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Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee suffered a minor head injury in a car accident on Wednesday while returning to Kolkata from an official engagement in Bengal’s Burdwan district. According to PTI, the accident occurred when Banerjee’s car abruptly halted to avoid a collision with another vehicle, causing her to be jolted. As per the sources, […]
The unity of the opposition bloc in INDIA has been dealt a double blow within hours. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) announced its decision to contest all Lok Sabha seats in Punjab, shortly after Mamata Banerjee’s TMC declared no alliance with the Congress in West Bengal. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann stated today, “The Aam […]
West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader, Mamata Banerjee, announced on Wednesday that her party will contest the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections independently in the state. She clarified that any decision regarding a national alliance would only be made post-elections. Banerjee, while en route to Purba Medinipur for an administrative meeting, vehemently denied […]
In the fiscal year 2022–23, only 10% of the total revenue collected from toll booths across the country came from 16 toll plazas. Out of these 16, four are located in Gujarat, contributing to a significant revenue of Rs 1235 crore in a year. In addition to this, three toll booths are in Rajasthan and […]
The Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, was stopped from entering Guwahati on Tuesday, sparking protests among Congress workers. The incident led to Gandhi criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Addressing a gathering, Gandhi stated, “The Assam CM, the Union […]
New Delhi: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi was stopped from visiting the Batadrava Than during his ongoing Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Assam’s Nagaon district on Monday morning. The Congress said that Gandhi was meant to visit the birthplace of the 15th-century Vaishnavite religious leader, Srimanta Sankardev. He had been granted permission by the temple management committee […]
In a significant move, the Canadian government, led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, announced on Monday a 35% reduction in international student admissions for 2024. This decision, a response to the country’s severe housing crisis, will see the number of approved study permits fall to 360,000, a sharp decrease from the 2023 levels. Canadian Immigration […]
As the nation eagerly anticipates the consecration ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya today, an array of special and unique gifts have been sent to the temple from all corners of India for its ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony. 1. 108-foot-long incense stick An incense stick, measuring 108 feet in length, 3.5 feet in width, and […]
Arun Yogiraj, the Mysuru-based sculptor who crafted the idol of Ram Lalla, arrived in Ayodhya on Monday for the consecration or ‘pran pratishtha’ ceremony of the newly constructed Ram Mandir. Expressing his joy, Yogiraj said, “I feel I am the luckiest person on the earth now. The blessing of my ancestors, family members and Lord […]
Central government agencies are working multiple shifts to ensure the Ram Temple consecration ceremony on January 22 is conducted smoothly. They’re doing everything within their means to monitor cyber criminals who are using this opportunity to scam Lord Ram devotees. Additionally, they are keeping a tab on inflammatory comments on social media, News18 reported. Posts […]
Ayodhya, the sacred city in Uttar Pradesh, beckons pilgrims and tourists with its newly-built Ram Mandir, a monument steeped in history and brimming with spiritual energy. Whether you seek a swift flight, a scenic train journey, or an adventurous road trip, this guide reveals the best routes and tips to ensure a seamless pilgrimage. For […]
Three convicts in the Bilkis Bano gang rape case, Govindhbhai Nai, Ramesh Rupabhai Chandana and Mitesh Chimanlal Bhat, have moved the Supreme Court seeking an extension of time to surrender. Their pleas will be heard on January 19. The appeal for extension was mentioned before a bench of Justices B V Nagarathana and Sanjay Karol. […]
The Supreme Court was informed today (January 18) that the report of the Justice HS Bedi-led Monitoring Committee has found evidence of foul play in three out of 17 cases related to alleged fake encounter killings by the Gujarat Police during 2002-2007. The petitioners argued that the police officers identified in the report must be […]
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), under the Ministry of Labour and Employment of the Government of India, has announced that it will no longer accept the Aadhaar card as valid proof of date of birth. The decision, approved by the Central Provident Fund Commissioner (CPFC), was communicated through a circular (No: WSU/2024/1/UIDAI Matter/4090) issued […]
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been lodged in the Allahabad High Court by Bhola Das, a resident of Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. The PIL seeks to prohibit the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony of Shri Ram Lalla at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, scheduled for January 22, 2024. The petition cites objections from the Shankaracharyas and argues […]
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge has been selected as the chairperson of the opposition bloc, Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA), according to insider sources. An official announcement from the INDIA bloc is yet to be made. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was also in contention for the top post. However, during a recent meeting, he […]
A recent report by Goldman Sachs predicts that India’s affluent class will grow to 100 million by 2027. The report also suggests that indigenous companies selling premium goods are likely to outperform their broad-based competitors. The Goldman Sachs report attributes the increased purchasing power of India’s top earners to strong economic growth, stable monetary policy, […]
The Gujarat Police have booked 14 agents for alleged human trafficking and attempting to illegally immigrate people from the state to the United States via the Mexico border. The agents had instructed Punjabis, who were on a Nicaragua-bound plane grounded in France weeks ago, to identify themselves as “Khalistani” and “seek asylum” if caught by […]
The Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) organized a public dialogue program in Junagadh on January 11, 2024, to discuss local issues and concerns of the people. The event was attended by a large number of residents, who welcomed GPCC President Shaktisinh Gohil with a motorcycle rally. A public dialogue program was then organized at the […]
Passengers dressed as Lord Ram, Lakshman, Sita, and Hanuman boarded IndiGo’s inaugural flight from Ahmedabad to Ayodhya this morning. This comes ahead of the grand consecration ceremony of the newly built Ram temple, set to open its doors on January 22. Ayodhya is preparing to welcome lakhs of devotees from across the country for the […]
