Author: Supriya Jena

  • Apply Now for JKCET 2025: Important Dates & Steps to Follow

    Apply Now for JKCET 2025: Important Dates & Steps to Follow

    The Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (JKBOPEE) is now accepting online applications for the Jammu and Kashmir Common Entrance Test (JKCET) 2025! If you want to take this entrance exam, you can apply on their official website at jkbopee.gov.in. Remember, you have until March 19, 2025, to submit your application.

    Eligibility to Apply:
    To apply for JKCET, you need to have finished your 10+2 studies or an equivalent exam with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as main subjects.

    – If you belong to the Open Merit Category or the Economically Weaker Section (EWS), you need to have at least 45% marks.
    – If you belong to a reserved category, you need at least 40% marks.
    – You must also be a resident (domicile) of the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir or Ladakh.

    The specific date for the entrance test will be announced later, and the test will be conducted in person (offline).

    Application Fee:
    To apply, you need to pay a non-refundable fee of ₹1000. You can use a Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI to make your payment.

    How to Apply:
    Follow these simple steps to apply for JKCET 2025:

    1. Visit the official website at jkbopee.gov.in.
    2. Click on the link to register for JKCET 2025 on the main page.
    3. Complete the registration process.
    4. Log in to your account and fill out the application form.
    5. Upload the required documents and pay the application fee.
    6. Submit your application and download the confirmation page.
    7. Print out the confirmation page to keep it safe for future use.

    If you need help, you can contact the BOPEE Help Desk during office hours at:
    – 0194-2437647
    – 0194-2433590
    – 0191-2479371
    – 0191-2470102
    Or you can email [email protected] or [email protected].

  • Father Arrested for Allegedly Killing Daughter Over Neighboring Dispute

    Father Arrested for Allegedly Killing Daughter Over Neighboring Dispute

    A shocking incident has taken place in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh. A 40-year-old man named Mohit Mishra has been arrested for allegedly killing his five-year-old daughter, Tani, and cutting her body into four pieces. The police say Mohit got angry after Tani went to play at a neighbor’s house, a place he had problems with.

    On February 25, Tani was reported missing, and her father was the one who told the police. They quickly started searching for her. “We formed four teams and soon found body parts. The next day, more pieces were discovered, confirming that she was murdered,” said Additional Superintendent of Police Pravin Ranjan Singh.

    During the investigation, Mohit acted strangely. He gave his phone to his wife and then vanished. Once he returned, the police questioned him, and he admitted to killing Tani and hiding her body.

    Mohit explained that he used to be friends with their neighbor, Ramu, but they had an argument recently and stopped talking. Despite being warned, Tani kept going to play at Ramu’s house. On the day she went missing, when Mohit saw her coming back from Ramu’s house, he became very angry.

    In a fit of rage, he took Tani on his bike to an empty area, strangled her with her own clothes, and then dumped her body in a mustard field. This terrible crime was uncovered after the police questioned over 100 people in the community.

  • Supreme Court to Revisit ED’s Authority Under Money Laundering Act

    Supreme Court to Revisit ED’s Authority Under Money Laundering Act

    The Supreme Court announced on Thursday that it will decide in April if it should rethink its 2022 decision that supported the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) power to arrest and seize property under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

    A panel of judges, Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh, mentioned that the case was supposed to be reviewed by a larger group of three judges, but it was mistakenly assigned to them. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the government, agreed and suggested the case be postponed until late April or the first week of May.

    Senior lawyer Kapil Sibal, who is representing the person challenging the decision, urged that the case should be heard quickly by the three-judge panel. Justice Surya Kant noted that he had asked for the case to be sent to the larger panel, and he was confused about why it came to the two-judge panel instead.

    Justice Surya Kant promised to provide a specific date for the hearing but confirmed that it would not happen before the end of April. The Supreme Court is looking at several requests to re-examine the ruling from July 27, 2022. On that date, the court had allowed the ED to keep its powers for arrest and property seizure related to money laundering cases.

