Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended a heartfelt invitation to the Indian diaspora worldwide to participate in the Bharat Ko Janiye Quiz, an exciting initiative designed to strengthen their connection to India’s rich heritage and dynamic progress. Addressing the diaspora, he underlined their vital role in promoting India’s cultural and economic influence globally, while urging Read More…
The Indian government has approved a significant financial aid of Rs. 153 crore to support relief and rehabilitation efforts in Wayanad, Kerala, following the devastating landslide in July 2024. This funding will primarily go towards debris clearance and covering the costs of Indian Air Force (IAF) operations, which played a crucial role in the rescue Read More…
The Supreme Court of India has addressed the issue of offensive jokes that target the Sikh community, particularly those mocking “Sardars.” The issue was brought to the court’s attention following a petition filed by Sikh lawyer Harvinder Chowdhury, who argued that these jokes perpetuate harmful stereotypes and undermine the dignity and equality of Sikhs. The Read More…
Thrissur has secured an impressive fourth place in the national air quality index (AQI) rankings, making it the leading city in Kerala in terms of air quality. The city scored 44 points, placing it among the twelve cities nationwide with the best air quality. This achievement is especially remarkable as other major cities like Delhi Read More…
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have uncovered a new and mysterious source of incredibly hot gas in the Milky Way’s outer regions. Using cutting-edge telescopes like XMM-Newton and eROSITA, researchers found that the gas, located in the galaxy’s halo, reaches scorching temperatures of up to 10 million degrees—far higher than previously anticipated. This finding suggests Read More…
Australia has overtaken other countries with the highest passport fee, charging £192 (₹19,481) for a 10-year adult passport. This price exceeds that of Mexico (£142), Switzerland (£117), and Italy (£113). While the U.S. charges $130 (around ₹10,000), Australia’s passport cost remains the highest globally. The price increase reflects the country’s efforts to enhance passport security Read More…
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah officially launched the sale of Nandini milk in Delhi on November 21, 2024, marking the Karnataka Milk Federation’s (KMF) expansion into the national capital after nearly three decades. Initially, KMF aims to supply 1 lakh liters of milk daily, targeting an eventual capacity of 5 lakh liters. This move is seen Read More…
The Karnataka government has unveiled the “Academia-Industry Super 100 Initiative”, a groundbreaking collaboration between 100 engineering colleges and 100 top IT companies. Announced by IT and BT Minister Priyank Kharge, this initiative aims to train approximately 50,000 students in cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence, robotics, gaming, drones, and automation by March 2024, with potential Read More…
A tragic collision between an Indian Navy submarine and the fishing vessel Marthoma occurred 70 nautical miles off the Goa coast on November 21, 2024. Of the 13 fishermen onboard, 11 were rescued, while two remain missing. The Indian Navy, alongside the Coast Guard, has launched a large-scale search operation involving six ships and aircraft. Read More…
By Our Legal Correspondent New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Nov 20 restored the criminal proceedings against former Minister and MLA Antony Raju in an over three-decade –old case of forging and planning material evidence. Mr Raju was accused of tampering with the material evidence , an underwear of an Australian national, Andrew Salvatore, whom Read More…