The Supreme Court has stayed the NCPCR’s recommendation to close government-funded Madrassa, citing infringement on minority rights. Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind argued that the directive lacked legal authority and violated fundamental rights. The NCPCR sought compliance with the RTE Act, but the Court’s intervention halts immediate action by the Centre and states.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has opened the application process for the Agniveervayu under the Agnipath scheme for the 01/2026 intake, starting January 7, 2025. Candidates can apply online through agnipathvayu.cdac.in until January 27, 2025, with the exam set for March 22, 2025. Applicants must submit an INR 550 application fee and provide necessary documents…
India has triumphed at the 21st International Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO), winning six gold medals and being named the best country at the event. Held in Bucharest from December 2 to 11, 2024, the competition involved 300 students from 52 countries, testing skills in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. The Indian team, selected and trained by…
A Texas jury is determining whether Trump supporters intimidated Wendy Davis and others on a Biden-Harris campaign bus during the 2020 election. The plaintiffs claim that the convoy’s actions violated state and federal laws, including the Ku Klux Klan Act. Defendants argue that their actions were merely protected political speech.
Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa overcame fatigue and nerves to secure his first Tata Steel Masters title by defeating world champion D Gukesh in a tiebreaker. This victory marks the first win for an Indian in the tournament since Viswanathan Anand in 2006, who praised Praggnanandhaa’s resilience. The five-time Tata Steel Chess champion also used a viral…
Apple is set to start manufacturing AirPods in India with a focus on global exports. Production will begin with casing at Jabil’s Pune factory and assembly at Foxconn’s new unit in Telangana. This expansion follows Apple’s successful iPhone production, aiming to establish India as a major manufacturing hub outside China.