Meghalaya CM rubbishes charges of nepotism in MPSC exams

Shillong: Meghalaya CM Conrad K Sangma on Thursday rejected allegations of nepotism and favouritism in the Meghalaya Public Service Commission (MPSC) exams while addressing concerns raised by opposition Voice of the People’s Party (VPP) leader Ardent Basaiawmoit in the Assembly.In response to a call attention motion, Conrad said, “There is no nepotism or favoritism in the MPSC or in the results of the preliminary examination.”He emphasised that the state govt has implemented various reforms and SOPs to enhance the efficiency and speed of recruitment processes by the MPSC and other selection committees. pti

Meghalaya on a big sporting mission

Meghalaya is embarking on a mission to transform itself into a sporting hotspot through the New Shillong City project. Key plans involve establishing a sports city, collaborating with NorthEast United FC for a football academy, and upgrading infrastructure to support national events and train Olympic-level athletes, supported by financial aid requests from the central government.

Land-for-trust row: BJP demands Priyank Kharge s dismissal for nepotism

Opposition leader Chalavadi T Narayanaswamy has petitioned the governor to dismiss IT-BT minister Priyank Kharge over the alleged nepotism in allotting land to a family trust led by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge. While Priyank denies the allegations, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah insists the allotment followed legal procedures. BJP demands a CBI probe and further resignations.

Kangana Ranaut says Indira Gandhi never had to struggle: 'She was coming from a nepotism background but...'

Kangana Ranaut, while promoting her film Emergency, discusses her portrayal of former prime minister Indira Gandhi. She praises Gandhi's determination but criticizes her lack of maturity and privileged background. The movie, directed by Kangana, covers the 21-month Emergency period from 1975 to 1977 and will be released on September 6.