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The University of Hyderabad (UoH) has opened applications for the 2025-27 MBA programme. Interested candidates can apply via the official websites acad.uohyd.ac.in and uohyd.ac.in. The deadline for submission is January 15, 2025. Applicants must have a minimum of a three-year first-class Bachelor's degree, with 60% marks or equivalent, and must have appeared for CAT 2024. Shortlisted candidates will undergo a Grou
The University of Hyderabad (UoH) has opened applications for the 2025-27 MBA programme. Interested candidates can apply via the official websites acad.uohyd.ac.in and uohyd.ac.in. The deadline for submission is January 15, 2025. Applicants must have a minimum of a three-year first-class Bachelor's degree, with 60% marks or equivalent, and must have appeared for CAT 2024. Shortlisted candidates will undergo a Grou
India has officially declared 2025 as the "Year of Defence Reforms" with the goal of modernizing its military and enhancing synergy between the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh outlined a nine-point reform plan that includes the creation of integrated theatre commands to improve collaboration and resource utilization among the three services. These reforms will ensure a technologically advanced, combat-ready force capable of operating across multiple domains
India has officially declared 2025 as the "Year of Defence Reforms" with the goal of modernizing its military and enhancing synergy between the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh outlined a nine-point reform plan that includes the creation of integrated theatre commands to improve collaboration and resource utilization among the three services. These reforms will ensure a technologically advanced, combat-ready force capable of operating across multiple domains
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has postponed the release date for the GATE 2025 admit cards. Initially scheduled for January 2, the admit cards will now be available for download starting January 7, 2025. Registered candidates can access their admit cards by visiting the official GATE 2025 website, gate2025.iitr.ac.in, using their login credentials. The GATE 2025 exam is scheduled for February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025, and it will be conducted in a computer-based test (CBT) mo
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has postponed the release date for the GATE 2025 admit cards. Initially scheduled for January 2, the admit cards will now be available for download starting January 7, 2025. Registered candidates can access their admit cards by visiting the official GATE 2025 website, gate2025.iitr.ac.in, using their login credentials. The GATE 2025 exam is scheduled for February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025, and it will be conducted in a computer-based test (CBT) mo
Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, follows the lunar calendar and is one of the most significant cultural celebrations for the Chinese people. In 2025, Chinese New Year will begin on January 29, ushering in the "Year of the Wood Snake." The Chinese zodiac, which consists of 12 animals, assigns one animal and one element (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water) to each year. In 2025, the Snake is paired with the element Wood, which symbolizes adaptability and creativity. T
Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, follows the lunar calendar and is one of the most significant cultural celebrations for the Chinese people. In 2025, Chinese New Year will begin on January 29, ushering in the "Year of the Wood Snake." The Chinese zodiac, which consists of 12 animals, assigns one animal and one element (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water) to each year. In 2025, the Snake is paired with the element Wood, which symbolizes adaptability and creativity. T
Fixed Deposit Changes
Starting January 1, 2025, new rules will make Fixed Deposits (FDs) more flexible, especially for emergencies. One of the key updates allows depositors to withdraw the full principal amount of their FD in case of critical illness, before the maturity date, but without earning interest. Other changes include easier nomination processes, quicker maturity notifications, and improved withdrawal options in emergencies. These rules will also affect Non-B
Fixed Deposit Changes
Starting January 1, 2025, new rules will make Fixed Deposits (FDs) more flexible, especially for emergencies. One of the key updates allows depositors to withdraw the full principal amount of their FD in case of critical illness, before the maturity date, but without earning interest. Other changes include easier nomination processes, quicker maturity notifications, and improved withdrawal options in emergencies. These rules will also affect Non-B
Google is preparing for a critical 2025, with CEO Sundar Pichai stating that the company will focus heavily on artificial intelligence (AI) and scaling its Gemini chatbot to disrupt the market. During a strategy meeting on December 18, Pichai highlighted the stakes as being "high," calling 2025 a year of disruption. He stressed the need for the company to rapidly scale its AI products, particularly Gemini, to solve real user problems and compete with OpenAI's ChatGPT.
Google is preparing for a critical 2025, with CEO Sundar Pichai stating that the company will focus heavily on artificial intelligence (AI) and scaling its Gemini chatbot to disrupt the market. During a strategy meeting on December 18, Pichai highlighted the stakes as being "high," calling 2025 a year of disruption. He stressed the need for the company to rapidly scale its AI products, particularly Gemini, to solve real user problems and compete with OpenAI's ChatGPT.
Call of Duty: World at War, Treyarch’s World War II-themed first-person shooter, is expected to arrive on Xbox Game Pass in May 2025, according to a reliable tipster. Alongside this title, Singularity, a first-person shooter by Raven Software, will also join the service. This would mark the third Call of Duty game available on Game Pass, following Modern Warfare 3 and Black Ops 6.
