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President Droupadi Murmu awarded the prestigious Shaurya Chakra to Nayab Subedar Sanjaykumar Bhamarsinh Baria during a solemn ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan yesterday. Sanjay Kumar, hailing from Khojalvasa village in Panchmahal district, received this honour in recognition of his exceptional courage during an army operation in 2023. On June 12, 2023, the Indian Army received critical […]
A 22-year-old Agniveer jawan Shrikant Kumar Chaudhary was found dead on the night of July 2 around 1:30 am. The young soldier reportedly took his own life by shooting himself with an INSAS service rifle. Chaudhary, originally from Narayanpur in Ballia, had been serving as a sentry in Indian Air Force under the Agniveer scheme […]
A stampede during a ‘Satsang‘ in Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras led to the death of 121 people on Tuesday. At a government hospital, blocks of ice preserved the bodies of the victims as their relatives waited outside to reclaim the mortal remains of their loved ones. The victims were among the thousands who had gathered near […]
In a counterattack to Rahul Gandhi’s controversial speech in the Lok Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a sharp response during his reply to the Motion of Thanks to the President’s address on Tuesday. Modi’s response came a day after Gandhi’s remarks triggered a massive controversy. Prime Minister Modi urged the Congress party to accept […]
A stampede occurred during a religious congregation in Pulrai village, Hathras district of Uttar Pradesh, resulting in the loss of at least 27 lives and leaving several others injured. According to Senior Superintendent of Police Rajesh Kumar Singh from Etah, the ‘Satsang’ gathering drew a large crowd, leading to overcrowding. Among the victims were 23 […]
Social media users were left surprised after a video surfaced showing a luxury car stranded on a flooded road in Delhi due to heavy rain. The short clip, shared by Instagram user Abhishek (account name: Donia Vlogs97), featured a black Rolls-Royce Ghost immobilized in the waterlogged street. In the video, Abhishek, recording the scene from […]
The Australian government has implemented a significant change in visa application fees for international students. The fee has been doubled, increasing from AUD 710 ($473) to AUD 1,600 ($1,068). This adjustment aims to address the challenges posed by high migration levels, particularly in relation to the country’s housing market. Impact on International Students The fee […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah made a significant announcement today, emphasising the accessibility of three new criminal laws in regional languages, including Tamil. The laws, namely the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) came into effect on Monday, replacing the British-era Indian Penal Code, Code of […]
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has moved the Delhi High Court to challenge his recent arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the liquor policy scam. The move comes just two days after Kejriwal was remanded to judicial custody until July 12 by a Delhi court. The lower court, while granting […]
As India marches towards establishing a stronger, inclusive government, a spotlight shines on the vital goals set towards diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Amid ambitious economic targets, the need for a workforce that embodies inclusion cannot be ignored, particularly for those who have long been underrepresented or subjected to discrimination. The Indian Constitution guarantees equality […]
Indian telecom users are set to face an additional annual expense of Rs. 47,500 crore following tariff hikes by the country’s top three telecom operators, according to a report by the Economic Times, citing a Kotak Institutional Equities research note. The tariff increases were implemented to effectively monetize new 5G plans and bring an end […]
The Indian Public Health Standards (IPHS) data reveals that about 80% of India’s public health facilities fall below the minimum standards for infrastructure, manpower, and equipment, The data was fed in through a digital tool developed by the Ministry of Health by 40,451 public health facilities, as self-assessment under the National Health Mission (NHM). The […]
The Muslim man who was killed after a scuffle at a cricket match in Chikhodra, a village in Anand district in Gujarat, has left behind his one-month pregnant wife. Salman Vohra, 22, died after he was mercilessly beaten by a group of Hindu men on 22 June. His uncle, Noman Vohra, claimed that the deceased […]
The National Testing Agency, which has come under heavy criticism over alleged irregularities and paper leaks, has announced new dates for UGC NET exams. The University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET), which was cancelled a day after being held on Jun 18, is to be conducted afresh from August 21-September 4. The Joint CSIR UGC […]
The national capital experienced heavy rainfall today, resulting in a tragic incident at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport. The canopy of Terminal 1 collapsed, leading to one fatality and eight injuries. The adverse weather conditions have significantly impacted air travel, affecting flights between New Delhi and Ahmedabad. Here are the key details: Also Read: Vadodara […]
The new Minister of Civil Aviation of India, Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, has started his tenure with a baptism of fire. Part of the roof collapsed at Terminal 1 of Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, leaving 1 dead and six injured this morning. Incidentally, the terminal was inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi. The […]
Though President Droupadi Murmu’s address to the joint session of parliament referred to NEET and said that the government is “committed to a fair investigation”, the opposition is in no mood to set aside the politically potent issue of NEET exam malpractice that has affected more than 24 lakh students and their families across India. […]
Reliance Jio, one of India’s leading telecom operators, has announced a tariff hike that will take effect from July 3. This move comes after a gap of approximately two-and-a-half years since the last rate adjustment. Key Changes in Mobile Services Rates: Jio’s Commitment to Quality and Affordability: In its official statement, Jio emphasized its commitment […]
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has raised concerns over the unequal camera coverage of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi during the President’s address on Thursday. According to Ramesh, PM Modi was prominently featured 73 times on TV, while Rahul Gandhi appeared only six times in the 51-minute broadcast. The Congress party […]
Booker Prize-winning author Arundhati Roy, who is currently facing legal action over remarks she made about Kashmir 14 years ago, was honoured with the prestigious Pen Pinter Prize 2024 on Thursday for her unwavering and courageous writings. The award, which honours literature and promotes freedom of expression in honour of Nobel Prize-winning playwright Harold Pinter, […]
