In a landmark decision, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved India’s signing of the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement. This significant step aims to enhance the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction, often referred to as the ‘High Seas’. The Ministry of…
A Calamitous Event Four days after a catastrophic stampede resulted in the deaths of 121 people in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, Surajpal Singh, popularly known as Bhole Baba, has resurfaced. The disaster struck when an overwhelming crowd gathered for a ‘satsang’ (spiritual discourse) organized by Bhole Baba. The police have since arrested six individuals linked to…
Players Hail the Meeting as an “Honor” India’s T20 World Cup-winning cricket team received a grand welcome upon their return to the country. Fresh off their historic triumph in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 held in Barbados, the champions landed in New Delhi and were greeted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his…
Clarification on Compensation for Fallen Agniveer The Indian Army issued a statement on Wednesday addressing allegations made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi regarding compensation for the family of Agniveer Ajay Kumar, who tragically lost his life in the line of duty. The Army clarified that the family has already received a significant portion of the…
Former Deputy Prime Minister and prominent BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani has been admitted to Apollo Hospital in New Delhi. The 96-year-old veteran’s health deteriorated, necessitating his transfer to the hospital’s emergency department on Mathura Road. He is currently under the care of Dr. Vinit Suri, a senior consultant in neurology. Current Medical Status According…
No Bids for Second Lithium Auction in J&K The federally administered region of Jammu and Kashmir in India will re-auction its lithium reserves following two failed attempts to attract the required number of bids. According to a reliable source with direct knowledge of the situation, the latest auction in May did not receive any bids,…
Justice Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi, a distinguished judge of the Orissa High Court, has been appointed as the Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court. The announcement was made on Wednesday by President Droupadi Murmu, following consultations with the Chief Justice of India, Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, and Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal. The news was…
Koo, the Indian microblogging platform that aimed to rival Twitter, is shutting down after failing to secure acquisition deals. The startup, which launched in March 2020, experienced rapid growth and became a significant player in the social media space. Despite initial success and expansion efforts, Koo could not sustain its operations due to financial challenges…
On the morning of July 3, the Indian equity markets experienced a historic surge. The Sensex, a 30-share index on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), soared by 597.77 points to break through the unprecedented 80,000 mark, reaching a new lifetime high of 80,039.22. Simultaneously, the Nifty index, encompassing 50 major companies, climbed 168.3 points, setting…
An Overwhelming Gathering Turns Deadly A satsang event in Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras district, intended to be a spiritual congregation, transformed into a horrific scene as a stampede led to the tragic deaths of 121 individuals, including many women and children. The event was presided over by the self-styled godman, Suraj Pal, also known as Narayan…
