The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has recovered admit cards of various competitive examinations conducted by Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) from the house of power broker and businessman Vinod Singh.
The 539-page printout of Vinod Singh and others’ WhatsApp conversation has been provided to the court by ED. It also includes information from Vinod Singh’s conversation with Hemant Soren. In addition to the officers’ transfer posting, it has been mentioned in the chat that they will meet “Kolkatawale Lalaji.”
In addition, it is mentioned that in certain circumstances, one may receive Rs 2 crore each month. These facts were mentioned by ED in Hemant Soren’s production petition, which was submitted to the PMLA Special Judge’s court.
Numerous admit cards for different JSSC competitive exams were discovered during the raid at Vinod Singh’s residence, according to the petition the ED filed with the PMLA court. According to information in the ED’s production petition, Vinod Singh’s mobile phone’s WhatsApp conversations included information about a few properties.
It includes information on sending private documents. Hemant Soren was asked to provide his cell phone during the chat, but he declined. He did, however, accept Vinod Singh’s WhatsApp conversation.
According to reports, the police had launched an anti-Naxal operation based on a tip-off. The Naxals, who were hiding in the forest, ambushed the police team and opened fire. In the ensuing gunbattle, one jawan, identified as Sikandar Singh, was killed and another, identified as Sikan, was injured.
The injured jawan was rushed to Sadar Hospital, but due to his critical condition, he was referred to Ranchi for further treatment. It is also reported that one Naxalite was also injured in the encounter. The police have launched a search operation in the area to nab the Naxalites.
The Superintendent of Police (SP) of Chatra, Akhilesh Kumar, has confirmed the incident. He said that the police will continue to take strong action against the Naxals.
This incident is a reminder of the dangers that security forces face in their fight against Naxalism. It is also a reminder of the need for continued efforts to bring peace and development to the Naxal-affected areas.
On social media on Tuesday, a video that appeared to show Drake nude from the waist down went viral and sparked a meme frenzy. The Canadian rapper quickly gained popularity across a number of channels. It turned out to be something else, despite what some fans initially believed to be a leaked music. Some have tagged it as NSFW, or not suitable for work, denoting that it shouldn’t be viewed by the general public. The rapper, 37, has not yet commented on the video. TIND Posting currently is unable to verify its legitimacy.
Drake’s music endeavour did not make him the top trending topic on social media on Tuesday. Following the virality of an alleged X-rated video on Twitter, the Canadian rapper caused a stir among the social media community.
The video, which allegedly showed Drake engaging in a sexual act while semi-naked in bed, started making the rounds online. The source of the video leak is still unknown, but it created enough interest to propel the rapper to the top of the trending list.
Patna: A big news is coming out from the political circles. In Bihar, it has been about 10 days since the formation of the new government. But one after the other news is coming out from the political circles. CM Nitish Kumar has formed a government with the NDA alliance after breaking away from the Mahagathbandhan.
17 JDU MLAs missing
Let us tell you that Tejashwi Yadav’s wife Rajshree Yadav has made a big disclosure. She has written a post through Twitter. Rajshree Yadav wrote on Twitter that 17 MLAs of Nitish Kumar have gone missing. Although four and five MLAs are enough to do the work, but here half of the JDU has disappeared. Everyone knew that there would be a game, but perhaps no one knew that there would be such a big game.
नीतीश कुमार के 17 विधायक गायब हो गए
वैसे तो 4,5 विधायक से ही काम चल जाता लेकिन इधर तो आधी जेडीयू गायब हो गई
This news has created a stir in the political circles. Many people are speculating that these MLAs may have joined the BJP. However, there is no official confirmation of this yet.
The development comes at a time when the Bihar government is facing a number of challenges, including the rising COVID-19 cases and the economic slowdown. It remains to be seen how the government will deal with these challenges in the absence of these 17 MLAs.
Not the first time MLAs have gone missing
It is also worth noting that this is not the first time that MLAs have gone missing in Bihar. In 2019, 13 MLAs of the then ruling JD(U)-BJP alliance had gone missing, leading to the collapse of the government.
The current situation in Bihar is quite fluid and it is difficult to predict what will happen next. However, one thing is for sure, the political drama in Bihar is far from over.
