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Following intervention by Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, power discoms in Delhi have provided electricity connections to 6,791 of the 10,802 applicants living in unauthorized colonies. Remaining applications are being processed, and connections will be provided soon, the Raj Niwas announced. In October, the DDA allowed discoms to grant power connections without needing a NOC.
New details about the misappropriation of Covid-19 funds allotted for Karnataka came to light. As per sources, the reports showed unauthorised payments to unaccredited private laboratories, inappropriate fund allocations, and an overall lack of transparency in record-keeping. These findings painted a troubling picture of mismanagement and potential misuse of pandemic-related funds.
India and China completed one round of patrolling in friction areas of Demchok and Depsang in eastern Ladakh. This comes after successful disengagement in the areas. The armies of the two countries also agreed to carry out one coordinated patrol every week in the areas where tensions have persisted. Patrols are coordinated at the local […]
BJP MP Ramvir Singh Bidhuri inaugurated a newly constructed 12-lane stretch of the national highway connecting Mithapur Chowk to the Mumbai-Baroda highway in Badarpur on Tuesday. The project is expected to ease traffic congestion in South Delhi. Bidhuri stated that the new highway would help resolve persistent traffic jams in the region, improving local mobility.
Eleven people were injured when a Lufthansa flight from Buenos Aires to Frankfurt encountered severe turbulence over the Atlantic. 5 passengers and 6 crew members suffered mostly minor injuries. Flight landed safely at its destination, and all injured received immediate medical treatment. The turbulence, which occurred in an intertropical convergence zone, did not jeopardize the […]
Afghanistan has appointed Ikramuddin Kamil as acting consul for its Mumbai mission, the first such appointment by the Taliban in India. The announcement followed the resumption of passport distribution by the Afghanistan Consulate in Mumbai. Kamil’s appointment is part of Afghanistan’s efforts to strengthen diplomatic ties with India and increase its global presence.
Dozens of world leaders convene in Azerbaijan for COP29. But many big names are skipping the UN climate talks where the impact of Donald Trump’s election victory is keenly felt. More than 75 leaders are expected in Baku over two days but the heads of some of the most powerful and polluting economies are not […]
Govt has initiated the procurement process for surveillance helicopters and related accessories, issuing a Request for Information (RFI). Helicopters will be procured as part of the ‘Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiatives, aiming to enhance domestic capabilities in defense and surveillance. The move aligns with the government’s focus on self-reliance i...
Kerala High Court in a ruling observed that 2013 amendment to Waqf Act, which made unauthorised occupation of Waqf property a criminal offence, does not have retrospective effect. This ruling came in a case filed by Waqf Board against a post office functioning on a Waqf property since 1999. Court quashed the criminal proceedings for […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Nigeria from November 16-17, 2024, marking the first visit by an Indian PM to the African country in 17 years. During his visit, Modi will engage in talks with Nigerian leaders to review the current diplomatic and strategic partnership between India and Nigeria, with the aim of strengthening bilateral […]
Kerala High Court, while quashing criminal proceedings against two Department of Posts officials, observed that Section 52A of the Waqf Act (2013 amendment) does not allow prosecution for alienating waqf property if the occupation predates the amendment. Criminal case was filed by the Kerala State Waqf Board, accusing the officials of illegally alienating waqf property […]
Union law ministry has proposed amendments to the Commercial Courts Act, including the creation of “dedicated” commercial courts at the district level. The draft Bill seeks public feedback, aiming to accelerate and specialize the adjudication of commercial disputes. It also aims to simplify procedures for commercial dispute resolution in courts, providing faster and more efficient [...
Foreign liquor worth ₹4.54 crore was destroyed by Gujarat police in Chhotaudepur. The foreign liquor was destroyed in the presence of senior district officials. Gujarat has a sumptuary law in force that forbids the manufacture, storage, sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages. The law has been in force since 1 May 1960 when Bombay State […]
Tamil Nadu government urged the Centre not to impose new conditions under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, citing concerns over feasibility. State Electricity Minister V Senthil Balaji stressed that any targets should be practical and aligned with the state’s capabilities. The scheme aims to provide free electricity via rooftop solar panels.
Defense minister Rajnath Singh said a host of initiatives are underway to build a robust and self-reliant defense ecosystem in India. He said this comes along with combating the “menace of information warfare” against national security. He was addressing the inaugural edition of Delhi Defense Dialogue (DDD), titled ‘Adaptive Defence: Navigating the Changing Landscape of [&hell...