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Even though the Covid-19 cases across the country have seen a significant dip in the last few weeks, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has decided to extend the ban on scheduled international commercial flights even further, according to the latest notice. In a circular on Monday, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) […]
In view of the Russia-Ukraine turmoil and consequent evacuation of Indians from Ukraine, the government of India has waived off the mandatory pre-boarding negative RT-PCR report and vaccination certificate. The move is aimed at quick repatriation. All evacuated Indians have been exempted from uploading documents before departure on Air Suvidha portal. The Centre, on Monday, […]
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Monday offered unconditional support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the Ukraine issue and urged him to consider convening an all-party meeting for a national resolve to emerge from the crisis in sync with the country’s long-standing stand for international peace and non-aggression. Since Independence India has been known […]
Close to 90 years after they vanished from the Gir forest, the Indian grey hornbill (IGH) is now being reintroduced in the largest contiguous forest tract in western India by the Gujarat Forest Department. The department has released 20 IGHs in Gir in recent months, in three batches, after trapping and capturing them from northern […]
Following a high-level meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has decided to send Union Ministers Hardeep Puri, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Kiren Rijiju and Gen VK Singh to travel to Ukraine’s neighbouring countries to coordinate evacuation missions and help students stranded in the war-torn area. On Sunday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky agreed on Ukrainian officials […]
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has dedicated an expenditure of Rs 1,200 crore to support academic research in defence, according to DRDO chairman Dr G Satheesh Reddy. He virtually delivered the keynote address at the DRDO Townhall for Ahmedabad Design Week 3.0 by Karnavati University in Uvarsad, Gandhinagar. DRDO is working with at […]
A total of 271 Indian students who were stuck in Ukraine in the wake of Russia’s invasion of the country on February 24 returned to India via Romania on Saturday. Most of the students who reached Mumbai studied in western Ukraine, closer to the Romanian border. Maharashtra cabinet minister Anil Parab, Union Minister Piyush Goyal […]
During his Mann Ki Baat address on Sunday, February 22, 2022, Narendra Modi praised Tanzanian social media influencers Kili and Neema for lip-syncing Indian songs. While addressing the 86th episode of Mann Ki Baat, the Prime Minister said, “Friends, talking about Indian culture and our heritage, I wish to introduce you to two people today.”. […]
Polling in the fifth phase of the seven-phase Uttar Pradesh elections went underway early Sunday morning. This phase covers 61 constituencies including Ayodhya and recorded a 21 percent voter turnout recorded till 11 am, 2.1 percent less than the corresponding data in 2017. Polling started at 7 am and will continue till 6 pm. A […]
The Covid-19 recovery path is a long one. For those with low immunity, it is full of complications and doctors have reported a rise in cardiac complications such as myocarditis. The good news is that, though rare in kids, it can lead to devastating consequences if not treated on time. “Fortunately, Covid was gentler, milder, […]
“Until we go to jail, some of our bones are broken and we shed blood from our head, people of Gujarat, youth of the state will believe that we are doing things for our own interests and not fighting for them. We will have to fight hard to win the trust of youths who have […]
With months left for the Assembly elections in Gujarat, state Congress president Jagdish Thakor said that in the war between the truth and falsehood, and the right and the wrong, it is not the number of soldiers, but the causes that are important and people will defeat “communal forces.” He further said Congress is not […]
With Dr. Renu Raj – AIR 2nd in CSE 2015 being all set to take over the charge as a District Collector of Alappuzha from March 2, the top administration of Kerala will have a majority of female representation for the first time in the history of the state. India has always seen less female […]
The Supreme Court on Wednesday decided to reject the plea which was seeking the cancellation of the CISCE, CBSE, and state board exams 2022 for classes 10 and 12 in offline mode in view of the third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. The Apex Court bench headed by Justice AM Khanwilkar dismissed the plea for […]
The Supreme Court today said it would hear tomorrow a plea seeking cancellation of offline examination for classes X and XII to be conducted by CBSE and several other boards this year. This petition was filed by a child rights activist and a student union from Odisha which sought an alternative assessment mechanism to the […]
Way back in 2012, Sahara India launched 10 integrated township projects across Tier II and III cities across India. Covering a total land mass of 900 acres, affordable homes were to be sold in the Rs 5.5 to Rs 11 lakh price range. Each Sahara City Affordable Home Project was to be built at a […]
Anil and Tina Ambani’s elder son Anmol Ambani got married to Krisha Shah a social worker and entreprenuer who is also a Political Science graduate from London. Here are some pictures of the couple together with family The couple’s wedding ceremony took place in Mumbai and many celebrities were also spotted in the wedding. see […]
The Supreme Court has postponed the hearing of the Pegasus case, scheduled for February 23, to Friday, February 25, following Solicitor-General Tushar Mehta seeking additional time. The Solicitor General had asked for the extension because he will be arguing a different matter on February 23, when the court was to consider the technical committee's interim […]
On Monday, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said if there is a hung assembly in Uttar Pradesh, then AAP will enter into a post-poll alliance to keep the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) out of power in the state. He said, “All surveys are indicating towards a hung assembly in the state. In such a situation, […]
In what might not be welcomed by women forums across the country, the Delhi High Court, on Monday, reserved its judgement in a batch of petitions demanding the criminalisation of marital rape (RIT Foundation vs Union of India). The decision comes following the central government’s input that “it would not be prudent for the HC […]
