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The incident took place on Sunday evening. Thousands of vehicles passed the Fatehabad toll plaza on the Agra-Lucknow Expressway without paying a toll on Sunday after employees went on a strike and opened the gates for free movement, over the denial of a Diwali bonus. Visuals from the spot showed the vehicles cross the toll both without any tax payment in an unprecedented incident that is believed to have caused losses worth several lakhs of rupees to the Union Government. The Expressway serve ...Read More >
The Centre, on Tuesday, officially recognised the exceptional courage and leadership of defence personnel who participated in Operation Sindoor early this May, through a newly released gazette notification. The citations, published on Wednesday, hail the bravery of six officers from the Indian Army and Indian Air Force who played decisive roles in the operation that targeted terrorist bases across the border following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack between May 7 and May 10 in retaliation for ...Read More >
New Delhi: New details have emerged about the intensity of Operation Sindoor, as the Central government has published in the Gazette of India the citations of Indian Armed Forces personnel who were awarded gallantry medals on Independence Day for their roles in the four-day conflict. The citation for Group Captain Ranjeet Singh Sidhu, Commanding Officer of the Rafale Squadron, who was awarded the Vir Chakra, stated that his squadron was selected for strike missions over predetermined targets in ...Read More >
New Delhi: IAF fighter pilot Group Captain Ranjit Singh Sidhu, who received a prestigious military decoration for his heroics during Operation Sindoor in May, flew "multiple deep-penetration strike missions" to destroy the designated targets with surgical precision while facing "complex threat scenarios" and layered air defences. His gallant act during the four-day military conflict between India and Pakistan, which earned him a Vir Chakra recently, finds mention in a list of medal citations pu ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 22 (PTI) IAF fighter pilot Group Captain Ranjit Singh Sidhu, who received a prestigious military decoration for his heroics during Operation Sindoor in May, flew "multiple deep-penetration strike missions" to destroy the designated targets with surgical precision while facing "complex threat scenarios" and layered air defences. His gallant act during the four-day military conflict between India and Pakistan, which earned him a Vir Chakra recently, finds mention in a list of medal ...Read More >
A protest against Fresh Cut poultry waste rendering unit at Ambayathode in Kozhikode on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement A protest march by local residents demanding the shutdown of a poultry waste rendering unit at Ambayathode near Thamarassery on Tuesday turned violent, resulting in protesters setting fire to the factory. Meanwhile, a few police officers, including Superintendent of Police (Kozhikode Rural) [SP] K.E. Baiju, were injured in alleged stone pelting by the protesters. ...Read More >
The Assam Electricity Regulatory Commission (AERC) has recently introduced amendments to its regulations to encourage the use of renewable energy across the state. These changes are part of the AERC's efforts to promote "Open Access," following a petition filed earlier this year regarding existing rules. The new rules, named the AERC (Terms and Conditions for Open Access) Regulations, 2024 (First Amendment), 2025, aim to make it easier for consumers to access green energy. A key update in the a ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Afghanistan cricket community was left in shock following a drone strike in Paktika province that claimed the lives of three promising cricket players. Three promising cricket players were killed in a drone strike in Paktika province, shocking the cricket community in Afghanistan. Speaking on Tuesday, ACB spokesperson Sayed Naseem Sadaat said they have video footage and other clear evidence linking Pakistan to the attack. The Afghanistan Cricket Board has withdrawn the national t ...Read More >
Narendra Modi added that India's arms export had increased 30-fold over the past 11 years NEW DELHI, October 20. /TASS/. Numerous countries have shown interest in acquiring BrahMos cruise missiles following New Delhi's Operation Sindoor, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said. "The BrahMos and Akash missiles demonstrated their effectiveness during Operation Sindoor. The name BrahMos alone is enough to make people take notice. Many countries are expressing interest in the BrahMos missile," he ...Read More >
JCC comprises five service association in the state - Confederation of All Nagaland State Services Employees Association , Federation of Nagaland State Engineers Service Association , Nagaland In-Service Doctors' Association , Nagaland Secretariat Service Association , and Nagaland Forest Service Association . Following the ongoing agitation by the JCC, the government on October 16 announced formation of a cabinet sub-committee to look into the matter and hold deliberations with the service ass ...Read More >
