Arc Search app uses AI to offer customised search results by browsing the internet

Arc Search aims to redefine the way we search for information on the internet by browsing the internet on your part and giving you customised search results on a newly generated webpage.The Browser Company, the makers of the Arc browser have announced a new app called Arc Search. The new iPhone-only app aims to redefine your browsing experience by generating a web page from scratch that offers customised search results. Arc Search’s ‘Browse for me’ feature lets you type in a query in the search bar and looks up information on the internet on your behalf. The company says the app uses AI to read several web pages and offers customised search results on a new webpage with different sections, which entirely depend on the search term.  In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Josh Miller, the CEO of The Browser Company said that launching the Arc Search app on your iPhone will make the keyboard pop up with the cursor automatically focusing on the search box. You can see in the video below that typing a search query in Arc Search and tapping on the ‘Browse for me’ button scours through at least six web pages and creates a new website that offers customised results.The Browser Company also says that navigating between open tabs on the Arc Search app is more efficient compared to other mobile browsers. Instead of showing small thumbnails like Chrome or Edge, Arc Search uses an iOS-like recent apps menu that stacks the older tabs behind the new one. For added privacy, Arc Search automatically cleans up your tab history and closes all tabs every night. The company also announced that it is ditching iCloud in favour of its own cross-platform syncing service, which will sync things like all your Spaces and Pinned tabs to Arc Search. The app is currently available for download on the App App Store, but the developers plan to drop the word ‘Search’ from its name in a month or two, meaning it will be called ‘Arc’ for iPhone.   

2024 XAT Cutoff for BM and HRM programs

VThe 2024 XAT cut offs, which fall between the 90 and 95 percentile, have been revealed. For the Business Management (BM) program and the Human Resource Management (HRM) program, the male engineer XAT cutoffs are 95 percentile and 96 percentile, respectively, by 2024. The 90 percentile for the HRM program and the 91 percentile for the BM program are the XAT 2024 cutoffs for female engineers. The XAT cut off is 95 percentile for BM and 93 percentile for HRM for male non-engineering candidates. The XAT cut off for female candidates who are not engineers is 90 percentile for BM and 88 percentile for HRM.On the basis of meeting the XAT 2024 cut offs, those who qualify for the admission rounds will be chosen. The primary criterion used to choose applicants for admission is the XAT cut offs. The date of XAT 2024 was January 7, 2024. Personal Interviews (PI) are a component of the selection process, and they are scheduled for February and March. The XAT cut offs for XLRI in 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2015, along with further information, are listed below.  

IGNOU January 2024 session Extended deadline for re-registration.

IGNOU has extended the deadline for ODL/online program re-registration until February 15.The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has extended the deadline for re-registering for all of its online and ODL programs to February 15. For the January 2024 session, interested candidates may re-register at ignou.ac.in, the official IGNOU website. The previous deadline for IGNOU re-registration without incurring a late fee was January 29, 2024.The official website states that the deadline for re-registering for programs provided in the ODL/online format for the January 2024 session has been extended to February 15, 2024.Interested candidates can register for programs offered in IGNOU ODL/Online mode by following the simple instructions provided below. Go to onlinerr.ignou.ac.in, the official website. "Last date for Re-registration for programs offered in ODL/Online mode for January 2024 session has been extended till 15th February 2024" is the link you click on from the homepage. IGNOU Re-Registration 2024: The deadline for IGNOU re-registration for all programs offered in ODL and online form for the January 2024 sessions has been extended till February 15, 2024, according to the official statement. Re-registration for all UG and PG programs at Indira Gandhi National Open University is now open for the January 2024 academic session. Prospective students can visit the university's official website, @onlinerr.ignou.ac.in, to complete the re-admission form. Please read the section below for more details regarding the re-registration.Students will need to pay a portion of the course price in order to finish the re-registration process. The cost of re-registration varies according on the course; nevertheless, students will be charged INR 200 in late fees if they do not finish the IGNOU Re-Registration 2024 by the deadline.  