    In August 2022, the court agreed to consider a request for a review of the July decision, noting that two issues—failing to provide an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) and the reversal of the presumption of innocence—needed to be looked at again.

    The Supreme Court recognized the global concern about money laundering as a serious threat to the financial system. In its ruling, the court also confirmed that agencies under the 2002 PMLA law are not the same as police and that they don’t have to provide an ECIR copy in every case. Instead, they only need to explain the reasons for the arrest at the time it happens.

    The ruling came after more than 200 petitions were filed by various people and groups questioning different parts of the PMLA law, which some opposition leaders argue is misused by the government to target political opponents. The court also stated that Section 45 of the PMLA, which makes certain money-laundering offenses serious and hard to get bail for, was reasonable and fair.

  • Language Controversy in Mumbai: Why Marathi Matters

    Language Controversy in Mumbai: Why Marathi Matters

    Suresh Bhaiyyaji Joshi, a senior leader of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), talked about the languages spoken in Mumbai and caused some confusion. He mentioned that Mumbai doesn’t only have one language. According to him, different areas speak different languages, and in Ghatkopar, for example, many people speak Gujarati. He suggested that living in Mumbai doesn’t mean you need to speak Marathi, the main language of Maharashtra.

    However, after his comments got a lot of attention, Joshi clarified his statement. He told ANI that he didn’t mean to say Marathi wasn’t important. He confirmed that while many languages are spoken in Mumbai, Marathi is still the main language, since Mumbai is in Maharashtra. He expects that people moving to the city should make an effort to learn and understand Marathi.

    In support of this, Maharashtra’s Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, stated that learning Marathi is important because it is part of the state’s culture and identity. He emphasized that everyone living in Mumbai should know the language.

    Aaditya Thackeray from the Shiv Sena (UBT) criticized the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), stating that people from other places should respect the local language, just like they do in other states like Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.

  • Humayun Saeed: Pakistan’s Wealthiest Actor and His Journey to Stardom

    Humayun Saeed: Pakistan’s Wealthiest Actor and His Journey to Stardom

    Before the Partition of India in 1947, Lahore and Calcutta were the hotspots for movies in India, followed by Bombay. After 1947, Bombay became Bollywood’s main city and saw a huge boom in films. Calcutta kept making Bengali movies, but Lahore’s film industry slowed down. Recently, there have been efforts to bring back Lahore’s film scene, and the Pakistani film industry has been growing. With bigger markets and a larger audience around the world, films are making more money, making stars richer too. Some Pakistani film stars are now wealthier than their Bollywood counterparts!

    Pakistan’s Richest Actor

    According to various reports, Humayun Saeed is the richest actor in Pakistan today, with a net worth of about $50 million (PKR 1380 crore or INR 435 crore). This makes him richer than famous Pakistani stars like Fawad Khan ($5 million), Mahira Khan ($7 million), Maya Ali ($15 million), and Shaan Shahid ($20 million).

    Saeed vs. Bollywood Stars

    Humayun Saeed is often called the ‘Shah Rukh Khan of Pakistan’ because like Shah Rukh, he is the wealthiest actor in his country. Even though his $50 million is much less than Shah Rukh Khan’s $770 million, he surpasses many Bollywood stars. For example, actors like Ranbir Kapoor ($40 million), Prabhas ($35 million), and even Rajinikanth ($48 million) are not as rich as Humayun Saeed!

    How Humayun Saeed Earned His Wealth

    So, how did Humayun Saeed become so successful? He earns a lot from his acting roles, but that’s not his only source of income. He is also a film producer and started his own company called Six Sigma Plus Productions. Plus, he’s one of the few Pakistani actors to make it in the West. His role as Hasnat Khan in Netflix’s The Crown has helped him gain more recognition and earn even more money than his peers!

