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6 people died and over 50 were injured when a bamboo platform collapsed during the ‘Laddoo Mahotsav’ in Baghpat, UP. The Jain community event, marking Adinatha’s nirvana, attracted hundreds of devotees. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed grief and ordered relief efforts. The injured are being treated, with some in critical condition.
Credit card numbers in India have more than doubled to 10.80 crore by December 2024, compared to 5.53 crore in 2019, as per RBI. Debit card growth was slower, reaching 99.09 crore. Credit cards saw a 15% year-on-year growth, driven by public and private sector banks, while foreign banks declined. SFBs focus on financial inclusion.
Many celebrities are utilizing the mobile postal ballot services introduced by the Election Commission for the Delhi Assembly polls. Former Vice President Hamid Ansari used these services to cast his vote from his home in Delhi. The polling will take place on Feb 5, and the results will be announced on Feb 8.
The Maharashtra Health Department reported 101 Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) cases, with 62 in Pune rural. A seven-member central expert team has been deployed by the Union Health Ministry to assist in managing GBS cases. The team is working closely on the ground to monitor and address the situation effectively.
Arvind Kejriwal called the Delhi polls a national ideological battle, contrasting AAP’s welfare focus with BJP’s alleged favoritism toward industrialists. Criticizing BJP’s ₹10 lakh crore loan waivers, he warned of welfare schemes ending under BJP rule. Kejriwal defended AAP’s benefits, questioning BJP’s labeling of them as “freebies.” Delhi votes on Fe...
AAP alleged BJP workers accompanied poll officials during the ‘vote-from-home’ exercise. The Chief Electoral Officer clarified that candidates or their representatives can join these visits. The initiative, aimed at helping elderly and disabled voters, ensures transparency through videography, with strict guidelines for fair elections.
Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan said that 2.46 crore women received ₹21,000 crore under the Ladki Bahin scheme, promoting economic independence and health. Speaking at Mumbai’s Republic Day event, he highlighted Maharashtra’s top rank in attracting FDI and urged collective efforts to achieve a $1 trillion economy vision.
The Indian Army’s “The Daredevils” Motorcycle Rider Display Team, part of the Corps of Signals, showcased impressive stunts on Republic Day 2025. They performed thrilling formations like Bullet Wheelie, Ladder Salute, Three Peak Devil Formation, Shatrujeet, Mercury Peak, Lotus, and the iconic Human Pyramid during their opening salute.
President Droupadi Murmu unfurled the National Flag at Kartavya Path in Delhi during the 76th Republic Day celebrations. PM Modi and several Union Ministers participated in this event. The chief guest at the ceremony was Indonesia’s President. Meanwhile, this year’s theme, “Swarnim Bharat and Virasat Aur Vikas,” is being celebrated.
India will celebrate its 76th Republic Day with a grand parade showcasing its cultural diversity, unity, development, and military strength. President Murmu will lead the celebrations, with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto as the chief guest. The parade will feature performances, tableaux, and a helicopter flypast with petals.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy hoisted the tricolor at his residence in Jubilee Hills on the occasion of Republic Day. Speaking later, the CM said, “It is a pleasure to launch four new schemes on the occasion of Republic Day. The people’s government is committed to the upliftment of the poor, downtrodden, and weak communities.”
The US Supreme Court has approved the extradition of Tahawwur Rana, linked to the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. A Canadian citizen of Pakistani descent, Rana is accused of aiding terrorist David Headley in supporting Lashkar-e-Taiba. Despite his acquittal in a Chicago federal court, Rana’s appeal against extradition to India was dismissed, paving the way for […]
Authorities cancelled all leaves of doctors and paramedics in the wake of a medical alert in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri. This comes after 17 people died in Badhaal village due to a mysterious illness. The number of people sent to quarantine rose to 230. Union minister Jitendra Singh said the initial investigation concluded that the […]
Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, was arrested on Saturday over corruption charges related to a property purchase during his father’s presidency. The case involves a holiday home in Kataragama. His uncle, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, was also questioned, as part of a broader investigation into alleged misconduct.
Trump has appointed two Indian-Americans as special assistants. Ricky Gill will handle South and Central Asian affairs at the National Security Council, while Saurabh Sharma joins the Presidential Personnel office. Gill has previously worked with the NSC and State Department, while Sharma co-founded the conservative group American Moment.