Preeti Sudan, former Union health secretary, assumed the role of chairperson of UPSC on August 1, following the resignation of Manoj Soni. Sudan, an IAS officer from the 1983 Andhra Pradesh cadre, will serve until April 29, 2025. Soni’s resignation was approved by President Droupadi Murmu and was unrelated to the Puja Khedkar controversy.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company’s decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
IRS data shows that the average refund check so far is about $2,200, or $1,000 less than a year earlier. Here’s what experts say.
The Indian government has strengthened its aviation security rules to combat a surge in hoax bomb threats. New regulations allow authorities to place individuals making false threats on no-fly lists and prosecute them under serious aviation security violation provisions.
US President Joe Biden expressed deep sorrow over the devastating wildfires in Southern California, which have claimed 24 lives and displaced nearly 200,000 people. He pledged federal aid for firefighting efforts and survivor support. He also highlighted the ongoing risks and expressed gratitude to firefighters and first responders battling the flames.
Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., successfully won re-election in Wisconsin all while President-elect Donald Trump simultaneously flipped the state back to red in the presidential election. As to how she did it, the Democrat attributes much of her win to her “72-county strategy.” Baldwin made sure during her campaign to traverse the entire state, venturing far…
An Air India Express flight destined for Muscat returned to Thiruvananthapuram Airport after suspected smoke was noticed during take-off initiation. The incident, which occurred around 10.30 am, led to 142 passengers being offloaded for inspection. The airline arranged an alternative aircraft and announced an investigation while emphasizing passenger safety.