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Veteran Akali Dal leader Charanjit Singh Atwal joins BJP

Senior Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Charanjit Singh Atwal joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday in presence of party chief JP Nadda at the latter’s home in New Delhi.

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Charanjit Singh Atwal Joins BJP

Senior Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Charanjit Singh Atwal joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday in presence of party chief JP Nadda at the latter’s home in New Delhi.

A former Speaker of the Punjab Assembly, Charanjit Singh Atwal, 86, had quit the SAD recently and resigned from the party’s primary membership on April 19.

Notably, Charanjit Singh Atwal’s son Inder Iqbal Singh Atwal, had also joined the BJP recently, and is contesting the May 10 by-poll for the Jalandhar constituency Lok Sabha seat on the saffron party’s ticket.

The Jalandhar Lok Sabha seat has been vacant since the demise of Congress MP Santokh Chaudhary who passed away due to a heart attack on January 14 while participating in the Bharat Jodo Yatra along side Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

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Iqbal Singh Atwal will contest the Jalandhar seat against the deceased Congress MP’s wife Karamjit Kaur Chaudhary, who was named by the grand-old party as its candidate for the May 10 bypolls.

Former Congress leader Sushil Rinku, who was kicked out of the party for “anti-party activities”, and later on April 5 joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the presence of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his Punjab counterpart Bhagwant Mann, will contest on AAP’s ticket in the Jalandhar bypolls.

Inder Iqbal Singh Atwal along with several others from Punjab, had joined the BJP on Sunday in New Delhi in the presence of senior BJP leaders at the saffron party’s national headquarters.

Born on March 15, 1937, 86-year-old Charannjit Singh Atwal has served as the Speaker of the Punjab Legislative Assembly twice and also served as the deputy speaker of the 14th Lok Sabha from 2004 to 2009.

Charanjit Atwal represented Punjab’s Phillaur constituency in the 14th Lok Sabha as a member of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD).

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Jio announces free 90-day JioHotstar subscription, Jio AirFiber trial ahead of IPL 2024

Jio announces a free 90-day JioHotstar subscription and a 50-day Jio AirFiber trial with prepaid recharges worth Rs. 299 and above. The offer is valid from March 17 to March 31, 2024 ahead of IPL.

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Jio offers free JioHotstar subscription and Jio AirFiber trial with select recharge plans

Reliance Jio has introduced new offers on select prepaid recharge plans ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. The telecom provider is bundling a complimentary 90-day subscription to JioHotstar and a 50-day free trial of Jio AirFiber with recharge plans worth Rs. 299 and above. This move aims to enhance the cricket-watching experience, allowing users to stream IPL matches in 4K quality on mobile devices and televisions.

Jio’s unlimited benefits for prepaid users

As per the company’s announcement, existing and new Jio customers who opt for recharge plans starting from Rs. 299 will receive free access to JioHotstar for 90 days. This will enable them to enjoy 4K streaming of IPL matches, movies, anime, and more. Additionally, Jio is offering a 50-day free trial of JioFiber or Jio AirFiber, providing users with unlimited Wi-Fi, 800+ OTT channels, and over 11 OTT apps for a home entertainment experience.

Key benefits of the Rs. 299 plan:

  • Unlimited voice calls
  • 1.5GB of data per day
  • 100 SMS per day
  • Access to JioCloud, JioTV, and bundled apps

New users can also purchase a new Jio SIM with a Rs. 299 or higher plan to avail of the same benefits. Customers looking for unlimited 5G data can opt for plans offering 2GB per day or more.

Offer validity and additional recharge options

The Jio IPL offer is valid from March 17 to March 31, 2024. Customers who recharged before March 17 can still benefit by purchasing a Rs. 100 add-on pack, which provides similar features.

Jio also offers other prepaid recharge plans that include a JioHotstar subscription, such as Rs. 100, Rs. 195, and Rs. 949 recharges.

The complimentary JioHotstar subscription will be activated on March 22, the first day of the IPL 2024, and will remain valid for 90 days.

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NEET PG 2025 to be held in two shifts on June 15, sparks controversy among doctors and aspirants

NEET PG 2025 will take place on June 15 in two shifts, triggering concerns over fairness and normalization. Doctors and medical activists urge the government to conduct the exam in a single shift.

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Medical students protest NEET PG 2025 two-shift format

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has scheduled the NEET PG 2025 exam for June 15, 2025, opting for a computer-based test (CBT) in two shifts. However, this decision has triggered widespread concern and criticism among medical aspirants, doctors, and activist groups, who fear potential discrepancies in scoring and fairness.

The announcement has drawn flak over concerns regarding the normalization process, an issue that led to significant protests and legal disputes during NEET PG 2024. Many in the medical community believe that holding the exam in multiple shifts creates unfair scoring variations and increases stress among candidates.

Medical professionals and organizations demand a single-shift exam

Several doctors and medical associations have expressed strong opposition to the two-shift format, emphasizing the need for a uniform evaluation process. They argue that a single-shift exam would ensure equal difficulty levels for all candidates, preventing any potential biases in the scoring process.

A leading medical organization has officially written to the authorities, urging them to reconsider the two-shift format and conduct NEET PG 2025 in a single session to avoid discrepancies and legal complications. Some critics have also pointed out that if the government can implement One Nation, One Election, it should also be capable of conducting One Nation, One Exam to maintain consistency and fairness in national-level examinations.

FAIMA and other groups oppose two-shift format

Medical organizations have raised concerns regarding the alleged malpractices and legal battles witnessed in previous years due to the normalization process. They have stated that a single-shift NEET PG exam would help prevent unnecessary disputes and ensure transparency in the evaluation process.

Calls for transparency in the NEET PG process

Many in the medical community have also called for greater transparency in the examination process. Several professionals have suggested that NBEMS should release the question paper and correct answers post-exam to ensure accountability and eliminate any doubts regarding the fairness of the evaluation system.

With growing pressure from the medical community, aspirants are hoping for an intervention from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) and NBEMS to reconsider the decision and conduct the NEET PG 2025 exam in a single shift. However, as of now, there has been no official response from NBEMS regarding a possible change in the exam schedule.

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ED issues fresh summons to Lalu Prasad Yadav in land-for-jobs case

The ED has summoned RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav for questioning on March 19 in the land-for-jobs case. His family members have also been called for interrogation.

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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued fresh summons to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief and former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav in connection with the land-for-jobs money laundering case. According to official sources, the 76-year-old leader has been asked to appear before the agency in Patna on March 19.

The investigation agency has also summoned some of his family members for questioning in the same case. Their statements are to be recorded under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), sources said.

Family members named in chargesheet

Despite the summons, sources indicate that Lalu Prasad and his family members are unlikely to appear before the ED.

Last year, the ED had filed a chargesheet in a Delhi court, naming several members of Lalu Prasad’s family, including his wife, former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi, and their daughters, Misa Bharti and Hema Yadav, as accused in the case. Others were also named in the chargesheet.

The land-for-jobs scam pertains to allegations that land parcels were taken as bribes in exchange for employment in the Indian Railways when Lalu Prasad Yadav served as Railway Minister. The ED has been investigating the money laundering aspect of the case.

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