Ghaziabad’s CBI Academy made history on Thursday with the passing out parade of its largest-ever batch of 134 Sub-Inspectors. Chief Guest CBI Director Praveen Sood led the grandeur, commending the trainees’ dedication since their induction on May 15 for basic training. The comprehensive curriculum equipped these officers with expertise in law, probe methodologies, corruption cases, conventional crimes, intel collection, financial crimes, cyber threats, banking scams, mobile forensics, and advanced forensic disciplines. Practical exposure came via visits and attachments to CBI units, judicial courts, police outposts, NFSU, AIIMS, SEBI, and more, bridging theory and practice seamlessly. Beyond skills, the course nurtured…
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Krishna Devi’s rise from a modest village in Sheikhpura, Bihar, to a celebrated Tanjore painting artist is nothing short of inspirational. Hailing from Gunhesa in Gagri Panchayat, she overcame societal taunts, limited schooling, and resource constraints through sheer grit and her Jivika affiliation. This self-help initiative propelled her into economic self-sufficiency while popularizing Tanjore art—a Tamil Nadu specialty—in Bihar’s heartland. Trained professionally in Chennai, Krishna detailed the labor-intensive craft: plywood prepped with cloth, sculpted with lime and glue for embossed gods, painted vividly, and gilded with pure 22-carat gold. Completion timelines stretch to 15 days or more for expansive works.…
In a candid conversation, Sweden’s envoy to India, Jan Thesleff, has articulated why India’s growing influence worldwide is a boon for humanity. Speaking amid the historic India-EU Free Trade Agreement, he credited PM Modi’s visionary steps for elevating India’s profile at forums like the G20. ‘India repeatedly proves its mettle on global platforms,’ Thesleff remarked, recalling his over three years in New Delhi. He anticipates similar showcases at the imminent AI Impact Summit hosted by PM Modi, affirming, ‘When India steps up, the world benefits.’ Against the backdrop of tariff skirmishes, the envoy sees the India-EU FTA as a beacon…
The India-EU Free Trade Agreement, freshly inked, is poised to unleash a tidal wave of opportunities for India’s beleaguered textile and apparel industry. Experts predict a complete overhaul of the sector’s landscape in just 2-3 years, with export figures potentially skyrocketing by 30-40% in the initial phase. In a candid conversation, AEPC Chairman Premal Udani painted a vivid picture of the future. The scrapping of the 11% EU import duty on Indian textiles will level the playing field overnight. ‘We’ll give Bangladesh a run for its money in Europe,’ he declared confidently. This strategic move enhances India’s cost advantages, making…
In a bold mid-year overhaul, Bangladesh’s economic planners have drastically curtailed the Annual Development Program (ADP), targeting underperforming sectors like health and education with unprecedented reductions. The total ADP envelope now stands at 208,935 crore taka, down 12.5% from 230,000 crore taka, dipping to 3.3% of GDP from 3.7%. The health sector’s budget has been gutted by 74%, plummeting from 18,148 crore taka, while secondary and higher education sees a 55% chop from 28,557 crore taka. Officials cite sluggish expenditure, revenue shortfalls, tardy foreign aid inflows, and insufficient project pipelines as key drivers behind the decision. First-half fiscal data revealed…
Pakistan kicked off their T20 series against Australia on a high note, defeating the visitors by 22 runs in Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. Saim Ayub emerged as the star performer with bat and ball, securing the Player of the Match honors and giving Pakistan a commanding 1-0 advantage. The hosts, batting first after a toss win, lost opener Sahibzada Farhan without troubling the scorers. Undeterred, skipper Salman Agha (39 off 27) and Saim Ayub (40 off 22) forged a match-defining 74-run stand. Ayub’s aggressive knock featured three fours and two maximums, injecting momentum into the innings. Babar Azam (24) and Fakhar…
Noida law enforcement struck a decisive blow against organized vehicle theft Thursday, arresting three members of a gang that preyed on car tyres and batteries. Sector-39 police recovered a cache of stolen parts, tools, arms, and the criminals’ operational vehicle during the bust near Som Bazaar cut. The apprehended criminals are Vishal Sharma (Dhola), 28, a Sector-45 resident with a lengthy rap sheet; Vishal Tyagi (Akku), 26, from Gejha village; and Upender Pathak, 28, hailing from Bulandshahr’s Nabi Pur area. Interrogations revealed their modus operandi: nocturnal raids on unattended cars in housing societies, followed by quick sales in Delhi. Seized…
As Nepal braces for its March 5, 2026, general elections, India has delivered a significant boost with the second shipment of aid. The gesture, formalized in Kathmandu on Thursday, included more than 250 SUVs and double-cab pickups, handed over by Indian Embassy Charge d’Affaires Dr. Rakesh Pandey to Finance Minister Rameshore Prasad Khand. The event at the Finance Ministry drew key figures, including Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari. Nepal’s Foreign Ministry confirmed the details, praising India’s response to their request for election materials. This batch builds on the initial delivery from January 20, with further supplies anticipated soon.…
Bihar’s cabinet, under CM Nitish Kumar, has passed a landmark resolution imposing tough controls on government workers’ social media activities. This ‘strict order’ from the General Administration Department invokes the 1976 Conduct Rules to address growing concerns over platform misuse. Cabinet Secretary revealed that employees have been caught improperly using apps like Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, WhatsApp, and Telegram. To counter this, a robust set of dos and don’ts has been formulated, emphasizing responsible online presence. Among the highlights: No social media accounts without explicit superior permission. Official contact details are off-limits for profiles. Avoid posts that tarnish official…
The world of field hockey mourns the loss of Michael Nobbs, ex-head coach of India’s national men’s team, who died Thursday aged 72 after a long illness. Originally from Australia, Nobbs was not just a stellar player but also a transformative coach across continents. Married to ex-Aussie player Lee Capps, Nobbs’ daughter Caitlin continues the family legacy in Australia’s women’s squad. His playing career sparkled with 76 caps between 1979 and 1985, anchoring defenses at the 1981 World Cup and 1984 Olympics. Stepping in during India’s darkest hour post-2008 Olympic qualification flop, Nobbs was appointed in 2011. He steered the…