New Delhi, August 5, 2024: The grand celebration of Rajasthani Teej Festival 2024, showcasing culture, tradition, and craftsmanship, started today with a vibrant cultural evening at Bikaner House on Pandara Road, New Delhi. This event marks the commencement of the week-long RUDA Craft Fair, which will run until August 11, displaying the finest arts and…
Prayagraj, August 5, 2024: Shri Shashi kant Tripathi, an Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) officer of 2009 Civil Services batch, took over as Chief Public Relations Officer of North Central Railway. Earlier, Shri Tripathi was looking after the responsibility of Senior Divisional Commercial Manager (Goods)/Prayagaraj. He took over this charge from the outgoing Chief Public…
President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Nadi, the Republic of Fiji, today for a two-day official visit, marking the first time an Indian President has visited Fiji. Upon her arrival, she was warmly welcomed by Viliame Gavoka, the Deputy Prime Minister of Fiji, and P.S. Karthigeyan, the High Commissioner of India to Fiji. During her visit,…
Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary announced that ground-level credit in rural areas has significantly increased from ₹7.3 lakh crore in 2014 to ₹25.46 lakh crore in 2024. This expansion is aimed at providing more financial benefits to people in rural regions. In response to queries in the Lok Sabha, he detailed that under…
New Delhi August 5 2024 : The Supreme Court on Monday confirmed the Lieutenant Governor’s authority to unilaterally appoint ten aldermen to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) without consulting the state cabinet, delivering a significant blow to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Delhi government. The ruling, delivered by Justice PS Narasimha, was supported by…
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan is chairing an apex-level Tri-Service Financial Conference in New Delhi. The conference aims to enhance cooperation and synergy in financial matters related to the Armed Forces. Scheduled discussions will focus on understanding the perspectives of various stakeholders in defence finance and finding solutions to challenges in defence procurement.…
The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognizance of the recent deaths at a coaching centre in Delhi, responding to the tragic incidents by issuing notices to both the Central and Delhi state governments. The Court expressed profound disapproval, stating that coaching centres are endangering the lives of students who come from various parts of…
New Delhi, August 5, 2024: India issued a strong advisory for its nationals in Bangladesh on Sunday following violent clashes that resulted in at least 90 deaths, including 14 policemen. The advisory urges all Indian citizens in Bangladesh to exercise “extreme caution,” limit their movements, and avoid travel to the country until further notice. The…
New Delhi August 4 2024 : Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan announced on Sunday that his party will file a review petition against the Supreme Court’s recent observation concerning the “creamy layer” within Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST). Paswan criticized the court’s ruling, arguing that the concept…
New Delhi, August 4, 2024: Renowned Bharatanatyam dancer Yamini Krishnamurthy passed away at the Apollo Hospital in New Delhi on Saturday. The Padma Vibhushan awardee had been battling age-related illnesses for an extended period. She was 84 years old. Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy expressed his sorrow over Krishnamurthy’s death and…