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A horrific fire at Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College in Jhansi on Friday night claimed the lives of 10 newborns. While investigations are ongoing, initial reports point to a short circuit in an oxygen concentrator as the likely cause. However, eyewitness accounts suggest negligence may have played a role in the tragedy. Bhagwan Das, a […]
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches on Thursday across 23 locations in poll-bound Maharashtra and neighbouring Gujarat as part of an investigation into a Rs 100 crore money laundering case involving a Malegaon-based trader. The accused trader allegedly used forged documents and fake Know Your Customer (KYC) details to open multiple bank accounts for illicit […]
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has alleged Prime Minister Narendra Modi of favouring Gujarat at the expense of opposition-ruled states, alleging that investments intended for these states are being redirected to Gujarat through the Prime Minister’s Office. Speaking to a section of media in New Delhi, Reddy criticised what he described as the Prime […]
In response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks accusing him of flaunting a “blank Constitution,” Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, took aim at the Prime Minister, suggesting Modi may find the Constitution blank because he “has never read it.” Speaking at a public rally in Maharashtra’s Nandurbar, which is currently in […]
In a video capturing the final moments of Sheikh Hasina in Bangladesh, two suitcases and the former Prime Minister herself are seen being hurriedly loaded into a car. The footage, taken on August 5, shows the ousted leader departing Bangladesh under tense circumstances, heading to seek refuge in India. Now, 100 days later, Hasina remains […]
The Commonwealth of Dominica is set to bestow its highest national award, the Dominica Award of Honour, upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi in recognition of his contributions to Dominica during the Covid-19 pandemic and his dedication to strengthening the partnership between India and Dominica. The award will be presented by President Sylvanie Burton of the […]
As Maharashtra braces for another fierce electoral showdown, the political landscape is sharply divided between two formidable alliances: the Mahayuti, a coalition led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), an opposition front comprising the Congress, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Sharad Pawar faction, and Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena faction. This […]
Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar accused Devendra Fadnavis of promoting polarising discourse, questioning why the public should be tasked with “saving religion” while the Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister’s wife creates Instagram reels. Speaking at a rally in Nagpur on Wednesday ahead of the Maharashtra election, Kanhaiya called on people to hold politicians accountable when they become […]
A new study published in The Lancet has revealed that India has the highest number of people with untreated diabetes. According to a study by the NCD Risk Factor Collaboration (NCD-RisC), a global network of health experts working with the WHO, an estimated 828 million adults (aged 18 and older) had diabetes in 2022. According […]
On Wednesday, The Supreme Court of India issued strict directives mandating that no demolition should proceed without a prior 15-day notice to the property owner, in accordance with statutory guidelines. The notice must be sent by registered post and affixed prominently on the property, detailing the unauthorised construction, specific violations, and grounds for the demolition. […]
The Supreme Court of India, in a landmark ruling on Wednesday, declared that the demolition of citizens’ properties without due process, solely based on suspected involvement in a crime, contravenes the rule of law. The Court also directed that officials responsible for such “high-handed actions” should be held accountable, issuing specific guidelines to be followed […]
In the past decade (2014-2023), India has seen approximately 1.53 Lakh people lose their lives in road crashes, a toll greater than the population of the Union Territory of Chandigarh and nearly matching that of Bhubaneswar. This staggering figure comes despite the Central government’s commitments to reduce road fatalities and several interventions from the Supreme […]
Sri Lankan Airlines’ latest advertisement has captured the attention of Indian audiences, with many praising the national carrier’s creative approach in showcasing Sri Lanka’s cultural heritage through the lens of the Hindu epic, the Ramayana. The five-minute video takes viewers on a “Ramayana Trail,” highlighting renowned locations in Sri Lanka believed to be associated with […]
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has stated that while many countries are nervous following Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential elections, India is not among them. Speaking at the Aditya Birla 25th Silver Jubilee Scholarship Programme in Mumbai, he said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had established strong relations with several US presidents. […]
Bengaluru: More than 3,200 people dead. As much as 3.2 million hectares of crops damaged, around 2.3 lakh houses and buildings destroyed, and more than 9,400 livestock dead: all due to extreme weather events that occurred on 255 of the 274 days of the first nine months of this year across India. These are some […]
Canada has unexpectedly ended its popular Student Direct Stream (SDS) programme, effective Friday, 8 November 2024, bringing a close to the fast-track study permit process that has helped thousands of international students quickly obtain visas. Launched in 2018 by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the SDS programme aimed to simplify the visa application process […]
Marking a month since the passing of India’s beloved industrialist Ratan Tata, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a heartfelt tribute reflecting on Tata’s unparalleled contributions to Indian industry, philanthropy and society. The absence of Tata, a revered figure across generations, is “deeply felt across every segment of society,” Prime Minister Modi said. He noted that […]
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has formally declined to send its cricket team to Pakistan for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, citing security concerns. The Indian board has proposed that all their matches be relocated to Dubai instead. A source from the BCCI told a section of media: “This has been […]
Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud received a ceremonial farewell in the Supreme Court on Friday as he retired from judicial service. The event, live-streamed from the Ceremonial Bench, saw a gathering of notable lawyers, including Abhishek Manu Singhvi and Kapil Sibal, who paid tribute to Justice Chandrachud’s contributions to the judiciary. In his […]
India has accused Canada that it had blocked an Australian media outlet hours after it aired the press conference of External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar and his Australian counterpart Penny Wong. Addressing a press conference on Thursday, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Canada’s action of blocking the social media accounts and […]
