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In a significant prelude to the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has introduced a pioneering financial assistance scheme aimed at students and recent graduates. Announced on Ashadhi Ekadashi in Pandharpur, the scheme offers monthly stipends of Rs 6,000 for 12th pass students, Rs 8,000 for diploma students, and Rs 10,000 for graduates. This initiative is poised to ease financial burdens, fostering smoother transitions from education to employment while

Rahul Dravid's approach to team management and equitable distribution of rewards has been consistent throughout his career, both as a player and now as a coach. This philosophy was notably demonstrated during his tenure as the head coach of India's U-19 team that won the World Cup in 2018. At that time, there was a proposed disparity in the cash rewards, with Dravid slated to receive INR 50 lakh while other support staff members were set to receive INR 20 lakh each, and players INR 30

KTR, the Working President of BRS, launched a scathing attack on the Congress Party and Rahul Gandhi for their alleged poaching of BRS MLAs in Telangana. Addressing the issue in Delhi, KTR accused Rahul Gandhi of employing unconstitutional tactics despite his daily embrace of the constitution. He condemned the Congress's double standards, stating they will not go unexposed in Telangana or Delhi. Highlighting the case of Danam Nagender, who switched from BRS to Congress and conte

Andhra Pradesh's recent shift in sand policy marks a pivotal moment for the state's construction sector and economy. Following exorbitant sand prices that marred the YSR Congress party's performance in the 2024 assembly elections, the new government under Chandra Babu Naidu swiftly addressed the issue with a revamped policy. Initially, the YS Jagan Mohan Reddy-led government had accused the previous administration of illegal sand mining and scrapped existing policies, le

The proposed Bhogapuram greenfield airport, located just 40 kilometers from Vishakapatnam, holds immense promise for the development of North Andhra Pradesh. Spearheaded by Srikakulam MP Ram Mohan Naidu, who oversees the Civil Aviation Ministry in Modi's cabinet, the airport project is poised to accelerate business activities and bring substantial socio-economic growth to the region. Ram Mohan Naidu recently visited the Bhogapuram airport site to oversee ongoing construction wor

Nara Lokesh, the Education Minister of Andhra Pradesh, has demonstrated exemplary leadership by swiftly addressing a technical issue that affected 25 physically disabled students' admissions to prestigious institutions like IITs and NITs. These students, despite securing good ranks in the JEE, faced rejection due to a discrepancy in subject requirements mandated by the AP Education Department. Promptly responding to a WhatsApp message highlighting the issue, Lokesh intervened to

The monsoon season is here, bringing with it the perfect excuse to indulge in hot, spicy and comforting foods. However, it’s essential to be mindful because the environment is conducive for water-borne and airborne diseases. Our metabolism dips, increasing our chances of communicable diseases due to lowered vitality. Moreover there is an increased energy demand, which leads to excess food intake and craving. Here are some recommendations for making it through the season diseas

India is reeling from a devastating terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir's Kathua district, where five Army personnel were killed and as many injured during an ambush on a patrolling party in Badnota. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed profound grief and assured the nation of the armed forces' resolve to restore peace in the region. He underscored ongoing counter-terrorism operations aimed at bringing the perpetrators to justice. Defence Sec

Panorays, a leading security risk management software firm, has uncovered a concerning trend in network security: the increasing risks posed by employees using generative AI and other AI tools on their organization's network. This internal threat exposes companies to potential cybersecurity breaches and data vulnerabilities. The proliferation of generative AI tools among employees has opened avenues for experimentation within corporate networks, often without adequate oversight

Early on Tuesday, July 8, crude oil prices saw a slight decline following the subdued impact of Hurricane Beryl on the commodities market. Both Brent, the global crude benchmark, and West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the American benchmark, traded around 0.25% lower as Asian markets opened. Brent futures for September delivery were down 0.24% at $85.51 per barrel, while WTI futures for August delivery slipped 0.25% to $82.08 per barrel by 0300 hours GMT. Initially feared to d