The news comes from tipster @eXtas1stv, known for ac
Call of Duty: World at War, Treyarch’s World War II-themed first-person shooter, is expected to arrive on Xbox Game Pass in May 2025, according to a reliable tipster. Alongside this title, Singularity, a first-person shooter by Raven Software, will also join the service. This would mark the third Call of Duty game available on Game Pass, following Modern Warfare 3 and Black Ops 6.
The news comes from tipster @eXtas1stv, known for ac
On Thursday, Pope Francis made a historic visit to one of Italy’s largest prison complexes, Rebibbia prison on the outskirts of Rome, where he opened a special "Holy Door" as part of the 2025 Catholic Holy Year. The Vatican confirmed this marked the first time a pope had opened a Holy Door at a prison since the tradition began with Pope Boniface VIII in 1300. Speaking to hundreds of inmates, guards, and staff, Pope Francis emphasized a message of hope, telling them, "Do n
On Thursday, Pope Francis made a historic visit to one of Italy’s largest prison complexes, Rebibbia prison on the outskirts of Rome, where he opened a special "Holy Door" as part of the 2025 Catholic Holy Year. The Vatican confirmed this marked the first time a pope had opened a Holy Door at a prison since the tradition began with Pope Boniface VIII in 1300. Speaking to hundreds of inmates, guards, and staff, Pope Francis emphasized a message of hope, telling them, "Do n
As 2025 approaches, bridal hairstyles will feature a stunning blend of glamour and effortless chic. We will see a resurgence of voluminous, tousled waves, textured buns, and soft face-framing tendrils, inspired by vintage glam but with a modern twist. These styles, which balance sophistication with a playful edge, will make their mark not only on red carpets but also on bridal looks. Expect to see a ris
As 2025 approaches, bridal hairstyles will feature a stunning blend of glamour and effortless chic. We will see a resurgence of voluminous, tousled waves, textured buns, and soft face-framing tendrils, inspired by vintage glam but with a modern twist. These styles, which balance sophistication with a playful edge, will make their mark not only on red carpets but also on bridal looks. Expect to see a ris
The year 2025 is set to be filled with significant global events, from political upheavals to cultural comebacks and pressing climate challenges.
Trump 2.0: Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025, after a hard-fought election victory against Kamala Harris. Despite facing legal challenges, Trump's second term will likely shape U.S. politics and its global relationships.
The year 2025 is set to be filled with significant global events, from political upheavals to cultural comebacks and pressing climate challenges.
Trump 2.0: Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025, after a hard-fought election victory against Kamala Harris. Despite facing legal challenges, Trump's second term will likely shape U.S. politics and its global relationships.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has released the admit cards for the upcoming CA Foundation and Intermediate exams scheduled for January 2025. Candidates who have registered for either of the two exams can now download their admit cards by visiting the official ICAI website and logging in with their CA registration number and date of birth.
The admit cards contain essential details such as the candidate’s name, CA roll number, photograph, signature, date
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has released the admit cards for the upcoming CA Foundation and Intermediate exams scheduled for January 2025. Candidates who have registered for either of the two exams can now download their admit cards by visiting the official ICAI website and logging in with their CA registration number and date of birth.
The admit cards contain essential details such as the candidate’s name, CA roll number, photograph, signature, date
The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially announced the recruitment notification for the Probationary Officer (PO) position for 2024-25. A total of 600 vacancies will be filled, including both regular and backlog posts. The application window opens on December 27, 2024, and closes on January 16, 2025. The preliminary exam is set to take place from March 8 to March 15, 2025, with the main exam scheduled for April or May 2025. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply through SB
The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially announced the recruitment notification for the Probationary Officer (PO) position for 2024-25. A total of 600 vacancies will be filled, including both regular and backlog posts. The application window opens on December 27, 2024, and closes on January 16, 2025. The preliminary exam is set to take place from March 8 to March 15, 2025, with the main exam scheduled for April or May 2025. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply through SB
Ahead of the Union Budget 2025-26, the government is expected to introduce measures to aid small businesses, farmers, and the export sector. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman recently held her fourth pre-budget consultation, where she discussed key economic policies and priorities with stakeholders. Sources suggest that the government may announce tax relief for middle-class citizens to help revitalize the slowing economy, along with support for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
Ahead of the Union Budget 2025-26, the government is expected to introduce measures to aid small businesses, farmers, and the export sector. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman recently held her fourth pre-budget consultation, where she discussed key economic policies and priorities with stakeholders. Sources suggest that the government may announce tax relief for middle-class citizens to help revitalize the slowing economy, along with support for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
At CES 2025, Lenovo is set to unveil several cutting-edge products, with one of the most exciting being a self-charging Bluetooth keyboard. This innovative keyboard will feature solar and ambient light charging, eliminating the need for traditional outlets or constant charging cables. With a sleek design, it is expected to come in two colorways—black and white—and will be capable of connecti
At CES 2025, Lenovo is set to unveil several cutting-edge products, with one of the most exciting being a self-charging Bluetooth keyboard. This innovative keyboard will feature solar and ambient light charging, eliminating the need for traditional outlets or constant charging cables. With a sleek design, it is expected to come in two colorways—black and white—and will be capable of connecti
India has made substantial progress in its infrastructure development in 2024, with multiple major projects completed and new ones lined up for the coming years. The government’s commitment of Rs 11 lakh crore in capital expenditure this fiscal year, alongside strategic initiatives like the National Infrastructure Pipeline and PM GatiShakti National Master Plan, has fueled this growth.
