Economic Survey 2024-25 will focus on deregulation to boost job creation and female workforce participation. Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) V. Anantha Nageswaran highlighted this strategy at the Assocham Bharat@100 summit on Thursday, signaling a policy shift towards simplifying regulations at the state and local levels to promote economic growth and inclusivity.
India-Canada ties have hit a new low under Justin Trudeau government in Canada. A survey found that 39% of Canadians believed that Trudeau administration wasn’t managing the ties well. The survey also found that 39% of Canadians believed that ties wouldn’t improve till Trudeau was Prime Minister. The survey was done by the Angus Reid […]
A Bangladeshi tribunal has banned broadcasts of hate speech by ex-Premier Sheikh Hasina, who is facing charges of mass murder and other offenses related to the August revolution. The International Crimes Tribunal cited concerns that her speeches could interfere with legal proceedings and intimidate witnesses, confirming the ban after a prosecutor’s request to prevent further […]
Allu Arjun surprised fans by attending a “Pushpa 2” screening in Hyderabad, but the event turned tragic when a 35-year-old woman died, and her nine-year-old son was critically injured in a stampede on Wednesday. Mythri Movie Makers on Thursday expressed deep sorrow on X, pledging support to the affected family and praying for the child’s […]
The Supreme Court on Thursday permitted easing GRAP Stage 4 to Stage 2 in Delhi, with strict monitoring by CAQM. It mandated immediate reimposition of Stage 3 or 4 if AQI exceeds 350 or 400. The court emphasized continued oversight of GRAP measures to control air pollution, ensuring swift action based on AQI fluctuations.
During Zero Hour in Rajya Sabha, BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi alleged foreign attacks on India’s national interests, citing incidents like the Hindenburg report, Pegasus, and the Manipur violence video. He linked these to international attempts to undermine India’s rise as a strategic power, calling for a probe and urging MPs to discuss the issue amid […]
CM Yogi Adityanath, at the 43rd Ramayan Mela inauguration in Ayodhya, compared the actions of Babur’s army in Ayodhya and Sambhal to current events in Bangladesh. He emphasized the importance of unity and criticized those who create social divides, indirectly targeting the opposition for caste-based politics. He also claimed that these forces’ nature remains unchanged […]
Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria will join social activist Khushwant Singh’s walk against drug abuse in Jalandhar on December 10-11. Kataria will walk 14.5 km over two days, starting at Beas Pind, the village of marathoner Fauja Singh, and ending at the Jung-e-Azadi Memorial in Kartarpur. This is Singh’s second such walk to address Punjab’s […]
EAM S Jaishankar, addressing the Rajya Sabha, emphasized that while countries have the right to respond to situations, they must be mindful of civilian casualties and adhere to humanitarian laws. Regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict, he condemned terrorism and hostage-taking, advocating for a ceasefire and an end to violence. He also discussed India’s stance on UN […]
Maharashtra government has declared a holiday on Friday, December 6, to observe Mahaparinirvan Diwas, marking the death anniversary of Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar. A circular announced that government and semi-government offices in Mumbai and suburban districts will remain closed in honor of Dr. Ambedkar, who passed away on December 6, 1956.
ISRO successfully launched the European Space Agency’s Proba-3 mission aboard the PSLV-C59 rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre on Thursday at 4:04 PM IST. The mission, which was rescheduled due to an anomaly in the satellite propulsion system, includes two satellites, Coronagraph (310 kg) and Occulter (240 kg), aimed at studying the Sun’s corona.
President Vladimir Putin praised PM Narendra Modi’s ‘India-first’ policy and the ‘Make in India’ initiative, emphasizing Russia’s interest in establishing manufacturing operations in India. Speaking at the 15th VTB Russia Calling Investment Forum in Moscow, Putin compared Russia’s import substitution program to India’s ‘Make in India’ ...
Sambhal authorities plan to display posters of 400 individuals suspected of involvement in the November 24 violence in the district. The Uttar Pradesh Police have already arrested 32 people. District Magistrate Rajender Pensiya confirmed the posters would likely be put up on Dec 5, and a peace committee meeting is scheduled for 3 pm on […]
Andhra Pradesh govt has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Google to drive AI-based innovations and empower youth with future opportunities. Agreement was formalized at the state secretariat, with IT Minister Nara Lokesh, Google Maps India GM Lalitha Ramani, and Andhra Pradesh RTG Secretary Suresh Kumar in attendance, marking a significant step towards AI […]
A Mumbai police officer and two constables were injured when members of the Irani gang, including women, pelted stones in Ambivli, Thane. The incident occurred as police attempted to arrest Onu Lala Irani, a 20-year-old suspect. Despite detaining him, he escaped during the chaos. Police have registered a case against 35 individuals and detained 4.