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…
By Adv C K George Thrissur: Students lack interest for college studies in Kerala following inferior standard of education, superfluity of politics, and non-availability employment were the reasons attributed for decline in admission to degree and post-graduate level courses. There were 85,552 vacant seats in various colleges affiliated to Universities in the State for degrees Read More…
The United States recently deported a group of Indian nationals who were residing illegally in the country, with the deportation carried out via a chartered flight on October 22, 2024. This operation, confirmed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Friday, is part of a broader crackdown on illegal immigration amid heightened political Read More…
On October 28, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, joined by Spain’s Prime Minister, will inaugurate the TATA Aircraft Complex in Vadodara, marking a transformative step for India’s defense industry. This complex, the first private sector Final Assembly Line for military aircraft in India, will be dedicated to producing the C-295 transport aircraft—a joint initiative between Read More…