India’s human capital being ‘systematically decimated’ under Modi govt: Mallikarjun Kharge

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday said that the state of India’s human capital is being “systematically decimated” by the Modi government by lowering the spending on the social sector.“The Modi Government’s ‘anyay kaal’ spends less on education and healthcare,” he said in a post on X while tagging a report that the government’s expenditure on health and education has remained low in the last five years.“The state of India’s human capital is being systematically decimated by lowering social spending. Crores thrown on publicity cannot ensure ‘Viksit Bharat’. 2024 is the year to reclaim welfare and justice. We shall ensure Nyay,” Kharge said.The Congress has been targeting the Modi government on social sector spending and have accused the government of reducing their budgets. “The Modi Government’s ‘anyay kaal’ spends less on education and healthcare,” he said in a post on X while tagging a report that the government’s expenditure on health and education has remained low in the last five years.“The state of India’s human capital is being systematically decimated by lowering social spending. Crores thrown on publicity cannot ensure ‘Viksit Bharat’. 2024 is the year to reclaim welfare and justice. We shall ensure Nyay,” Kharge said.The Congress has been targeting the Modi government on social sector spending and have accused the government of reducing their budgets. PTI SKC NB. This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.New Delhi, Jan 30 (PTI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday said that the state of India’s human capital is being “systematically decimated” by the Modi government by lowering the spending on the social sector.    

UPSSSC PET Result 2024: View Instructions For Downloading Scorecards

The Preliminary Eligibility Test (UP PET 2023) results have been released by the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC). By going to the official website, those who took the exam can view their results. The Commission had previously made available the original and updated exam answer keys. On November 6, the provisional answer key became available, and until November 15, candidates could file objections. The commission released the final answer keys for each shift and day of the exam on January 24, 2024.How to Verify the UPSSSC PET 2023 Results: Go to upsssc.gov.in, the commission's website. Find and click the PET 2023 result link on the home page. There will be a window for login. Enter the necessary information and submit. Examine the outcomes and obtain the scorecard. For later use, save the copy and make a printout. Two shifts per day of the UPSSSC PET exams were conducted on October 28 and 29.   Twelve,58,867 of the 20,07,533 candidates who registered for the UPSSSC PET exam actually took it, while the remaining 7,48,666 candidates chose not to.Applicants who wish to apply for any of the Group B and C positions must have a current scorecard from the UP PET Exam.    Four stages make up the PET Selection Process: preliminary, main, interview, and skill test (if applicable). Those who pass all four phases will be considered for a variety of Group B and C positions, such as Junior Assistant, X-Ray Technician, and UP Lekhpal, among others.  

Answer Key for JEE Main Session 1 by Aakash, 2024: Examine the Shift 1, 2 Answer Key and Solutions.

JEE Main 2024 Answer Key: The January 29 answer key for the Shift 1 and Shift 2 tests is available here for JEE Mains 2024 candidates. The JEE Main 2024 answer key is available below.Answer Key for JEE Main Paper 1 (2024): As everyone is aware, the JEE Mains 2024 tests are presently being administered by NTA to all applicants. Students pursuing a B.E. or B.Tech will take their second exam today, January 29, 2024. There will be two shifts for the exam: Shift 1 and Shift 2. While the second shift begins at 3:00 PM and concludes at 6:00 PM, the first shift begins at 9:00 AM and ends at 12:00 PM. Students experience mixed emotions following exam completion as they await their results. NTA releases the results after a few days. Students can verify the unauthorized answer keys offered by other universities in the meantime. Students who took JEE Mains 2024 Paper 1 on January 29th, Shifts 1 and 2, are shown here.JEE Mains is administered in two sessions, giving students the chance to improve their score in the second session if they are not happy with their first session result. On April 1, 2024, JEE Mains 2024 Session 2 will begin. However, this answer key is intended for first-session pupils. January 29, JEE Mains 2024, Shift 1: Paper Analysis The paper was deemed moderate based on the evaluations and responses JEE Main candidates submitted on January 29, 2024. The shift 1 paper was evaluated by the students as moderate. The question paper was a good medium-level difficulty. Additionally, candidates have complained that the mathematics portion was somewhat lengthy while the chemistry and physics sections were relatively simple.JEE Mains 2024 Solution As soon as any of the institutions release the solution key, it will be available here for the JEE Mains 2024 exam that was held on January 29. The 2024 JEE Mains Marking Scheme The following table contains the JEE Mains 2024 marking scheme. When analyzing the answer keys and contrasting them with their response sheets, it will help students determine their final score.  

