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Indian Coast Guard (ICG) rescued seven fishermen on Sunday, who had been detained by a Pakistani ship near the India-Pakistan Maritime Boundary after a two-hour chase. Despite attempts by the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) to retreat, the fishermen were successfully rescued. Defence officials confirmed that all the fishermen are in stable medical condition.
BR Naidu, the newly appointed chairman of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), announced a strict ban on political speeches within the temple premises, stating that violations would result in legal action. The move follows controversy over the Tirupati Prasadam, where allegations of substandard ingredients in the preparation of the famous Tirupati laddus caused public outcry.
Central government is expected to extend the term of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das for a second term, sources told Reuters. This extension would make him the longest-serving RBI chief since the 1960s. Das, who has been in office since December 2018, has already surpassed the typical five-year term, with the extension […]
As air pollution in Delhi and the National Capital Region reached alarming levels, sales of air purifiers and masks have surged, according to local traders. On Monday, Delhi’s air quality deteriorated to the ‘severe plus’ category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) hitting 484, the worst reading of the season, according to the Central Pollution […]
Punjab recorded its highest single-day tally of farm fires this season on Monday, with 1,251 new incidents. This surge brings the total number of stubble-burning incidents in the state to 9,655, worsening air pollution in the national capital region. The increase in farm fires raises concerns over deteriorating air quality and public health as winter […]
On Monday, 14 flights were diverted and several others delayed at Delhi airport due to poor weather conditions and low visibility. According to an official, some diversions occurred because certain pilots were not trained for CAT III operations, which allow safe takeoffs and landings in extremely poor visibility. CAT III-trained pilots are qualified for such […]
Bombay High Court on Monday upheld the Election Commission of India’s decision to prohibit mobile phones at polling booths during the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections. A division bench led by Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Amit Borkar dismissed a public interest litigation filed by lawyer Ujala Yadav, challenging the ban ahead of the […]
A tragic incident unfolded at the Subramanya Swamy Temple in Tiruchendur, Tamil Nadu, when an elephant attacked its mahout, Udayakumar, and his relative, Sisupalan, during feeding time. Both men succumbed to severe injuries at the hospital. The 28-year-old elephant, a temple resident since 2006, unexpectedly became agitated. Authorities have since banned devotees from feeding the […]
Lawrence Bishnoi, known for his extensive criminal history including threats, extortion, and murders, has never been charged with selling guns online. Despite this, social media platforms are rife with claims linking him to “all India gun delivery.” A search for terms like “buy guns” or “desi katta” reveals hundreds of posts offering illegal weapons and [&hel...
Supreme Court on Monday directed all states to immediately halt physical classes for students up to Class 12, amid concerns over air pollution. A bench led by Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih was hearing a petition on controlling air pollution in Delhi and neighboring areas. The court also reprimanded Delhi’s government and […]
Supreme Court has directed all NCR governments to strictly implement GRAP Stage 4 measures and form immediate monitoring teams. It also instructed the Centre and NCR states to decide on the necessary steps outlined in GRAP Stage 4 and report them before the next hearing. Additionally, Delhi and NCR governments must establish a grievance redressal […]
Government has extended Mallika Srinivasan’s tenure as head of the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) by one year, making an exception to rules that limit appointments beyond the age of 65. Srinivasan, Chairman and Managing Director of Tractors and Farm Equipment (TAFE) Limited, was originally appointed in April 2021 for a three-year term ending April […]
Chennai-based real estate developer Casagrand is rewarding 1,000 employees with a week-long, all-expenses-paid trip to Barcelona, Spain, as part of its ‘profit-share bonanza’ programme. The company stated that the initiative aims to recognize the dedication, commitment, and teamwork of employees who played a key role in achieving the company’s sales target for the last financi...
Uttar Pradesh government has announced plans to appoint street vendors as “brand ambassadors” under the PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) scheme. The initiative aims to empower street vendors economically while recognizing their important role in society. The government will soon begin identifying vendors in all districts and major cities across the state.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised ‘The Sabarmati Report’, a film about the 2002 Godhra train-burning incident, calling it a courageous exposé of the truth. On X, Shah wrote that the film “defies the ecosystem with unparalleled courage,” shedding light on the truth behind the tragedy, and emphasized that the truth cannot remain hidden forever […]