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Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar expressed concerns over the hiring of retired individuals and the extension of government officials' tenures, suggesting it hinders career progression for others. Speaking at the National Conference of State Public Service Commissions in Bengaluru, Dhankhar emphasized the importance of objectivity and non-favoritism in public service appointments.

India has joined the UN committee of experts on big data and data science for official statistics, marking a significant advancement in the country's statistical ecosystem. This membership enables India to leverage data and technology for decision making and showcases its commitment to modernizing statistical processes for informed policy formulation.

Sanjay Raut emphasizes that Congress is responsible for maintaining the India alliance formed against BJP before the Lok Sabha polls. He highlights the lack of meetings and a convenor since the elections, questioning the bloc's sustainability. Congress insists the alliance remains strong, despite internal disagreements.

Taylor Swift, the billionaire pop star, continues to break records, becoming the most followed woman on Spotify with 130 million followers. She recently concluded her successful Eras Tour, generating $2.2 billion in revenue. Currently, Taylor is on a break, spending quality time with her boyfriend, NFL star Travis Kelce, while supporting him during the NFL playoffs.

Union home minister Amit Shah revealed that 7% of India's population is involved in illegal drug use. He highlighted the government's efforts to eliminate this menace, reporting record drug seizures and the destruction of narcotics to demonstrate their commitment to eradicating drug abuse.

Tensions escalated when Assam Rifles soldiers allegedly barred transportation of timber intended for construction of houses in Kasom Khullen block of the district

DJ Akademiks has sparked controversy with allegations that NBA star LeBron James has been unfaithful to his wife, assisted by rapper Drake. The claims emerged amid a feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar. Neither LeBron nor Drake has addressed the accusations, leaving fans to speculate. This scandal has created significant media buzz.

In Luna village, painted storks are valued highly by the residents, who have significantly reduced their kite flying activities during Uttarayan to protect the birds. Awareness programs and vigilance have fostered a strong bond between villagers and storks, ensuring the birds' safety and curbing hunting practices.

Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, his ministers, and officials walk to meet the man who initiated the weaving of a living root bridge

The cryogenic pioneer is taking over ISRO when the agency is working on a series of high-profile missions, from the Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme to Chandrayaan-4

A senior official said zone and ward-level authorities of the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) are not consistently conducting regular reviews of operations and maintenance work. GCC Commissioner to take severe action against local officials who fail to visit their wards regularly.

Indian diplomatic efforts successfully convinced Indonesia not to club President Prabowo Subianto's Republic Day visit to India with a simultaneous official travel to Pakistan. It remains unclear if his proposed visit to Islamabad will proceed as initial reports suggest he may fly to Malaysia instead.

Residents in Manipur's Kamjong district set a temporary Assam Rifles camp on fire during protests against continuous frisking and harassment. The situation escalated when Assam Rifles personnel stopped timber transport, despite a local MLA's intervention. The confrontation led to the firing of tear gas and air shots, further fueling the unrest.

A CAG report has identified major irregularities in Delhi's excise policy from 2017 to 2021, costing the exchequer Rs 2,027 crore. Key issues include unauthorized pricing discretion for liquor manufacturers, lack of quality control, and ignored expert recommendations, leading to political criticisms against the AAP government.