9th India-Thailand Defense Dialogue was held in New Delhi. The meeting was co-chaired by Joint Secretary for International Cooperation Amitabh Prasad and Thailand’s Deputy Permanent Secretary for Defense General Tharapong Malakam. Both sides agreed to set up a joint working group to monitor cooperation in defense industry. Prasad highlighted capabilities of India’s domestic defense ...
In Dehri village, Jaunpur, Muslims are adopting Hindu Brahmin surnames like Dubey, Tiwari, and Shukla to promote communal harmony. Inspired by Naushad Ahmad, who rediscovered his Hindu Brahmin ancestry, many locals have followed suit, embracing unity over religious divides. Naushad’s efforts reflect the village’s belief that religion should foster humanity, not conflict.
Congress announced its first list of candidates for upcoming Delhi Assembly polls with 21 names. Former Lok Sabha MP Sandeep Dikshit has been nominated to contest the polls from New Delhi constituency. Delhi Congress president Devender Yadav was selected for Badli seat, while party spokesperson Ragini Nayak was chosen to run from Wazirpur, and Abhishek […]
The Delhi government informed the Delhi High Court that CM Atishi has sent CAG reports on liquor, pollution, and finances to the Lieutenant Governor for tabling in the assembly. The matter concerns pending reports from 2017-2024. The petition, filed by BJP MLAs, accuses the government of not promptly placing crucial reports before the legislative assembly […]
India recorded 5.2 billion encrypted cyberattacks, ranking second globally, according to the Zscaler ThreatLabz 2024 report. The U.S. topped the list with 11 billion attacks. Malware dominated encrypted threats, especially in manufacturing, which saw a 171% rise in incidents. Attacks increasingly use encryption and advanced techniques like AI to evade detection. Cryptomining and phishing also [...
A 24-year-old man named Kunu Kisan allegedly killed an 18-year-old woman in Odhisa’s Jharsugudu. She had previously accused him of rape when she was a minor. The horrific murder involved the accused and his accomplice killing the woman by slitting her and cutting her into pieces. Then they threw the body parts into two nearby […]
PM Modi congratulated Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh for his historic triumph as the youngest-ever World Chess Champion. Gukesh, 18, achieved the feat after defeating reigning champion, China’s Ding Liren. He won in a thrilling finale that kept fans on the edge of their seats in Singapore. The contest culminated in 14th and final classical […]
Over 30 students from Jaigad Vidya Mandir school in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, experienced eye irritation and discomfort after exposure to fumes from a storage tank at JSW Energy’s thermal power plant. The fumes, emitted during tank cleaning, contained Ethyl mercaptan, a highly odorous chemical. More than 250 students were present, and some were hospitalized.
On December 3, Aarti Devi from Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, tragically died after her 17-year-old son, Aman, pushed her during a school morning argument, causing a fatal head injury. Her husband, Ram Milan, a scientist, grew concerned when repeated calls went unanswered. Shockingly, Aman locked the house, cut off CCTV, and lived with the body for […]
India’s economy is projected to reach USD 7 trillion by 2030 with conservative growth, according to Finance Commission Chairman Arvind Panagariya. With aggressive growth and pending reforms, it could hit USD 9 trillion. Panagariya emphasized the need for structural reforms, particularly in urban land pricing, and recommended equities as a top investment for long-term gains.
CPI (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation MP Sudama Prasad raised concerns over gifts received by members of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Railways during their recent visit to parts of South India. Prasad expressed his decision to return the gifts. During the visit, Prasad received a 1-gram gold coin from RITES and a 100-gram silver block from Rail […]
On the completion of six months in power, AP’s alliance govt led by Chandrababu Naidu faced criticism from State Congress President YS Sharmila. She labeled the TDP-Jana Sena-BJP coalition’s governance as “meaningless” and accused them of failing to fulfill key election promises, highlighting delays in welfare schemes and unfulfilled commitments, including job creation a...
Donald Trump has been named Time magazine’s Person of the Year for 2024, marking his second time receiving the honor. TIME recognized him for his historic political comeback, and altering the country’s global role. Despite facing multiple criminal cases and bankruptcies, Trump won the presidential race and became the oldest president-elect and the first convicted […]
INDIA bloc leaders attacked BJP after sources said that ‘One Nation, One Election’ bill was cleared by Union Cabinet. INDIA bloc said that it was an attempt to undermine democracy. Some leaders pointed to other important issues like education and healthcare. Others questioned the logistics behind holding simultaneous elections, and said larger consultations on the […]
First anniversary of the Ram temple consecration ceremony will be held on January 11, 2025, according to Champat Rai, the chief of the temple trust. The Ram Lalla idol’s consecration took place on January 22, 2024. Rai also mentioned ongoing construction of 18 new temples in the Ram Mandir complex, including those dedicated to various […]