  • Trump Thanks Pakistan for Capturing ISIS-K Terrorist Linked to Abbey Gate

    Trump Thanks Pakistan for Capturing ISIS-K Terrorist Linked to Abbey Gate

    In a recent speech to Congress, former US President Donald Trump thanked Pakistan for helping catch a man named Mohammad Shareefullah, also known as “Jafar.” Jafar is connected to ISIS-K and was reportedly part of several dangerous attacks, including the bombing near Abbey Gate during the US exit from Afghanistan in August 2021. This bombing tragically killed 13 American soldiers and injured many others.

    Trump said that the US is “standing strong against the forces of radical Islamic terrorism” and criticized how the Biden administration managed the withdrawal from Afghanistan. He called it “disastrous” and “perhaps the most embarrassing moment in our country’s history.”

    He mentioned that the arrest of Jafar was a major success that would bring some peace to the families of those lost in the Abbey Gate attack. “Tonight, I am pleased to announce that we have just apprehended the top terrorist responsible for that atrocity,” Trump stated.

    After Trump’s speech, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif thanked him for recognizing Pakistan’s efforts in fighting terrorism. He said that Shareefullah, an Afghan national, was caught during an operation near the Afghanistan-Pakistan border.

    Sharif emphasized Pakistan’s ongoing fight against terrorism, stating, “Pakistan has always played a key role in stopping terrorists.” He also expressed his country’s commitment to work closely with the US to maintain regional peace and stability, emphasizing their resolve in defeating terrorism.

  • Railway Board Cancels Group C Selections Amid Corruption Concerns

    Railway Board Cancels Group C Selections Amid Corruption Concerns

    The Railway Board has decided to cancel all pending job selections for Group C positions that were not approved by March 4, 2025. Officials say this is due to “irregularities” found in the selection process.

    In a message sent to railway leaders on Wednesday, the board explained that, because of problems noticed in recent selections, they will review the selection process for Group C jobs. They have stated that any pending selections or promotions (which are called LDCEs and GDCEs) not completed by the deadline will be considered canceled.

    No new selection processes will start until further notice. More information about how selections will be managed will be shared later.

    Earlier, the Railway Ministry took an important step by getting the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) to conduct all promotion exams with a centralized computer-based test. This change comes after the CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation) arrested 26 railway officials in Uttar Pradesh for allegedly leaking exam papers and seized ₹1.17 crore in cash during their investigation.

    Before these changes, railway divisions and zones managed promotion exams on their own, leading to many reports of unfair practices and corruption.

  • Jatin Hukkeri Faces Investigation Amidst Wife’s Gold Smuggling Arrest

    Jatin Hukkeri Faces Investigation Amidst Wife’s Gold Smuggling Arrest

    Jatin Hukkeri, husband of Kannada actress Ranya Rao, is in the spotlight after her recent arrest in Bengaluru for alleged gold smuggling. The police claim Jatin frequently traveled with Ranya to Dubai. Ranya, married to Jatin in a grand wedding at Taj West End, raised eyebrows for taking four trips to Dubai in just 15 days.

    The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized gold bars worth ₹12.56 crore (about $1.5 million) from Ranya at Kempegowda International Airport. After that, officials searched her home, finding gold jewelry worth ₹2.06 crore and ₹2.67 crore in cash. In total, almost ₹17.29 crore (around $2 million) was seized, marking a significant fight against organized gold smuggling.

    Ranya is the stepdaughter of senior police officer Ramachandra Rao, who is currently the Chairman of the Karnataka State Police Housing and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd.

    Who is Jatin Hukkeri?

    Jatin Hukkeri has a degree in Architecture & Interior Design from RV College of Engineering in Bengaluru. He also studied at the Royal College of Art in London, focusing on innovative market ideas.

    According to the Della Leaders Club, Jatin started off in Bengaluru’s restaurant business with cool designs and has since made a name for himself in India and London. He is the Founder and Creative Director of WDA & DECODE LLC and established Craft CoDe.

    His LinkedIn profile describes him as an experienced designer in Hospitality Architecture and planning, skilled in custom interiors and recreation design. One of his famous projects is Hangover, a cocktail bar and diner in Bengaluru. He shared that its design is unique because it allows airflow throughout the place.