HBSE 12th Updated Date Sheet 2024: Class 12 All Stream Exam Schedule for the Haryana Board

Date Sheet for HBSE Class 12 in 2024: The dates of the HBSE secondary and senior secondary exams are set for February 27, 2024, according to an announcement made by V P Yadav, Chairman of the Haryana Board, on January 4, 2024. The pre-released senior secondary date sheet 2024 has been modified by the Haryana Board Senior Secondary Education Board. The language subject test schedule has changed.Haryana Board Class 12 Exam Schedule 2024: The intermediate exam dates have been released by the HBSE Chairman and Secretary Jyoti Mittal, meaning there isn't much time left for the board exams. "Class 10 regular, open school, marcy chance, supplementary, re-appear and improvement will be conducted from February 27 to March 26, 2024," he stated during the press conference. Exams for Senior Secondary Education, or Class 12, will take place between February 27 and April 2, 2024.Following the announcement of the dates for the HBSE Class 12 exams, the Haryana Board published the entire schedule on its official website. Here is the Haryana Board Class 12 exam schedule in PDF format for all the courses, including science, commerce, and the arts.The Haryana Board published a fresh notice on January 24, 2024, for instructors and students on the changes made to the previous date sheet for Class 12 in 2024. The dates of the exams' beginning and ending have not changed. Check out this article for further details.The amended HBSE exam date for the class 12 theory examinations in 2024 is January 24, 2024, according to the Haryana Board of School Education. The HBSE 12th theoretical exams are scheduled to take place this year from February 27 to April 2, 2024. The 2024 HBSE 12 date sheet is available in PDF format. Students can visit bseh.org.in, the official website, to obtain the HBSE date sheet 2024 PDF.Exam dates for the Arts, Science, and Commerce courses are included in the HBSE date sheet 12th class 2024 PDF. The HBSE Class 12 date sheet 2024 will include key instructions for the students as well as the dates and times of the HBSE 12th exam. See the full article below for information on the dates of the class 12 Haryana board exams, download instructions, dates of the practical exams, and more.  

Rahul Gandhis Post Following Uproar Over UGCs Draft Rules for the Education Panel

Congressman Rahul Gandhi declared that the party "will never let this happen" and accused the RSS-BJP of plotting to eliminate caste-based reservations in higher education. After the education panel's draft guidelines caused controversy, the Center and the University Grants Commission (UGC), which is in charge of overseeing educational institutions, made it clear that there isn't a plan of that kind. UGC के नए ड्राफ्ट में उच्च मिक्षा संस्थानों में SC, ST और OBC वर्ग को मिले आरक्षण को खित्म्म्ट्ट कॿंॾट्ट में कें्ं The Congress leader claimed that 3,000 of the 7,000 reserved positions in 45 central universities are unfilled in a post on X. "The RSS-BJP have already spoken about reviewing reservation, They now want to snatch the jobs of these (backward) sections in higher education institutions," he claimed. The move, the Congress MP, alleged is an attempt to murder the dreams of those struggling for social justice. "This is BJP's character and the difference between symbolic justice and real justice. The Congress will never let this happen. We will continue to fight for social justice and will ensure that eligible candidates fill up these vacant positions," Mr Gandhi added. The draft guidelines state that a "reserved vacancy may be filled as an unreserved vacancy after it has been declared unreserved by following the procedure of de-reservation."De-reservation of reserved positions in the event of direct recruitment is generally prohibited. The draft guidelines detailed the procedure for filling such a post and stated that, in rare and exceptional cases, the university in question may prepare a proposal for de-reservation of the vacancy, providing the following details: "The proposal will be required to list - efforts made to fill up the post; reasons why it cannot be allowed to remain vacant and justification for de-reservation."   A major controversy was raised by the draft guidelines, which the main Opposition Congress strongly criticized. Congressman Jairam Ramesh had earlier claimed that there was a plot by the BJP to abolish reservations.Amid the outcry, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan assured that "not a single reserved post will be de-reserved". "There is no scope for ambiguity after the Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Teachers' Cadre) Act, 2019," he told news agency PTI.      

