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.
Delhi Assembly Speaker and Shahdara MLA Ram Niwas Goel announced his retirement from electoral politics in a letter to AAP Chief Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday, citing age as the reason. A two-time MLA, Goel expressed gratitude for the respect and support received from the party and assured continued service to AAP despite stepping down ahead […]
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar refuted claims that the Congress convention in Hassan was a show of strength, stating it focused on promoting governance ideas. He accused the BJP of jealousy, saying they neglected Hassan’s people while targeting the event. He highlighted Congress’ plans for similar conventions across districts with the support of like-minded organizations.
A man named Mangal from Haryana’s Sirsa won a ₹1.5 crore lottery, dramatically changing his life overnight. A plumber by profession, Mangal celebrated the win with his wife, daughter, and family. Living in rented accommodation for years, Mangal’s good fortune brought joyous celebrations at his home, with neighbors joining in the happiness.
The Telangana High Court has issued directives regarding mid-day meals in government schools, emphasizing the need for nutritious meals. It also ordered a detailed report on incidents where students have fallen ill due to spoiled meals. The court is hearing a petition on the matter, and further proceedings have been adjourned for six weeks.
A protest erupted in Moradabad’s TDI City housing society late Tuesday night after a Hindu-majority house was sold to a Muslim doctor. Residents, mostly Hindu families, demanded the cancellation of the sale, citing fears of demographic changes and a potential exodus of Hindu families from the apartments. The society has 450 Hindu households.
Devotees without SSD tokens will have to wait 7 hours to receive Sarvadarshan at Tirumala Temple, as 4 compartments are currently filled, according to latest update from TTD. On December 4, the Tirumala Hundi reported an income of ₹3.27 crore. Also, on Wednesday, at least 21,384 devotees underwent tonsuring, while a total of 65,265 devotees […]
AP Agriculture Minister Kinjarapu Achchennaidu announced that the Guntur Mirchiyard will be developed with modern amenities. The TDP leader highlighted the irregularities, thefts, and problems faced by farmers in the yard during the YSRCP regime. He instructed officials to ensure cleanliness, lighting, and water facilities, and emphasized that he would focus on stabilizing the prices.