Новости за 14.12.2023

The science and technology department has recently conducted a meeting to discuss on a proposal to upgrade the Institute of Mathematics and Application (IMA) Bhubaneswar to a unitary university. Science and technology minister Ashok Chandra Panda told TOI that the state government has a plan for converting this institution into a university. “Before taking any such step, necessary infrastructure should be developed. Let the institute send their recommendations on this matter. We will discuss this after getting the recommendations,” he added.

The police arrested Rakesh Kumar, a man from Shantinagar Kurdi in Jhansa area, in connection with the triple murder of his wife and two children. Rakesh, who had a craze of going to the United States, forced his wife to bring money from her parents and sell jewelry. He confessed to strangulating his wife and murdering his children in a pre-planned manner. Rakesh attempted suicide but was saved. The incident took place on December 7.

The Noida police arrested Aman Sharma, a 29-year-old man from Ghaziabad, in connection with a Rs 552 crore fraud involving a private bank. Sharma is an active member of a gang that established fraudulent companies to deceive banks using forged documents. The gang members have been charged under the Gangsters' Act. This marks the fourth arrest related to the case, and the gang leader, Anurag Chitkara, has already been apprehended. The gang secured loans by opening bank accounts in the names of non-existent... Читать дальше...

Hemant Soren accuses BJP of hindering improvement of living conditions in Dumka; BJP owes Rs 1.3 lakh crore to the state from coal revenue; Soren's government would have introduced generous schemes with the amount, including raising old-age pension to Rs 2,500 and reducing LPG cylinder cost to Rs 500; Soren criticizes central government for not paying the amount and instead focusing on 'toppling' the state government; Soren's government works to ensure well-being of people with limited resources in Dumka... Читать дальше...

Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley emerges as a front-runner in the race for the Republican presidential nomination, currently in second place in Iowa and first place in New Hampshire caucuses. However, former President Donald Trump remains the overall frontrunner among Republican candidates. Haley's campaign has gained ground, attracting attacks from Ron DeSantis and Vivek Ramaswamy, who have tried to copy Trump's style but have been unsuccessful. Haley's support base among the Indian American community is growing... Читать дальше...

Extreme-right ideologue Pratap Simmha, a Kannada columnist-turned-politician, finds himself on the backfoot as one of the Parliament intruders caught had a visitor's pass issued by Simmha's BJP office. Simmha, a Mysuru MP, holds a postgraduate degree in mass communication and journalism, known for his prolific writing. He won the Lok Sabha elections in 2014 and 2019, hoping for a hat-trick in 2024. However, the recent security breach in Parliament might affect his chances. Simmha is known for his... Читать дальше...