    His clients include popular spots in Bengaluru like Hangover, Bangalore XOOX, and Olive Beach. He has also worked on projects in Delhi and Mumbai, including Monkey Bar in Delhi and Gateway Taproom in Mumbai.

  • Rising Support for Nitrogen Gas Executions: What You Need to Know

    Rising Support for Nitrogen Gas Executions: What You Need to Know

    LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – After Alabama’s first execution using nitrogen gas last January, the attorney general encouraged other states to try this method, and now some are starting to act. For instance, Louisiana plans to execute a man using nitrogen gas on March 18, and Arkansas lawmakers are considering it too after a long break from executions.

    Nitrogen gas is seen as a way for states to continue carrying out death sentences because they are running low on the drugs used for lethal injections. However, there are many arguments about whether this method is right, especially because of what some inmates experienced during their executions.

    Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall believes nitrogen hypoxia is a humane way to execute someone. But critics, like Rev. Jeff Hood, who saw the first nitrogen execution in Alabama, think it’s cruel.

    How does nitrogen execution work?
    In this method, an inmate breathes pure nitrogen gas, which takes away the oxygen they need. In Alabama, the person is strapped to a gurney and wears a gas mask, with nitrogen being pumped in for several minutes after their heart stops.

    What happened in Alabama’s executions?
    Alabama has carried out four nitrogen executions. People in the room reported that the inmates seemed to shake and gasp during the process. A doctor observing inmate Alan Miller said it looked painful, comparing it to waterboarding. State officials, however, say these movements are normal reactions to lack of oxygen.

    Louisiana’s plans to use nitrogen
    Louisiana plans to use a gas mask for the execution of Jessie Hoffman on March 18. If this goes through, it will be the second state to use nitrogen gas for executions after Alabama. Hoffman’s lawyers argue that he is being used as a test case for this new method.

    Louisiana’s Attorney General Liz Murrill mentioned that they expect to carry out multiple executions this year in order to provide justice for the victims’ families.

    Arkansas lawmakers consider nitrogen execution
    In Arkansas, lawmakers recently approved a bill to allow nitrogen gas for executions. Supporters believe this will help the state resume executions, as they haven’t killed anyone since 2017. The bill passed with many votes and needs Senate approval, with some lawmakers pushing for it after hearing from victims’ families.

    Many drug companies do not want their products used in lethal injections, which is why there’s a push for alternatives like nitrogen. Arkansas has 25 inmates on death row, but Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders hasn’t stated her plans regarding the new legislation yet.

    Experts are concerned about the secrecy surrounding these executions, questioning why states are moving to this “experimental” method. Legal challenges are expected in Arkansas, especially after the issues faced in Alabama executions.

  • Deadly Bus Crash Near Eluru: 3 Lives Lost and 20 Injured

    Deadly Bus Crash Near Eluru: 3 Lives Lost and 20 Injured

    In a tragic accident early Thursday, at least three people lost their lives and 20 others were hurt when a private bus crashed into a truck near Chodimellu village in Eluru. The bus was on its way from Hyderabad to Kakinada when it went too fast and hit a truck carrying cement. The crash was so powerful that three passengers died right away, and the others were rushed to Eluru Hospital for help. Among the injured, the bus driver is in very serious condition.

    The Eluru Rural Police shared the news, confirming that the bus was traveling to Kakinada from Hyderabad and that speeding seemed to be the cause of the crash. Authorities are looking into the accident’s details, and they haven’t yet shared the names of those who died.

    In a different accident in Andhra Pradesh’s YSR district, three more people died when a lorry crashed on Maddimadugu Ghat Road. The lorry, which was bringing fish feed from Bengaluru to Eluru, lost its brakes and fell 50 feet into a valley. Both the driver and the cleaner died, with the cleaner passing away at a hospital. The accident was so severe it split the lorry into three pieces.

    Officials are reminding drivers to be careful, especially on fast roads and hills. Investigations for both accidents are still happening.