CUET UG 2024: Five typical errors to avert when completing CUET applications

CUET UG 2024: May is when the CUET UG 2024 exam will take place. It's likely that the application window will open soon.A vital first step in pursuing higher education is carefully filling out the Common University Entrance Test Undergraduate (CUET UG) registration form. Since this exam serves as a doorway to several famous Indian colleges, such as the University of Delhi, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Jamia Milla Islamia, Banaras Hindu University, and Aligarh Muslim University, it is imperative that frequent registration errors be avoided.This includes entering incorrect dates of birth, misspelling names, or giving the incorrect address or phone number. These mistakes may result in inconsistent paperwork, problems with communication, or even exam disqualification. Thus, make sure everything is correct before clicking the submit button. Prior to 2022, the exam was known as CUCET; it became CUET. Nearly all aspects of the exam, including the name, pattern, admissions procedure, and material, have changed. It was shocking to see, while perusing the Quora platform, how many students were having trouble applying to participating colleges' courses. Many students had to wait to make corrections within the correction window time because they failed to provide the correct course information or were ignorant of the list of CUET institutions or courses, exam patterns, etc. Here is a list of faults to avoid making throughout the CUET application procedure in order to prevent such situations!In an effort to provide CUET students with close assistance with the application process, we have compiled a list of common errors that applicants should try to avoid making. The step-by-step instructions for completing the CUET Application form have been provided by our SuperGrads specialist. We strongly advise you to watch it.  

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Exam dates for the Class 10 and 12 boards in Maharashtra are revised for 2024.

Maharashtra Board Exams 2024: The Maharashtra Board will no longer permit candidates to read questions ten minutes prior to the exam's start time.The Maharashtra Class 10 and 12 board 2024 exam dates have been changed by the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE). The additional ten minutes to read the question will no longer be granted by the Maharashtra board.Prior to this, students preparing for the board exams for the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Class 10 and Senior Secondary Certificate (SSC) Class 12 were given ten minutes to peruse their question papers. At the conclusion of the exam, students will now have an additional ten minutes to finish the question paper. Starting at 11 a.m., the morning shift will now conclude at 2:10 p.m., and the evening shift will take place from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.When it was found that question papers had been leaked at that time in the past, it was decided to eliminate the 10-minute reading interval.  

Experts say Indian students need to focus on developing their soft skills.

Experts advise Indian students who want to develop their soft skills to engage in extracurricular activities. Participate in voluntary work, collaborate on projects with classmates from other backgrounds, or join a group.In order to study abroad and gain admission to some of the best universities in the world, more than 13,24,954 Indian students apply. Experts claim that although Indian students are widely accepted and frequently praised for their superior technical abilities, they fall short in the soft skills department.Indianexpress.com has often noted in interviews with experts that when Indian students go overseas to seek higher education, the experts advise them to focus on their soft skills. Several specialists agree on the following:A student's capacity to present well, express their ideas properly, and collaborate with others is ensured by their soft skills. By concentrating on gaining these abilities and other aspects of preparedness, kids can be sure they have all the knowledge necessary to succeed in school, the workplace, and life in general.  

Why is it so popular on the internet?

