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Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh will celebrate the Dussehra festival with Indian Army soldiers in Sikkim on October 12. As part of this visit, the BJP MP will be in Sikkim, located on the border with China, on October 11 and 12. This decision appears to be aimed at signaling the nation’s solidarity with the […]
Defence Ministry has issued a Request for Information to procure over 20,000 new-generation anti-tank guided missiles and 1,500 launchers for the Indian Army. This initiative aims to enhance operational capabilities against armored vehicles. The procurement will prioritize indigenous content, ensuring that 60% of the contract value comes from domestic sources, bolstering India’s defense i...
North Korea launched balloons likely carrying trash toward South Korea early Friday, according to the South’s military. This follows a similar launch just three days earlier. The balloons could drift into Gyeonggi Province and Gangwon. Since May, North Korea has reportedly sent thousands of trash balloons, prompting South Korea’s military to threaten stern measures if […]
A crown of goddess Kali, gifted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his 2021 visit to the Jeshoreshwari temple in Satkhira, has been stolen. The theft occurred on Thursday between 2:00 and 2:30 pm, after the temple priest left. Police are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the thief. The crown, made of silver and gold-plated, […]
The application process for all liquor and wine shop licenses in Andhra Pradesh will close on Friday, Oct 11. As of Thursday, 65,629 applications have been received, generating over Rs. 1,300 crore for the excise department. Officials believe that another 20,000 applications are likely to come in today. Notably, 46 shops have received two applications […]
Israel conducted a deadly airstrike on central Beirut, marking its third attack on the Lebanese capital amid escalating tensions. Lebanese health ministry reported 22 fatalities and 117 injuries from the strikes. Additionally, Israeli ground troops were accused of firing on a UN peacekeeping headquarters, injuring two peacekeepers. Attack reportedly targeted a Hezbollah figure amidst ongoing [&...
The Border Security Force (BSF) seized 13 kilograms of suspected heroin in the Tarn Taran district of Punjab on Thursday. Acting on reliable intelligence, BSF troops conducted a search and found six plastic bottles containing the narcotics hidden in a hume pipe in a farming field near Kalash village. The operation highlights the ongoing efforts […]
Over ten people are trapped 1,000 feet underground at the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine in Cripple Creek, Colorado, due to an equipment malfunction. As rescue efforts continue, 11 individuals have already been rescued. Colorado Governor Jared Polis is in contact with local officials, assuring state assistance and resources to ensure a safe and swift resolution […]
Hurricane Milton has caused widespread devastation in Florida, leaving over three million customers without electricity. Making landfall as a Category 3 storm, it was downgraded to Category 1 as it exited the state. Governor Ron DeSantis reported significant damage but noted it wasn’t the worst-case scenario. President Biden called it a “storm of the century” […]
UN General Assembly elected 18 members to the 47-member Human Rights Council. The 18 countries were elected by a secret ballot, and they will serve 3-year terms beginning on January 1, 2025. They will be replacing members whose terms of office are set to expire on December 31, 2024. All the outgoing members were eligible […]
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated 75 infrastructure projects constructed by Border Roads Organisation (BRO) at a cost of ₹2,236 crore. With this, the tally of BRO infrastructure projects this year has increased to a whopping 111 worth ₹3,751 crore. Last year, 125 BRO infrastructure projects were dedicated to the nation, constructed at a cost of […]
Andhra Pradesh Cabinet condoled the passing away of top industrialist Ratan Tata. The Cabinet meeting, chaired by CM Chandrababu, paid tributes to Ratan Tata. The chairman emeritus of Tata Sons and a philanthropist, died in Mumbai on October 9. He was 86. CM Chandrababu recalled Tata’s services to the nation. He stated that Ratan Tata […]
Centre has released tax devolution of ₹1,78,173 crore to states, as against the normal monthly devolution of ₹89,086.50 crore. It includes one advance instalment, in addition to the regular instalment due in October. “This release is in view of the upcoming festive season and to enable states to accelerate capital spending,” Union Finance Ministry said.
Maharashtra Cabinet passed a proposal, urging the central government to award Bharat Ratna, to veteran industrialist Ratan Tata, who died in Mumbai at the age of 86 on Wednesday. CM Eknath Shinde and his Cabinet ministers paid rich tributes and condolences to Ratan Tata. In a condolence post for Ratan Tata, cabinet said the country […]
Ratan Tata, chairman emeritus of Tata Sons, passed away on October 9 at 86. Beyond his business achievements, he was deeply compassionate towards dogs, often advocating for their welfare on social media. He urged people to check under cars during monsoons to protect stray animals seeking shelter, highlighting their vulnerability and encouraging kindness during rainy […]