The Odisha government has directed strict enforcement of safety protocols for all passenger vessels following the recent dam tragedy in Jabalpur that claimed at least 12 lives. The incident occurred when a cruise boat carrying over 40 tourists capsized during a storm at Bargi Dam in Madhya Pradesh on Thursday evening. In response, Principal Secretary Read More…
The Centre on Sunday said it is fully prepared to ensure uninterrupted supply of fuel and LPG across the country despite the evolving situation in West Asia, urging citizens not to panic buy. According to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, around 47 lakh domestic LPG cylinders were delivered on May 2 against bookings Read More…
The Unique Identification Authority of India has clarified that there are no plans to alter the current design of Aadhaar, dismissing reports suggesting it will soon be reduced to just a photo and QR code. In a statement issued via the Press Information Bureau, the authority said such claims are incorrect and have led to Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated space-tech startup GalaxEye for the successful launch of its ‘Mission Drishti’. The Prime Minister described the mission as a significant milestone in India’s space journey, highlighting the launch of the world’s first OptoSAR satellite and the largest privately built satellite in the country. In a post on X, Read More…
The Jammu–Srinagar Vande Bharat Express has received a strong response from passengers, with 8,925 people travelling on the route within the first two days of its launch, railway officials said on Sunday. On its inaugural day, around 3,925 passengers used the service, while the number rose to over 5,000 on the second day, indicating growing Read More…
Gold prices witnessed a slight decline today, while silver prices showed a marginal increase, according to the latest market update. The price of 22-carat gold (916) is now ₹13,835 per gram, with 8 grams priced at ₹1,10,680. Meanwhile, 18-carat gold is being sold at ₹11,425 per gram and ₹91,400 for 8 grams. In contrast, silver Read More…
A three-tier security system along with QR code-based entry will be implemented for vote counting in Tamil Nadu on May 4, Chief Electoral Officer Archana Patnaik said. The system is aimed at ensuring strict access control and preventing unauthorised entry into counting centres. Only authorised personnel with QR-coded identity cards will be allowed inside after Read More…
At least 58 people, including 27 children, were hospitalised after falling ill allegedly due to food poisoning in a village in Odisha’s Jajpur district, police said on Saturday. The incident occurred in Patapur village under Dasarathapur block, where residents had consumed the local delicacy ‘Cuttack Dahibara’ from a vendor. Soon after, many complained of symptoms Read More…
Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday said that tribal communities and Scheduled Castes have played a crucial role in preserving India’s identity and cultural essence despite foreign invasions and hardships. Speaking at the Karmayogi Awards ceremony in Mumbai, attended by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, Bhagwat stressed the need to integrate these communities into the mainstream development process. Read More…
A total of 5,765 wildlife sightings, including 42 tigers, were recorded during the annual ‘Machan Census on Waterholes’ at the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra’s Chandrapur district on the occasion of Buddha Purnima. The exercise, conducted during peak summer when animals gather around water sources, aimed to assess wildlife presence across the reserve. TATR Field Read More…