KGMCTA says they are forced to resort to this strike as the government had been dismissive about their long-standing demands and silent protests Doctors at government medical college hospitals in Kerala are intensifying their agitation by staying away from all outpatient clinics on Monday. The Kerala Government Medical College Teachers' Association (KGMCTA) said on Friday that they were forced to adopt a mode of protest which put the public to difficulties as the government had been quite dism ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) India and the US have made some headway in their trade talks to resolve the tariff issue, even as New Delhi has said that it will not rush into an agreement. India's trade delegation, led by Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal, is reported to have held constructive meetings with US officials in Washington last week, a senior official said. While the US under the Trump administration hardened its stand on Russian oil purchases by India, New Delhi has assured Was ...Read More >
Imphal: Newspapers have failed to hit the newsstands in Manipur's capital, Imphal, for the third day on Monday, and local cable networks have also blanked out news for two days following protests by two powerful journalists' bodies in the state. The media fraternity under the banner of the All Manipur Working Journalists' Union (AMWJU) and the Editors' Guild of Manipur (EGM) launched the pen-down strike after a controversy erupted, thereby leaving the general masses with a lot of losses. Sourc ...Read More >
Chikoosa Nayaka said he had been working at the Honganuru Gram Panchayat since 2016 Bengaluru: A waterman died by suicide in front of a panchayat office in Karnataka's Chamarajanagar district, alleging non-payment of salary for the past 27 months and mental harassment by local officials. Chikoosa Nayaka said he had been working at the Honganuru Gram Panchayat since 2016. In his suicide note, he said that despite repeatedly requesting settlement of his pending salary and even submitting a resi ...Read More >
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday flagged off the first batch of BrahMos missiles at the BrahMos Aerospace Production Unit in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, under the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' mission. He stated that every part of Pakistan is now within the missile's range and highlighted their impact during Operation Sindoor, saying the operation served as a warning of India's growing missile capabilities. Every inch of Pakistani territory is now within the reach of India's BrahMos missiles, said ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 18 (ANI): Highlighting the role of BrahMos in Operation Sindoor, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that the missile demonstrated that it has moved far beyond a trial and has become the greatest practical proof of national security. He said that every inch of Pakistan's territory is now within the reach of BrahMos. Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Saturday jointly flagged-off the first batch of BrahMos missiles manufa ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 18 (ANI): The Deputy Speaker of the Delhi Legislative Assembly and BJP MLA Mohan Singh Bisht, on Saturday, expressed gratitude to the Supreme Court for its earlier decision on green firecrackers. On the Supreme Court granting permission for green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR, Bisht told ANI, "I express my gratitude to the court and also to the government. Previously, people would buy firecrackers from outside and pollute Delhi's environment. This time, by approving green ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a tragic development, eight Afghan club-level cricket players have been killed and four others injured in Pakistani airstrikes on Paktika province, credible sources within the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) confirmed to the media. According to officials, the players had returned to Argun district from Sharana, the provincial capital, after participating in a local tournament. They were attending a dinner gathering when the area was bombed by the Pakistani military regime. Source ...Read More >
Jaipur: The state transport department has given a deadline of Oct 31 to private bus operators to check all safety features in buses, such as installation of fire extinguishers and functional emergency exits. After a meeting with senior officials from the state transport department Friday, private bus operators called off their strike that they were planning to hold on Diwali. As part of the Safe Travel campaign, conducted by RTO Jaipur (I) to check vehicles ferrying school children, the transpo ...Read More >
