Ten central trade unions initiated a nationwide strike, Bharat Bandh, impacting banking, postal services, electricity, mining, and public transport across India. The unions, backed by agricultural organizations, protest against the government’s labor and economic policies, claiming they favor corporate interests.
MNS workers vandalized the Tondgaon toll plaza in Washim district, Maharashtra, due to ongoing roadwork and lack of amenities. The party’s district president, Raju Patil Kidse, justified the action, stating that repeated complaints about the unfinished road leading to Kanergaon and the absence of basic facilities at the plaza had been ignored, despite toll collection…
Ahead of the Bihar election, Chirag Paswan revealed his pivotal role in convincing his father, Ram Vilas Paswan, to join the NDA before the 2014 Lok Sabha polls. He recounted his father’s initial reluctance, even quoting him as saying he would rather “poison himself” than align with the BJP.
The degree was earned, but the destination disappeared. Once hailed as a golden bridge to success, a master’s now feels more like a holding pattern, filled with resumes that vanish, offers that disappoint, and debt that lingers. In 2025, the most educated generation finds itself stranded, where prestige has faded and adaptability, not academia, writes…
Waheeda Rehman reflects on her iconic collaborations with Guru Dutt, emphasizing their shared passion for filmmaking rather than a conscious pursuit of greatness. She fondly recalls her role as Gulabo in ‘Pyaasa,’ admiring the character’s purity and progressive nature. Rehman highlights Dutt’s complete immersion in his craft, which ultimately led to the creation of cinematic…
A nationwide Bharat Bandh, called by trade unions and farmer groups, disrupted key sectors like banking, transport, and power. Over 25 crore workers protested against government policies, impacting banking operations significantly, especially in Gujarat. Transport networks faced blockades and delays in several states, while the power sector saw participation from 27 lakh workers.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has rescheduled the CSIR UGC NET 2025 July session exam to July 28, 2025, after considering concerns about schedule overlaps with other exams like HTET. The exam, conducted in CBT mode, will cover five subjects with unchanged paper patterns. Admit card and city intimation slip will be released soon.
Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad is facing criticism after a video surfaced showing him assaulting canteen staff at a Mumbai hostel, allegedly due to poor food quality. This incident follows a history of controversial remarks, including a reward offered for harming Rahul Gandhi and inflammatory statements about COVID-19 and Devendra Fadnavis.
Mattel introduces a new Barbie Fashionista doll representing type 1 diabetes, designed in collaboration with Breakthrough T1D. This doll features an insulin pump, glucose monitor, and accessories, reflecting the reality of children living with the condition.