New Delhi: In line with the National Education Policy-2020, the National Council of Teacher Education (NCTE) has announced another change in the B.Ed course. Now, the old four-year B.Ed course (B.A B.Ed and B.Sc B.Ed) is also going to be discontinued. Earlier, NCTE had discontinued the two-year special B.Ed course.
NCTE has said that the old four-year integrated B.Ed course will not be taught from the academic session 2025-26. That is, the session 2024-25 will be the last session of the old four-year B.Ed course.
After this, there will be no new admissions. Now, only the new four-year B.Ed Integrated Course ITEP (B.A B.Ed and B.Sc B.Ed) will be run in the teacher training institutes.
BEd Course: In view of the new education policy, National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) BEd course Is changing rapidly. After closing the 2-year special B.Ed course, NCTE has now announced the closure of the old four-year B.Ed courses (BA B.Ed and B.Sc. B.Ed). According to the notice issued by NCTE on its official website ncte.gov.in on Monday, the four-year integrated B.Ed course older than the academic session 2025-26 will be closed. The session of 2024-25 will be the last session of the old four-year B.Ed course. After this there will be no new admissions. Only the new four-year B.Ed integrated course ITEP (BA B.Ed and B.Sc B.Ed) will be run in various teacher training institutes.
Let us tell you that NCTE itself looks after the matters related to the training of teachers, their courses and syllabus, teaching development in the country. According to the notice, NCTE has amended the four-year B.Ed Integrated BA-B.Ed and B.Sc-B.Ed Course 2014 Regulation. The new rules will be implemented in all the colleges and institutes running four-year B.Ed courses in the country from the session 2025-26.
NCTE has said that the recognition of those institutes which are already offering four-year integrated B.Sc. B.Ed and BA B.Ed courses will continue. At present, they will not be allowed to take admission of students till 2025 subject to the condition that they will convert to the new integrated B.Ed course ITEP (ITEP BEd) as per the amended regulations before the beginning of the academic session 2025-26. Any institute (B.Ed college or institute) running the old four-year integrated B.Ed course will not be allowed to make fresh admissions from the session 2025-26.
What is ITEP course?
NCTE) launched Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP) in 57 Teacher Education Institutes (TEIs) including IITs, NITs, Central and State Universities across the country from the academic session 2023-24. This course was launched in March 2023. This is a flagship program of NCTE under NEP 2020. ITEP, which was notified on 26 October 2021, is a 4-year dual-composite undergraduate degree leading to B. A. B.Ed./B.Sc B.Ed. / and b. Com B.Ed. Offers courses. This course will prepare teachers for the 4 stages of the new school education system given under the New Education Policy i.e. Foundational, Preparatory, Middle and Secondary (5 3 3 4).
Ranchi: Hemant Soren, the former chief minister of Jharkhand, was placed under remand custody by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday for an extra five days. This was decided by a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court in New Delhi. This extension is a component of the ongoing investigation into possible money laundering connected to a land scam.
Hemant Soren, the former chief minister, was first detained by the ED for five days on remand, and that term ended on Wednesday. Under heavy security, the ED brought the former CM before the Ranchi civil court earlier in the day.
‘Hemant Soren Zindabad’ and ‘Jail Ka Darwaja Tootega, Hemant Bhaiya Chootega’ (‘Jail doors will be smashed, brother Hemant will be liberated’) were among the passionate protesters waving at Soren during his presence.
Hemant Soren was taken into custody on the evening of January 31 following a seven-hour questioning by the central agency in connection with the money laundering investigation. Concurrently, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha veteran Champai Soren took the oath of office as the state’s new chief minister.
The global CEO and MD of Tata Steel, TV Narendran, described the difficulties facing the global steel market on Tuesday, emphasising that Tata Steel must concentrate on striking a balance and providing value to shareholders. China leads the world in steel production.
He said, “India’s rise to prominence in the global economy and the country’s recent rapid growth in basic infrastructure are contributing to the increased steel supply by Tata Steel.”
TV Narendran, the chief guest, stressed the importance of industrial growth and the growing relationship between Tata Steel and the Singhbhum Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) during an event held at Chamber Bhawan.
Recognising the important contributions made by the Jamshedpur workers, he emphasised Tata Steel’s multigenerational nature. Narendran attributed the company’s success to the solid working relationship between Tata Steel and the Tata Workers’ Union.
