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The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the JEE Main 2025 Session 1 exam from January 22 to 30, 2024. The exam will be held in different modes for various courses like BTech, BE, BArch, and BPlanning: Paper 1 (BTech/BE): Conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode, it will consist of Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. The exam will have two sections: Section A (MCQs) and Section B (numerical-based questions). There will be negative marking for

Apple has agreed to pay $95 million in cash to resolve a class action lawsuit accusing its voice assistant Siri of privacy violations. The lawsuit alleged that Siri recorded users' private conversations without their consent and shared this data with third parties, including advertisers. This reportedly began when Apple introduced the "Hey, Siri" command function. Though Apple denied any wrongdoing, the company chose to settle the case, which was filed in federal court

This New Year’s Eve marked a remarkable recovery for the restaurant industry, with occupancy rates 15-30% higher than last year, defying concerns of low consumer spending amidst persistent inflation. Many dining spots reported record-breaking sales and packed houses, especially on December 31. Zorawar Kalra, founder of Massive Restaurants Pvt., mentioned that several of their chains achieved "all-time high" sales. Rajit Shetty from the Ramee Group of Hotels also note

​ Surge in HMPV Cases in China:  China is currently experiencing a significant rise in human metapneumovirus

Hari Babu Kambhampati was sworn in as the 27th Governor of Odisha in a formal ceremony at Raj Bhavan, Bhubaneswar, on Friday. The oath of office was administered by Orissa High Court Chief Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh, with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik, and other notable dignitaries in attendance. Kambhampati succeeded Raghubar Das, who recently resigned from the post. Before the ceremony, Kambhampati arrived in Bhubaneswar on Thursday a

Ajay Kumar Bhalla took the oath as the 19th Governor of Manipur in a formal ceremony at Raj Bhavan, Imphal, on Friday. The oath was administered by the Chief Justice of the High Court of Manipur, Justice D Krishnakumar. Following the ceremony, Bhalla inspected the guard of honour presented by the Manipur Rifles personnel. Bhalla, a retired 1984-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer from the Assam-Meghalaya cadre, is notably recognized as the longest-serving Union Home Se

On September 8, 2024, the Israeli Air Force (IAF) declassified details of a bold and successful military operation known as "Operation Many Ways." Israeli commandos raided and destroyed a key underground missile manufacturing facility in Syria, which was allegedly funded by Iran. The facility, located near Masyaf in western Syria, was a significant part of Iran’s missile production program intended to supply precision missiles to Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Assad regime in Sy

A dense fog blanket has gripped Delhi and parts of North India, causing severe disruptions in daily life. The dense fog has reduced visibility to near zero, particularly affecting flight and train operations. At Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, 202 flights were delayed as visibility dropped significantly. The fog has also caused delays in train services, with over 24 trains, including major routes like the Ayodhya Express and Gorakhdham Express, running late. The wea

The University of Hyderabad (UoH) has opened applications for the 2025-27 MBA programme. Interested candidates can apply via the official websites acad.uohyd.ac.in and uohyd.ac.in. The deadline for submission is January 15, 2025. Applicants must have a minimum of a three-year first-class Bachelor's degree, with 60% marks or equivalent, and must have appeared for CAT 2024. Shortlisted candidates will undergo a Grou

India's government is investigating rising steel imports, particularly in two categories of flat-rolled steel products (HS 7208 and 7210), which account for over 75% of the surge in imports. Instead of implementing global safeguards, experts suggest that India should focus on Free Trade Agreement (FTA)-specific safeguards and measures targeting China. Many imports come duty-free under FTAs with coun