The crisis in Nationalist Congress Party escalated on Wednesday with the two groups holding simultaneous meetings in a show of strength. The NCP led by Sharad Pawar is holding a meeting of its members at YB Chavan Auditorium in Mumbai while Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar is at a […]
UGC: NET/SET/SLET to be minimum criteria for direct recruitments to post of Assistant Professor in all Higher Education Institutions
The University Grants Commission (UGC) on Wednesday declared that NET/SET/SLET would be the minimum requirements for direct hiring to the position of assistant professor for all higher education institutions. According to the officials, the UGC in an official statement announced that the NET/SET/SLET would be the minimum prerequisites for the direct […]
Two men from Kerala held in Delhi with Rs 85 lakh cash; hawala angle under probe
Delhi Police have apprehended two-bike-borne men and seized Rs 85 lakh suspected to be “hawala money” during routine checks here in the national capital’s Pragati Maidan, officials said on Wednesday. The income tax department officials and Enforcement Directorate have been alerted about the seizure and a probe has been initiated, they said. Both the […]
Man detained at Delhi airport for carrying 19 live cartridges
A man travelling from Delhi to Bengaluru on an Air India flight was caught at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport after 19 live cartridges were recovered from his possession on Tuesday, officials said. According to Delhi police, the passenger, identified as Ajay Kumar Bana, was set to travel from […]
UGC NET 2023: Answer keys likely to be released today
University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar on Wednesday announced that the answer keys for National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) 2023 would be released on July 5 or 6. According to the officials, the UGC Chief declared that the answer keys for National Eligibility Test would be made public […]
UP: Demolition drive conducted at Fatehpur house of accused in rape, murder case
Uttar Pradesh Police carried out a second demolition drive at the residence of one person identified as Sonu alias Sikandar, accused of rape and murder of a 19-year-old girl in Fatehpur district, officials said. The demolition drive was carried out on Tuesday and officials said that further investigation into the matter is underway. The rape and murder allegedly took place on June […]
NCP crisis: Supriya Sule reaches YB Chavan Centre for meeting called by Sharad Pawar
The crisis in NCP is escalating with the two factions calling separate meetings on Wednesday in an apparent show of strength. Supporters of NCP chief Sharad Pawar have gathered outside YB Chavan Centre ahead of the meeting called by the party chief. NCP working president and MP, Supriya Sule also reached YB Chavan Centre in Mumbai. Maharashtra Minister […]
All India Muslim Personal Law Board to meet virtually today, discuss Uniform Civil Code
The All-India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has convened an online meeting of its members on Wednesday to discuss the draft made over the issue of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). The meeting is scheduled at 10 AM on Wednesday and all members will be attending the meeting. The Secretary […]
West Bengal: STF conducts raid, seizes arms and ammunition in Uttar Dinajpur
The Special Task Force (STF) on Tuesday conducted a special raid and seized arms and ammunition in Kolkata’s Uttar Dinajpur district, said the officials on Wednesday. According to the officials, the West Bengal STF seized five pieces of 7 mm Pistols, three pieces of one-shotter pipe guns, 80 rounds of 7 mm live cartridges, […]