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Did Puja Khedkar Use OBC Quota For MBBS? College Director Says...

Asian News International | Monday July 15, 2024, Pune

Amidst the ongoing controversy over probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar, it has now been revealed that Ms Khekar had submitted a non-creamy layer OBC Certificate to secure admission to MBBS in 2007.

Cop Drives Car With Petrol Pump Staff On Bonnet After Being Asked To Pay

Press Trust of India | Monday July 15, 2024, Kannur

A police driver has been booked for attempt to murder after he dashed into a petrol pump employee and drove with the man on the bonnet on being asked to pay for the fuel he filled, police said on Monday.

Vikram Misri, A China Expert, Takes Charge As India's New Foreign Secretary

Press Trust of India | Monday July 15, 2024, New Delhi

Seasoned diplomat Vikram Misri, widely regarded as an expert on China and national security, assumed charge as India's new foreign secretary on Monday.

Deepinder Goyal Now A Billionaire As Zomato Shares Reach Record High

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Monday July 15, 2024

Zomato's Deepinder Goyal joined the elite club of billionaires in India after the company's market capitalisation breached the $2 trillion mark.

Puja Khedkar Row Explained: Charges Against Trainee IAS Officer, Her Family

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Monday July 15, 2024

The Centre has constituted a single-member committee to re-examine documents submitted by Puja Khedkar to secure a seat in the civil services examination and then for IAS selection.

Top Court To Hear Testing Agency's Fresh Batch Of Transfer Pleas On Thursday

Reported by Ashish Bhargava | Monday July 15, 2024, New Delhi

The Supreme Court today issued notice on a fresh batch of petitions filed by the National Testing Agency (NTA), seeking the transfer of NEET petitions pending before the high courts, to the top court.

Who Is Abhishek Singh, Ex-IAS Officer Under Fire Over Disability Claim

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Monday July 15, 2024

Ex-IAS officer Abhishek Singh is currently at the centre of a major controversy as questions abound on his selection in the civil services under disability criteria.

Where Are Trainee IAS Puja Khedkar's Parents? Cops Launch Manhunt

Reported by Paras Harendra Dama, Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Monday July 15, 2024, Mumbai

The parents of trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar, who faces allegations of using fake certificates to claim relaxation in the civil service selection process, cannot be reached.

Stalin Expands Free Breakfast To Government-Aided Schools In Tamil Nadu

Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Anushka De | Monday July 15, 2024, New Delhi

Chief Minister MK Stalin has expanded the free breakfast scheme for primary school children in government-aided schools today. It was launched at a school in the Thiruvallur district of Tamil Nadu.

Omar Abdullah's Wife Gets Supreme Court Notice Over Leader's Divorce Plea

Reported by Ashish Bhargava, Edited by Muskaan Sharma | Monday July 15, 2024, New Delhi

The Supreme Court has issued a notice to former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's estranged wife Payal Abdullah over a divorce petition filed by him.

BJP's Rajya Sabha Tally Dips, NDA Now 4 Below Majority Mark

Reported by Akhilesh Sharma, Written by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Monday July 15, 2024, New Delhi

The BJP's strength in the Rajya Sabha fell by four Saturday after as many nominated members - Rakesh Sinha, Ram Shakal, Sonal Mansingh, and Mahesh Jethmalani - completed their term.

"Sorry. Dismissed": Supreme Court Setback For DK Shivakumar In CBI Case

Press Trust of India | Monday July 15, 2024, New Delhi

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a petition filed by Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar challenging the CBI's FIR against him in the disproportionate assets case.

Delhi Pollution Under Control Centres Shut Amid Protest Over Fee Hike

Press Trust of India | Monday July 15, 2024, New Delhi

Around 600 PUC centres across 400 petrol pumps in the national capital will remain closed from Monday in response to a protest call by petrol dealers and pump owners.

Kerala Man Went To Hospital For Check-up, Got Stuck In Lift For 2 Days

Press Trust of India | Monday July 15, 2024, Thiruvananthapuram

A 59-year-old man, who was stuck inside a hospital lift here for the past two days, was rescued on Monday morning after the lift was operated for routine work, police said.

PM Modi Congratulates Nepali PM K P Sharma Oli On His Third Term Win

Asian News International | Monday July 15, 2024, New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his best wishes to KP Sharma Oli on his appointment as the Prime Minister of Nepal for the third time.