India

India To Conduct Trials Of Shoulder-Fired Air Defence Missiles

16 Jun 2024 18:43 PM IST

The government entity DRDO will conduct trials of indigenous shoulder-fired air defense missiles, before supplying them to the Indian army for user trial. In order to fulfill the requirements of Indian Army and Air Force and to deal with aerial targets such as fast-moving drones, fighter jets, and helicopters in

Delhi Water Crisis Deepens: BJP Protests Across City, Jal Board Office Vandalized

16 Jun 2024 18:19 PM IST

Amid escalating tensions over dwindling water supply in Delhi, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) staged widespread protests across 14 locations on Sunday, targeting the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led government. The protests, characterized by the symbolic breaking of earthen pots to highlight water scarcity, involved participation from BJP MPs, MLAs, councillors,

Will PM Trudeau Invite Modi For G7 In 2025?

16 Jun 2024 18:00 PM IST

Canada will host next year’s G7 Summit in Alberta, as announced by its prime minister, Justin Trudeau, on the social media platform X. When asked whether Canada will extend an invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the upcoming meeting, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responded by stating that he can

UP CM Yogi Provides Financial Assistance To Families Of Kuwait Fire Victims & Reasi Terror Attack

16 Jun 2024 17:56 PM IST

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath provided financial assistance to the families of two workers from Gorakhpur who lost their lives in a fire accident in Kuwait and to the devotees injured in the recent terrorist attack on a pilgrims’ bus in Reasi, Jammu and Kashmir. Recently, 45 Indians perished in a

Heat Stress Expected To Ease From June 19 As Monsoon Progresses Slowly

16 Jun 2024 17:54 PM IST

Parts of North India are expected to experience heat wave to severe heatwave conditions over the next three days, with a gradual decrease anticipated after that, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. As per IMD, a new western disturbance is affecting the Western Himalayan region. This system is expected to

Marathon Security Meeting: Amit Shah Pushes ‘Zero Terror Plan’ For Jammu

16 Jun 2024 17:37 PM IST

The meeting focused on intensifying security measures and replicating successful strategies from the Kashmir Valley in the Jammu division. Shah directed security agencies to adopt the effective ‘area domination plan’ and ‘zero terror plan’ to combat the escalating threat of terrorism in the region. He emphasized the need for coordinated

Delhi Police Arrests Wife Killer On The Run from Guwahati

16 Jun 2024 17:08 PM IST

Nitin Verma, aged 42, wanted in connection with three murders including that of his wife due to an extramarital affair, has finally been apprehended by Delhi Police after evading arrest for over a decade. Verma had initially been arrested in 2008 for the brutal murders of his pregnant wife and

BJP MP Suresh Gopi Sparks Outrage, Clarifies Indira Gandhi Remark

16 Jun 2024 17:02 PM IST

In a surprising move, Union Minister Suresh Gopi called former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi the “mother of India.” This caused a big stir. However, on Sunday, the Minister of state for Tourism and BJP MP from Kerala, justified his remarks saying that what he meant was that Indira Gandhi is

Madhya Pradesh: 58 Child Laborers Rescued From Distillery Slavery

16 Jun 2024 16:53 PM IST

In a recent operation, a total of 58 child laborers, comprising 39 boys and 19 girls, were rescued from a distillery located in the Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh. An announcement stated that the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) and the Association of Voluntary Action, also known

‘Bakra Mela’ Near Jama Masjid Turns Into Goat Shopping Hub with Prices Soaring Up To Rs 10 Lakh

16 Jun 2024 16:50 PM IST

As Bakra Eid approaches, the Meena Bazaar area near Jama Masjid in the heart of the national capital transforms into a vibrant hub of activity. The famed ‘Bakra Mela,’ held in the lead-up to Bakrid, attracts throngs of buyers eager to purchase goats for the festival. This year, Bakrid will

Chhattisgarh CM Visits Injured Soldier From Narayanpur Naxal Encounter

16 Jun 2024 16:24 PM IST

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai visited a wounded soldier following an encounter with Naxals in Narayanpur district on Saturday. “The encounter which took place yesterday in Narayanpur district claimed the life of one jawan, constable Nitesh Ekka… In the same encounter, two other jawans were injured. I met one

Gujarat’s Cyclone: Multi-Purpose Cyclone Shelters Ready To Save Lives

16 Jun 2024 16:17 PM IST

The Gujarat government, in partnership with the Centre and the World Bank, has constructed 76 multi-purpose cyclone shelters (MPCS) across its coastal districts. This initiative aims to protect people from natural disasters like cyclones, which frequently hit Gujarat’s 1,600 km-long coastline. These shelters are a key part of the state’s