy

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 Decoding GDP: Understanding the World's Most Powerful Economic Indicator Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is a widely used indicator of a country's economic performance. It represents the total value of goods and services produced within a country's borders over a specific period, usually a year. In this article, we will delve into the concept of GDP, its calculat

Manu Bhaker, India's twin-Olympic medallist, and D Gukesh, chess prodigy, are among the four recipients of the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. The other two recipients are India's men's hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh and para-athlete Praveen Kumar.   This announcement comes after a week of controversy surrounding Bhaker's nomination, which was initially overloo

The University of Hyderabad (UoH) has opened applications for the 2025-27 MBA programme. Interested candidates can apply via the official websites acad.uohyd.ac.in and uohyd.ac.in. The deadline for submission is January 15, 2025. Applicants must have a minimum of a three-year first-class Bachelor's degree, with 60% marks or equivalent, and must have appeared for CAT 2024. Shortlisted candidates will undergo a Grou

India's government is investigating rising steel imports, particularly in two categories of flat-rolled steel products (HS 7208 and 7210), which account for over 75% of the surge in imports. Instead of implementing global safeguards, experts suggest that India should focus on Free Trade Agreement (FTA)-specific safeguards and measures targeting China. Many imports come duty-free under FTAs with coun

India has officially declared 2025 as the "Year of Defence Reforms" with the goal of modernizing its military and enhancing synergy between the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh outlined a nine-point reform plan that includes the creation of integrated theatre commands to improve collaboration and resource utilization among the three services. These reforms will ensure a technologically advanced, combat-ready force capable of operating across multiple domains

A Russian national, Anatoly Mironov, was arrested by Gujarat police in relation to a digital arrest scam where a businessman was duped of Rs 17 lakh. Mironov, a "gatekeeper" for a cybercrime gang, was involved in laundering proceeds from the crime, converting some of the funds into cryptocurrency. He had entered India on a tourist visa and was previously involved in a similar fraud case in Pune, Maharashtra. The scam began when a city-based businessman reported being extor

2024 has been officially declared the hottest year in China’s history, with the national average temperature reaching 10.92°C (51.66°F), according to the China Meteorological Administration. This marks the fourth consecutive year of record-breaking heat in the country. The year witnessed the hottest month, July, along with the warmest August and autumn season on record. Global temperature records were also shattered, with the United Nations confirming that 2024 was set to be the

On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a series of transformative development projects in New Delhi. The initiatives include the opening of 1,675 newly constructed flats for residents of Jhuggi Jhopri (JJ) clusters under the slum rehabilitation program, aimed at providing better living conditions with modern amenities. In addition, PM Modi will lay the foundation stone for a new Veer Savarkar College at Roshanpura, Najafgarh, which will offer state-of-the-art facilities for h

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu clarified that no action would be taken against Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) concerning allegations of bribery until concrete proof is provided. Speaking at the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) headquarters in Mangalagiri, Naidu emphasized the need for more evidence, especially as the case is still under investigation in the United States. He noted that the state government cannot act based on mere allegations and will await the outcome of the le

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has reported an impressive Rs. 1,365 crore in Hundi donations for the year 2024. The temple saw a significant number of pilgrims, with 2.55 crore devotees visiting the holy site. A remarkable 99 lakh devotees participated in the tradition of tonsuring their heads as an offering to Lord Venkateswara. TTD also ensured the spiritual nourishment of the devotees, with 6.30 crore serving of Anna Prasadam, a free meal provided to pilgrims. In addition, 12.14 cror

Rohit Sharma's future in India's Test cricket setup has become uncertain following the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. Amidst poor batting performances and leadership criticism after India's loss to New Zealand, reports suggest that Rohit may not be part of India's Test plans beyond this series. Although his retirement is not imminent, the chances of his continuation in the format remain unclear. With Rohit possibly on the brink of his final Test ap

As 2024 comes to a close, many people are reflecting on their achievements and setbacks. Amidst this reflection, a few individuals have stood out as true change-makers, selflessly dedicating their time and resources to make the world a better place. Two such individuals are Gattu Giri and Paluri Siddhartha, whose acts of kindness and charity have touched the lives of many. Gattu Giri, who established the Matrudevobhava Orphanage in 2018, was inspired by a personal tragedy—the

Chandrababu Naidu, the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, has publicly rejected the idea of engaging in revenge politics following his wrongful arrest by Jagan Mohan Reddy over a questionable skill scam case. After Jagan's rise to power, a section of TDP loyalists believed that Naidu might retaliate and have Reddy jailed as payback for the political vendetta. However, Naidu dismissed these speculations, maintaining his commitment to serving the public rather than seeking personal revenge.