In a first-time move under the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA), the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP) has introduced a policy to include residents of upper-floor tenements, making it the most inclusive and human-centred redevelopment plan in Maharashtra, officials said. Traditionally, upper-floor tenements in slums have been deemed illegal and excluded from rehabilitation projects, causing outright displacement […]
The Uttar Pradesh Power Department has fined Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Zia Ur Rehman Barq Rs 1.91 crore over allegations of electricity theft. This follows a police investigation into alleged electricity theft at his residence in the Deepa Sarai area of Sambhal. On Thursday, accompanied by a substantial police presence, the Power Department raided Barq’s […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday attended the Christmas celebrations at the residence of Union Minister George Kurian and interacted with eminent members of the Christian community, highlighting the spirit of cultural inclusivity and celebration. The event provided a platform for PM Modi to engage with prominent figures from the Christian community, reinforcing the government’s […]
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 […]
