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Bengaluru is gaining attention for all the wrong reasons lately, from traffic jams and road rage incidents to conflicts with auto drivers and food delivery agents. Recently, another shocking story surfaced: a man, claiming to have worked as an engineer in a tech firm, was found begging on the streets. This incident has further added […]
Assam Minister for Industries and Commerce, Bimal Borah, announced that an International Investors Summit 2.0 will be held in Guwahati in February next year. The summit aims to attract global investments and further boost the state’s economic growth. Details about the event’s agenda and participating countries will be revealed closer to the date.
Delhi Transport Department has mandated vehicle owners in the National Capital Territory to affix color-coded stickers on their vehicles to identify fuel types, aiming to address rising pollution levels. This directive aligns with the Supreme Court’s order from August 12, 2018, and amendments to Rule 50 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, as stated […]
Manipur govt on Saturday announced the extension of mobile internet suspension for 2 more days in 7 districts of the state. This decision aims to maintain law and order amid ongoing tensions. Suspension, initially imposed to curb the spread of misinformation and prevent further unrest, will continue as authorities work to stabilize the situation in […]
Iconic poet and lyricist Gulzar urged President Droupadi Murmu to engage more with litterateurs, stating they have limited opportunities to share their views with the government. His remark came during the sixth edition of ‘Sahitya Aaj Tak’ in New Delhi, where he was honored with the prestigious ‘Aaj Tak Sahitya Jagriti Lifetime Achievement Award.’
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren thanked the people of the state for the INDIA bloc’s strong performance in the assembly polls, stating it passed the “exam of democracy.” The coalition, including JMM, Congress, RJD, and CPIM(L) Liberation, is poised for a decisive victory, having won 31 seats and leading in 24 others. Soren won Barhait […]
President Droupadi Murmu attended the sixth edition of Sahitya Aaj Tak, India’s premier literary festival organized by Aaj Tak. The three-day event, held at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium from November 22 to 24, culminated in the conferral of the Aaj Tak Sahitya Jagriti Lifetime Achievement Award on Gulzar, honoring his exceptional contributions to Indian […]
Bombay High Court denied bail to a 21-year-old man accused of distributing an explicit video of a 17-year-old girl, emphasizing that sharing such material with her family was a “very serious issue.” Justice Manish Pitale reviewed the bail application, noting that the accused had befriended the minor online and coerced her into sending the video.
The stage is set for an exciting Day 2 of Sahitya Aaj Tak 2024, India’s largest literary festival, at New Delhi’s Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium. A key highlight will be the Aaj Tak Sahitya Jagriti Samman, where President Droupadi Murmu will honor prominent figures and emerging talents who have made significant contributions to Indian […]
Calcutta High Court has granted permission to a Kolkata couple to conceive through in-vitro fertilisation (IVF), despite being beyond the prescribed age limit for the procedure. Justice Amrita Sinha delivered the ruling after the couple, married for 30 years and childless, sought the court’s intervention when their request was denied by the state health department.
NOTA (None of the Above) option garnered limited support in the recent Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly elections, with only 0.75% of voters in Maharashtra and 1.32% in Jharkhand opting for it. The votes were counted on Saturday, and while the option allows voters to reject all candidates, it was selected by a small percentage of […]
Fourteen individuals, including a couple, who are believed to have illegally crossed the Line of Control into Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in 2011, were declared proclaimed offenders by a local court in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, officials said on Saturday. The court’s decision follows an investigation into their unlawful crossing of the border.
India is accelerating efforts to implement the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement with the European Free Trade Association. Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal began a four-day trip to Norway on November 22. Signed in March 2024, TEPA aims to boost India’s trade with EFTA countries Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein by removing barriers and enhancing market […]
Leaders from various Indian-American communities praised PM Narendra Modi for his commitment to “inclusive growth” in India. Speaking at the half-day Global Equity Alliance Summit at Washington Adventist University, they highlighted that minority communities in India have remained safe and secure under Modi’s governance, reinforcing his focus on equitable development.
NATO chief Mark Rutte met with US President-elect Donald Trump in Florida on Friday to discuss global security issues facing the alliance, according to a statement from NATO spokeswoman Farah Dakhlallah. Rutte, the former Dutch prime minister, emphasized concerns over North Korea and Russia ties, as well as the potential impact of Trump’s return on […]