TV Narendran acknowledged the difficulties faced by big businesses while discussing Tata Steel’s distinct location in Jamshedpur and emphasised the significance of preserving quality and competitiveness. “MSMEs are the backbone of big companies, and such big companies rely on their quality products,” he stated. Tata Steel is a sizable business. Jamshedpur holds a significant position within the MSME coverage region. MSMEs should therefore maintain a careful eye and guarantee high-quality output.
According to Narendran, Tata Steel is the only business of its sort in the world with a factory located in the heart of a city.
According to Narendran, Tata Steel is the only business of its sort in the world with a factory located in the heart of a city. He declared, “We are unable to grow Jamshedpur much further given its population. Therefore, in order to increase output, we are searching for suitable locations outside of Jamshedpur. For example, we are focusing on our Kalinganagar facility, which is essential to expansion.
The Vice President of Corporate Services, Chanakya Chaudhary, thanked the Chamber for its insightful recommendations throughout the years in his speech. He underlined how the Chamber and its representatives helped to make Tata Steel’s contribution to Jamshedpur’s development possible.
Chaudhary said, “Collaborations with specialist doctors and tie-ups with other multi-specialty hospitals to enhance medical facilities for patients are in process,” pointing out Tata Main Hospital’s noteworthy capacity of about 1,000 beds and the impending addition of two new buildings.
Furthermore, he mentioned that talks to develop the airport in Dhalbhumgarh were ongoing with the state government and airport authorities.
Previously, regional businesspeople and entrepreneurs highlighted Tata Steel’s global outlook and the local firms’ involvement in the company’s development in their speeches.
During his inaugural speech, President Vijay Anand Moonka presented Tata Steel CEO Narendran with several awards. SCCI’s Honorary Secretary, Manav Kedia, welcomed the attendees.
Members voiced reservations regarding the Jugsalai Foot overbridge and Tata Centenary Mall as the programme came to an end. The vote of thanks was given by Advocate Rajeev Agrawal, Vice President of the SCCI.
Jharkhand’s Jamtara Cyber Police Station has six vicious criminals under custody who were defrauding people under the pretence of offering cashback on PhonePe payments. Residents of the Karmatand police station and Jamtara are among the criminals who have been arrested.
Name of cyber crime arrest in Jamtara
Sakim Ansari, Tayyab Ansari, Akhtar Ansari, Anwar Ansari, Jamshed Mian and Mansoor Ansari are among the cybercriminals who were taken into custody. They were arrested from the villages of Shahpur, Ghoshwad, and Subdidih.
2 motorbikes, 1 ATM card, 40 SIM cards, and 18 cell phones were retrieved by the police. According to SP Animesh Naithani, they used to manipulate people by sending them QR codes in the hopes of receiving money back on PhonePe payments.
The police took six criminals into their custody.
According to SP, the police are always monitoring and apprehending cybercriminals. The criminals were taken to jail after being brought before the judge.
Officers are monitoring the suspects and apprehending them.
Cybercriminals are turning Jamtara into a haven. The police have been more active in the area in such a situation. Suspects are being tracked down, captured, and monitored round-the-clock by cyber police. Cybercriminals will face severe consequences, according to police. While they track and apprehend the suspects, police maintain a close watch over them.
CRPF jawan has committed suicide by hanging himself in Chatra. The soldier was a soldier of 190 battalion of CRPF. This incident created a stir there. At present the reasons for suicide have not been known yet. As soon as information about the incident was received, Police station in-charge along with SDPO reached the spot. The police took the body into custody and sent it for post-mortem. The police is investigating the case.
Within the Chatra district of Jharkhand, a CRPF jawan hanged himself to death. This event took place late on Tuesday evening. However, the incident was made public early on Wednesday. Information indicates that a CRPF jawan hanged himself to death at the 190th battalion camp, which is situated near the Sadar police station. The causes of suicide are unknown at this time.
The Sadar police station in-charge and the SDPO arrived at the scene as soon as they learned about the incident. The body was taken into custody by the police and sent for a post-mortem. The case is being looked into by the police. Madhya Pradesh was home to Kaishal Chand, the soldier who killed himself. His family has been notified about the incident by CRPF officials.
Although there have been slowdowns in the tech sector in the past, this wave seems particularly severe. This is a detailed summary of all the tech industry job cuts that took place in January 2024.
200 employees fired by Frontdesk CEO in 2 mins.
