Maha Kumbh Mela, the biggest congregation of humanity on Earth, began with full pomp and grandeur in holy city of Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh. Held once every four years at one of the four locations in India, the Maha Kumbh Mela is one of the most significant religious congregations. The cultural extravaganza is being held from January 13 to February… Continue reading "Maha Kumbh Mela begins in Prayagraj today"
Bangladesh on Sunday summoned India’s High Commissioner in Dhaka, Pranay Verma, to express its “deep concern” over recent actions by the Border Security Force (BSF) at the border, amid growing tensions between the two countries. “Foreign Secretary Ambassador Md. Jashim Uddin today expressed the deep concern of the Government of Bangladesh to the High Commissioner of India, Pranay Verma, at… Continue reading "Bangladesh summons India’s High Commissioner, expresses ‘deep concern’ over recent border tussle"
Trinidad & Tobago President Christine Carla Kangaloo and 26 others were conferred the prestigious Pravasi Bharatiya Samman award by President Droupadi Murmu on the last day of the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) convention. Murmu congratulated all the awardees and appreciated them for working for the society in different fields. She said that their success stories are not just a… Continue reading "Prez Murmu awards Pravasi Bharatiya Samman award to 27 members"
Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath has revealed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the next guest on his podcast, WTF is with Nikhil Kamath. The announcement has sparked widespread excitement on social media, with listeners eagerly awaiting the episode. The much-anticipated episode marks PM Modi’s podcasting debut and promises a candid, wide-ranging conversation. In a newly released two-minute trailer, Kamath and… Continue reading "Mistakes are inevitable, I’m human, not God : PM Modi"
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu announces Rs 25 lakh ex-gratia for kin of deceased, orders judicial inquiry. Chandrababu Naidu expressed grief over the Tirupati stampede incident and declared an ex gratia payment of Rs 25 lakh to the families of the deceased and Rs 2 lakh for the injured. He also said a judicial inquiry would be conducted into the… Continue reading "Tirupati stampede: CM Chandrababu Naidu announces judicial inquiry"
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday reiterated that “the future does not lie in war” and emphasised India’s commitment to peace, drawing on the teachings of Lord Buddha. Over the past year, Modi has consistently highlighted the futility of war, advocating for peace in the context of the Ukraine-Russia conflict and the Israel-Hamas conflict. The Prime Minister made these remarks… Continue reading "Future not in war, but in Buddha: PM Modi"
At least six devotees died and dozens were injured in a stampede at Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple at Tirumala Hills on Wednesday night. The incident took place as hundreds of them jostled for tickets for Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam near the ancient temple. Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Chairman BR Naidu said one body has been identified. “A DSP opened the gates…and… Continue reading "Stampede at Tirupati; 6 killed, several injured"
The 39-member Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) held its first meeting on the Bills related to ‘One Nation, One Election’ here on Wednesday where all the members expressed their views. The panel is mandated to review The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth) Amendment Bill, 2024 and The Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which aim to align elections at the national… Continue reading "JPC on ‘One Nation, One Election’ Bills holds its first meeting"
The Supreme Court on Tuesday took a dim view of the vacancies in the Central Information Commission and state information commissions while directing the Centre to immediately fill posts. Asking for an expeditious selection of information commissioners in the CIC, a bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh told Centre, “These posts need to be filled at the… Continue reading "Supreme Court directs immediate filling of posts in central, state information bodies"
Delhi will vote in a single-phase assembly election on February 5, the Election Commission announced on Tuesday. The counting of votes in all 70 constituencies across the national capital will be held on February 8. “It’s a single-phase election. Date of notification will be January 10. Last date of making nomination will be January 17, scrutiny on January 18 and… Continue reading "Delhi election dates: Voting in single phase on Feb 5, results on Feb 8"