Results for: Top

On Tuesday, Google Doodle celebrated Israel’s Independence Day, also known as Yom Ha’atzmaut. The holiday annually falls on the 5th of Iyar in the Hebrew calendar, although it may be adjusted to avoid the Sabbath. Traditionally, celebrations in Israel begin at sunset, especially in Jerusalem, where government officials give speeches and a ceremony involving the lighting of 12 torches symbolizing the 12 tribes of Israel is held. The blue and white Israeli flag, featured in the day’s Doodle, is hoisted high and waved throughout the country.

Sushil Kumar Modi, a senior BJP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar, passed away on Monday at the age of 72. The former Deputy Chief Minister was battling cancer.

Modi was born on January 5, 1952, and attended Patna Science College, where he graduated with a B.Sc. (Hons) in Botany degree in 1973. He joined the social movement started by Jai Prakash Narayan after leaving his M.Sc. degree.

Modi’s political career began as a student activist at Patna University. He became the general secretary of the Patna University Students’ Union in 1973 and was arrested five times during the JP Movement and the Emergency, spending 19 months in jail.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the admit card for the Common University Entrance Test – Under Graduate (CUET UG) 2024 Exam. Candidates who have registered for the exam can download their admit card from the official website at exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG/ using their application number and date of birth. The CUET UG 2024 Admit Card contains important information such as the candidate’s name, roll number, date of birth, registration number, examination city and center, and the subjects with their respective codes. The NTA has stated that the exams will be held in hybrid mode (CBT and Pen and Paper mode) at various examination centers located in 380 cities, including 26 cities outside India. About 13.48 lakh candidates will be appearing for the CUET UG 2024 exams.

Two major temple administration boards in Kerala have banned the offering of ‘Arali’ flowers (oleander) in sacred rituals following the death of a woman in the Alappuzha district. The decision was made after incidents of accidental poisoning were reported in Alappuzha and Pathanamthitta. The ban affects 1,248 temples under the Travancore Devaswom Board and 1,400 temples under the Malabar Devaswom Board. Substitute flowers like tulsi, thechi, jasmine, jamanti, and rose will be used instead.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has strongly condemned the alleged assault on Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal by an aide of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. According to Maliwal, the incident occurred in the presence of Kejriwal himself. BJP leaders Bansuri Swaraj and Anurag Thakur have criticized the incident, questioning the safety of women in AAP’s presence. Arvinder Singh Lovely, former Delhi Congress chief, has also raised concerns about the ability of AAP to ensure national safety if they cannot guarantee security within their own accommodations.

Janata Dal (S) leader and Karnataka MLA HD Revanna was granted conditional bail on May 13 in connection with a kidnapping case linked to sexual abuse allegations against him and his son Prajwal. The case has been termed a ‘political conspiracy’ by Revanna, who was arrested on May 4. A Special Investigative Team (SIT) formed by the Karnataka government is probing the alleged sexual abuse. Revanna’s son Prajwal, an incumbent MP, is seeking re-election from the Hassan Lok Sabha constituency.

Mumbai experienced its first seasonal rains on May 13, accompanied by a severe sandstorm. The rains brought cooler weather after several days of extreme heat. The unusual weather conditions have sparked a meme fest online, with many sharing images of the rainstorms and sandstorms. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a ‘Yellow’ alert for Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg districts, predicting lightning and strong winds. Local train and metro services in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) were affected by the rains and gusty winds, while flights at Mumbai International Airport were delayed due to poor visibility.

The Maldivian government on Monday, May 13th, expressed gratitude to India for its vital budgetary support, terming it a testament to the longstanding friendship between the two nations. This development comes shortly after Maldivian Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer visited India and met with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, indicating a positive shift in relations. India provided a budget support of USD 50 million to the Maldives, which is intended for infrastructural and community development projects. The Maldives expressed appreciation for India’s ongoing assistance, emphasizing its value in promoting mutual benefit and prosperity.

In a peculiar turn of events, a family in India’s Dakshina Kannada district has placed an advertisement in a local newspaper seeking a suitable ‘spirit’ groom for their daughter, who passed away three decades ago. This age-old tradition, known as ‘Kule Madime’ or ‘Pretha Maduve,’ is prevalent in the coastal districts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi and involves the marriage of a deceased person to a living individual.

Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath has shared his unique perspectives on parenthood, legacy, and philanthropy. Regarding parenthood, Kamath does not subscribe to the conventional notion of having children to perpetuate a legacy. He prioritizes his present endeavors and is not inclined to dedicate a substantial portion of his life to raising a child. Kamath also challenges the conventional idea of leaving a legacy, emphasizing that our existence is fleeting and that we should focus on living well and contributing positively to society. In terms of philanthropy, Kamath is committed to The Giving Pledge, an initiative that encourages philanthropists to allocate a significant portion of their wealth to charitable causes. He believes that philanthropy allows him to amplify the positive impact of his personal wealth.