The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation has hired 451 individuals. They were selected for insurance medical officer positions. The recruitment occurred through the UPSC’s Pratibha Setu portal. This portal contains a talent pool of candidates. These candidates cleared UPSC exams but weren't recommended. The Pratibha Setu initiative helps connect such candidates with employers. It offers opportunities to those with high qualifications.
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A tragic mid-air collision near Steinbach, Manitoba, claimed the life of Sreehari Sukesh, a 23-year-old trainee pilot from Kerala. Sukesh, a resident of Thrippunithura in Kochi, was identified among the two fatalities after the crash on Tuesday.
Harry Brook's aggressive batting backfired at Lord's, leading to criticism from Kumar Sangakkara, who termed his dismissal as "arrogance." Brook's attempted sweep against Akash Deep resulted in his wicket, contributing to England's shaky position at 98/4. Earlier, Mohammed Siraj's fiery spell dismantled Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope, shifting momentum towards India as they aim for a series lead.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his five-nation tour with a visit to Namibia, receiving a ceremonial welcome and engaging with traditional Namibian culture. This marks his first visit to Namibia, where he will hold bilateral talks with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and pay respects to the country's Founding Father, Dr. Sam Nujoma.
At a sweltering Lord's, Jasprit Bumrah, with a fifer, put his name on the iconic Honours Board at Lord's. Reluctant to celebrate before the job was done, Bumrah was nudged by Mohammed Siraj to acknowledge the crowd and raise the ball. With skill over swing, he dismantled England, proving once again that class needs no conditions.
Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav led a "chakka jam" in Bihar, protesting the Election Commission's electoral roll revision ahead of assembly elections. The Grand Alliance march faced opposition from the BJP, who accused them of hooliganism and defended the EC's standard procedure.
Italy, known for their exploits in football and water polo, has qualified for the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup. They defeated Netherlands in the Europe Region Final. Pacer Thomas Draca expressed his excitement at the prospect of playing in India and Sri Lanka in a year's time. He sees this as a beginning for cricket in Italy.
Marking his 90th birthday, the Dalai Lama expressed gratitude to India for its hospitality since 1959, indirectly addressing China's claim over Tibet. He highlighted India's role as the land of Buddha and its support in preserving Tibetan culture and education. A declaration at the conference lauded his stance on his reincarnation and spiritual integrity.
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Microsoft is restructuring its sales division to focus on artificial intelligence, leading to 9,000 job cuts. The company aims to become a leading AI firm by replacing traditional sales roles with technically skilled "solutions engineers." This shift involves streamlining sales efforts and consolidating solutions areas to better promote AI tools like Copilot.