Union Minister Vaishnaw ‘fact-checks’ Zuckerberg on LS poll results; Rahul says Congress to carry out caste census in Delhi if voted to power, and more
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The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on January 14, 2024.
UGC-NET exam on January 15 postponed
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has decided to postpone the University Grants Commission – National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) scheduled on January 15 (Wednesday) on account of Pongal, Makar Sankranti and other festivals. The new exam date would be announced later, a circular issued by the NTA on Monday (January 13, 2024) said. The NTA said it had received representation to postpone the UGC-NET December 2024 examination and it had decided to grant the request in the interest of aspirants.
Minister terms Meta CEO’s description of Indian election as ‘misinformation’
Union Minister for Railways, Information and Broadcasting, and Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday accused Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg of furthering “misinformation” following the latter’s characterisation of the 2024 General Election as a loss for the “incumbent” government. “People of India reaffirmed their trust in NDA [National Democratic Alliance] led by PM @narendramodi Ji’s leadership,” Mr. Vaishnaw said.
Lebanon’s President names ICJ judge Nawaf Salam Prime Minister
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Monday picked international jurist Nawaf Salam to form a government to pull the war-scarred country out of economic crisis. A majority of Lebanese lawmakers endorsed Mr. Salam, the presiding judge at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, after two years of a caretaker government. “The president of the republic has called on Judge Nawaf Mr. Salam to task him with forming a government,” the presidency said.
Magnitude 6.9 earthquake rattles southwestern Japan, followed by tsunami advisories
The Phalguni Nadi Ulisi Horata Samithi will hold a massive protest in front of the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board’s Regional Office, protesting unbridled pollution of Phalguni River by industrial and municipal waste in Mangaluru on Friday.
All India Radio retains its credibility and distinct identity even in the digital era, while steadily expanding its presence on social media, says D-G Rajeev Kumar Jain.
Over 500 kg of plastic covers collected from pilgrims at Maruthamalai temple, promoting sustainability with cloth bag distribution.
Andhra Pradesh is modernising 150 AYUSH centres to enhance traditional medicine access, with significant investments and new constructions underway.
Niranjanaradhya highlights Gandhi's vision of life skills-based education and critiques the neglect of government schools in India.
Leader of Opposition R. Ashok on Tuesday alleged in the Legislative Assembly that the ruling Congress government is planning to shut down Bengaluru’s only Government Flying Training School (GFTS) at Jakkur to develop an exclusive club for MPs, legislators, and senior bureaucrats.
The highlight of every edition of the Whitefield Art Collective is the Kala Car, an exhibit that showcases the creative and artistic prowess of art students. Over the years, this clever play on words has titled vehicles that have either been rescued from the scrap yard or sponsored or auctioned or all of the above.
Devotees flock to Sri Kanaka Durga Temple for serene Pushparchana celebrations during Vasantha Navaratri, adorned with fragrant floral decorations.
CAG audit reveals Arvind Kejriwal's bungalow renovation exceeded budget by 342%, costing ₹33.66 crore instead of ₹7.91 crore.
Unexpected hailstorm and evening showers in Hyderabad catch commuters off guard on March 24, 2026 evening, providing relief from the intense afternoon heat.
EVMs and VVPAT units dispatched to Erode's eight Assembly constituencies ahead of polling on April 23, 2026.
Indigo Airlines may halt Bengaluru–Shivamogga flights; MP Raghavendra seeks to persuade the airline to continue services.
181 offenders held in month-long crackdown on harassment