Author: Rasmita Jena

  • DMRC’s Student Travel Plans for CBSE Exams: Fast & Easy Commute!

    DMRC’s Student Travel Plans for CBSE Exams: Fast & Easy Commute!

    The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is getting ready for the CBSE Board Examinations for Classes X and XII, which will happen from February 15 to April 4, 2025. They expect around 3.30 lakh students and many school staff to use the metro during this time. To make travel smooth and simple, DMRC is working with the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) to help everyone.

    Easy Travel Helpers for Students

    DMRC has teamed up with school principals to share information about the nearest metro stations to their schools. Posters will be put up in schools showing the closest metro stations and QR codes, which students can scan to buy their tickets easily.

    Also, DMRC will make important announcements at metro stations to guide students so they know what to do. Their DMRC Momentum mobile app and website have lists of metro stations near exam centers, so students can plan their journeys better.

    Quick Check for Students with Admit Cards

    Students can show their CBSE Admit Cards to get special treatment at security checks, which means they won’t have to wait long. When buying tickets, they will also have priority at Ticket Office Machines (TOMs) and Customer Care (CC) centers, speeding things up during busy hours.

    DMRC advises students to plan their travel early to avoid problems since many students will be on the move during exam time. Parents and students should use the DMRC Momentum app or website to get the latest travel updates!

  • CMAT 2025 Final Answer Key Released: Easy Download Steps!

    CMAT 2025 Final Answer Key Released: Easy Download Steps!

    The National Testing Agency (NTA) just released the final answer key for the Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) 2025. If you took this test, you can easily grab the answer key from the official CMAT website at exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT.

    The CMAT exam took place on January 25, 2025, in two shifts across 107 cities, with a total of 178 exam centers using computer-based testing. Out of 74,012 registered candidates, 63,145 actually sat for the exam. Of those, 34,717 were female, and 39,293 were male.

    Here’s a special note: the final answer key shows that 8 questions had two correct answers. So, if you took the exam, don’t miss out on downloading the answer key by following these simple steps:

    How to Download the CMAT 2025 Final Answer Key:
    1. Go to the official website at exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT.
    2. Click on the link for the CMAT 2025 final answer key on the homepage.
    3. A new PDF file will open, and you can check the answers there.
    4. Download the file and print it for your records.

    The provisional answer key came out on January 31, and the chance to raise objections closed on February 2, 2025. Results for CMAT 2025 were announced on February 13, 2025.

    Also, since the test was held in two shifts, the marks were calculated into a National Testing Agency (NTA) score. This score means how well you did compared to others in your shift. The formula is this:

    NTA score for CMAT = (100 x Number of candidates with the same or lower score) ÷ (Total number of candidates in that session).

    For further details, don’t forget to check the official CMAT website!

  • Billionaires Invest £147 Million in London Spirit for Cricket’s Revival

    Billionaires Invest £147 Million in London Spirit for Cricket’s Revival

    Last year, Nikesh Arora, the wealthy CEO of Palo Alto Networks, was at home with his friend, Satyan Gajwani. They talked about cricket and how to attract more fans. Gajwani helped start Major League Cricket, a new league that started in the U.S. in 2023. Soon, they reached out to more friends, including CEOs Satya Nadella from Microsoft, Sundar Pichai from Google, and Shantanu Narayen from Adobe, to discuss investing in cricket.

    Within three months, these tech giants teamed up to invest £147 million (about $182 million) for a 49% share in London Spirit, a team in The Hundred, a new cricket league in England. The league aims to bring excitement back to cricket, which has been losing fans over the years. The Hundred has raised over £520 million from investors who wanted to create a league as popular as the Indian Premier League (IPL), a massive cricket brand worth $30 billion.

    Cricket is often seen as an old-fashioned sport. There are still rules, like how men have to wear ties to watch matches at certain places! Traditional county games can last four days, and many people don’t watch them anymore. Instead, they stream them online for free. To help cricket survive, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) created T20 cricket, where teams face 20 overs (120 balls). This exciting format usually finishes in under four hours.

    The IPL, launched in 2008, made T20 thrilling with a lot of entertainment like cheerleaders and loud music. The ECB tried its own T20 league called The Blast, which didn’t do well. So, in 2021, they introduced The Hundred, with each team facing 100 balls. Men’s and women’s teams play on the same day, and there’s music to make it fun for fans.

    The ECB signed deals with Sky Sports and the BBC, and got sponsorship from KP Snacks. Investors became interested, but the ECB wanted to keep control over The Hundred. So, they decided to let local venues have 51% ownership of their franchises and sell the remaining 49%. This attracted over 100 potential investors for the franchises.

    The first franchise to sell was Oval Invincibles, bought by India’s Ambani family for around £120 million. Then, on the next day, the London Spirit auction became super exciting. Bids soared as Arora’s group competed against famous investors, including Todd Boehly, co-owner of Chelsea FC. Eventually, they bought a 49% share for £295 million.

