The Delhi government, on Thursday, announced a complete ban on all types of firecrackers in the national capital with immediate effect throughout the year, starting from January 1, 2025. According to a government order issued in this regard, the sale, storage, and use of firecrackers will be completely banned. During the hearing on Thursday, the […]
The 85th meeting of the Network Planning Group (NPG), evaluated five projects (2 railways and 3 projects of highway development) for their conformity to principles of PM GatiShakti NMP: integrated development of multimodal infrastructure, last-mile connectivity to economic and social nodes, intermodal connectivity, and synchronized project implementation. These projects are anticipated to play pivotal roles […]
Indian stock markets opened sharply lower on Thursday, mirroring a global sell-off after the US Federal Reserve signaled fewer rate cuts for 2025. The Nifty 50 index plunged 1.33%, shedding 321 points to open at 23,877.15, while the BSE Sensex dropped 1.44%, falling 1,153.17 points to open at 79,029.03. The downturn comes as investors reacted […]
Twenty-eight Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu’s Tirunelveli district have returned home following successful diplomatic efforts that led to their early release from detention in Bahrain. The fishermen, who were arrested in September 2024 for allegedly entering Bahraini territorial waters illegally, had their six-month sentence reduced to three months following a swift legal appeal. The Indian […]
In Bangladesh, the High Court has acquitted former state minister for home affairs Lutfozzaman Babar and five others, who were sentenced to death, in the 10-truck arms haul case in Chattogram. The court also commuted the death sentence of six convicts to 10 years’ imprisonment in the case. Indian separatist outfit United Liberation Front of […]
Nepal observed International Migrants Day on December 18, with the theme “Employment with Information and Skills: Basis of Safe Migration.” The day, commemorated globally, highlights the contributions of migrants to both their host and home countries while raising awareness of the challenges they face. The United Nations General Assembly adopted the International Convention on the […]
Indian Ambassador to the U.S. Vinay Mohan Kwatra, along with U.S. Deputy Secretary Kurt Campbell and Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer, visited NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston on Wednesday and met with representatives from NASA and ISRO, including two Indian astronauts undergoing training at the facility. These astronauts are preparing for a […]
Following the 23rd meeting of the Special Representatives, India and China reaffirmed their commitment to promote the resumption of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, cross-border river cooperation and Nathula border trade. During the meeting, both sides agreed on measures to maintain peace and tranquility along the border, and strengthen mechanisms for diplomatic and military negotiations, with plans […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced an ex-gratia payment of ₹2 lakh from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the families of those who lost their lives in the tragic boat mishap in Mumbai on December 18. The PM took to X to express his condolences, saying, “The boat mishap in Mumbai […]
The National Institute of Siddha (NIS) in Tambaram, Chennai, has made history by setting a Guinness World Record for providing Varmam therapy to 567 individuals simultaneously. This achievement underscores the growing recognition of Siddha medicine, a traditional Indian system known for its non-invasive, drug-free treatments. Held on Wednesday at the NIS campus, the event featured […]
