Prasanna Shettigar

India's Ministry of External Affairs has firmly dismissed Bangladesh's remarks regarding the Murshidabad violence, urging them to address the persecution of their own minorities. The MEA refuted Bangladesh's denial of involvement and accusations against India, following unrest that claimed lives and displaced families.

US Customs and Border Protection officers are increasingly searching electronic devices of incoming passengers, including citizens. CBP can conduct basic searches without suspicion, but advanced searches require reasonable suspicion and managerial approval. Individuals should document interactions with CBP, understand their rights regarding password disclosure, and obtain receipts for detained devices.

BluSmart's ties with Gensol Engineering, promoted by Anmol and Pramod Jaggi, may end up being too much to bear. A deep dive into how the Jaggi brothers allegedly diverted hundreds of crores that were meant for EV purchases for personal use

Just like her father, who represented India in 12 Tests and 15 ODIs between 2001 and 2004, Anaya is also a passionate cricketer. She has played for Islam Gymkhana in local club cricket and has also represented Hinckley Cricket Club in Leicestershire. However, in November 2023, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced a new policy barring transgender athletes from participating in women's international cricket.

Himachal Pradesh's chief secretary, Prabodh Saxena, faces scrutiny after allegedly billing the government for a Holi party he hosted for IAS officers and their families. The Rs 1.22 lakh bill, submitted to the general administration department, has sparked controversy. This incident follows previous allegations against another former chief secretary, Shrikant Baldi, for misusing funds, prompting calls for investigation and accountability.

Anurag Thakur criticized the Congress party following the ED's chargesheet in the National Herald case, alleging repeated corruption. He stated the party's unease indicates guilt, referencing historical scams. The ED's chargesheet against Sonia and Rahul Gandhi involves alleged proceeds of crime, while Congress dismisses the case as politically motivated, leading to protests.

High-profile borrowers account for over half of all wilful defaults at IDBI Bank. The total amount of defaults is higher than the funds infused by the government when the bank was in crisis. Unions say the government’s failure to recover loans has hit the bank’s financial health and privatisation will help the defaulters go scot-free

Infosys has terminated 240 trainees. These trainees did not pass internal assessment tests. This follows similar layoffs in February. The company offers upskilling programs and outplacement services. Affected trainees will receive severance benefits. Many trainees waited over two years to be onboarded. The macroeconomic slowdown caused project spending reduction. Results for the next batch are expected next week.

The Shrimad Bhagavad Gita and Bharat Muni’s Natyashastra have been inscribed in Unesco’s Memory of the World Register, marking a significant recognition of India’s civilisational legacy. Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat hailed this as a historic moment, emphasizing their role as philosophical and aesthetic foundations.