VISAKHAPATNAM: Minister Gummidi Sandhyarani visited the Saluru Community Health Centre (CHC) on Friday to assess the condition of hostel students admitted due to illness. Her visit followed reports of students falling sick amid a strike by Primary Health Centre (PHC) doctors, which disrupted local medical services. Upon arrival, the minister interacted with medical staff and reviewed the condition of 21 students under treatment. Doctors confirmed that none of the cases were critical. The minist ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], October 17: Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali, and it is celebrated across India to invite prosperity, health, and good fortune. It is also highly auspicious for fresh beginnings, including planning for a future home, as it attracts prosperity and positive energy. Lenders like Bajaj Housing Finance also extend festive offers during this period, including lower processing fees and attractive interest rates, making this the ideal time to use Diwali bonuses. Also ...Read More >
India must fire on all cylinders -- focusing on domestic demand, reforms, investment, innovation, and trade integration -- to sustain high growth India must fire on all cylinders -- focusing on domestic demand, reforms, investment, innovation, and trade integration -- to sustain high growth and meet its long-term development goals, Krishna Srinivasan, Director of the Asia and Pacific Department (APD) at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), said on Thursday. Responding to a question on India' ...Read More >
He added: "Indian companies source energy supplies from around the world while taking overall market conditions into account. We would stress that there should be no double standards, especially when it comes to energy trade." Nayara Energy has come under the lens of Western governments given that 49.13 percent of the Indian company is owned by Russia's petroleum giant Rosneft. Nayara, formerly Essar Oil Ltd, operates a refinery at Vadinar in Gujarat, which was hit with sanctions by the Europea ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 16 (PTI) The BJP on Thursday slammed the Congress over Rahul Gandhi's remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying if he was really afraid of Donald Trump, the US president would not be publicly saying "Modi is a great man" every few days just to get his attention. Hitting back at Gandhi, the ruling party also alleged that given the "record of his family" and history of the Congress, it was no surprise that the leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha cannot grasp what 'India ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India on Thursday firmly rejected the United Kingdom's latest sanctions targeting Russia's oil sector and Indian firms, reiterating that it does not recognise unilateral sanctions, warning against "double standards" in energy trade."We have noted the latest sanctions announced by the UK... We do not subscribe to any unilateral sanctions. The Government of India considers the provision of energy security a responsibility of paramount importance to meet the basic needs of its citizens," ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 16: Bengaluru Torpedoes defeated the Calicut Heroes 20-18, 20-18, 7-15, 11-15, 15-12 in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium on Wednesday. Calicut's Shameemudheen was appointed Player of the Match for his excellent all-round performance despite the loss. Also Read | Tamil Nadu Road Accident: Boy Killed by Airbag While Sitting on Father's Lap During Crash on Old Mahabalipuram Road Near Thiruporur. Indian b ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) India has made it clear that the country's import policy for oil and gas is guided entirely by the interests of the Indian consumers amid a volatile global energy market. The statement was issued hours after US President Donald Trump said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured him that India will reduce purchases of Russian crude oil. "India is a significant importer of oil and gas. It has been our consistent priority to safeguard the interests of the ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Wednesday said the Supreme Court's decision to permit green firecrackers during Diwali would be implemented with strict monitoring to prevent any violation of its conditions. He announced that district magistrates will soon designate specific areas for the sale of eco-friendly firecrackers and issue temporary licenses to retailers, while ensuring that banned varieties stay out of the market. Welcoming the court's order, Sirsa said ...Read More >
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 9: In a remarkable demonstration of endurance, teamwork, and community spirit, Coimbatore has etched its name in Indian Book of Records with "Pulse30", achieving the Longest Continuous CPR Chest Compression Marathon. Also Read | Nirmala Sitharaman's Ayodhya Visit: Union Finance Minister Performs Aarti of Lord Ram Lalla With Family at Ram Janmabhoomi Temple (See Pics). Dr. K. Saravanan, Founder and Director, stated that the event was organized by the Fir ...Read More >
VMPL Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 9: In a remarkable demonstration of endurance, teamwork, and community spirit, Coimbatore has etched its name in Indian Book of Records with "Pulse30", achieving the Longest Continuous CPR Chest Compression Marathon. Dr. K. Saravanan, Founder and Director, stated that the event was organized by the First Heart Foundations Network in association with Southern Railways, and supported by the Sumangali Jewellers, District Child Protection Unit, SKAL Cl ...Read More >
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