Andy Frisella, an entrepreneur, developed a mental toughness program called the "75 Hard" Challenge. Throughout the course of the 75-day challenge, participants pledge to adhere to a series of daily goals, which include two 45-minute workouts (one of which must be done outside), a rigorous diet devoid of cheat meals, drinking a gallon of water, reading 10 pages of a non-fiction book, taking a picture of their progress, and giving up alcohol. The goal of the challenge is to build habits that promote wellbeing and personal growth by instilling mental toughness, discipline, and resilience. The main prerequisite for finishing the challenge is finishing every job for 75 straight days.It's enjoyable to connect with people all around the world through the Internet. People utilize it as a means of communication, exchanging papers, entertainment, knowledge, and a plethora of diverse workouts that are beneficial and useful in many ways. Looking around the internet, I came across a lot of informative websites with a variety of viewpoints. Among them are Twitter, Facebook, Google, and so on.I am alluding to the reasons behind the increasing popularity of the Internet here. 1) One easy approach to express our opinions and share our thoughts was through communication, which also served as an additional online use. The internet is essentially a library, full of information on a plethora of topics you would not have known about—that is, if you happen onto that theme. There are numerous additional options available for sending messages. In the end, communication prompted composed social orders where we could cooperate for more benefit.2) People use the internet to get information. To believe any important facts, they need to view completely diverse internet indexes such as Google and Yahoo. In a similar vein, people adore browsing websites such as Wikipedia, which is essentially an online reference book.3) Social networking is a vital tool for keeping in touch with loved ones. Many social networking services, such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, are widely used by users to communicate with friends. Popular social networking sites are inbuilt such as how they are many users friendly.4) In essence, Hyperlink provided methods for crawling and searching through millions of webpages. The Google PageRank algorithm would not function without this method.5) Everyone uses the internet to send files, including individuals who are students and businesspeople who work in offices and schools. This is a crucial aspect of their existence. To share data, people use a variety of email services including Gmail, Yahoomail, Hotmail, etc.6) Online purchasing, which allows you to look easy and get the thing delivered more quickly. Often, you will receive a comparable or even better discount on clothing. For ease of use, a lot of individuals purchase goods online. Email is instantaneous, and almost everyone knows how to use it. 7) People love to surf the internet to obtain a live update on any news, including the newest news and cricket and football match scores. Websites that offer instant news are such like Yahoo! and Google News. 8) The era of globalization has made the internet significant. There is a lot of information available on the Internet, which people utilize on a regular basis to  

Govt halves equity infusion in OMCs to Rs 15K crore

NEW DELHI: Finance ministry has halved the amount of equity infusion in state-owned fuel retailers to Rs 15,000 crore to support their investments in energy transition projects, and also has deferred the plans to purchase crude oil worth Rs 5,000 crore to fill strategic underground storages. The ministry made this decision after considering the emerging trends in oil markets. “The plan for the purchase of crude oil worth Rs 5,000 crore for caverns at Mengaluru & Visakhapatnam has been recommended for deferral by the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance. This recommendation takes into account the emerging trends in oil markets,” stated the finance ministry. India, as the world’s third-largest oil importer and consumer, relies on imports for over 80% of its oil requirements. In order to safeguard against supply disruptions, the country has established strategic storage facilities at three locations in southern India. These facilities have the capacity to store over 5 million tons of oil, providing a crucial buffer to ensure a stable and secure oil supply. In 2023, during the presentation of the national budget, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman allocated Rs 30,000 crore for Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL), and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) to support the energy transition plans. She also proposed Rs 5,000 crore for purchasing crude oil to fill strategic underground storages in Mangalore, Karnataka, and Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. These storages were established by the government as a precautionary measure against potential supply disruptions. While other state-owned oil companies such as Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) and GAIL (India) Ltd have also outlined substantial investments to achieve net-zero carbon emissions, the equity support was specifically directed to the three fuel retailers. “Rs 30,000 crore capital support to OMCs (IOCL,BPCL, HPCL) for green energy and net zero initiatives: During Expenditure Finance Committee meeting held on November 30, 2023, it was decided maximum of Rs 15,000 crore could be provided for equity infusion into OMCs in FY 2023-24,” said the ministry.  