    Other IPL owners also wanted stakes in The Hundred. The total valuation for the franchises reached £975 million. While investors will talk to the ECB further to finalize deals, the board plans to invest the money in cricket at a local level as well. Some experts worry whether this money will really help revive the sport, as bringing in funds doesn’t guarantee success.

    The ECB thinks it can make £145 million by 2030, and half will come from TV deals. The league will need to gain popularity beyond England, particularly in India, where many top players are currently tied to the IPL. In any case, Arora feels that in 5 to 10 years, we will know if their investment was smart. He believes they bring more than just money — they have skills and resources that can help cricket grow and succeed.

  • Nikkei Index Falls on Profit-Taking Despite Strong Week

    Nikkei Index Falls on Profit-Taking Despite Strong Week

    Japan’s Nikkei stock market index fell on Friday after three days of rising numbers. Investors decided to sell some of their stocks and take profits following a big jump on Thursday. The stronger Japanese yen also made investors feel less optimistic. The Nikkei dropped by 0.79% to end at 39,149.43 but still had a good week overall, going up 1.74%.

    Traders wanted to cash in on their gains after a big increase of more than 1% the previous day, the most significant rise in three weeks. The yen went up by 0.21% against the dollar, now at 152.5 yen. Investors are waiting for clear information about U.S. tariffs, which is affecting their confidence in pushing the Nikkei past the 40,000 mark.

    Fast Retailing, known for its Uniqlo stores, fell by 1.55%, which affected the Nikkei the most. Tokyo Electron, a company that makes chip-making equipment, dropped 2.07%. Meanwhile, the broader Topix index fell by 0.23% to 2,759.21.

    Sony Group was a standout performer, rising by 8.65% as it announced strong results from its gaming and music divisions. Toppan Holdings jumped by 15.52% after it raised its annual profit forecast. Nissan and Honda also saw gains of 2.55% and 2.48%, respectively, after stopping talks about a $60 billion car company. Among more than 1,600 stocks on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s prime market, 28% went up, 68% went down, and 3% stayed the same.

  • Prime Minister Modi Launches School of Ultimate Leadership in Gujarat

    Prime Minister Modi Launches School of Ultimate Leadership in Gujarat

    On February 21, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will officially open the School of Ultimate Leadership (SOUL) in Gujarat. The Chief Minister of Gujarat, Bhupendra Patel, started the construction by performing a ceremony called ‘Bhoomi Poojan’ on Friday. This new school will cost ₹150 crores and will be built on a 22-acre campus near Gujarat Biotechnology University in GIFT City. It is expected to be finished in two years.

    The goal of SOUL is to help fulfill Prime Minister Modi’s vision to bring 100,000 young people, who have no political experience, into politics. SOUL will work independently and will not be connected to the government or any universities.

    When it opens in March 2027, the school will offer different courses that last from one week to a year. These programs will prepare students for jobs in public areas like health, education, rural development, and sanitation. To join, students will need to apply and go through interviews.

    Elected leaders and public officials will train for free, while other students will pay a small fee. SOUL has already been busy, hosting workshops to help leaders understand things like the National Education Policy and the state budget. Until the new campus is ready, SOUL will hold short classes and special events at temporary locations. The project is being led by a team of successful professionals from the private sector who will focus on creating strong leaders and promoting good governance.

  • Man Fatally Shot During Birthday Dispute in Pimpri Chinchwad

    Man Fatally Shot During Birthday Dispute in Pimpri Chinchwad

    On Thursday night, a 37-year-old man named Vikram Guruswami Reddy was tragically shot during a disagreement about a birthday celebration in Dehu Road, Pimpri Chinchwad.

    According to police, the incident started when Vikram and his friend, Nandkishor Yadav, were celebrating Yadav’s niece’s birthday on the street. A group of other people approached them and complained about the celebration. This led to a fight where Nandkishor got hurt, prompting Vikram to step in to help.

    During this confrontation, one of the individuals from the group pulled out a gun and shot Vikram. He was immediately taken to the hospital, but sadly, he did not survive his injuries. The police have found the suspects responsible for the shooting and are investigating further.

    In another case, police recently solved a shooting that happened earlier, where two men, including the victim’s cousin, were arrested. This shooting was related to a money dispute over a contract worth 12 lakh rupees.

    The police reported that the shooting initially seemed like an extortion case but turned out to be a family issue. They apprehended Anant Singh from Madhya Pradesh and his accomplice Rohit Pandey from Uttar Pradesh. The police are working to capture all individuals involved in this case as well.

  • Chhattisgarh Police Take Down 31 Maoists in Bijapur Encounter!

    Chhattisgarh Police Take Down 31 Maoists in Bijapur Encounter!

    On February 9, police in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh, had a big encounter with suspected Maoists. Out of the 31 suspected Maoists killed, cops have identified 28 of them. Among these, 17 were men and 11 were women. The police revealed that these identified Maoists had a total bounty of ₹1.10 crore on their heads!

