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Amit Shah reveals reasons for choosing Yogi Adityanath as UP CM
short by Apaar Sharma / on Sunday 28 July, 2019
Home Minister and BJP chief Amit Shah on Sunday gave the reasons for choosing Yogi Adityanath as Uttar Pradesh's Chief Minister after the BJP won the Assembly elections in 2017. Shah said that despite Adityanath not having any ministerial experience, PM Narendra Modi and Shah thought he was the right candidate because of Adityanath's dedication and capability to work hard.
Uttarakhand becomes 1st Indian state to implement Uniform Civil Code
short by Shalini ojha / on Monday 27 January, 2025
The Uniform Civil Code was implemented in Uttarakhand, making it the first state after independence to implement it. CM Pushkar Singh Dhami said under this law, an attempt has been made to bring uniformity to all laws related to personal civil matters that discriminate based on caste, religion and gender. UCC implementation was BJP's major commitment before 2022 Assembly polls.
West Indies win a Test in Pakistan after 34 years
short by Anmol Sharma / on Monday 27 January, 2025
West Indies defeated Pakistan by 120 runs in the second Test in Multan to level the two-match series 1-1. It is West Indies' first win in a Test in Pakistan after 34 years. West Indies' Jomel Warrican won Player of the Match award for taking nine wickets and scoring 36* in the Test.
read more at ESPNcricinfo
Scaler launches India’s only practical AI & ML Program: Scaler
short by Roshan Gupta / on Monday 27 January, 2025
With Microsoft's $3 billion AI & cloud investment reshaping India's tech landscape, Scaler believes innovation drives growth. To bridge the talent gap, Scaler announced the launch of India's only practical AI & ML Program, aiming to equip students with skills needed to lead the transformation. From cutting-edge tools to expert mentors, the program helps students build skills that drive change.
read more at Scaler
Colombia forced to take back illegal immigrants after Trump threatens sanctions
short by Shalini ojha / on Monday 27 January, 2025
After refusing to accept illegal immigrants being deported from the US, Colombia said it would accept them. The move came after US President Donald Trump said he'd levy a 25% tariff on Colombian goods and increase it to 50%. "Colombia has agreed to all of President Trump's terms...Based on this...tariffs and sanctions will be held in reserve," White House said.
read more at Reuters
All 20 overs bowled by spinners in an innings for 1st time in T20 franchise league history
short by Anmol Sharma / on Monday 27 January, 2025
SA20 franchise Paarl Royals have become the first team in T20 franchise league history to bowl spin for all 20 overs of an innings. Royals achieved the feat in their SA20 2025 match against Pretoria Capitals. They successfully defended a total of 140. Bjorn Fortuin, Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Joe Root took two wickets each.
read more at CricTracker
What is the 'first week rule' for managing money?
short by Anmol Sharma / on Monday 27 January, 2025
The 'first week rule' is a strategy for cultivating responsible financial habits. The rule suggests saving and investing 20% of one’s income within the first week of each month. For impulsive shoppers, it recommends waiting a week before purchasing new and appealing items, which can help in curbing unnecessary spending.
read more at Moneycontrol
Zverev heckled by woman over domestic abuse allegations before runners-up speech at Aus Open
short by Anmol Sharma / on Monday 27 January, 2025
World number two Alexander Zverev was heckled by a woman over domestic abuse allegations against him before his runners-up speech at Australian Open. "Australia believes Olya and Brenda!" the woman repeatedly yelled as Zverev was about to start his speech. Notably, Zverev's former girlfriends Brenda Patea and Olya Sharypova earlier went public with their accusations of domestic abuse against him.
read more at Hindustan Times
Tariff war begins as Colombia refuses 2 flights from US carrying migrants
short by Shalini ojha / on Monday 27 January, 2025
After Colombia refused two United States aircraft carrying migrants, President Donald Trump said he would impose 25% tariffs on Colombian products entering the US. He added that the tariffs would be raised to 50% in one week. In retaliation, Colombian President Gustavo Petro said he directed his trade minister to increase tariffs on US imports by 25%.
read more at Reuters
What is the Mediterranean diet?
short by Anmol Sharma / on Sunday 26 January, 2025
The Mediterranean diet, inspired by the eating habits of countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea, focusses on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, potatoes, beans, nuts, and olive oil as the primary fat source. It includes moderate amounts of dairy, eggs, fish, and poultry, while limiting added sugars, processed foods, refined carbs, saturated fats, and processed meats, promoting heart health.
read more at Cleveland Clinic
Rules for mandatory adoption of Indian Standard Time drafted by govt
short by Anmol Sharma / on Sunday 26 January, 2025
The government has proposed new rules to standardise timekeeping by requiring exclusive use of Indian Standard Time (IST) for all official & commercial purposes. Government offices & public institutions will have to display IST prominently and use time-synchronisation systems, as per the proposal. The move is intended to improve time precision in critical infrastructure.
read more at NewsBytes
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