Key Infrastructure Projects in 2024:
India has made substantial progress in its infrastructure development in 2024, with multiple major projects completed and new ones lined up for the coming years. The government’s commitment of Rs 11 lakh crore in capital expenditure this fiscal year, alongside strategic initiatives like the National Infrastructure Pipeline and PM GatiShakti National Master Plan, has fueled this growth.
Key Infrastructure Projects in 2024:
As 2025 approaches, India has already begun shaping its foreign policy for the year. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is set to travel to the United States to meet officials from both the outgoing Biden administration and the incoming Trump team, ahead of the U.S. power transition. Jaishankar is expected to discuss the Quad Summit, where U.S. President Donald Trump may attend, and potentially seek an early date for Trump’s visit to India.
In addition to the Quad Summit,
As 2025 approaches, India has already begun shaping its foreign policy for the year. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is set to travel to the United States to meet officials from both the outgoing Biden administration and the incoming Trump team, ahead of the U.S. power transition. Jaishankar is expected to discuss the Quad Summit, where U.S. President Donald Trump may attend, and potentially seek an early date for Trump’s visit to India.
In addition to the Quad Summit,
After much anticipation, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has finally revealed the schedule for the 2025 Champions Trophy. The prestigious tournament, set to be played in a hybrid format across Pakistan and Dubai, will kick off with a match between Pakistan and New Zealand on February 19, 2025, in Karachi. The tournament will conclude with the final on March 9, 2025, hosted in Lahore, with a backup plan for Dubai if India qualifies for the final.
India's campaign will beg
After much anticipation, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has finally revealed the schedule for the 2025 Champions Trophy. The prestigious tournament, set to be played in a hybrid format across Pakistan and Dubai, will kick off with a match between Pakistan and New Zealand on February 19, 2025, in Karachi. The tournament will conclude with the final on March 9, 2025, hosted in Lahore, with a backup plan for Dubai if India qualifies for the final.
India's campaign will beg
Starting January 1, 2025, WhatsApp will no longer support Android devices running Android KitKat (version 4.4) or older. Meta has made this decision as the messaging app gets updated with new AI features that demand more advanced hardware. As a result, over 20 Android devices from brands like Samsung, Motorola, HTC, LG, and Sony will lose access to WhatsApp.
The affected devices include models such as the Samsung Galaxy S3, Galaxy Note 2, Motorola Moto G (1st Gen), HTC One X, LG Opt
Starting January 1, 2025, WhatsApp will no longer support Android devices running Android KitKat (version 4.4) or older. Meta has made this decision as the messaging app gets updated with new AI features that demand more advanced hardware. As a result, over 20 Android devices from brands like Samsung, Motorola, HTC, LG, and Sony will lose access to WhatsApp.
The affected devices include models such as the Samsung Galaxy S3, Galaxy Note 2, Motorola Moto G (1st Gen), HTC One X, LG Opt
Asus is set to launch new ROG Strix gaming laptops at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 on January 6. The company released a teaser showing a laptop with RGB lighting that wraps around the bottom, offering a more vibrant underglow than previous models. Although Asus has not confirmed the exact model, rumors suggest that the company might unveil the ROG Strix 18 Scar and the ROG Strix G16.
The ROG Strix 18 is expected to be powered by an Intel Core Ultra 9 285 HX processor and
Asus is set to launch new ROG Strix gaming laptops at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 on January 6. The company released a teaser showing a laptop with RGB lighting that wraps around the bottom, offering a more vibrant underglow than previous models. Although Asus has not confirmed the exact model, rumors suggest that the company might unveil the ROG Strix 18 Scar and the ROG Strix G16.
The ROG Strix 18 is expected to be powered by an Intel Core Ultra 9 285 HX processor and
As India prepares for the Union Budget of 2025-26, the finance ministry has highlighted the need for flexibility in fiscal policy, given the ongoing global economic and geopolitical challenges. While the fiscal deficit for FY26 is expected to be below 4.5% of GDP, there are concerns over the ability to accurately project receipts and expenditures in the current uncertain environment. The global situation has worsened, with escalating conflicts, further complicating fiscal planning.
As India prepares for the Union Budget of 2025-26, the finance ministry has highlighted the need for flexibility in fiscal policy, given the ongoing global economic and geopolitical challenges. While the fiscal deficit for FY26 is expected to be below 4.5% of GDP, there are concerns over the ability to accurately project receipts and expenditures in the current uncertain environment. The global situation has worsened, with escalating conflicts, further complicating fiscal planning.
