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RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat emphasized the significance of family and warned that if a society’s population growth rate falls below 2.1, it will lead to its own demise. He cited Loksankhya Shastra, stating that such decline will cause the society to perish naturally. He also referred to India’s population policy, established around 1998-2002, which aims […]
Flight ticket prices are expected to rise following a hike in aviation fuel prices by oil companies. Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices have increased by ₹1,318 per kilolitre, adding to last month’s hike of ₹2,941.5. The new rates, effective on Sunday, range from ₹85,861 to ₹95,231 per kilolitre across major cities, impacting airlines’ operating costs.
A three-member judicial panel, led by retired Allahabad High Court judge Justice Devendra Kumar Arora, arrived in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, to investigate clashes over a court-ordered survey of a Mughal-era mosque that left five dead. Joined by retired IAS Amit Mohan Prasad and retired IPS Arvind Kumar Jain, the panel will probe the incident’s causes […]
A mob surrounded senior Bangladesh journalist Munni Saha in Dhaka and accused her of “doing everything to make Bangladesh a part of India”. Saha was heckled as she kept saying, “This is also my country”. Eventually, a police team came and took her into custody. As per reports, she was wanted in a case linked […]
Jay Shah, BCCI secretary and son of Home Minister Amit Shah, has assumed office as ICC Chair, succeeding Greg Barclay. His tenure begins amid unresolved venue issues for the 2025 Champions Trophy between India and Pakistan. Shah aims to leverage cricket’s inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and accelerate the growth of women’s cricket […]
A Canadian court granted bail to Khalistani terrorist Arshdeep Singh Gill, alias Arsh Dalla, leader of the banned Khalistan Tiger Force, despite India’s extradition efforts. Dalla, arrested in October after being injured in a shooting, secured bail with a $30,000 surety. His next hearing is on February 24, 2025. India remains engaged with Canadian authorities […]
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut urged Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari to recommend President’s Rule in Maharashtra, citing the ongoing CM stalemate and alleged EVM tampering. He criticized Eknath Shinde-led govt, calling it unconstitutional and claiming it survives due to Supreme Court’s intervention, particularly ex-CJI DY Chandrachud’s rulings, while advocating for a national ...
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal highlighted the Cruise Bharat Mission, aiming to attract 10 lakh sea cruise tourists by 2029. Currently, 6 major ports—Visakhapatnam, Mormugao, New Mangalore, Cochin, Mumbai, and Chennai—have cruise terminals. A new presumptive taxation regime for non-residents operating cruise ships was introduced under Section 44BBC of the Income-tax Act, 1961.
Ahead of Delhi’s Assembly elections, Arvind Kejriwal, former CM and AAP chief, confirmed that there will be no alliance in the capital. Speaking at a press conference with MP Sanjay Singh, Kejriwal addressed questions about the elections, which are expected in early 2025. He emphasized, “There will be no alliance in Delhi for the assembly […]
Puducherry recorded its heaviest rainfall in 30 years, with 46 cm, surpassing the 21 cm recorded on October 31, 2004. Other areas also saw significant rainfall, including Cuddalore (23 cm), Chennai Airport (14 cm), Yercaud (14 cm), Meenambakkam (11 cm), Nungambakkam (10 cm), Vellore (11 cm), Tirupattur (8 cm), and Dharmapuri and Salem (5 cm […]
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present Banking Laws Bill, 2024, in Lok Sabha on Monday. The bill seeks amendments to several acts, including Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, Banking Regulation Act, 1949, and the Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Acts of 1970 and 1980. Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will also present […]
Preparations for the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, scheduled from January 13 to February 26, 2025, are in full swing. Expected to attract 43 crore pilgrims, the event is being closely monitored by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. He assured that all arrangements will be finalized by December 10, aiming to provide a seamless experience for […]
On Nagaland’s Statehood Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings, praising the state’s rich culture and the warmth of its people. In a post on X, he highlighted Naga culture’s spirit of duty and compassion, expressing his hope for the state’s continued progress in the future. Modi prayed for Nagaland’s prosperity in the coming […]
The India Meteorological Dept (IMD) has issued warnings for Sabarimala devotees, predicting heavy rains. Heavy rainfall is already affecting areas like Sannidhanam, Pamba, and Nilakkal in Sabarimala. Given that it takes about 8 hours to visit Sabarimala, the Devasthanam Board has been alerted, and arrangements are being made for early darshan to ensure the safety […]
Nearly 3,500 projects, including 217 bridges, have been completed under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) in J&K over the past 20 years. A review meeting chaired by Joint Secretary Amit Shukla focused on expediting project completion, ensuring quality, and improving rural connectivity. Since its inception, 3,742 projects covering 20,801 km of roads have […]