The Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) is holding a screening camp until November 9 to assess pediatric plastic surgery needs. Selected children will receive free surgeries on Children’s Day. Priority is given to economically underprivileged families, and registration is at the outpatient department from 9 am to […]
Newly appointed chairman of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) Board, BR Naidu, announced key policy. He stated that only Hindus should be employed within the temple precincts. Naidu emphasised his commitment to ensuring that Tirumala remains a symbol of Hindu faith and sanctity. “Everyone who works at Tirumala should be a Hindu. That would be my […]
Delhi government announced two key relaxations aimed at improving job access for families of the 1984 anti-Sikh riot victims, following approval from Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena. The relaxations adjust age and education criteria for applicants seeking multitasking staff (MTS) positions, which encompass various non-gazetted, non-ministerial roles within the state government.
Eighteen Hindus were charged with sedition over hoisting of a saffron flag in Bangladesh. Two people were even arrested. The case seems to be one of retribution, coming at a time Hindu organizations are seeking a law and tribunal for protecting minorities. This exposes the selective targeting of minorities in Bangladesh about which even former […]
Delhi government announced a public holiday on November 7 for Chhath Puja. CM Atishi said, “I am happy to inform you that Delhi government has decided that there will be a holiday on November 7 for the festival of Chhath, so that all the brothers and sisters of Purvanchal can celebrate the festival with pomp […]
Indian National Lok Dal held a felicitation ceremony to celebrate the victory of its two legislators from the Chautala family in the 2014 Haryana Assembly elections, with notable participation from Pakistani Parliamentarian Abdul Rehman Kanju. The event, coinciding with Diwali celebrations, sparked curiosity among locals, especially the youth, regarding the presence of a Pakistani lawmaker [&he...
In a case similar to ‘Breaking Bad’, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) busted the largest drug “superlab” in Canada. This marks a big blow to the transnational organized crime network in the country. Gaganpreet Randhawa, an Indian-origin businessman, was arrested during the raid. The lab was outfitted with sophisticated equipment designed to produce large […]
In August, a seven-day-old infant named Krishna was found stuck in a tree in Hamirpur, Uttar Pradesh, after being thrown off a bridge by his parents. He suffered over 50 wounds, including a severe animal bite, and was hospitalized in Kanpur, where doctors were uncertain about his survival. Two months later, he left the hospital […]
North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui stated that the situation on the Korean Peninsula necessitates strengthening Pyongyang’s readiness against nuclear retaliation, reaffirming that the regime will not alter its nuclear policy. Choe’s remarks were made during meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, amid speculation about North Korean troops potentially joining Rus...
Tamil Nadu reported a total of 150 fire accidents on Deepavali. These incidents resulted in one death and 544 injuries. Chennai accounted for 48 of these accidents, down from 102 in 2023. Police cited hospital data to highlight these incidents. Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Department deployed over 8,000 personnel across 368 locations, including more […]
Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seized drugs worth ₹7 crore from two passengers arriving from Bangkok at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, officials reported on Friday. Acting on specific intelligence, DRI agents intercepted the passengers and discovered 7.096 kg of hydroponic weed, thwarting a Diwali drug trafficking attempt. The illicit market value of the drugs is estimated […]
Rajesh Kumar Singh has officially assumed the role of Defense Secretary at South Block, New Delhi. He is a 1989-batch IAS officer from the Kerala cadre. Previously, he served as the Officer on Special Duty (Defense Secretary-designate) since August 20, 2024. On his first day in office, Singh paid tribute to the nation’s fallen heroes […]
On November 1, 8 states and 5 Union Territories are celebrating their formation day. The states include Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab & Tamil Nadu. The Union Territories are Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Delhi, Lakshadweep, and Puducherry. PM Narendra Modi shared wishes on X, emphasizing their importance in nation building.
A viral video allegedly showed shots being fired at Punjabi singer AP Dhillon’s residence in Canada’s Vancouver. The video gives a glimpse into the chaos of September 1 attack, which also involved two vehicles being torched. Lawrence Bishnoi-Godara gang member took responsibility for the attack. He alleged that the attack was in response to the […]
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese celebrated Diwali on Friday by visiting the Sydney Murugan Temple with Parramatta MP Andrew Charlton. He emphasized the festival’s significance, saying, “Deepavali celebrates the victory of light over darkness.” Albanese noted the temple’s role as a sanctuary for Western Sydney’s South Asian Hindu community, attracting peo...