During a two-minute Google Meet call, CEO Jesse DePinto of the US-based prop-tech company Frontdesk announced that all 200 employees were fired. Rather than file for bankruptcy, the company has chosen to pursue a state receivership.
Hundreds of Google employees fired in tech, ads and other divisions.
The Alphabet Google has revealed that hundreds of employees from its hardware, engineering, and digital assistant teams will be let go. Hundreds of workers in Google’s advertising sales team were let go. “Some teams are continuing to make these kinds of organizational changes, which include some role eliminations globally,” an official from the company said.
This year’s layoffs are intended to simplify execution and drive velocity in certain areas; CEO Sundar Pichai told staff members in an internal memo that more roles will be affected. Additionally, X Lab at Alphabet has fired dozens of employees and is now seeking funding from outside sources.
The majority of Activision Blizzard employees are let go by Microsoft
Activision Blizzard, Xbox, and ZeniMax collectively employ 1,900 people, or about 8% of Microsoft’s gaming division, which is being cut by the company. The company’s plan for a sustainable cost structure includes the layoffs in order to support its expanding business. The president of Blizzard and chief design officer, Mike Ybarra, and Allen Adham, respectively, have left the company.
Amazon reduces staff in a different departments.
A large number of employees have been laid off by Amazon’s various divisions. Owing to an increasingly difficult environment, Audible, the online audiobook and podcast service, is laying off 5% of its staff. In addition, hundreds of workers are being let go from Amazon Prime Video’s streaming and studio division, while Twitch, another Amazon streaming platform, is cutting 500 workers, or 35 percent of its workforce. About 5% of the workforce at Amazon’s Buy with Prime division was also let go in January.
3000 employees laid off from Xerox
A 15% workforce reduction, or roughly 3,000 jobs, has also been announced by IT company Xerox. The company intends to implement a new operating model and organizational structure.
1800 job laid off from Unity
Video game software provider Unity Software is reportedly laying off 1,800 employees, or about 25% of its workforce, as per a regulatory filing. According to a memo sent to staff by interim CEO Jim Whitehurst, the company wants to cut back on activities in order to concentrate on its core competencies and achieve long-term success and profitability.
170 employees from Discord
Discord, a messaging and social chat startup, is cutting 17 percent of its staff. According to an internal memo sent by the company’s founder and CEO, Jason Citron, the layoffs will affect about 170 jobs.
eBay downsizes by 1000 jobs due to expenses
Almost 1,000 jobs will be lost as a result of eBay’s 9% workforce reduction, which is the result of costs rising faster than revenue. Jamie Iannone, the CEO of the company, intends to improve the end-to-end customer experience worldwide and optimize teams. A portion of the “alternative workforce” contracts will be trimmed by eBay. Employees whose roles are eliminated will be notified by managers, and on Wednesday, eBay employees will work remotely out of respect for their privacy.
1,000 workers will be let go by Flipkart as it reorganizes.
As part of its annual performance review process, Walmart’s subsidiary, Flipkart, the massive Indian e-commerce company, has announced that it will be terminating 1,000 workers. This amounts to approximately 5% of the company’s current workforce, which consists of about 22,000 workers. It’s important to note that the company goes through this workforce reduction procedure on an annual basis.
Employee layoffs at Swiggy ahead of IPO listing
The massive food tech company Swiggy may have restructured by firing 400 workers. This will be the company’s second round of layoffs, impacting 7% of the workforce. The corporate, call center, and technology teams will be most impacted, according to insiders.
500 jobs reduction by Valorant
The company Riot Games, creator of “League of Legends” and “Valorant,” is laying off about 530 employees, or 11% of its workforce. According to CEO Dylan Jadeja, aggressive expansion was the reason costs had gotten out of hand. Riot intends to give priority to its “core” games, decrease the number of players on “Legends of Runeterra,” and terminate “Riot Forge.”
TikTok reduces by 60 jobs
60 employees were let go by TikTok from its sales and advertising department. The cause of the layoffs is not known. Employees who are impacted, however, may still apply for other available jobs at TikTok, where there are currently over 120 job postings.
Salesforce reports 700 layoffs.
Approximately 1% of its 70,000 employees worldwide, or 700 workers, will be let go by Salesforce. This comes on top of the company’s announcement in January of last year that it would be letting go of 7,000 workers, or 10% of the workforce.
