William Dalrymple criticizes the demolition of Agra's historic Mubarak Manzil, attributing such actions to India's struggles in attracting international tourists despite its rich cultural heritage. Former politicians and local historians have also protested against the demolition, citing broader neglect of heritage sites.
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Rahul Gandhi met with textile design workers, highlighting the lack of OBC representation at the top of the industry. He shared the story of Vicky, a talented entrepreneur, and his hardworking factory workers, emphasizing the undervaluation of skill and the systemic barriers faced by marginalized communities in accessing education and networks.
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Former cricketer Basit Ali predicts India has a 70% chance of winning against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy match on February 23 in Dubai. He cites India's player experience, especially Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. India will prepare with ODIs against England, while Pakistan participates in a tri-series with South Africa and New Zealand before the tournament.
Karnataka's economic surveys over three years have repeated content verbatim, particularly in sections about government schemes and urban development. Despite a change in administration, only the data tables were updated. The Directorate of Economics and Statistics claimed the responsibility lies with individual departments for the lack of updated analysis, leading to criticisms of their approach.
The Eagles will face the Rams at Lincoln Financial Field in a NFC Divisional Round matchup. Jason Kelce, former Eagles star, expressed his pride and emotions seeing his former team succeed without him, despite retiring last season. The Eagles defeated the Rams in Week 12. The Rams hold momentum after six wins in their last seven games.
In Meerut, a family of five, including Mohammad Moin, his wife, and three young daughters, were found murdered in their locked house. The discovery was made after neighbors broke the lock following concerns from relatives. The house showed signs of a struggle, with Moin tied to a bed and the other victims hidden inside a storage compartment.
Rahul Gandhi supported aspirants, accusing the BJP of undermining youth futures through flawed recruitment processes. Protests in Patna are intensifying with additional political backing from leaders like Pappu Yadav and have led to police intervention.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the schedule for the UGC NET December 2024 exam, which will take place from January 3 to January 16, 2025. The exam will be conducted in two shifts and cover various subjects. Candidates can access the detailed schedule on the official website. It is crucial to follow the steps provided for downloading the timetable and ensure timely preparation for the exams.
Sunil Gavaskar criticises India's management for their treatment of Ravichandran Ashwin, highlighting his unjust exclusion from matches despite being a top-ranked bowler. Gavaskar points out the double standard where struggling batsmen weren't dropped with the same frequency, and laments Ashwin's missed captaincy opportunities despite his significant contributions to Indian cricket.