RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav has publicly endorsed Mamata Banerjee to lead the INDIA opposition bloc, echoing similar sentiments from Sharad Pawar. Congress downplayed the matter, with Rahul Gandhi reportedly dismissing it as media hype. However, unease simmers among allies over Congress's perceived unilateralism and focus on the Adani issue, while concerns about Congress's electoral performance fuel the leadership debate.
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The CBSE has opened the portal for schools to upload internal grades for Class 12 students for the 2024-25 exams, with the portal available from January 15 to February 14, 2025. Schools must verify the accuracy of the data before submission, as corrections will not be allowed. The Class 10 and 12 board exams will begin on February 15, 2025.
In 2025, India's Quick Commerce market will see increased competition as American giants Amazon and Flipkart challenge established players like Blikit and Swiggy. Amazon's "Tez" and Flipkart's "Minutes" are rapidly expanding, focusing on rapid delivery with innovative approaches, dark stores, and partnerships with logistics firms.
An underwater structure, Sycamore Knoll, sparks alien base theories. It disappeared from Google Earth but remains on fishing apps. UFO sightings are reported near the site. Military insiders share accounts of fast-moving underwater objects. Declassified footage shows a craft rising from the ocean. These events link to past UFO encounters off Southern California.
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