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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy and other opposition parties in the state, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said BJP stands for Babu (TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu), Jagan and Pawan (Janasena founder Pawan Kalyan). Addressing a poll rally here, the Congress leader alleged the remote control of the three leaders is with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Invoking the name of former Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy (YSR), Rahul Gandhi said the former's marathon political walkathon (padayatra) across Andhra Pradesh was the inspiration for his nationwide Bharat Jodo Yatra. «Today, Andhra Pradesh is run by the 'B' team of BJP. The BJP's 'B' team means B for Babu, J for Jagan and P for Pawan. Remote control of these three people is with Narendra Modi,» Gandhi said, taking a dig at the three parties (TDP, YSRCP and Janasena).

Central Board of Secondary Education is expected to announce the results of Class 10th and 12th examinations after May 20. However, now top board official said that the results can be expected anytime, even before May 20. «Cannot comment on the exact date for the result announcement. We have already notified that the results will be out after May 20, 2024. Since the board is working on the result preparation and announcement procedure, we may declare the results anytime as soon as the procedure is complete. The results can also be declared before May 20,» Dr Biswajit Saha, Director (Skill Education and Training), CBSE, told NDTV. Earlier CBSE in a notification announced, «CBSE Board results for class X and XII are likely to be declared after 20th May 2024.»

voting for the newly created Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha constituency, PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti alleged that authorities have imposed section 144 in Pulwama district. Mehbooba Mufti is contesting from the seat. She called the development «unprecedented» and alleged that her party workers are being detained.

Jaishankar recently recalled the pivotal 1998 Pokhran nuclear tests conducted under the NDA government, emphasizing their role in ensuring India's national security. He also underscored the government's ongoing efforts in countering terrorism and bolstering border infrastructure, highlighting the political significance of such decisions for the country's future. «This day in 1998, an NDA Government finally exercised India's nuclear weapon option. That momentous decision has since ensured our National Security. The current NDA Government has built on that foundation, robustly countering terror and building our border infrastructure,» EAM posted on X. «The country must know who stands where when it comes to National Security issues. Our political choices are eventually choices about the future of Bharat,» he added.

money was deposited into your bank account? Be cautious, as this could be a scheme by cybercriminals aiming to take your money. A techie from Bengaluru has recently took to social media to share such an incident. Aditi, a tech entrepreneur based in Bengaluru, shared in a detailed post on X (formerly known as Twitter) how she narrowly avoided falling prey to a new financial scam. The scam involves using deceptive SMS messages to cause confusion and steal money.

University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) and Rice University in Houston have been recognized by Forbes magazine as being among the top universities in the United States, similar to the prestigious Ivy League institutions. Forbes developed their own criteria for this ranking, excluding the traditional Ivy League schools and other well-known universities. Schools were evaluated based on factors like attracting high-achieving students, employer satisfaction, and admissions selectivity. UT Austin and Rice University are joined on the Forbes' list by other well-respected public universities like the University of Michigan and University of Virginia, along with private institutions like Johns Hopkins University and Carnegie Mellon University.

Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB) has announced that the Class 10 results will be declared on May 11, 2024, accessible on the official website, gseb.org. This announcement was made by GSEB Chairman Banchha Nidhi Pani during the press conference held for the declaration of the GSEB HSC 12th Science Results 2024. Anticipation for Results

Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan has said he was not happy with the court verdict in the Dr Narendra Dabholkar murder case and asserted that right-wing outfit Sanatan Sanstha was a "terrorist organisation" whose role in the killing of the renowned rationalist has not been made clear. A special court for UAPA cases in Pune on Friday convicted and sentenced two men to life imprisonment and acquitted three in the case. Dr Dabholkar (67), an anti-superstition crusader, was shot dead while on a morning walk on a bridge near the Omkareshwar temple here on August 20, 2013. The special court convicted Dabholkar's two assailants — Sachin Andure and Sharad Kalaskar — and sentenced them to life imprisonment, but acquitted three others — ENT surgeon Dr Virendrasinh Tawde, Sanjeev Punalekar and Vikram Bhave — for want of evidence. «I am not happy with the judgment. What is the role of the Sanatan Sanstha and who is the mastermind of the murder has not been made clear. Similarly, (it has not been made clear) if there is a link between Dabholkar's killing and the murders of Govind Pansare and Gauri Lankesh,» Chavan said on Friday.

defence ties, India and France will conduct the 7th edition of the Joint Military Exercise 'Shakti' from May 13-26 in the Umroi region of Meghalaya. The exercise aims to enhance the joint military capacity of both sides to undertake Multi-Domain Operations in a Sub Conventional scenario, the Indian Army said. Additionally, the joint exercise will facilitate the development of interoperability bonhomie, and camaraderie between the Armed Forces of both nations.

Jaishankar said in Amritsar on Friday that Indians have to pay a fee of USD 20 to visit Kartarpur Sahib, which was imposed by Pakistan, but no fee should be charged for it. Jaishankar said this during an interactive session in Amritsar. After attending the nomination filing of the BJP candidate from Amritsar Lok Sabha constituency, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, on Friday, Jaishankar clarified that 'Kartarpur is not only in our hands. We have to make an agreement with Pakistan, adding, «The USD 20 dollar fee that I remember, this was not implemented by us, it was by Pakistan.»

Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB) has declared the GSEB 10th Result 2024 today, on May 11. Students who appeared for the GSEB Secondary School Certificate Examination 2024 can now access their scorecards on the board's official website at gseb.org. Result Announcement and Examination Details

security situation along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh on Friday. The COAS was given a detailed briefing about the force's combat readiness at the headquarters of the Fire and Fury Corps in Leh. «General Manoj Pande, #COAS visited the Fire and Fury Corps to review the security situation & preparedness in #Ladakh,» the Army posted on X.

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq from addressing Friday congregation in historic Jama Masjid in downtown Srinagar. The Anjuman Auqaf, which runs affairs of Jama Masjid, informed that Mirwaiz was not allowed to offer Friday prayers for the second consecutive week. Anjuman hoped that the hearing of the Mirwaiz’s case for “complete release” from house arrest in the J&K High Court, slated for May 25, will provide the relief that people are eagerly awaiting. “Infact Mirwaiz’s movement has been completely curbed since last Friday while journalists or media persons are barred from meeting him,” Anjuman informed. The Anjuman further stated that this repeated detention of the religious head, especially keeping him away from Jama Masjid on Fridays is «very disturbing and upsets the people deeply.» “But in the present times it has to be borne with patience,” read the Anjuman statement.

asset reconstruction companies (ARC) next week to discuss corporate governance and stressed-asset resolutions amid concerns of potential back-door entry by defaulting promoters, people with knowledge of the development told ET. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has asked the chairman of the board, chairman of the audit committee, and managing director of the ARCs to attend the May 17 meeting in Mumbai. Two Reserve Bank executive directors and senior Mint Road officials will also participate in the meeting, the first by the banking regulator that will see the participation of all 27 registered ARCs. The meeting comes amid allegations that ARCs often strike deals with defaulting promoters, effectively giving them a back-door entry at a steep discount. Under Section 29A of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), defaulting promoters are prohibited from giving a resolution plan to lenders.

Overwatch 2 is set to unveil a groundbreaking collaboration with Porsche, adding a new dimension to the game's ever-expanding universe. With exclusive game modes, stunning cosmetics, and a start date fast approaching, players are in for an exhilarating ride. Start Date and Duration

solar storm is set to bring the mesmerizing Northern Lights to both the United States and the United Kingdom. Forecasted by agencies, this event offers one of the best opportunities of the year to witness the aurora borealis in the Northern Hemisphere. Solar Storm Sparks Aurora Borealis

Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah said in a televised speech on Friday that he has dissolved parliament. The Emir also suspended some of the constitutional articles for a period not exceeding four years during which all aspects of the democratic process will be studied.

insurance for all by 2047, the sector regulator Irdai on Friday issued a master circular directing life and non-life players to do a certain percentage of business compulsorily towards meeting rural, social sector and motor third-party obligations. All life insurers shall ensure a minimum percentage of lives in identified and allocated gram panchayat, the master circular on rural, social sector and motor third party obligation said. The Life Insurance Council, in consultation with the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, will identify gram panchayat for fulfilling rural sector obligations, it added.

Congress responded strongly to the Election Commission's sharp disapproval of the tone and tenor of party president Mallikarjun Kharge's recent letter to the INDIA bloc leaders. The AICC said the content and the intent of the letter will be a permanent blot on the reputation of the institution of EC. «The response of the Election Commission of India (ECI) to the issues raised by the Congress President in his letter to the INDIA parties is simply beyond description. The EC is a Constitutional body entrusted with the responsibility of being an impartial body that ensures, and is seen to ensure, a level-playing field to all political parties. Both the content and intent of the letter will be a permanent blot on the reputation of an institution that can boast of luminaries like Sukumar Sen, TN Seshan, JM Lyngdoh and others», said Jairam Ramesh, AICC in-charge of communications.

Narendra Modi has offered the Sharad Pawar faction of the Nationalist Congress Party and the Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray Sena faction to join the National Democratic Alliance saying, 'all their dreams would be fulfilled'. Modi has said the Congress was a party of racists who discriminated on the basis of colour and were against the Hindu faith. «A big leader here who is active for 40-50 years is worried after the Baramati Lok Sabha polls...he is so perturbed that he has given a statement, I am sure that he has done this after speaking to people, he is so perturbed that they won't be relevant after June 4 (election results) that according to him after June 4, smaller parties, in order to survive, will merge with the Congress.

surveillance capabilities along the Pakistan border, the Indian Army is set to receive the first Hermes-900 Starliner drone on June 18. The Hermes-900 known as the Drishti-10 drone is being supplied to Indian forces including Indian Army and Navy by AdDefence Systems. «The first of the two drones to be acquired by the Indian Army would be handed over to the force on June 18 in Hyderabad. The supplies are part of the deal signed under the emergency powers given to forces by the Defence Ministry,» defence officials told ANI.