In a concerning trend, around 20,000 Indian students were among nearly 50,000 international students who failed to comply with their Canadian study permits in 2024, as revealed by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). These “no-show” students, who did not attend their assigned educational institutions, accounted for 5.4% of the Indian student population tracked by Read More…
In a significant development for India’s judiciary, Justice K. Vinod Chandran officially took oath as a judge of the Supreme Court of India on January 16, 2025. The oath was administered by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna during a formal ceremony held at 10:30 a.m. in New Delhi. Justice Chandran’s appointment fills a crucial Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded the impressive strides made by Indian startups on the international stage, especially in cutting-edge sectors like artificial intelligence, clean energy, space technology, and fintech. Highlighting their pivotal role in driving India’s economic growth and global influence, PM Modi credited the government’s startup-friendly policies and a thriving innovation ecosystem for Read More…
Congress Parliamentary Party leader Sonia Gandhi unveiled the party’s new headquarters, ‘Indira Gandhi Bhawan,’ located at 9A, Kotla Road, New Delhi. This significant event marks the end of an era, as the Congress party transitions from its previous headquarters at 24, Akbar Road, where it operated for 47 years. The inauguration ceremony kicked off with Read More…
In a major leap for Kerala’s aviation sector, Air Kerala has officially named Cochin International Airport (CIAL) as its operational hub, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the state’s first-ever airline. The airline is set to launch its inaugural flight from Kochi in June 2025, aiming to revolutionize air travel for both residents Read More…
In a dramatic turn of events, the Kerala Police have exhumed the body of Gopan Swami, a 69-year-old self-proclaimed spiritual guru, from his concrete tomb in Aralumoodu, Neyyattinkara. The exhumation, which began at 7 a.m. on Thursday, January 16, 2025, was conducted under heavy police security due to suspicions surrounding his death and unconventional burial. Read More…
In a groundbreaking achievement, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully completed its first-ever Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX), marking India as the fourth nation in the world—after the United States, Russia, and China—to master in-space satellite docking technology. The historic mission featured two small satellites, SDX01 (Chaser) and SDX02 (Target), each weighing approximately 220 Read More…
In a shocking incident, Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, 54, was brutally attacked by an intruder at his Bandra (West) residence in Mumbai during the early hours of Thursday, January 16, 2025. The horrifying break-in occurred around 2:30 a.m. when Khan confronted the intruder, leading to a violent scuffle that left the actor with six Read More…
The Indian rupee strengthened by 13 paise, closing at 86.40 against the U.S. dollar, marking its second consecutive day of gains. This follows a 17-paise increase on January 14, when the rupee settled at 86.53. The recent appreciation is attributed to several key factors: Weaker U.S. Dollar: The dollar index slipped to 109, boosting the Read More…
In a major step toward strengthening Boeing’s global operations, Robert “Kelly” Ortberg, the newly appointed President and CEO of Boeing, is on his first overseas visit to India. This visit, which has been kept under wraps, includes a tour of Boeing’s cutting-edge facilities in Hyderabad and Bengaluru, marking a significant push to deepen Boeing’s footprint Read More…