A mineral called siderite found abundantly in rock drilled by a NASA rover on the surface of Mars is providing fresh evidence of the planet’s warmer and wetter ancient past when it boasted substantial bodies of water and potentially harbored life. The Curiosity rover, which landed on Mars in 2012 to explore whether Earth’s planetary […]
A knife-wielding US citizen attempted to hijack a small Tropic Air plane in Belize on Thursday, injuring three people before being shot dead by a fellow passenger, the New York Post reported, citing officials. The incident occurred mid-air on a flight bound for San Pedro, when the 49-year-old suspect began attacking passengers with a knife. […]
On Good Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered the sacrifice of Jesus Christ and urged people to embrace kindness and compassion, praying that the spirit of peace and togetherness always prevails. Taking to social media, PM Modi shared a heartfelt message, acknowledging the spiritual significance of the day “On Good Friday, we remember the sacrifice […]
Kuwait’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations and Co-Chair of the Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN), Tareq Albanai, has expressed support for India’s bid for permanent membership in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). He referred to India as a “main player on the world stage” and emphasized that India would be a strong contender if the […]
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has reflected on the challenges of her high-profile assignment, stating that the “decay” in the city caused by the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government will take time to reverse. Speaking to IANS, CM Gupta said: “There are challenges in every field. The previous governments have pushed the city into […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended his wishes to the nation on the occasion of Poila Boishakh, marking the beginning of the Bengali New Year 1432. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the Prime Minister wrote: “Best wishes on Poila Boishakh! I hope all your wishes are fulfilled this year. I pray for […]
India’s rooftop solar energy capacity is expected to rise significantly from 17 GW to an estimated 25–30 GW between FY25 and FY27, according to a report released on Tuesday.. This projected surge is aligned with the country’s broader energy transition goals as solar power continues to emerge as a central pillar in India’s clean energy […]
15 APR 2025 10:54-The Government of India accords high priority for Indian Muslims to undertake the annual Haj pilgrimage. As a result of its efforts, the country allocation for India which was 136,020 in 2014 has gradually increased to 175,025 in 2025. These quotas are finalized by the Saudi authorities closer to the time of […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday took a dig at Congress, accusing it of fostering vote bank politics by opposing the recently amended Waqf Act. Addressing a public rally in Hisar, the Prime Minister alleged that the Congress had long treated Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), and Other Backward Classes (OBCs) as second-class citizens, […]
A man who walked barefoot for 14 years after vowing not to wear shoes until he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi finally saw his long-held wish fulfilled on Monday. At a rally in Haryana’s Yamunanagar district, Rampal Kashyap, a resident of Kaithal, met the Prime Minister in person. PM Modi gifted Kashyap a pair of […]
