The US Geological Survey reported that an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.5 on the Richter scale occurred in Papua, Indonesia, today, December 31. Earthquake of Magnitude 6.5 occurred on 31-12-2023, 5:30 IST, Location: Papua, Indonesia. At present, there is no news of any loss of life or property due to the earthquake.
The Telangana police have warned against drunk driving ahead of New Year celebrations. The Rachakonda Police also issued strict guidelines and curbs in view of celebrations on New Year's Eve on December 31.
All private or public sector banks will remain closed across the country for New Year celebrations on Monday, January 1, 2024. In this regard, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has declared a list of bank holidays across India.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised PM Modi and said that after independence, those who loved the country felt bad that its vision was not "Bharat-centric" till the time that then Gujarat CM Narendra Modi became the Prime Minister.
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) is currently conducting the 10-day Vaikuntadwara Darshanam or Uttara Dwara Darsanam at Tirumala Srivari temple from December 23 to January 1 for ten days.
India recorded 743 fresh COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours. Total active cases were increased by seven, reaching 3,997, as per the Union Health Ministry data.
At least 20 railway stations in Andhra Pradesh got ISO certificates. Vijayawada Divisional Railway Manager Narendra Patil handed over the prestigious ISO 14001:2015 certificates to the railway station in-charges and health inspectors of all 20 railway stations on Friday.
At least 18 to 20 new MLAs are likely to take the oath as new cabinet ministers in Rajasthan. Meanwhile, the BJP government in Rajasthan, led by CM Bhajan Lal Sharma, will conduct its first cabinet expansion today.
PM Narendra Modi arrived in Ayodhya on Saturday for his scheduled visit. He was warmly received by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Governor Anandiben Patel.
A leopard and a bear were spotted near the Tirumala Temple, situated in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, on Friday night. The wild animals, a leopard and a bear, were also captured on CCTV footage by the Andahra Pradesh forest authorities.