A federal judge issued a temporary injunction halting the Trump administration's initiative to hire large numbers of federal employees, citing a lack of authority of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). The decision follows lawsuits challenging the administration's workforce policies, including mass firings and changes to hiring procedures.
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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.
Three of the five richest candidates in the Delhi assembly polls are from BJP, with Shakur Basti's Karnail Singh leading with assets worth nearly Rs 260 crore. Analysis by ADR shows wide disparity among candidates, with five billionaires and three having zero assets. The polls will take place on February 5.
An NRI, Manish Chhokar, left India for the US despite a Supreme Court order restricting his travel and having his passport deposited. He was charged with contempt for not complying with a custody order involving his 10-year-old son. The court issued a non-bailable warrant and directed the Centre to investigate his escape and arrest him.
TOI Medithon Part 2 focuses on heart health awareness, covering prevention, youth-related risks, women's unique concerns, and disease management. Expert cardiologists from across India will lead sessions, offering insights into maintaining healthy metrics, lifestyle changes, and addressing gender-specific heart issues. The event aims to empower individuals with knowledge and practical strategies for a healthier heart.
IIM-Mumbai and IIT-Mandi are leading in social media influence among Indian institutions. They showcased achievements through campaigns highlighting their global reach, research, startups, and infrastructure, drawing significant audience engagement and impressions.
A NWKRTC bus conductor in Belagavi is facing charges under the Pocso Act after a dispute over language with a minor female passenger, leading to his assault by a group. The incident has sparked protests from Kannada supporters and disrupted bus services between Karnataka and Maharashtra.
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The 2025 Bharat Mobility Global Expo highlights a significant shift towards electric vehicles (EVs), with major launches from Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, and luxury brands like BMW and Mercedes-Benz emphasizing sustainability and green mobility. This aligns with the Indian government's push for EV adoption and infrastructural support.
A declassified document found at Osama bin Laden's Abbottabad hideout calls the 2008 Mumbai attacks a "heroic Fidai operation". Al-Qaida and Lashkar-e-Taiba figures orchestrated the incident, with Hafiz Abdul Rehman Makki playing a crucial role. Makki maintained alliances with high-profile terrorists, contributing to significant attacks. His recent death closes a dark chapter in global terrorism.