Xi Jinping's Recent Speech and Military Drills Chinese President Xi Jinping's New Year's speech included a stern message about Taiwan, emphasizing that China's reunification with the island is inevitable and unstoppable. To underline this position, China’s military, specifically the People's Liberation Army Navy, conducted a series of military drills near Taiwan's Kinmen and Matsu islands. These islands, which are closer to mainland China than to Taiwan, a

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has released the admit card for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2025. Registered candidates can now download their admit cards from the official website, gate2025.iitr.ac.in. GATE 2025 is set to take place on February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025, and it will be conducted in computer-based test (CBT) mode across eight different zones. Results are expected to be announced on March 19, 2025. Candidates can follow a simple ste

On Monday, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy inaugurated the Aramghar-Nehru Zoological Park flyover, the second-longest flyover in Hyderabad, which spans four kilometers and has been constructed at a cost of Rs 800 crore. This six-lane bi-directional flyover is expected to significantly alleviate the traffic congestion on the busy Hyderabad-Bangalore national highway, especially in the Aramghar and Nehru Zoological Park areas. The Chief Minister also named the flyover after former Pri

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi was visibly emotional during a press conference today after BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri made controversial remarks about her father. Atishi, struggling to control her tears, expressed disbelief at the level of personal attack made against her elderly father. Bidhuri, a BJP candidate running against Atishi in the Kalkaji constituency, had targeted her over her surname and made unfounded accusations about her family’s past, including alleging their involvement wi

On Monday, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna recused himself from hearing two significant pleas regarding the finalisation of the constitutions for the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and the All India Football Federation (AIFF). These constitutions were drafted by former Supreme Court judge Justice L. Nageswara Rao. CJI Khanna informed the bench, which included Justice Sanjay Kumar, that he would not participate in the proceedings because of his prior involvement with the case in t

Thai Prime Minister Declares £324m in Assets, Including 217 Designer Handbags   Thailand's Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, has declared a staggering £324 million in assets, including a collection of 217 designer handbags and 75 luxury watches. The declaration was made to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), a requirement for public officials i

Zendaya's stunning burnt orange satin dress at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards grabbed attention, but it was the massive diamond ring on her left hand that really set the rumor mill spinning. Fans quickly speculated that the engagement ring from renowned London jeweller Jessica McCormack, valued at $200,000, might signify an engagement to her long-time boyfriend, Tom Holland. Zendaya, who was nominated for Best Perfor

The Golden Globe Awards 2025 are in full swing, and the first batch of winners has already been announced. Keep reading for the complete list of winners, covering everything from your favorite TV shows to the best directors. The 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards took place on Sunday, January 5, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. This year’s ceremony honored achievements in film, television, acting, and dir

Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh believes India has the potential to host music festivals larger than global icons like Coachella. During a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on New Year’s Day, the 40-year-old star shared his thoughts on India’s cultural and musical legacy. PM Modi asked Diljit about his experiences performing at international festivals, including Coachella in April 2023. In respo

The Supreme Court of India on Friday emphasized the need for an effective mechanism to combat caste-based discrimination in educational institutions across the country. The bench, consisting of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan, addressed the sensitive issue and directed the University Grants Commission (UGC) to notify draft regulations to ensure that caste-based discrimination is prevented in central, state, private, and deemed universities. The Court specifically asked the UGC

Rohit Sharma’s future in Test cricket has come under scrutiny after the Indian opener was left out of the fifth Test against Australia in Sydney. Officially, Rohit "opted to rest" from the game, but this decision has raised questions about his long-term role in the format. Sunil Gavaskar, one of India's cricketing legends, speculated that this might signal the end of Rohit's Test career, suggesting that the selection committee may look to younger players who can lead t

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India has strongly rejected two reports published by The Washington Post, accusing the country of involvement in two significant issues. The first report linked India to a failed plot in the Maldives to impeach President Mohamed Muizzu through bribery attempts targeting members of Parliament. The second report alleged that India’s intelligence agency, RAW, had been running covert operations in Pakistan since 2021 to eliminate specific individuals. In response to the r

Will Budget 2025 Simplify Tax Compliance for Property Transactions with NRIs? As property transactions involving Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) continue to rise, homebuyers face significant challenges with tax compliance. Purchasing real estate from an NRI seller requires buyers to navigate complex rules, from tax withholding to administrative filings. Could Budget 2025 address these issues and make the p

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

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 overlooked. Bhaker ackn

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

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

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

A Bangladesh court on Thursday rejected the bail plea of Chinmoy Krishna Das, a prominent Hindu monk and spokesperson for the Bangladesh Sammilit Sanatan Jagran Jote. Das, who previously served as a leader in the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), was arrested on charges of sedition and other offenses. The Chattogram Metropolitan Sessions Judge Md Saiful Islam denied the bail request following a 30-minute hearing, which was held with heightened security. The bail petiti