    One important figure among them was Hunga Karma, who was the head of the west Bastar division of the banned Communist Party of India (Maoist). He was known for planning a deadly IED attack on January 6 that killed eight security personnel and one civilian. There was an ₹8 lakh bounty on him!

    Karma joined the outlawed group in 1996 and had eight serious criminal cases against him, including attacks on police, kidnappings, and murders.

    So far this year, police say they have taken down 81 Maoists in Chhattisgarh, with 65 of them in the Bastar division, which includes Bijapur and six other nearby districts. In this year’s fights in the Bastar area, security forces found 77 guns, including powerful rifles.

    Of the 31 Maoists killed, police have returned 28 bodies to their families. They continue to work on identifying the remaining three.

  • Congress Blames BJP for Manipur President’s Rule: Time for Accountability!

    Congress Blames BJP for Manipur President’s Rule: Time for Accountability!

    The Congress party said that putting President’s rule in Manipur shows that the BJP government at both the national and state levels has failed. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge posted on X, saying that there is a serious problem in Manipur which led to this decision. He pointed out that the BJP has been in power for 11 years at the national level and for 8 years in Manipur. He criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying it is his party’s responsibility to keep the state safe, and now their actions show that they have failed the people of Manipur.

    Kharge mentioned that the President’s rule was not something the government wanted; it happened because no members of the BJP wanted to take responsibility for the current mess. He stated that the government is not listening to the suffering of the people in Manipur and called for Modi to visit the state and apologize.

    Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also spoke out, saying that the President’s rule is an admission that the BJP can’t govern well in Manipur. He challenged Modi to finally visit Manipur and share how he plans to bring peace back to the area.

    The President’s rule was implemented in Manipur after Chief Minister N Biren Singh stepped down, which caused chaos in the politics of the region. The state assembly, which was supposed to last until 2027, has been paused for now, as announced by the Ministry of Home Affairs. Singh resigned after months of ethnic clashes that have resulted in over 250 deaths.

  • Laila’ Faces Backlash: Bad Reviews and Boycott Controversy

    Laila’ Faces Backlash: Bad Reviews and Boycott Controversy

    The Telugu movie “Laila” hit theaters on Valentine’s Day 2025, along with Hindi film “Chhaava” and Marvel’s “Captain America: Brave New World.” While the other two films were enjoyed by many, “Laila” did not do well. The film, starring Vishwak Sen, is getting a lot of negative feedback on social media.

    About “Laila”
    “Laila” is an action comedy directed by Ram Narayan. In the film, Vishwak Sen plays two roles: Sonu, who wants to be a model, and the character Laila, who is a femme fatale. The cast also includes Akanksha Sharma, Vennela Kishore, Babloo Prithiveeraj, and Abhimanyu Singh. Even before it came out, the movie faced issues and people called for a boycott.

    Twitter Critiques
    Comments about “Laila” on Twitter are harsh, with many calling it a disaster. One user humorously noted, “Don’t believe the hate reviews; #LailaMovie is painful to watch from start to finish.” Another user shared a thumbs down and vomit emoji, saying, “The worst… what a mess!” Others labeled the film as having poor-quality humor and heavy body shaming. Some even suggested that Bhojpuri films had better messages than “Laila.”

    The Boycott “Laila” Drama
    Before the film’s release, actor Prudhvi Raj made political comments that upset many people. This caused a “Boycott Laila” trend on Twitter. Even though Prudhvi apologized, fans of the YSR Congress Party still pushed for the film to be boycotted.

  • Nifty IT Index Drops: HCL Tech and TCS Shine Amid Market Weakness

    Nifty IT Index Drops: HCL Tech and TCS Shine Amid Market Weakness

    NEW DELHI: The Nifty IT index was going down around 10:45 AM (IST) on Friday as the overall market was weak. HCL Technologies was up by 0.59%, and Tata Consultancy Services rose by 0.14%, making them the top winners. On the other hand, Persistent Systems fell by 2.19%, while Coforge dropped by 1.85%. MphasiS was down by 1.31%, LTIMindtree fell by 1.06%, and Infosys was down by 0.4%, making them the biggest losers in the IT sector.

    At that time, the Nifty IT index was down by 0.35%, sitting at 41,171.4. Meanwhile, the main NSE Nifty50 index dropped by 109.21 points to 22,922.2, and the BSE Sensex fell by 295.33 points to 75,843.64. Out of the 50 stocks in the Nifty, only 8 were doing well, while 42 were struggling.

    Some of the most traded shares on the NSE included Vodafone Idea, YES Bank, Tata Steel, Manappuram Finance, and SAIL. Notably, Norben Tea Exp, Aarvee Denims, and SBI Card reached new 52-week highs today. On the flip side, stocks like MITCON Const & Engg.(PP), Concord Enviro Syste, Deepak Nitrite, Veto Switchgear, and JHS Svendgaard hit fresh 52-week lows in trading.