Tantia Constructions bags ₹7 crore contract from Tripura Govt

Tantia Constructions wins ₹7 crore government contract in Tripura to build seven residential quarters for Judicial Officers with associated infrastructure.Tantia Constructions has received a ₹7 crore work order from the Government of Tripura, Office of the Executive Engineer, PWD (R&B), Kailashahar Division, Kailashahar, Unakoli.The contract pertains to the construction of seven residential quarters for Judicial Officers at various grades, storied at Kailashahar, Unakoti District, including internal water supply, sanitary installation, sewage, drainage works, underground tank, boundary wall and internal electrification works.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 L&T Construction’s power transmission and distribution business has secured contracts in West Asia. In the UAE, the construction arm of L&T Ltd was awarded an order for the engineering, supply, construction, installation, testing, and commissioning of a 400/132 kV substation. The project entails providing a range of critical components, including transformers, reactors, and substation control and monitoring systems.In Kuwait, L&T Construction secured an order for the establishment of 400 kV overhead transmission lines, complemented by associated 400 kV underground cable interconnections. This 100-km transmission network is designed to enhance power evacuation and generation capabilities.The company also bagged contracts related to ongoing substation projects in the region.However, the shares were down by 0.36 per cent to Rs 3,530.75 at 10.22 am on the BSE.                                                                 

Government reopens bids for Advanced Chemistry Cell manufacturing

Prospective applicants can submit bids to set up manufacturing facilities for ACC, which will help them qualify for incentives under PLI ACC scheme. The government on Wednesday announced re-bidding of production-linked incentives (PLI) for 10 Giga Watt hours (GWh) Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) manufacturing. India for finding solution to food stockholding issue first at WTO; then talk on other agri matters With this bidding process, the prospective applicants can submit bids to set up manufacturing facility for ACC, which will help them qualify for incentives under PLI ACC scheme, the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) said.In May 2021, the Cabinet approved the technology-agnostic PLI Scheme on ‘National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery Storage’ for achieving a manufacturing capacity of 50 Giga Watt hours (GWh) of ACC with an outlay of ₹18,100 crore. The first round of the ACC PLI bidding concluded in March 2022, and three companies were allocated a total capacity of 30 GWh, the program agreement with selected companies was signed in July 2022. The three companies are Ola Electric Mobility Pvt Ltd which bagged 20 GWh, Reliance New Energy Solar Ltd, and Rajesh Exports won 5 GWh each.The MHI said its has released a fresh Request for Proposal (RfP) for shortlisting and selection of bidders under the PLI Scheme ‘National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery Storage’ for setting up of battery manufacturing units with a total manufacturing capacity of 10 GWh with maximum budgetary outlay of ₹3,620 crore. “MHI is supporting the growth of India’s manufacturing capabilities and exports in the automobile and automobile component sector...Keeping this in mind, in recent years, the MHI has taken several initiatives to promote environment friendly product manufacturing in the automotive industry, such as PLI-Auto, PLI - Advanced Chemistry Cell and FAME-II schemes,” Mahendra Nath Pandey, Minister of Heavy Industries said. MHI is also committed to provide clean and green public transport through Faster Adoption and Manufacturing Electric Vehicles (FAME-II) scheme with the aim to reduce dependence on fossil fuel and to address the issue of vehicular emissions, he said.Also, through the PLI Auto and Auto components scheme, MHI is supporting enhancement in India’s manufacturing capabilities and exports in the automobile and the automobile components sector with the prime objectives of deep localisation, creating economies of scale and building a robust supply chain in areas of Advanced Automotive Technology (AAT) products, he added.  

Encourage India to continue to lead by example, work to bridge divides around the world: UN PGA Francis

Francis expressed concerns about the outdated structure of the Security Council, which he believes fails to reflect the current geopolitical realities."The Security Council of the UN as it currently exists harks back to a period in world history that no longer exists. Since then, the world has changed radically," remarked Francis, highlighting the council's inability to make crucial decisions for international peace and security, often due to geopolitical influences leading to the use of the veto."The fact of the matter is that the council has, in recent years, been progressively unable to take the decisions necessary in order to assist and support the strengthening of international peace and security. Largely for geopolitical reasons. The geopolitics, the global dynamics of the geopolitics, get imported into the council and that results invariably in the use of the veto by one or the other party," he added. On India's inclusion in the UNSC, the UNGA President said, "India is a mature, highly respected member of the United Nations. It is a leader in many ways. And I'm sure that that fact is not lost on the members of the General Assembly.""So I wish the government and people of India every success in their quest to assume membership of the council on a permanent basis. Whether that occurs or not will be a matter for the members to determine," he also saidIndia has long sought a permanent seat on the Security Council to better represent the interests of the developing world. The nation's quest has gained momentum with support from influential figures like Dennis Francis, who believes in India's capability to contribute positively to global peace and security.India has been a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for eight terms (16 years). India is a member of the G4, a group of nations that back each other to seek permanent membership in the UNSC. The countries advocate for reform in the UNSC. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his France visit in July 2023, made a strong pitch for India's permanent membership in the UN Security Council, saying the primary UN body cannot claim to be speaking for the world when its most populous country and the largest democracy is not a permanent member. (ANI)  

