Cyclone Fengal, which made landfall on Saturday, has caused extensive flooding and disruption across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. The cyclone has weakened into a depression, moving west-northwestward at a speed of 7 km/h and is expected to dissipate into a well-marked low-pressure area over north interior Tamil Nadu, the Indian Meteorological Department said. Cyclone’s Current […]
The air pollution in Delhi persists as the air quality index (AQI) remained in the “very poor” category for the sixth consecutive day on Friday. At 7 a.m., the average AQI of the capital was recorded at 332, with some areas crossing the ‘severe’ threshold of 400. The air quality in the other cities of […]
After repeated adjournments and protests since the beginning of the session on November 25, both Houses of Parliament will meet on Friday. The Business List of both Houses has a long working schedule for the day. In the Lok Sabha, Union Minister Anupriya will make a statement regarding “the status of implementation of the recommendations […]
Bob Blackman, a Conservative Member of Parliament for Harrow East in the United Kingdom, condemned the attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh and expressed concern over the Bangladesh High Court’s attempt to ban ISKCON from the country. On Thursday, in a post on X, he shared a video of his speech in Parliament and said, “Today, […]
The Indian stock market opened in green on Friday as buying was seen in the Media and Pharma sector in early trade. At around 09.44 a.m., the Sensex was trading at 79,369.57 after gaining 325.83 points or 0.41 per cent, while the Nifty was trading at 24,019 after rising 104.85 points or 0.44 per cent. […]
The Indian stock market opened in green on Friday as buying was seen in the Media and Pharma sector in early trade. At around 09.44 a.m., the Sensex was trading at 79,369.57 after gaining 325.83 points or 0.41 per cent, while the Nifty was trading at 24,019 after rising 104.85 points or 0.44 per cent. […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed grief over the death of Mangal Munda, the great-grandson of tribal leader Birsa Munda, who passed away on November 28 at a hospital in Ranchi. In a post on X, the Prime Minister wrote, “I am deeply saddened by the demise of Mangal Munda Ji, a descendant of […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on a three-day visit to Odisha, starting today. During his visit, he will participate in several events, including the All India Conference of Directors General and Inspectors General of Police in Bhubaneswar. The conference will also be attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will table the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024, in the Lok Sabha on Friday for consideration and passage. In the Rajya Sabha, 44 private bills are set for introduction, and five bills will be considered for passage. The Union government introduced the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024, in the Lok […]
Parliament proceedings were adjourned till December 2 on Friday, as opposition members continued their protests, preventing any significant business from taking place for the fourth consecutive day. The disruptions were triggered by demands from opposition parties for discussions on critical issues, including the Adani Group allegations, violence in Manipur and Sambhal, and law and order […]
