The Indian government has appointed V Narayanan as the new chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation and Secretary, Department of Space. An IIT alumnus and cryogenic engine developer, Narayanan is expected to take charge from the current head of the organisation, S Somanath, on January 14. With years of experience and expertise in rocket and spacecraft propulsion, Narayanan aims to take ISRO to greater heights and continue India's development in space technology.
The state of Gujarat has taken precautionary measures to handle cases of HMPV, a respiratory virus, after one case was detected in a two-month-old boy two weeks ago. Three civil hospitals in Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad, and Rajkot have created isolation wards with a total of 45 beds to handle any potential health emergency. The health department has also issued an advisory to the public to prevent the spread of the virus. However, according to data from the Indian Council of Medical Research and the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme, there has been no alarming surge in respiratory illnesses in the country.
The Election Commission of India has announced the schedule for the Delhi Assembly Elections 2025, with voting to take place on February 5 and counting of votes on February 8. The recent release of the final electoral roll shows a 1.09 per cent increase in the number of voters since the last draft. CEC Rajiv Kumar addressed concerns over EVMs and the election procedure, asserting the transparency and credibility of the Indian election process. The AAP, BJP and Congress are gearing up for a three-way battle, with the AAP currently in the lead after sweeping 2020 Delhi elections.
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has recently released the admit cards for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2025. The exam will be conducted in February across multiple centres, and candidates can now download their hall tickets from the official website. The article also highlights the exam pattern, negative marking system, and the latest updates on MTech admissions and PSU recruitment through GATE 2025.
The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee has released the admit cards for the Graduate Aptitude Test for Engineering (GATE) 2025 examination. The exam is scheduled to be held in February 2025 and will be conducted in computer-based test mode. Candidates can now download their admit cards from the official website and are advised to keep a printed copy for the exam day.
The Indian Health Ministry is taking action as the number of HMPV cases rises to five, with two patients in Tamil Nadu and none so far in Maharashtra. The 2019 outbreak began with two infants in Bengaluru but only one remains hospitalized. The respiratory illness has flu-like symptoms such as common cold, sore throat, and fever and the ministry has directed state health officials to monitor any SARI or ILI cases. Haryana's health minister has issued an advisory for civil surgeons in regards to respiratory diseases including HMPV.
Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan has released the draft guidelines for the UGC (Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges and Measures for the Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education) Regulations, 2025. These new regulations aim to bring flexibility, inclusivity, and excellence in faculty recruitment and career progression in Indian higher education institutions. They also align with the goals of the New Education Policy-2020 (NEP-2020) and place emphasis on Indian languages and interdisciplinary backgrounds. Additionally, the guidelines include specialized recruitment pathways for fields such as Yoga, Music, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Sculpture, and Drama to attract the best talent and preserve India's cultural heritage.
The Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee has released the admit cards for GATE 2025, which is scheduled to be held on February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025. Applicants can download their admit cards from the official website using their registration number and date of birth. The article mentions the important details that must be checked on the admit card and the necessary documents that need to be carried for verification on the day of the exam.
Actor Vishal stuns fans by appearing at pre-release event for his long-awaited film *Madha Gaja Raja* despite battling viral fever for over a week. Fans and event host Dhivya Darshini express concern for his health but admire his dedication and support for his film. Directed by Sundar C, the action-comedy also stars popular actresses Anjali and Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, creating a buzz amongst fans. However, they also hope that Vishal takes care of his health and recovers soon to give his best performance in the film.
Today, the much-awaited demerger of ITC Hotels from its parent company ITC was finally executed, with ITC shares starting to trade without its hotels business included. Analysts predict a fair price of Rs 264 per share for ITC Hotels, with shareholder eligibility for its shares being decided based on holdings of ITC shares as of today. The newly demerged ITC Hotels will soon be listed on the bourses, with Nomura expecting a listing price in the range of Rs 200-300 per share. In the meantime, ITC Hotels will remain a part of stock indices where ITC is a constituent, and its listing may be postponed in case of trading circuit limits being hit. This corporate action is expected to significantly impact shareholders of ITC, a prominent blue-chip stock in the Indian market.