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Delhi Chief Minister Atishi launched the ‘Delhi Solar Portal’ on Wednesday as a single window solution for installing rooftop solar panels. The portal will enable Delhiites to become ‘prosumers,’ generating extra solar power. Atishi highlighted that the portal will help achieve the AAP government’s target of 750 MW rooftop solar power generation, as outlined in [&h...
In a setback to DMK government in Tamil Nadu, Madras High Court ordered a CBI probe into the illicit liquor tragedy that killed 68 people in Villupuram. The state already transferred the case to Crime Branch wing of the CID. It also opposed the transfer to CBI. It argued that it has arrested 24 people, […]
Madras High Court has ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy, which claimed 68 lives. The incident occurred on June 18 in Tamil Nadu’s Kallakurichi district. A division bench, comprising Justices D. Krishnakumar and P.B. Balaji, directed the Crime Branch-Criminal Investigation Department (CB-CID) to transfer the case to the […]
Federal Transport Minister Anita Anand announced increased security measures for travelers to India, citing “an abundance of caution.” In a statement issued, she confirmed that Transport Canada has implemented temporary additional security screenings, which may result in delays at airports. The measures are designed to enhance safety and security for international travelers.
Jharkhand witnessed a voting percentage of 67.59% till 5 pm in the second phase of the Assembly polls. ECI officials are sealing the EVMs as the polling in many places concluded. However, polling is going on in certain polling stations where voters were waiting in queue before the culmination of poll hours. BJP-led NDA and […]
Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena approved the long-pending promotion of 295 Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) working in Delhi govt hospitals on Wednesday. The promotions, implemented under the Delhi Health Service (Allopathy) Rules, 2009, aim to address long-standing issues faced by govt employees. This move ensures timely career progression and improved working conditions for the CMOs.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw advised filmmakers to embrace AI, 5G and virtual production in their craft. In an editorial, he wrote about India’s creative economy. He noted that India’s creators evolved from being just storytellers to being nation-builders. Calling the creative industry a $30-billion one, he highlighted government initiatives to foster content creation and innovat...
US Embassy in Kyiv announced a temporary closure after specific intelligence of a potential large-scale air attack expected on November 20. This comes amid fears of an escalation in the Russia-Ukraine war. “Out of an abundance of caution, the embassy will be closed, and embassy employees are being instructed to shelter in place,” the US […]
Manipur government extended the suspension of mobile internet services for three more days in seven districts, according to an order issued on Wednesday. The suspension, initially imposed on November 16 for two days to curb the spread of provocative content amid rising violence, was extended twice, with the latest extension set to last until November […]
Election Commission of India (ECI) asked authorities in UP to ensure fair bypolls in the state. This comes after controversy erupted over checking of voters’ identity. ECI suspended at least seven police personnel for violating voter guidelines based on complaints by Samajwadi Party. “Any kind of biased attitude during voting will not be tolerated,” ECI […]
Calcutta High Court granted bail to suspended TMC leader Kuntal Ghosh in a money laundering case. ED arrested Ghosh, then a Trinamool Congress youth leader, in January 2023 during its investigation into the money trail in the recruitment scam related to the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) of 2014. He has been granted conditional bail in […]
Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at Gaurav Mehta’s Raipur premises on Wednesday, as part of an investigation into a bitcoin transactions case. Sources revealed that the searches are part of a larger money laundering probe under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The ED is examining Mehta’s alleged involvement in financial irregularities related to bitcoin [&hel...
Union minister Kishan Reddy welcomed Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) decision to allow only Hindus to serve at Lord Venkateshwara temple. Reddy said, “I welcome TTD’s decision. The board has decided that those who work near Lord Venkateswara Swamy should be Hindus only. Non-Hindus should not be there. There has been a long-standing demand by Hindu […]
Tamil Nadu villagers from Arittapatti, Melur and nearby areas of Madurai voiced strong opposition to the proposed tungsten mining project by Hindustan Zinc Ltd, a subsidiary of Vedanta. They are protesting to highlight their concerns about the environmental damage and the loss of ancient sites as the project is located near Azhagar Malai, a site […]
Himachal Pradesh High Court ordered the closure of 18 loss-making hotels operated by the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC). Justice Ajay Mohan Goel’s single-judge bench directed that the properties, with poor occupancy, be shut by November 25. The court also held the managing director personally responsible for ensuring the enforcement of the order.