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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese celebrated Diwali on Friday by visiting the Sydney Murugan Temple with Parramatta MP Andrew Charlton. He emphasized the festival’s significance, saying, “Deepavali celebrates the victory of light over darkness.” Albanese noted the temple’s role as a sanctuary for Western Sydney’s South Asian Hindu community, attracting people from diverse backgrounds.
Karnataka Guarantee Implementation Committee official, Mehroz Khan, made key comments about state’s guarantee schemes. He addressed the remarks from AICC president and BJP critiques and asserted the schemes’ feasibility. He disclosed that a 56,000 crore were spent on the nearly fully implemented guarantees. “With 99% of schemes being fulfilled, we have no plans to halt […]
Govt released the Operational Guidelines for the ‘Namo Drone Didi’ scheme, aimed at providing drones to women self-help groups under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM). With a budget of ₹1,261 crore, the guidelines establish an Implementation and Monitoring Committee, led by the Additional Secretary of Rural Development, to oversee the scheme’s execution.
Kansai International Airport in Japan proudly claims it has never lost a piece of luggage in its 30 years of operation. Supervisor Tsuyoshi Habuta attributes this success to strict adherence to procedures. The team handles over 3,000 bags daily, ensuring fragile items are delivered directly to passengers and luggage arrives at the carousel within 15 […]
Shiv Sena UBT leader Arvind Sawant sparked controversy by referring to Shaina NC, a former BJP leader who recently joined Shiv Sena, as “imported maal” (material), angering the BJP. During a media interaction, Sawant remarked, “She stayed all her life in the BJP… Imported material does not work here. Only original ‘maal’ works here,” referring […]
Team India spinners decimated New Zealand batters in the ongoing third INDvsNZ test at Wankhede. Batting first, NZ didn’t get a great start as Conway (4) and Latham (28) failed. Will Young (71), Mitchell (82) tried to stabilize the situation after Rachin Ravindra (5) too failed. After tea, NZ couldn’t stop Jadeja (5/65), Washington Sundar’s […]
Rising stars Sai Sudharsan and Devdutt Padikkal each scored impressive fifties, bolstering India A’s position with a 120-run lead against Australia A on day two of their first ‘Unofficial Test’ in Mackay. Mukesh Kumar was the standout performer, taking 6 wickets for 46 runs, which helped restrict Australia A to 195 in their first innings, […]
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan has urged Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to lift a financial condition tied to the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) for the Vizhinjam International Seaport project. The Centre approved Rs 817.80 crore in VGF, but Kerala is required to repay this through revenue sharing. The project aims to become a key transshipment […]
Mauritius blocked access to social media on Friday ahead of a general election, following a wire-tapping scandal. Telecom operator EMTEL announced the ban, lasting until November 11, citing “illegal postings” threatening national security. Opposition leaders criticized the move as a sign of govt panic and an attack on citizens’ rights, demanding legal action and intervention […]
Mauritius blocked access to social media on Friday ahead of a general election, following a wire-tapping scandal. Telecom operator EMTEL announced the ban, lasting until November 11, citing “illegal postings” threatening national security. Opposition leaders criticized the move as a sign of govt panic and an attack on citizens’ rights, demanding legal action and intervention […]
