Amid the ongoing voting in the Maharashtra Election 2024, setting an inspiring example of democracy, a 29-year-banker reached a polling booth in Virar East direct from her haldi function and cast her franchise. Her hands, face and neck were covered in haldi paste. Sayali Rajendra Vartak, the bride-to-be from Virar, came to the polling booth to cast her vote despite her busy wedding preparations. Sayali, is set to get married in Rajasthan. On the other hand, BJP MP from Mumbai’s North Constituency Piyush Goyal was seen casting a vote at one of the Borivali polling booths. People from the Transgender community were also seen exercising their voting rights. Also, a young voter from Dombivli traveled 12,500 kilometers from Canada to exercise his voting right! Voters are urged to cast their votes by 6 PM.
20 November,2024 05:01 PM IST
In Siwan district, Bihar, over 20 people died after drinking bad liquor. This tragic Siwan Hooch tragedy highlights the dangers of spurious alcohol. In a related case, four more people lost their lives in Chapra district on October 17. To address this issue, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed, and an FIR has been filed against eight individuals, as confirmed by Chapra Superintendent of Police, Kumar Ashish. Victims from both incidents are currently receiving treatment in nearby hospitals. One of the survivors reported experiencing partial loss of sight, showing the serious effects of consuming unsafe alcohol. Authorities are investigating both cases to uncover more details and prevent further tragedies. The situation is critical, and the community is hoping for swift action and support for those affected.
17 October,2024 01:24 PM IST
Israeli forces encircled a house in Hebron and killed a Palestinian suspect believed to be involved in a shooting attack at the Idna Tarqumiya Junction. The incident occurred on September 1, when three Israeli police officers were killed after their vehicle came under fire at the same junction near Hebron. Witnesses reported a prolonged exchange of gunfire between the soldiers and the suspect inside the building. Following over an hour of intense shooting, Israeli troops breached the structure and retrieved the suspect's body. This operation is part of a broader Israeli campaign involving hundreds of troops conducting raids across the West Bank. The raids are focused on targeting Iranian-backed Islamist militants, reflecting ongoing tensions and conflict in the region.
03 September,2024 04:39 PM IST
India is embarking on a major industrial transformation with the launch of 12 new Industrial Smart Cities, part of the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme. This ambitious initiative, with a funding of Rs 28,602 crore, is expected to generate up to 1 million direct jobs and 3 million indirect jobs. Union Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted that these industrial corridors will span the entire country, similar to the Golden Quadrilateral network. The new smart cities are poised to boost economic growth, enhance infrastructure, and create a robust industrial ecosystem across India, marking a significant step towards modernizing the nation’s industrial landscape.
29 August,2024 04:30 PM IST
Electoral Bonds Scheme was first introduced by the Narendra Modi government in the year 2018 and since then it has been a significant source for the political parties to get funds. However, the scheme has often been under scrutiny for a long time. The Supreme Court of India struck down the Electoral Bonds Scheme in February this year and directed SBI to disclose details of all the donations to the Election Commission and this has raked up a big controversy. What is the Electoral Bonds case and how is to going to be impacting the upcoming Lok Sabha elections 2024? Watch the video to know more.
07 March,2024 07:33 PM IST
Israeli aircraft struck a compound beneath Al-Ansar Mosque in Jenin in West Bank early on October 22. The IDF has claimed that the compound was used by “Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists to plan and execute terrorist attacks”. The Palestinian medics told Reuters that at least one person was killed in this aerial strike by Israel. A resident of the refugee camp said that most of the people were asleep when the attack happened. Israel said the compound beneath Al-Ansar Mosque, in Jenin refugee camp, belonged to operatives from Hamas. IDF shared pictures of the mosque and the weapons recovered from there. IDF also claimed that the mosque was used for planning since July 2023. It has been fifteen days since the outbreak of the recent Israel-Hamas conflict. According to Reuters, over 4,300 Gazans and at least 1,400 Israelis have been killed.
22 October,2023 01:19 PM IST
The monetary policy committee of the Reserve Bank of India voted unanimously to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.50 per cent. Experts say this means those with existing home loans should see no change in EMIs. However, the question of whether a borrower should choose a floating or fixed rate going. RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das informed about the unchanged repo rate.
10 August,2023 12:27 PM IST | Mumbai
In a fresh incident of train collision in India, two goods trains collided at Ondagram railway station in Bankura in West Bengal on June 25. Several wagons and engines of a goods train derailed in the accident. Rail operation on Kharagpur–Bankura–Adra line was halted for some time. As of now, 11 trains have been cancelled. West Bengal train accident comes days after the horrific triple train collision involving the Coromandel Express and two other trains in Odisha's Balasore that claimed at least 275 lives and injured 1,000.
25 June,2023 01:08 PM IST
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das held a press conference on June 08 where he informed that the monetary policy committee unanimously decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.5 per cent. He also spoke about the growth in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of India which was recorded at 7.2 per cent in 2022-2023. Earlier, it was estimated to be 7 per cent. He also said that by taking all the factors into consideration, the real GDP growth for the year 2023-24 is projected at 6.5 per cent. “India’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) recorded a growth of 7.2 per cent in 2022-23, stronger than the earlier estimate of 7 per cent. It has surpassed its pre-pandemic level by 10.1 per cent...Taking all factors into consideration, the real GDP growth for the year 2023-24 is projected at 6.5 per cent,” said Shaktikanta Das.
08 June,2023 03:49 PM IST | Mumbai
PM Modi’s successful three-nation visit to Japan, Papua New Guinea and Australia highlighted India’s growing stature. From ‘rockstar’ welcome in Australia, Papua New Guinea PM seeking PM Modi’s blessings to Biden asking for his autograph. The sequence of events raised eyebrows in Pakistan, giving the country a reality check about its neighbour’s growing global clout. After PM Modi’s Australia visit, a Pakistani national gave a reality check to his country for drawing comparisons. In a viral video, the man is seen pointing at tricolour-illuminated Sydney Harbour to make Pakistan introspect. Earlier this week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s three-nation tour grabbed international attention. PM Modi embarked on a six-day visit to three countries including Japan, Papua New Guinea and Australia on May 19. He first travelled to Hiroshima and participated in the G7 summit, where India was invited as a guest country. During a QUAD meeting, US Prez Joe Biden asked PM Modi for his autograph after discovering about his management of large crowds. From Japan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a visit to Papua New Guinea on May 21. Papua New Guinea PM James Marape personally reached the airport to receive him in the evening breaking the protocol. PM Marape touched PM Modi’s feet and sought his blessings upon his arrival at the island nation. He attended the FIPIC Summit which witnessed participation from leaders of 14 countries. PM Modi then visited Australia on May 22 and attended an Indian community event at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney. As he arrived at jam-packed Arena to address a community event, PM Modi was welcomed with thunderous applause and loud cheers. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called PM Modi “the boss” while addressing the community event. Albanese's remark came as he compared the crowd for PM Modi with legendary rockstar Bruce Springsteen who is also known as “The Boss” among his fans
26 May,2023 05:29 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
