Leopards and jaguars are often confused, but they can be distinguished by key features. Jaguars are larger, with muscular bodies, shorter legs, and blocky rosettes with spots inside. Leopards, more slender with longer legs, have solid rosettes. Jaguars are native to the Americas, while leopards live in Africa and Asia. Jaguars have a stronger bite, […]
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal assured industry stakeholders that the government will not include any retrospective measures in Jan Vishwas 2.0 that could harm businesses. Speaking at a Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) event, he also expressed his inclination to abandon the national single window initiative and the national land bank, citing lack of […]
NITI Aayog member V.K. Saraswat emphasized the need for accredited testing facilities for battery storage systems to meet India’s clean energy goals. With plans to deploy 238 GWh by 2030, he stressed the importance of universal standards and third-party certifications. He also highlighted the role of storage technologies, including pumped hydro and flow batteries, in […]
YSRCP chief Jagan criticized the previous Chandrababu Naidu led govt for failing to fulfill promises, leading to a painful situation in the state. He highlighted the progress made under the YCP regime, such as improved welfare schemes, faster port construction, and wealth creation through additional income. Jagan accused the opposition of corruption, including ongoing liquor […]
In Rajasthan’s Balvania and Chaarwada villages, residents must climb hills to access any network, often depriving them of essential services like government schemes and rations. With no connectivity for miles, villagers struggle to access online services or call emergency services. Despite election promises, the issue remains unresolved, leaving them isolated and unable to benefit from [&...
Kerala govt announced a historic decision on Thursday to grant 2 days of menstrual leave each month to female students in Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs). State General Education Minister Sivankutty made the announcement, acknowledging the physically demanding nature of many skill-training programs, in which female students have excelled, even in traditionally labor-intensive trades.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw clarified that Indian Railways washes blankets provided to passengers at least once a month. An additional bedsheet is also included for use as a cover. To ensure cleanliness, mechanized laundries, whito-meters, and improved logistics are used for linen maintenance. Fresh linen sets are introduced faster, and complaints are promptly addressed via […]
Highly anticipated movie ‘Game Changer’ released its romantic song ‘Naanaa Hyraanaa’ in Telugu, ‘Jaana Hairaan Sa’ in Hindi, and ‘Lyraanaa’ in Tamil, which is already being celebrated as the ‘melody of the year’. With lyrics by Vivek in Tamil and Kausar Munir in Hindi, the song beautifully captures love, with Ram Charan and Kiara Advan...
After taking her oath as MP from Wayanad, Priyanka Gandhi will embark on a two-day tour starting November 30 to thank voters and party members. She will visit Wayanad’s three Assembly constituencies, and four in Malappuram and Kozhikode. Priyanka plans to purchase a house in Kalpetta to establish an office and residence for her constituency […]
Delhi recorded the season’s coldest morning on Thursday, with the minimum temperature reaching 10.1°C, 0.2°C below normal, according to the Met Department. The previous coldest morning was on November 21, when the temperature was 10.2°C. However, by November 25, the temperature had risen to 14°C, showing significant variation in the city’s weather.
Vicky Kaushal’s historical drama Chhava has been postponed to February 14, 2025, to avoid a box office clash with the highly anticipated Pushpa 2: The Rule, set for December 6, 2024. The new release date coincides with the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, enhancing its cultural significance. This strategic shift also allows actress Rashmika […]
CBI asked the Supreme Court to transfer the ongoing terror-funding trial in Jammu against Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik to Tihar Jail. Yasin is the main accused in the killing of four IAF officers near Srinagar in 1990 and 1989 kidnapping of Rubaiya Sayeed, the daughter of then Union Home Minister Mufti Mohammed Sayeed. CBI […]
Following the discovery of five dogs found dead in a gutter in Mumbai, with their mouths and legs tied, PETA India has offered a reward of up to Rs 50,000 for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible. The dogs are believed to have been drowned after being restrained, and PETA […]
The fourth meeting of the Working Group on Military Cooperation under India–Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military-Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC) concluded successfully in Moscow. Officials of the two nations focused on knowledge-sharing, collaboration in strategic areas, and expanding joint military exercises to enhance operational synergy.
India’s first sound-proof highway in Pench Tiger Reserve, built to protect wildlife, is deteriorating within its four-year guarantee period. The 29 km stretch of National Highway-44, designed with sound barriers and wildlife underpasses, now has potholes and uneven surfaces. Environmentalists are concerned the disrepair could undermine its eco-friendly goals, while commuters face delays d...