Wellington: According to Stats NZ, the average living costs for New Zealand households rose by 3% in the year leading up to the December 2024 quarter. This follows a 3.8% increase during the previous year up to the September 2024 quarter. The figures are based on the household living-costs price indexes (HLPIs), which highlight how inflation.
Mahakumbh: The authorities in Mahakumbh ahead of the Basant Panchami bathing festival scheduled on Monday, have arranged a dedicated shuttle and reserved bus fleet to ensure the devotees’ safe and orderly return. Considering the huge gathering, the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) has arranged a dedicated shuttle and reserved bus fleet to ensure.
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah recently met representatives from 360 villages in Delhi, accusing former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of misleading these communities. In a social media post, Shah claimed Kejriwal’s statements about Prime Minister Narendra Modi—who he noted comes from a modest background—were false. He emphasized that Modi is the only leader capable.
New Delhi: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi criticized the BJP on Sunday, suggesting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s involvement in the campaign for the Delhi Assembly elections reflects the party’s uncertainty about its chances of winning. Chaturvedi argued that if the BJP were confident in its prospects, Modi wouldn’t need to campaign in the.
Berlin: Former German President Horst Koehler has passed away at the age of 81 after an illness, according to the Office of the Federal President of Germany. Koehler served as Germany’s president from July 2004 to May 2010 but unexpectedly resigned following criticism of his comments about Germany’s military operations abroad. German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
Bikane: A moderate earthquake of magnitude 3.6 on the Richter Scale jolted the Bikaner area of Rajasthan on Sunday afternoon, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The earthquake’s epicentre was located at a depth of 10 km, with coordinates at Latitude 27.76 N and Longitude 73.72 E. In a post on X, the.
Bengaluru: Karnataka’s Home Minister G Parameshwara expressed his dissatisfaction with the Union Budget 2025, labeling it “unprogressive and disappointing.” In an interview, he pointed out that the budget failed to address critical needs for the state, despite numerous requests for funding in areas like housing for the underprivileged, irrigation projects, and educational infrastructure. Parameshwara stated,.
New Delhi: On February 2, Arvind Kejriwal, the AAP Convenor, strongly criticized Union Home Minister Amit Shah, accusing the BJP of engaging in “hooliganism” ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. During a press conference, he stated that citizens are being “beaten and thrashed,” highlighting incidents captured on video. Kejriwal referred to allegations made by AAP.
Balrampur: In a significant milestone, the Jal Jeevan Mission has successfully provided clean drinking water to Chunchuna village, a Naxal-affected area in Balrampur, Chhattisgarh, marking the first time this has been achieved since India’s Independence. This initiative has benefited approximately 100 households, granting them access to safe and sufficient water. The Jal Jeevan Mission’s objective.
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Police have arrested eight members of an inter-state gang involved in a significant robbery at a distillation center in the Dharamgarh Police Station area of Kalahandi district during the night of January 30-31. Director General of Police Yogesh Khurania confirmed that the suspects, who were wearing masks, carried out the heist and made.
New Delhi: The Delhi BJP has launched its fifth campaign song, titled “Dilwaalo ki Dilli ko ab BJP sarkaar chahiye,” focusing on the pollution of the Yamuna River as the February 5 Assembly elections approach. The song addresses major issues faced by Delhi residents, such as pollution, unsafe drinking water, poor waste management, sewage problems,.