follow us:
A dedicated railway test track is being built in Rajasthan to test rolling stock, set to be completed by December 2025. The 60 km track includes both straight and curved sections, allowing tests at varying speeds. Once completed, bullet trains can be tested at speeds of up to 230 km/h, marking a significant step in […]
An encounter erupted between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Sopore on Saturday evening. Sources indicate that two to three terrorists are trapped in the Rampora area of Baramulla district. Acting on specific intelligence, a joint anti-terror operation was launched by the police and security forces, leading to an exchange of fire, according […]
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman questioned the notion that patriarchy holds women back in India, citing the example of Indira Gandhi, who became PM despite societal barriers. During her visit to CMS Business School in Bengaluru, Sitharaman also discussed govt initiatives supporting innovation and youth, including a scheme offering 1 crore internships for 21 to […]
Canada has announced the discontinuation of its Student Direct Stream (SDS) visa programme, a key pathway for international students seeking study permits. The decision, aimed at addressing ongoing housing shortages and resource strain, is expected to have significant implications for Indian students, many of whom have relied on the SDS to expedite their visa applications.
A Hindu seer from Jammu, Sahil Ji Maharaj, received a threatening video call from terrorists who warned of dire consequences for his support of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s influence in the region. The terrorists threatened to “cut him into pieces” due to his endorsement of RSS ideology and Modi’s […]
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday praised India’s approach to building digital infrastructure using public funds rather than relying on private players, as seen in other countries. She noted that this strategy has helped micro-level businesses and players thrive, fostering growth at the grassroots level and creating opportunities for local enterprises.
The construction of the Ayodhya Ram temple, originally scheduled for completion by June 2025, has been delayed. Chairman of the construction committee, Nripendra Mishra, cited a shortage of around 200 workers and the need for stone replacements on the temple’s first floor as the primary reasons. The new completion target is now set for September […]
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has raised concerns about the deteriorating water quality of the Ganga in Uttar Pradesh, attributing it to the discharge of sewage and sullage into the river. The NGT had previously sought compliance reports from various states, including Uttar Pradesh, regarding the prevention and control of pollution in the Ganga. Action […]
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu launched a seaplane demo flight from Prakasam Barrage in Vijayawada to Srisailam in Nandyal district on Saturday. Speaking at the launch event at Punnami Ghat, he expressed excitement about the new initiative, emphasizing that Amaravati should be at the forefront of new developments in the country.
Goa Tourism Department has filed a police complaint against a social media user who claimed foreign tourists are avoiding the state. The post, made on platform X by an entrepreneur, allegedly spread “false data” that could harm Goa’s reputation. The post suggested tourists, especially Russians and Brits, preferred Sri Lanka, and warned of rising costs […]
An Indian delegation, led by JP Singh from the External Affairs Ministry, met Afghanistan’s acting Defence Minister Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob to offer the use of Chabahar Port in Iran for Afghan businesses. The talks also focused on extending humanitarian assistance to Kabul. The delegation also engaged with former President Hamid Karzai and UN agency heads […]
Madrassa teacher Umair Ashrafi was arrested in Kerala for allegedly branding a student with an iron and smearing chili powder on his private parts over disobedience. After fleeing to Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, he was tracked to Tanur based on a tip-off and arrested. Ashrafi was charged under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and remanded […]
Faculty members at North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) have sought intervention from Meghalaya Governor CH Vijayashankar to address ongoing unrest, which has disrupted university operations. Protests, now in their third day, involve students staging a hunger strike outside Vice-Chancellor PS Shukla’s office. They demand his removal, along with the “incompetent” registrar and ...
Sanjay Raut criticized PM Narendra Modi’s slogan, “Ek hai toh safe hai” (We are safe if we are united), stating that Maharashtra is already a secure state. Sanjay Raut accused the Prime Minister of bringing instability with every visit, claiming that PM Modi’s presence often leads to efforts to create divisions and stir unrest, undermining […]
PM Modi extended his greetings to the people on Uttarakhand’s 25th State Foundation Day. In a video message, he emphasized his commitment to achieving a “Viksit Uttarakhand” for a “Viksit Bharat” over the next 25 years. PM Modi congratulated the state’s residents on the silver jubilee of Devbhoomi Uttarakhand and declared, “This decade will be […]