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Puducherry CM N Rangasamy announced a relief package to address the destruction caused by Cyclone Fengal and the torrential rains. This follows unprecedented rainfall of 48.4 cm in a 24-hour period, described by Rangasamy as “never before witnessed” in the region’s history. He confirmed that the cyclone claimed four lives, with their families set to […]
A recent study by the University of Oxford “From Gridlock to Growth How Leadership Enables India’s PRAGATI Ecosystem to Power Progress” illustrated how PM Modi’s Initiatives has transformed the problems, its monitoring and resolution of various projects. The report says India’s PRAGATI platform offers a compelling case study of how digital governance can drive prog...
Israel’s Economy Minister Nir Barkat emphasized the strong ties between India and Israel, highlighting shared values, govt-to-govt diplomacy, and people-to-people friendships. Speaking on Monday, Barkat stated that Israel is focused on expanding trade and business partnerships with India, underscoring the importance of strengthening bilateral relations for mutual growth and cooperation.&n...
Supreme temporal authority of the Sikhs, Akal Takht, punished Punjab ex-CM Sukhbir Singh Badal with cleaning duties at washrooms and kitchens at Amritsar’s Golden Temple. The religious punishment is for taking “wrong political decisions” including granting a pardon to controversial Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in 2015.
Ministry of External Affairs condemned the breach of Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Tripura’s Agartala during protests against the arrest of a Hindu monk in Bangladesh. This comes just hours after several people took out a massive rally around Bangladeshi mission in Tripura. They were protesting against the arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das […]
Telangana High Court on Monday directed the police to preserve the bodies of seven Maoists killed in an alleged encounter with police in Mulugu district on Sunday. The court also ordered that the family members and relatives of the Maoists be allowed to view the bodies. The hearing on a petition claiming a fake encounter […]
Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs, Tokhan Sahu, informed the Rajya Sabha on Monday that more than 88 lakh houses have been delivered to beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban). In response to a question, he also stated that the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has sanctioned over […]
Six youngsters were arrested and their car seized after they were caught engaging in reckless driving and dangerous stunts on the Tirumala Ghat Road in Andhra Pradesh. The group was found hanging from the car doors and roof, taking selfies in a high-risk manner. This caused chaos on the road and endangering the lives of […]
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah inaugurated the construction of an international cricket stadium in Tumakuru. This marks a significant step toward boosting the district’s development. Siddaramaiah emphasized the economic and developmental benefits the stadium would bring to the region. “We allocated 50 acres of land to Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) for this project,” th...
Osmania University’s iconic Arts College building will become the third trademarked building in India, joining the Taj Mahal Hotel and Bombay Stock Exchange. The trademark application for its exterior design, filed in April 2024, has been accepted for publication in the TM Journal. Registration is expected in the next 4-5 months, with support from Prof […]
JMM leaders attributed their sweeping victory in recent Jharkhand assembly polls to many key factors. Major initiatives like Maiya Samman Yojana empowered women, and electricity bill waiver helped over 40 lakh families. Strong connections of Hemant Soren with public were pivotal. In contrast, BJP’s dependence on non-local leaders and its neglect of state leaders were […]
A significant step has been taken toward resolving bifurcation issues between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Following preliminary talks between the Chief Ministers, the Chief Secretaries of both states met today at the APIIC office in Mangalagiri, marking the first such meeting in Andhra Pradesh. The officials’ committee is addressing unresolved matters from the July 5, […]
Supreme Court criticized Delhi and other National Capital Region states for failing to pay allowances to labourers after construction activities were halted due to air pollution. Court noted that progress only happens when top officers are summoned, demanding proof of compensation payments. Chief Secretaries of Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan have been ordered to […]
Russia said President Vladimir Putin received an invitation to visit India from PM Narendra Modi and the dates for his visit will be set in early 2025. Russia stated that Putin and PM Modi have an agreement to hold meetings once a year and it is Russia’s turn this time. Russian aide Yury Ushakov said, […]
Bengaluru Rural police have filed a 1,200-page chargesheet against 17 Pakistan nationals arrested for illegally residing in Karnataka under Hindu identities. They are charged with forgery, cheating, and violating passport laws. The chargesheet outlines their activities and methods of staying in India, highlighting the extent of their illegal presence in the state.