The index of mineral production of mining and quarrying sector for the month of February, 2024 (Base: 2011-12=100) at 139.6 is 8.0% higher as compared to the level in the month of February, 2023. As per the provisional statistics of Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM), the cumulative growth for the period April-February, 2023-24 over the … Read more
As soon as the news broke of British-Swedish vaccine maker AstraZeneca’s admission in a UK court regarding Covishield’s potential link to Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS), a rare condition involving blood clotting, worried Indians started inspecting their vaccination certificates. Sold in India under the brand name Covishield, a majority of the country received doses of … Read more
On Friday, various groups in Manipur will commemorate one year of ethnic conflict in the state. The conflict began on May 3, last year, with at least 52 deaths in three days. Over the past year, more than 1,500 people have been injured, around 60,000 people displaced within the state, and at least 13,247 structures … Read more
West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose issued an order on Thursday night banning the entry of the police and Minister of State for Finance, Chandrima Bhattacharya, into the Raj Bhavan. The move came hours after a temporary female staff at the Raj Bhavan filed a written complaint with the police accusing the Governor of outraging … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi targeted the previous UPA government accusing it of giving “dossiers” to terrorists while alleging a partnership between Congress and Pakistan. Calling it a “coincidence”, the Prime Minister said that the Congress party is weakening in India adding that Pakistan leaders are offering “dua” (prayers) for the party to return to power. … Read more
Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena ordered the immediate removal of up to 223 contractual employees from the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW). According to the Department of Women and Child Development, Swati Maliwal, the then-chairperson of the DCW, appointed the staffers on contract without the government’s authorization and in violation of the guidelines. 223 employees from … Read more
Comedian Shyam Rangeela, who made his name mimicking Prime Minister Narendra Modi, announced on Wednesday that he will contest the Lok Sabha elections against PM Modi from Varanasi. In a post on X, Rangeela said, “I am excited by the love I am receiving from all of you after the announcement to contest elections from … Read more
Amazon India and Flipkart are set to kick off sales from May 2 in which both the e-commerce platforms will offer deals, discounts, and bank offers on a range of products, including smartphones. Flipkart has kicked off early bird offers a day in advance, but reserved key deals for May 2 onwards. Amazon India, on … Read more
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has published forecasts showing an increase in heatwave conditions across the country during the month of May. Additionally, the IMD has projected rainfall in numerous states. Weather Systems and Forecast & Warnings: Heat Wave, Warm Night and Hot & Humid weather warning for next 5 days Get the latest news … Read more
Rupali Ganguly, known for her work in films and television series, is all set to embark on a political journey. The actor, who is popular by her screen name in the daily soap, joined the Bhartiya Janata Party in Delhi. Rupali expressed her excitement towards active politics as she was quoted by ANI hailing the … Read more
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Praveen Shankar Kapoor on Monday filed a defamation case against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Cabinet Minister Atishi Marlena over poaching allegations made by the two who had said that Aam Aadmi Party leaders were approached by the BJP to join them in return for cash. The matter is … Read more
As a result of favourable meteorological/ weather conditions coupled with consistent, comprehensive and concerted efforts by Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) and various stakeholders to control air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR), Delhi recorded maximum number of ‘Good to Moderate’ air quality days in April, 2024 as compared … Read more
NHPC Limited, the largest organization for hydropower development in India, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with M/s Ocean Sun, a Norwegian company operating as a technology provider to the floating solar industry. As per the MoU, NHPC and Ocean Sun will explore key areas of cooperation for demonstration of Ocean Sun’s floating solar energy technology … Read more
The 127-year-old Godrej Group, whose businesses include everything from soaps and home appliances to real estate, has come to an agreement to divide itself. Adi Godrej and his brother Nadir will retain Godrej Industries, which consists of five listed companies, while cousins Jamshyd and Smita will receive unlisted Godrej & Boyce and its affiliates, along … Read more
At least six schools in different parts of Delhi-NCR, including several campuses of Delhi Public School, Amity and Mother Mary’s, received emails threatening a bomb attack on Wednesday morning. As a precaution, the schools are being evacuated, and the Delhi Police are conducting a thorough search of the premises, officials said. A bomb detection unit, … Read more