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Morning Digest | SC says NEET violates the basic structure of right to equality; AAP leader Manish Sisodia summoned by CBI, and more  

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Morning Digest | SC says NEET violates the basic structure of right to equality; AAP leader Manish Sisodia summoned by CBI, and more  

The Supreme Court of India. | Photo Credit: SUSHIL KUMAR VERMA Tamil Nadu government moves Supreme Court, says NEET violates basic structure, equality and federalism The Tamil Nadu government on Saturday moved an original suit in the Supreme Court for a declaration that the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) as the sole gateway for entry into … Read more

Morning Digest | States must contribute to MGNREGS wages, says Union Minister; IOC contradicts Adani over port use agreement, and more

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Morning Digest | States must contribute to MGNREGS wages, says Union Minister; IOC contradicts Adani over port use agreement, and more

Representational image of villagers from Odisha’s Kalahandi district under the MGNREGS | Photo Credit: Biswaranjan Rout States must contribute to MGNREGS wages, says Union Minister Giriraj Singh The financial burden of wages to the beneficiaries of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) should also be shouldered by State governments, in order to … Read more

Morning Digest | Aero India 2023 expected to see conclusion of 251 MoUs worth ₹75,000 crore; U.S. had contacts with China over ‘spy balloon’, Pentagon official says, and more

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Morning Digest | Aero India 2023 expected to see conclusion of 251 MoUs worth ₹75,000 crore; U.S. had contacts with China over ‘spy balloon’, Pentagon official says, and more

Indian Air Force’s aerobatic team ‘Suryakiran’ fly behind, during rehearsals ahead of Aero India 2023 at Yelahanka Air Force base, in Bengaluru on February 11, 2023. | Photo Credit: K. Murali Kumar Aero India 2023 expected to see conclusion of 251 MoUs worth ₹75,000 crore The 14th edition of the biennial Aero India which will see … Read more

Morning Digest: February 8, 2023

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Morning Digest: February 8, 2023

Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group 2 recover a suspected Chinese high-altitude surveillance balloon that was downed by the United States over the weekend over U.S. territorial waters off the coast of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, U.S., February 5, 2023. | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. recovers balloon debris, China protests United States authorities have … Read more

Morning Digest: February 4, 2023

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Morning Digest: February 4, 2023

Passengers wait to book tickets at the Coimbatore Railway Junction. File photo | Photo Credit: The Hindu Banking sector remains resilient and stable says RBI The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday said as per its current assessment, the banking sector remained resilient and stable. “Various parameters relating to capital adequacy, asset quality, liquidity, … Read more

Morning Digest: January 28, 2023

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Morning Digest: January 28, 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacting with the students, teachers and parents, during the 6th edition of ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha 2023’, at Talkatora Stadium, in New Delhi on Friday. | Photo Credit: ANI Pariksha Pe Charcha | Tamil is the oldest language, let your chest swell with pride: PM Modi to students Tamil is the oldest language … Read more

Morning Digest – January 20, 2023

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Morning Digest – January 20, 2023

The Indian Army has begun the process for the selection of women officers for command postings in the rank of Colonel, which has so far been the domain of male officers. File | Photo Credit: PTI Women officers in command soon The Indian Army has begun the process for the selection of women officers for … Read more

Morning Digest January 16, 2023

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Morning Digest January 16, 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves at supporters during a roadshow. File. | Photo Credit: PTI Delhi Police issues traffic advisory for BJP roadshow to be attended by PM Modi on Monday Vehicular movement is likely to be affected in parts of Delhi on Monday with the police imposing traffic restrictions on certain roads in view … Read more

Morning Digest: December 27, 2022

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Morning Digest: December 27, 2022

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy speaks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi via phone line, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv on December 26. | Photo Credit: Reuters COVID-19 | Mock drill across States, UTs on December 27 to ensure readiness of health facilities A drill will be held on December 27 across a number of … Read more

Morning Digest | Messi’s Argentina keeps its date with destiny; citizenship path to be eased for 6 minority groups from 3 nations, and more

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Morning Digest | Messi’s Argentina keeps its date with destiny; citizenship path to be eased for 6 minority groups from 3 nations, and more

Lionel Messi of Argentina scores the team’s third goal past Hugo Lloris of France during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022, in Lusail City, Qatar. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Messi’s Argentina keeps its date with destiny Argentina defeated France 4-2 in … Read more