UN General Assembly chief Dennis Francis praised India’s efforts in reducing poverty and aiding farmers through digitalisation. He noted that India lifted 800 million people out of poverty over the past 5-6 years by utilizing smartphones. Francis highlighted the significant role of digital tools in helping rural farmers conduct transactions and emphasized the ongoing global digital divide.
The BPSC conducted a re-test for the 70th CCE Prelims on January 4, 2025, for candidates affected by the canceled December 13 exam at Patna’s Bapu Centre. Admit cards were issued to 12,012 candidates, but only 5,943 appeared. Protests over an alleged paper leak led to police intervention on December 25.
A former high-ranking Venezuelan military officer is sounding the alarm about the migrant gang Tren de Aragua (TdA) being used as a tool of the Venezuelan government to sow violence and discord throughout the United States. Tren de Aragua, which means “Train from Aragua,” is a massive criminal and terrorist organization that originated a decade…
YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul has his sights set on the 2028 Summer Olympics. Paul said the American boxers’ lack of success in Paris left him disappointed, but it also has inspired him to put his talents on display when the Summer Games return to the U.S. in four years. Omari Jones’ bronze represents the Americans’ sole…
Former President Donald Trump leads Vice President Kamala Harris in three crucial swing states, according to a Monday poll from the New York Times. Trump is leading Harris in Arizona by five points in a 50%-45% spread, and he holds a similar 49%-45% lead in Georgia. Harris is closer to the former president in North…
By July 31, 2024, more than 7.28 crore income tax returns were filed, including 2.28 crore in the closing days of July. It’s crucial to verify these returns within 30 days to avoid penalties.
Members of the Senate Judiciary Committee are grilling Pam Bondi, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, on Jan. 6 pardons, potential meddling by the executive branch and other topics related to running the Department of Justice. CBS News’ Scott MacFarlane reports.