US elections: White House staff grapples with Biden’s decision to drop out

In postponing former President Donald Trump’s sentencing until after the 2024 election, Judge Juan Merchan did the right thing for the wrong reasons. This is apparent from his setting of a sentencing day on Nov. 26, even though – according to the four-page letter to counsel he made public today – Merchan is delaying his ruling…

A parliamentary committee, revisiting a long-standing debate, is set to discuss the inclusion of “salary” in determining the “creamy layer” for OBC reservation in UPSC exams. MPs argue that including “salary” contradicts a 1993 order, while the government justifies its stance based on the lack of “equivalence of posts” between PSU and government jobs.

External affairs minister S Jaishankar urged Bangladesh to decide on the nature of their relationship with India, highlighting issues of blame and minority attacks. He emphasized the importance of clear intentions for the future while acknowledging the historical ties between the two nations.

RBI MPC meeting: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) maintained the repo rate at 6.5% while reducing the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) to 4%. The RBI acknowledged a growth slowdown, revising the GDP forecast to 6.6% and increasing the inflation estimate to 4.8%.

Former President Biden issued a preemptive pardon to Gen. Mark Milley on Monday, capping off a presidency marred by the chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal in 2021. Milley accepted the pardon, saying in a statement he does not want to spend the remainder of his life fighting “retribution.”  But critics of the withdrawal in Congress say they…

The State Bank of India (SBI) will soon release the SBI PO Prelims Admit Card 2025 for registered candidates on its official website, sbi.co.in. The exam is scheduled for March 8, 16, and 24, 2025. Candidates can download their admit card by entering their registration details. They must carry a printed copy with a valid…