Honoring the Heroes of Kargil Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the 25th anniversary of India’s victory over Pakistan in the Kargil War with a tribute to the fallen soldiers. At the Drass War Memorial, Modi laid a floral wreath to honor the officers and soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the nation. On July 26,…
Anna University has been shaken by a scandal involving phantom professors filling numerous faculty positions across affiliated engineering colleges. The issue came to light after Arappor Iyakkam, a Chennai-based anti-corruption group, discovered that many faculty positions were held by non-existent professors. The university’s investigation revealed that 211 individuals were recorded as filling approximately 2,500 vacancies,…
Honoring the Fallen Heroes On July 26, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Kargil War Memorial to mark the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, a day that celebrates India’s victory over Pakistan in the 1999 Kargil War. Standing before the memorial, PM Modi paid tribute to the soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice to…
Introduction of New Names On Thursday, the Rashtrapati Bhavan, the official residence of the President of India, renamed its historic ‘Durbar Hall’ and ‘Ashok Hall’ to ‘Ganatantra Mandap’ and ‘Ashok Mandap’, respectively. The President’s Secretariat emphasized that this change aligns with the ongoing efforts to make Rashtrapati Bhavan more accessible and reflective of Indian cultural…
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is in Laos to participate in the ASEAN meeting, marking a significant step in deepening India’s ties with the ASEAN bloc as India celebrates a decade of its Act East Policy. Invited by Saleumxay Kommasith, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Jaishankar’s visit underscores…
The Centre has allocated a record Rs 10,586 crore for the development of railway infrastructure in Odisha as part of the Union Budget, announced Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday. This substantial funding marks a significant increase compared to previous years. Government’s Commitment Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and…
On Wednesday, India successfully conducted a flight test of its Phase-II ballistic missile defence system, showcasing its advanced capability to defend against hostile missiles with a range of up to 5,000 km. This significant achievement was accomplished at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha. The test fully met all trial objectives, thereby validating…
Shah Rukh Khan, the iconic actor from ‘Jawan,’ has received an extraordinary honor from the Grevin Museum in Paris. He is now the first Indian actor to have his image featured on specially crafted gold coins. This unique recognition, bestowed by the museum’s Grevin Glasse branch, marks a significant milestone in his illustrious career. Unique…
In Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, an encounter between security forces and terrorists resulted in the death of a soldier and one terrorist. The operation continues as the situation remains tense. Encounter Details On Tuesday, specific intelligence about terrorist presence in the Kowut area of Kupwara led to a joint search operation by the…
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud sternly reprimanded Advocate Mathews Nedumpara during a Supreme Court hearing on alleged irregularities in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). NEET is an all-India exam for admission to medical courses. The incident occurred when Nedumpara interrupted Advocate Narender Hooda, who was addressing the bench on behalf of another…
