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'Can only provide fiscal incentives': Fin secy on govt's role in employment

At 'Budget with BS: The Fine Print,' Finance Secretary TV Somanathan said fiscal incentives are the central government's responsibility, while skilling and education primarily fall under state govt

UPSC cancels Puja Khedkar's selection, bans her for life for identity fraud

The UPSC, in a statement, said that Puja Khedkar was found guilty of violating the Civil Services Examination (CSE) rules by faking her identity to gain additional attempts

DIY abortions surge post-Roe: Women turn to herbs, alcohol, and more

The study suggested that women's methods ranged from unprescribed medication use to dangerous practices like alcohol, drugs, and self-harm

Household savings take a hit, Rs 60,000 crore lost annually in F&O trading

Sebi Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch noted that trading volumes in the F&O segment have surged over the past three years, growing at an unprecedented rate

Not Muttiah Muralitharan, but his dance double is winning over the internet

Muttiah Muralitharan's doppelganger is breaking the internet with his viral dance moves, leaving everyone thinking the cricket legend has hidden talents

'A little Olympian': Egyptian fencer competes while being 7 months pregnant

Paris Olympics 2024: The 26-year-old athlete shared on Instagram that she competed not only for herself but also for her unborn baby

No country for stray animals: New law to remove dogs from Turkish streets

The Turkish government estimates there are approximately four million stray dogs in the country, many of which are harmless. The law to remove stray dogs has sparked outrage, calling it a 'massacre la

Paris Olympics 2024: When it rains, it pours bacteria in the Seine

Swimming in the Seine river had been forbidden for nearly a century because of poor water quality, with only rare exceptions for specific events

Olympic uniforms designed by Tarun Tahiliani: A hit or miss for team India?

This was the first time a fashion designer had been commissioned to create official ceremonial attire for Team India

Olympics: South Korean athletes introduced as North Koreans, IOC apologises

The International Olympic Committee attributed the mistake to a 'human error' and expressed deep regret over the incident

From Tokyo heartbreak to Paris bull's eye: Olympic journey of Manu Bhaker

Manu Bhaker became the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal in shooting and opened the country's tally at the Paris Olympics

What Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Rau IAS coaching deaths

The incident, which occurred at Rau's IAS Study Circle, has sparked a fierce debate over the regulation of coaching centres

Eurosport sacks commentator Bob Ballard over sexist remark on swimmers

After Bob Ballard made a sexist remark about Australia's women swimmers, Eurosport quickly removed him from all remaining Olympic events

Convicted child rapist competes in Paris Olympics 2024: Why it is not okay

Despite his criminal history, the Dutch Olympic Committee decided that there is no reason to exclude Van de Velde from the Paris Olympic Games 2024

Delhi HC orders Ramdev to remove remark claiming Coronil as Covid-19 'cure'

The Delhi High Court instructed Ramdev to remove the contentious content from social media within three days

Haryana man dies on Russian frontline after alleged forced recruitment

The Indian Embassy in Moscow has confirmed the death of Ravi Moun but has not disclosed the circumstances

Barcelona and beyond: How Europe's tourism boom is sparking unrest

Central to these protests across Europe is the escalating issue of rising rents and house prices, making homeownership unattainable for residents

Supreme Court rejects NEET-UG retest, finds no evidence of systemic breach

The Supreme Court stated that after reviewing data from the National Testing Agency and a report by IIT Madras, it found no evidence of a mass-scale paper leak

What's behind the Centre's big love for Ladakh in Union Budget 2024?

The government's increased budget allocations for Ladakh and additional allocations for various central expenditures have focused on the overall development of the region over the years

Budget 2024: Steep STT increase to tame retail frenzy in derivatives market

Some market participants have also suggested that income from F&O trading should be classified as speculative income and taxed at a higher rate