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In a significant move to strengthen India’s defence manufacturing capabilities, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is set to revive its Nashik plant operations. This comes after a major production order valued at USD 1.3 billion, approved in September 2023, for 12 new Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jets. The Nashik facility will now resume its operations to meet […]
On World Diabetes Day 2024, it’s important to recognize gestational diabetes, which develops during pregnancy when the body struggles to use insulin effectively. This can cause elevated blood sugar, leading to complications like large baby size, low blood sugar in newborns, and preeclampsia. Risks include obesity, age, and family history. Blood sugar can be managed […]
Supreme Court issued a notice on a plea filed by AAP leader Durgesh Pathak. He sought quashing of an election petition that challenged his victory in 2022 Delhi Assembly bypoll. Providing relief to the MLA, the court also, in the interim, stayed further proceedings in the election petition filed against Pathak and issued the notice […]
A student in Uttar Pradesh was sentenced to seven years in prison and fined Rs 11,000 for using a forged Scheduled Caste certificate to gain admission to Motilal Nehru Medical College in 2018. Amit Kumar Bind, who initially enrolled with an OBC certificate, was caught after a complaint led to an investigation, resulting in the […]
A fresh political row erupted over Chandigarh’s status as the capital shared between Punjab and Haryana. This follows a recent decision by Union Home Ministry to allocate 10 acres of land in Chandigarh to Haryana for constructing a separate Vidhan Sabha building. This was offered in exchange for 12 acres of land in Panchkula. The […]
A 7-year-old boy in Greater Noida received surgery on the wrong eye at Anand Spectrum Hospital. After discovering the mistake, his family confronted the doctor and filed a complaint for the revocation of his medical license. Authorities have initiated an investigation, and the case follows a series of similar incidents of medical negligence across India, […]
The Indian Railways has increased the ticket booking limits on the IRCTC website: users linked to Aadhaar can now book 24 tickets per month, while those without Aadhaar can book 12. Previously, the limits were six and twelve, respectively. This change aims to assist frequent travelers, especially during the festive season. Special procedures are required […]
Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje claimed that a “powerful land mafia” was trying to take land from farmers and the poor using false Waqf claims. She made the comments after visiting Munambam in Ernakulam district. About 600 families from Munambam were protesting against Waqf board staking a claim of their land. Karandlaje accused the group of […]
The Supreme Court rejected a PIL seeking a ban on WhatsApp, filed by software engineer Omanakuttan KG from Kerala. The petition claimed WhatsApp violated citizens’ fundamental rights and posed a national security threat by not complying with the IT Rules 2021. The court dismissed the plea, stating it was not inclined to entertain the request […]
Donald Trump’s appointment of Stephen Miller, an immigration hardliner, as deputy chief of staff raises concerns for H-1B visa holders. Known for advocating strict immigration policies, Miller’s influence may lead to tighter restrictions on H-1B visas. Past efforts have aimed at limiting opportunities for skilled foreign workers, and his new role could advance such measures, […]
Six people were killed, and another critically injured, in a severe car accident in Dehradun. The accident took place at ONGC Chowk, where a speeding Innova car crashed into the rear of a container truck, which left the car in a wrecked state. The six deceased, 3 boys and 3 girls, all died instantly. A […]
The Supreme Court denied pre-arrest bail to Odisha BJP leader Jayanarayan Mishra, accused of slapping a female police officer during a 2022 protest. The Court emphasized that leaders must set an example for public behavior. Mishra claimed the charges were politically motivated, but the Court stated the allegations required a professional investigation and could be […]
UP CM Yogi Adityanath criticized Jharkhand’s ruling Mahagathbandhan (JMM, Congress, RJD) for turning the state into a “den of Naxals.” Speaking in Dhanbad, he alleged the government was looting the state while fostering leftist groups. Adityanath claimed the BJP would secure an absolute majority, emphasizing the state’s decision to remove Mahagathbandhan from power.
In a closely contested election, AAP councilor Mahesh Khinchi has been elected as the new mayor of Delhi. Khinchi is a councilor from Dev Nagar in Karol Bagh. He secured 133 votes, narrowly defeating BJP candidate, who received 130 votes. Out of 265 total votes cast, two were declared invalid, tipping the balance in favor […]
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah accused BJP of destabilizing his government with ‘Operation Kamal’. He alleged that BJP offered ₹50 crore to Congress MLAs. Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivkumar supported these allegations, while BJP highlighted Congress party’s scams. BJP countered the claims, stating that Siddaramaiah is deflecting from scam accusations against him.