Month: July 2024

Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and Member of Parliament for Dibrugarh Lok Sabha constituency, was sworn in as an ex-officio member of the Digboi and Makum municipalities. In his address, Sonowal, who actively works towards the development of Dibrugarh, outlined his vision for the constituency’s growth,…

Fintech firms believe that the launch of multiple investment projects in Mumbai will give the city an advantage in attracting both established businesses and startups within the sector. During his first visit to Maharashtra after the recent Lok Sabha election, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation for projects worth…

In the aftermath of the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derailment in Uttar Pradesh’s Gonda, the train’s driver claimed he heard a loud explosion just before several coaches derailed. However, DGP Prashant Kumar denied any explosion was involved in the accident. At least three people lost their lives, and numerous injuries were reported….

The Pune Police detailed in court that Manorama Khedkar, her husband Dilip, and three others, described as “influential and politically active,” faced serious allegations. They justified the inclusion of IPC Section 307 (attempt to murder) in the FIR against Manorama, the mother of IAS probationer Puja Khedkar, stating she had…

Administrator of Lakshadweep, Daman and Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Praful Patel, met with Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh to express gratitude for various initiatives that have significantly benefited the Union Territories. One such initiative is the world’s first Low Temperature Thermal Desalination (LTTD) plant, which has provided much-needed relief…

On July 17, 2024, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully conducted a rescue operation for the stranded Indian Fishing Boat (IFB) Aashni, carrying 11 crew members, approximately 80 nautical miles off the coast of Kochi, Kerala. The boat was in distress due to a hull rupture near the keel, leading…

President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, the White House announced on Wednesday. Despite being fully vaccinated and boosted, Biden is experiencing mild respiratory symptoms, including a runny nose and a non-productive cough. He will return to Delaware to self-isolate while continuing to fulfill his presidential duties remotely. White…

In light of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Russia, American officials have expressed significant concern over India’s ongoing close ties with Moscow. This visit coincided with NATO’s 75th anniversary summit, raising questions about India’s strategic choices and its relationships with key global players. Despite US concerns, the India-US relationship…

Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has introduced a bill aiming to reserve 70% of non-management and 50% of management-level jobs in private sector firms for Kannadigas, announced Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday. The bill was approved in a cabinet meeting on Monday, with Siddaramaiah emphasizing the government’s…

PhonePe CEO and co-founder Sameer Nigam recently voiced strong criticism against Karnataka’s private sector quota bill. This controversial legislation mandates reserving 50% of management jobs and 70% of non-management jobs in private companies for local residents. The bill, however, has been put on hold following significant backlash. Sameer Nigam took…