Chennai: The Sri Lankan Navy has apprehended eight fishermen from Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) and fishing near Neduntheevu. The arrests occurred in the early hours of Sunday, and two expensive mechanized fishing vessels were also confiscated. The detained fishermen have been taken to the Kankesanturai Port.
London: King Charles III has annulled the Commander of the British Empire (CBE) honor awarded to British businessman and Indian-origin peer Lord Rami Ranger due to an alleged breach of parliamentary Code of Conduct related to “bullying and harassment.” This decision was officially announced on December 7, 2024, following concerns about Ranger’s conduct, which reportedly.
Bogota: At least a dozen people were injured and several children went missing after a dam burst in the rural southwest Colombian department of Cauca, the Colombian Civil Defence reported. “It seems there was a mass movement that dammed the Aguas Claritas stream, and the resulting water flow swept away the homes in the area,”.
Imphal: As at least 2,000 soldiers of the Army and Assam Rifles continued their hectic search operation to locate the 56-year-old man from the Meitei community, Joint Action Committee (JAC) and the Meira Paibis have sought the intervention of the Defence Minister and Assam Chief Minister to rescue the man who has remained untraced for.
Patna: Heavy police presence has been established in Bajitpur village, Darbhanga district, Bihar, following violent incidents during the Vivah Panchami tableau procession on Saturday. Tensions flared when the procession passed near a mosque on Friday night, leading to stone pelting by unidentified individuals, which resulted in clashes between two groups. Some participants sustained injuries and.
Bhopal: The sixth Regional Industry Conclave (RIC) aimed at fostering investment in Madhya Pradesh kicked off in Narmadapuram on Saturday. The event was inaugurated by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, State Cabinet Minister Rakesh Singh, and Chief Secretary Anurag Jain. During the event, CM Yadav conducted the ‘bhoomi pujan’ ceremony for upcoming projects in the Narmadapuram.
New Delhi: On December 7, 2024, the Supreme Court of India announced that a three-judge Special Bench will hear several petitions questioning the constitutionality of certain sections of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991. This law prohibits any lawsuits aimed at reclaiming places of worship or altering their religious character as of August.
New Delhi: As India targets the elimination of tuberculosis (TB) by 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the efforts of Nikshay Mitras and other effective treatments that have contributed to a reduction in TB cases. In a post on X, PM Modi mentioned that these initiatives have led to improved recovery rates. He stated, “Initiatives.
Mumbai: Bollywood actress Shraddha Kapoor, who achieved remarkable success with the blockbuster ‘Stree 2’ this year, is set to attend the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Finale on December 8. The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is a key event on the international sporting calendar, attracting celebrities and fans from around the globe. Shraddha will join a.
Varanasi: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath, has said that Sanatan Dharma has the power to unify India and importance should be given to prioritizing the nation above individual, societal, and sectarian boundaries. Speaking at the centenary celebrations of the Vihangam Yoga Sant Samaj at Swarved Mahamandir Dham here on Saturday, he reiterated Prime Minister.
Chandigarh: Punjab has seen a significant decline in textile and apparel exports, including handicrafts, dropping nearly 30% from $2.12 billion in FY 2021-22 to $1.5 billion in 2023-24, according to Union Minister of State for Textiles, Pabitra Margherita. In response to a query from Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora, he acknowledged the lack of specific.
