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The Gujarat high court has issued notice to the state government and the Centre regarding a petition filed by Jain religious organisations, which claims the first right to worship on the fifth peak of the Girnar hills at the foot imprints of the 22nd Tirthankara, Lord Neminatha. This dispute over the peak of Girnar hills […]
The Unified Payments Interface (UPI), a revolutionary digital payment system in India, has transcended borders, with an increasing number of countries now accepting it. UPI has transformed the landscape of digital payments in India, offering seamless transactions from purchasing groceries to buying gadgets, all without any additional charges. What is UPI and How Does it […]
The Indian Highways Management Company Ltd (IHMCL), responsible for toll collection on highways under the NHAI, has recommended highway users to procure FASTags from 32 authorized banks excluding Paytm Payments Bank for seamless travel. Following the Reserve Bank of India’s directive on January 31, Paytm Payments Bank (PPBL) was instructed to halt deposits or top-ups […]
India’s ace wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik have issued a fresh warning to restart their protest in response to the appointment of Karan Bhushan Singh, son of former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, as the president of the Uttar Pradesh Wrestling Association. Both Olympic medalists have expressed discontent over […]
New Delhi: Farmers have called for a nationwide strike and “Grameen Bharat Bandh” (Rural India Shutdown) on Friday, February 16th, potentially impacting daily life across the country. The farmers’ body, Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political), urged all farmer organizations to join the day-long protest, starting from 6 AM to 4 PM. News reports suggest farmers plan […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the first Hindu stone temple in Abu Dhabi, Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Mandir today. PM Modi, who is on a two-day visit to the country, thanked UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his support and for granting the land for the construction of […]
UAE has hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming two-day visit to the country for the inauguration of the BAPS Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi, calling it a “special occasion”. Abdulnasser Alshaali, UAE’s Ambassador to India, said it “aligns with the values of tolerance and acceptance that guide our bilateral ties”. PM Modi’s February 13-14 visit […]
The release of new FAQs (frequently asked questions) by the Election Commission of India (ECI) on January 30 and now superseded by another version on February 7 is a very welcome step. Importantly, this is the first time ECI has released at least some technical details about the electronic voting machines (EVMs). The clarification that […]
In preparation for the forthcoming Rajya Sabha polls from West Bengal on February 27, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has unveiled its lineup of candidates, featuring notable figures including journalist Sagarika Ghose, party leader Sushmita Dev, and two others. The announcement was made on Sunday, with the party expressing its pleasure in nominating Sagarika Ghose, Sushmita […]
New Delhi: Highway construction slowed down during the current fiscal year, and has met only 45% of its target of 13,800 km, as per a news report in LiveMint. This is despite the Union government earmarking a record Rs 2.16 trillion capex in the first nine months of the year. The report quoted data from the Ministry of Road […]
New Delhi, India: Tower Semiconductor, a leading Israeli chipmaker, has unveiled a bold proposal to build an $8 billion chip manufacturing facility in India. This move comes as a major boost to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ambitious initiative to establish a domestic semiconductor industry, following the launch of a $10 billion support scheme in December […]
New Delhi: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi declared from the Lok Sabha floor on Saturday that the Babri Masjid, demolished in 1992, still exists at the Ayodhya Ram Temple site. Ending his address with the chant “Babri Masjid zindabad,” he reignited tensions surrounding the sensitive religious issue. “My faith stands firm that the mosque remains where […]
New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate on February 6 conducted searches at premises connected to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s personal secretary, Bibhav Kumar, an Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament, N.D. Gupta, and other leaders associated with the party. This is the latest in the central agencies long list of action against leaders and […]
New Delhi: Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma addressed employee concerns during a virtual town hall, assuring them that there will be no layoffs despite the ongoing crisis following RBI restrictions on its payment bank arm. The fintech giant has been grappling with limitations imposed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Paytm Payment Bank […]
The 170-year-old building of Alfred High School, the alma mater of Mahatma Gandhi, is a landmark in Rajkot’s Jawahar Road. But for various reasons, the school campus is not a tourist hotspot as it should be. The state government shut down the historic school in 2017 and converted it into the Mahatma Gandhi Museum (MGM) […]
Tamil Nadu’s film industry has witnessed another star entering the political arena. Tamil actor Thalapathy Vijay, popularly known as Vijay, announced his political party, ‘Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam,’ on Friday. He said he was determined to bring about a “fundamental political change” in the state with a transparent, caste-free, and corruption-free administration. The actor’s fan club, […]
An Indian-origin student identified as Shreyas Reddy Benigeri was found dead in Ohio, Cincinnati, US, the Indian mission confirmed. “Deeply saddened by the unfortunate demise of Mr Shreyas Reddy Benigeri, a student of Indian origin in Ohio. A police investigation is underway. At this stage, foul play is not suspected. The Consulate continues to remain […]
Ahead of the crucial US Presidential Elections, Washington announced steep fee hike for various categories of non-immigrant visas like the H-1B, L-1 and EB-5. Notably, H-1B, L-1 and EB-5 account for the most common type of visa availed of by Indians to immigrate to the US. This is the first time the H-1B, L-1 and […]
An Indian-American doctor who was accused of masturbating next to a 14-year-old girl on a plane has been found not guilty by an American court. Dr Sudipta Mohanty, 33, was cleared of any wrongdoing after a three-day trial in Boston federal court, reported New York Post. The doctor, a primary care physician at Beth Israel […]
In a significant announcement, the Election Commission of India (ECI) revealed on Monday that the Rajya Sabha elections for 56 seats spanning 15 states are scheduled to take place on February 27. The Rajya Sabha, known for its six-year term for its members, experiences a phased retirement of one-third of its members every two years […]
