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 […]
Rashmika Mandanna, riding high on the success of Pushpa 2: The Rule, opened up about her experience working with Salman Khan on Sikandar. She recalled how Salman, noticing she was unwell, ensured she had healthy food and warm water on set. Rashmika expressed excitement for the film, slated for release on Eid 2025.
Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the relaxation of GRAP-4 curbs on severe air pollution until further orders. The court also instructed the Centre to consider appointing top experts in environment, agriculture, and related fields to the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in advisory roles. The Delhi government informed the court about a potential year-round […]
Desert Knight, the trilateral air exercise involving India, France, and United Arab Emirates (UAE), commenced over Arabian Sea on Wednesday. The air drill demonstrates enhanced cooperation and interoperability among the air forces of the three nations. Spanning three days, the combat drills feature India’s Su-30MKI and Jaguar jets, France’s Rafale fighters, and UAE’s F-16 airc...
PM Modi will visit Prayagraj on Friday to launch major infrastructure projects worth ₹5,500 crore, aimed at improving connectivity for the 2025 Mahakumbh Mela. His visit will include religious rituals at the Sangam, Akshay Vata, and other sites, alongside inaugurating new roads, ghats, and sewage treatment systems. Modi will also unveil temple corridors and the […]
BJP Tamil Nadu President Annamalai expressed optimism about resolving concerns over the controversial Tungsten mining project in Madurai. He detailed his meeting with MoS Murugan and Union Minister for Coal and Mines Kishan Reddy in Delhi to address the issue. The discussion revolved was about the previous representation urging the cancellation of auctioning process for […]
An attempt to murder charge was added to the case against veteran Telugu actor Mohan Babu following his alleged attack on a video journalist, police said on Thursday. Initially, a case under Section 118(1) (voluntarily causing hurt with dangerous weapons) was filed. However, based on the journalist’s detailed statement, the charge was altered to Section […]
A nearly 26% rise in FDI to USD 42.1 billion during the first half of the current fiscal year helped India’s gross foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows reach an impressive USD 1 trillion since start of the century. India achieved a remarkable feat in its economic journey. FDI inflows reached an impressive USD 1 trillion […]