Bharat Ratna award to Karpoori Thakur reflects Modi governments desperation, hypocrisy: Congress

The Congress on Wednesday welcomed the decision to confer Bharat Ratna to former Bihar chief minister Karpoori Thakur and said it reflects the Narendra Modi government's desperation and hypocrisy. Thakur was a champion of social justice and conducting a nationwide caste census would be an appropriate tribute to him, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said."Even though it reflects the Modi Govt's desperation and hypocrisy, the Indian National Congress welcomes the posthumously awarded Bharat Ratna to the champion of social justice Jannayak Karpoori Thakurji," Ramesh said in a post on X. "'Bhagidari Nyay' is one of the five pillars of the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra. It will need a nation-wide caste census as a starting point."Rahul Gandhi has been consistently advocating this but the Modi Government has all along refused to release the results of the Socio Economic Caste Census 2011 and also refused to commit itself to conduct an updated nation-wide caste census which will be the most appropriate tribute to Jannayak Karpoori Thakurji," he said. Two-time Bihar chief minister Karpoori Thakur has been named for the country's highest civilian award Bharat Ratna posthumously, a Rashtrapati Bhawan communique said on Tuesday on the eve of the birth centenary of the fountainhead of OBC politics in Bihar.Thakur, who passed away in 1988, was the first non-Congress socialist leader who became chief minister twice -- first for seven months in December 1970 and later for two years in 1977."The President has been pleased to award Bharat Ratna to Shri Karpoori Thakur (posthumously)," the communique said. Thakur, known affectionately as 'Jan Nayak' (people's leader), is the 49th recipient of the country's highest civilian award. The award was last conferred on late president Pranab Mukherjee in 2019.Born on January 24, 1924 in Nai samaj (barber society), Thakur is credited in Bihar politics for enforcing total prohibition of alcohol in 1970. The village where he was born in Samistupur district was renamed after him as Karpuri Gram.  

Ram Mandir News - RJD chief Lalu Yadav to skip Ram Mandir Pran Pratistha ceremony

Ahead of the pranpratishtha ceremony, Ayodhya Ram Temple Construction Committee Chairman, Nripendra Mishra says, “…a historic event…There is not only in India but all over who have faith, they feel that their rights have been recognised, their faith has been respected. So, from that sense of the term, there is jubilation. But at the same time, I would say and I believe what the PM said in 2019 when the judgement came – there should be no sense of victory or there should be no sense of defeat. We must all accept the judicial pronouncement. So, everyone is cautious that while you celebrate this day, don’t celebrate this day as something which is to show any other person of a different faith that he is less important to this country. This country belongs to everybody.” Priest Sunil Das in Ayodhya says, “This Ayodhya temple will be the centre for universal peace centre….” Priest Sunil Das conducted religious rituals in the ‘Garbha Griha’ of Ayodhya Ram Temple today. Union Minister Anurag Thakur criticized the Congress and other opposition parties for staying away from the Ram temple consecration ceremony in Ayodhya. Thakur, accompanied by Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva, participated in a cleanliness drive at the Valmiki temple premises. He warned that the opposition’s decision to boycott the ceremony might lead to people boycotting them, citing past instances when public support waned due to similar actions. The “pran pratishtha” ceremony is scheduled for January 22 as part of the BJP’s “Swachhata Sewa” programme. Former Chief Minister and RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, on Wednesday, said that he will not be attending the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on January 22.“I will not go to Ayodhya to attend the pran partishtha ceremony of the Ram temple,” he said.