Kolkata: Following the celebration of Kali Puja and Diwali, the city has reported a significant increase in air and noise pollution due to the widespread use of firecrackers, officials stated on Friday. The festivities prompted residents to set off fireworks starting Thursday night, leading to concerning air quality levels. Monitoring stations across Kolkata recorded the.
A 40-year-old man and his teenage nephew were killed, while his 10-year-old son was injured after two armed assailants opened fire outside their home in the Farsh Bazar area of Shahdara, Delhi, on Thursday, according to authorities. The victims, identified as Akash Sharma, also known as Chottu, and his 16-year-old nephew Rishabh Sharma, were celebrating.
Vantara was approached by a private zoo in Tunisia that struggled to meet the elephants’ complex dietary, housing, and veterinary needs due to financial constraints.
Devotees and tourists from 100 countries are expected to attend the Prayagraj Maha Kumbh, scheduled from January 13 to February 26, 2025, according to Union Tourism and Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. He stated that around 450 million people will visit the event, with 1.5 to 2 million foreigners among them. Speaking to the media,.
This monumental move by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) wasn’t merely symbolic; it represented a reclamation of resources pledged decades ago during one of India’s most difficult financial crises.
Bhulai Bhai, the oldest member of the BJP and a two-time MLA from the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, has passed away at the age of 111 after a prolonged illness. He gained attention during the Covid-19 pandemic when Prime Minister Narendra Modi inquired about his health. Known as Shri Narayan, Bhulai Bhai had been receiving oxygen.
Kachch (Gujarat) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday celebrated Diwali with the Border Security Force (BSF), Army, Navy, and Air Force personnel at Lakki Nala in Sir Creek area in Kachchh, Gujarat. The area PM is spending time in is an extremely inhospitable place, due to the very hot days and very cold nights..
Washington [US]: In a significant diplomatic engagement, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke with Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on the phone, discussing critical regional security developments and emphasising the necessity of ongoing efforts to bolster stability in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond. The dialogue underscores the growing strategic partnership between India and the United.