CBSE Date Sheet 2025: Class 10th and 12th Exam Timetables Released
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued the date sheets for both 2025 Class 10 and Class 12 board exams. Date sheets for starting the exams from February 15, 2025, were announced on November 20, 2024. While the Class 10 exams will begin with the English paper, Class 12 will start with the entrepreneurship exam on the same day. This year, CBSE has made significant strides in its planning and transparency, issuing the date sheets 86 days before…
‘Manifest’ chosen as Cambridge Dictionary Word of the Year for 2024
The word “Manifest“ has officially taken the spotlight as Cambridge Dictionary‘s Word of the Year for 2024. The choice simply refers to the growing influence of the global trend of manifesting, which has recently soared in popularity and yet managed to capture the imagination of millions all over the world. Nearly 130,000 lookups were done on the Cambridge Dictionary website for the term, making it one of the year‘s most-viewed entries. What Does “Manifest“ Mean? In its traditional sense, the…
Adani Group Faces Setback: Leadership Indicted in US, Pulls ₹5,000 Crore Dollar Bond Offering
The Adani Group, one of India’s largest conglomerates, finds itself mired in a legal storm following the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) indictment of its chairman, Gautam Adani, along with seven associates. The charges pertaining to an alleged ₹2,000 crore bribery scandal have shaken the global market and precipitated massive sell-offs in stocks related to the Adani Group. The Indictment: A New Chapter in the Adani Saga The indicted DOJ lists names such as Gautam Adani as well as other senior company and board members including Sagar Adani,…
Market Watch: Sensex and Nifty 50 Fall as Selling Intensity Increases
Indian equities witnessed intensified selling pressure for the second consecutive session today, where the benchmark indices turned red as the day progressed from a positive beginning. The BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50 had traded in green during the opening session before their turnaround in view of widespread selling, driven by sharp declines in Adani Group stocks. Market Opening: Bulls Lose Momentum The Nifty 50 index opened with a gain of 64.70 points or 0.28% at 23,518.50, while the BSE Sensex jumped 132.73 points or 0.17% to open at 77,711.11. But those gains too turned out to be short-lived as selling pressure drew both the indices into the red. Adani Group Stocks Crash At the adverse end…
Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 LIVE Updates: A Day of High Stakes and Civic Duty
Maharashtra is voting today, 20 November 2024, with its fate entailing the future decision for the state. The elections for all 288 assembly constituencies mark a crucial chapter in the political map of the state. Altogether, 4,136 candidates are vying for seats – all representing a political party or an alliance. The polls are scheduled to start at 7 a.m. and will continue until 6 p.m., with arrangements made across 1,00,186 polling stations in both urban and rural areas. Here‘s a detailed look at the day‘s key highlights, political dynamics,…
Maharashtra Assembly Elections: What’s Open and Closed on November 20
Maharashtra is holding its crucial Assembly elections today, 20th November 2024. Voters across the state will elect representatives for all 288 constituencies in what is seen as a key democratic exercise. Maharashtra government has declared the day a public holiday to ensure maximum voter participation. Thus, citizens can perform their civic duty while all necessary services will be taken care of by the state. Here‘s a complete list of what‘s open and shut around the state on polling day. Stock Markets…
MGL, IGL Shares Dip 20% as City Gas Distribution Firms Reap Further Gas Cut
MGL, IGL Shares Dip 20% as City Gas Distribution Firms Reap Further Gas Cut On November 18, 2024, stocks of two major city gas distribution companies—Mahanagar Gas (MGL) and Indraprastha Gas Ltd. (IGL)—plummeted nearly 20% after the government announced a second successive reduction in its Administered Price Mechanism (APM) gas allocation. This cut is expected…
International Mens Day 2024: Shrugging Away the Hidden Mental Health Fears of Men and Searching for a Solution
International Mens Day (19 November 2024) 2024: Shrugging Away the Hidden Mental Health Fears of Men and Searching for a Solution International Men’s Day is observed around the world on November 19 to celebrate the positive contributions of men to society, families, and communities. This year’s theme, “Positive Male Role Models”, focuses on the management…
Hyundai Bets on CNG Vehicles, Sees Growing Demand in Rural, Urban India
Hyundai Bets on CNG Vehicles, Sees Growing Demand in Rural, Urban India Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) is significantly ramping up its focus on CNG-powered vehicles, with demand surging in both rural and urban markets across India. The company currently offers CNG variants in three of its models – the Grand i10 NIOS, AURA, and…
Tirupati Temple Board Holds First Meeting Amid Laddoo Controversy
Tirupati Temple Board Holds First Meeting Amid Laddoo Controversy November 18, 2024 | Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh The newly appointed Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Trust Board met for the first time on Monday, November 18, 2024, at Annamaiah Bhavan in Tirumala. The board, under the leadership of Chairman BR Naidu, is set to address 80 key…