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Teachers at a primary school in Hampshire, UK invited local vicar Rev Dr Paul Chamberlain to speak about Christmas traditions. However, during the lesson, Rev Chamberlain told the 10 and 11-year-olds that Santa Claus was not real, stating parents bought the presents and ate the cookies. This revelation caused the children to burst into tears, […]
Union Minister of State for Communications, Dr. Pemmasani Chandrasekhar, inaugurated the Google AI Skill Center at VVIT Guntur today. He highlighted that the initiative was part of a Skill Hub agreement with Google, initially launched as a pilot project. Dr. Pemmasani encouraged students to use this opportunity for skill development, boosting IT sector prospects and […]
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will begin a 3-day visit to India on Sunday, his first foreign trip since taking office. During the visit, he will meet PM Modi and President Droupadi Murmu. Accompanied by Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath and Deputy Minister Anil Jayantha Fernando, his visit aims to strengthen bilateral ties, including maritime […]
Central government has extended the deadline for updating Aadhaar details without any fee until June 25, 2025. Aadhaar, a widely recognized identity proof in India, has seen multiple deadline extensions in recent years for updates and corrections. The decision comes after the previous deadline, set to expire today, was extended to accommodate citizens.
Air India flight AI2994, en route from Mumbai to Delhi, was stranded on the runway for over three hours, causing discomfort among passengers. Despite a 10:25 AM scheduled departure, the flight remained stuck until 1:30 PM. Passengers, including children and the elderly, grew restless and hungry, receiving only breakfast food at 1:30 PM, while not […]
Delhi CM Atishi wrote a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, expressing concern over the resettlement of Rohingyas in Delhi. She criticized the Centre for failing to secure India’s borders, accusing the BJP-led govt of diverting resources meant for Delhi residents. She referenced a 2022 statement by Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri regarding Rohingya […]
Centre has approved subsidized helicopter services connecting Mendhar to Poonch and Jammu, responding to locals’ demand. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) authorized the service after a survey showed significant demand. Helicopter routes are already operational in various parts of Jammu and Kashmir, providing affordable travel and emergency evacuation, says Aijaz Asad.
A fire broke out at Poonam Chambers, a seven-story commercial building in Mumbai’s Worli, on Sunday around 11:39 am, according to Mumbai Fire Brigade officials. The fire started on the second floor, but no injuries have been reported, said cops. Firefighters, police, BEST, ambulance services, and ward staff are on-site working to control the blaze.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday echoed PM Modi’s recent remarks, accusing Congress of diluting the Constitution to serve its interests. Rijiju claimed that over nearly six decades of Congress rule, key constitutional provisions were amended to benefit only the Congress family. He also said that Modi’s comments were based on factual statements, not personal […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that both the Centre and the Chhattisgarh govt are committed to end Naxalism from the state by March 31, 2026. Addressing the President’s Police Colour Award function, he praised Chhattisgarh police for their progress in combating Naxalism and supported the state’s rehabilitation policy, urging Naxalites to abandon […]
J&K CM Omar Abdullah responded to BJP’s criticism of dynasty politics, stating that political lineage isn’t a lifelong ticket to success. He questioned why the BJP doesn’t address the issue with its allies, who also perpetuate dynasties. Abdullah emphasized that anyone entering politics must carve their own path, as nothing is handed to them.
Britain officially joined the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership on Sunday, becoming the 12th member. This move strengthens trade ties with countries like Japan, Australia, and Canada, marking Britain’s first trade deals with Malaysia and Brunei. The agreement allows Britain to benefit from lower tariffs with eight CPTPP members.
An Indian student, Naga Sri Vandana Parimala, was killed, and two others were injured in a road accident in Memphis, Tennessee, just after midnight on Friday. The car she was in collided with another vehicle. Parimala, 26, was pursuing a Master’s degree at the University of Memphis. Two other students, Pavan and Nikith, were hospitalized, […]
PM Modi will lead the concluding day of the fourth National Conference of Chief Secretaries in Delhi on Sunday. The three-day event, held from December 13 to 15, 2024, focuses on creating a unified development agenda for collaborative action with states. The conference aims to strengthen the partnership between the Centre and state govts.
The BJP-led Mahayuti govt in Maharashtra will expand its cabinet with an oath-taking ceremony in Nagpur. Up to 32 ministers may be sworn in, with the council of ministers capped at 43. CM Devendra Fadnavis, who took office on Dec 5 alongside deputies Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, held a rally in Nagpur with BJP […]