New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has described Diwali 2024 as an unprecedented and historic occasion, marking the first time in 500 years that such a significant celebration will take place. Highlighting its unique cultural and historical importance, PM Modi noted that this year’s Diwali symbolizes unity, spirituality, and a renewed dedication to India’s heritage. Read More…
New Delhi: In a major push to strengthen India’s healthcare infrastructure, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated, launched, and laid the foundation for projects worth over Rs 12,850 crore. These initiatives aim to bridge gaps in healthcare access across India, focusing on underserved areas. The projects include the construction of new medical facilities, advanced diagnostic centers, Read More…
By our Foreign Correspondent Washington: It was only five day for the American President’s election on Nov 5, it was very difficult to predicate who will win the election as both are neck and neck contrary to previous elections. In earlier US President’s elections, the opinion polls had shown clear lead for the possible winner Read More…
Washington, D.C.: President Joe Biden is set to celebrate Diwali at the White House, continuing a beloved tradition honoring Indian American culture and heritage. The event will feature the ceremonial lighting of a Diya lamp by the President in the Blue Room, symbolizing Diwali’s message of triumph of light over darkness. Following the lighting, Biden Read More…
Kasargod, Kerala: A catastrophic firecracker explosion during the Theyyam festival at Anjoottambalam Veerar Kaav temple in Neeleswaram, Kasargod, has left over 150 people injured, many critically. According to eyewitnesses, a firecracker from the display accidentally fell into a shed filled with additional firecrackers, triggering a powerful explosion that shook the festival grounds. The incident, which Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez inaugurated the new C-295 aircraft manufacturing facility in Vadodara, Gujarat—a collaborative project between Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) and Airbus Defence and Space. This first-of-its-kind private sector plant in India is set to manufacture 40 of the 56 C-295 medium-lift transport aircraft ordered by the Indian Read More…
The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) has taken a major step forward in expanding health insurance coverage across India, now providing ₹5 lakh per family annually for hospitalizations involving complex and costly treatments. Launched in 2018, the scheme was designed to reach economically disadvantaged families, helping millions access secondary and tertiary Read More…
For the second consecutive day, Delhi’s air quality remains at a critical level, with AQI readings surpassing 300 in various areas, reaching as high as 361 in Anand Vihar. This severe air quality dip is being driven by stubble burning from neighboring states, stagnant atmospheric conditions, and increased pre-Diwali pollution sources. In response, the Delhi Read More…
Karnataka has now overtaken Delhi to secure the position of India’s second-largest tax revenue contributor, trailing only Maharashtra. This impressive achievement reflects Karnataka’s dynamic economy, which is driven by key sectors such as IT, manufacturing, and services. The state reported a 10% increase in Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue for the fiscal year 2023-24, Read More…
Actor Vijay’s political journey took a decisive turn as his party, Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK), held its first-ever state conference in Vikravandi, Tamil Nadu, on October 27. The event marked Vijay’s strong commitment to a Tamil-centric political ideology, drawing from the legacies of Dravidian icons like Periyar and Ambedkar. His message was clear: prioritizing Tamil Read More…