The Indian Army has mobilized six columns to conduct rescue operations in Gujarat’s worst-affected areas as flood-like conditions persist due to continuous heavy rainfall. This deployment comes in response to an urgent request from the Gujarat state government for assistance in managing the crisis. “Following the state government’s appeal, the Army has swiftly dispatched six […]
The Election Commission on Thursday issued a notification for the filing of nomination papers by candidates for the second phase of elections in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, scheduled to start in the third week of September. The last date for filing nominations is September 5, with scrutiny scheduled for September 6.. The […]
Heavy rainfall in Gujarat has caused severe flooding, leading to widespread disruptions and road closures across the state. In Jamnagar, the road connecting Padana Patiya to Changa Patiya has been closed due to flooding, and a section of a small bridge on Sir PN Road has been washed away, further complicating the movement of commuters. […]
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi marked the 10 years of Jan Dhan Yojana today. Shri Modi also announced a quiz on the financial inclusion program on the Namo App. The Prime Minister posted on X: “NaMo App has an interesting quiz on the Jan Dhan Yojana. Do take part in it! #10YearsOfJanDhan”
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved 3 (Three) projects of Ministry of Railways with total estimated cost of Rs. 6,456 Crore (approx.). The approved projects will improve logistical efficiency by connecting the unconnected areas, increase the existing line capacity and enhancing transportation networks, resulting […]
In Bangladesh, the interim government led by Prof Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday lifted the ban on Jamaat-e-Islami and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir. The home ministry issued a notification in this regard. The gazette notification reads, “Since there is no concrete evidence of involvement of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and its student organization Islami Chhatrashibir in […]
The Indian cricket fraternity congratulated Jay Shah on his appointment as ICC Chairman on Tuesday. Shah was elected unopposed to the role. Having served as the BCCI Secretary since October 2019 and Chairman of the Asian Cricket Council since January 2021, Shah will begin his new role on December 1, 2024. All-rounder Hardik Pandya took […]
The Paris 2024 Paralympics promises to be another thrilling chapter for Indian athletes on the global stage. This year, India will field its largest-ever contingent, with 84 athletes competing across 12 sports. Running from August 28 to September 9, the Games will see Indian competitors striving to exceed their previous record of 19 medals from […]
Chile’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Alberto Klaveren, arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday for a two-day official visit to India, aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and discussing cooperation between the two nations. Klaveren will participate in the second India-Chile Joint Commission Meeting, where he will engage in discussions with India’s External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar. […]
India’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Yojna Patel, has called for a decisive and transparent approach to reforming the UN Security Council. Speaking at a recent UN forum, Patel emphasized the need for text-based negotiations to effectively address the ongoing challenges facing the UNSC. While expressing appreciation for the efforts of the co-chairs of […]
