Month: September 2024

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has greenlit 10 major capital acquisition proposals totalling ₹1,44,716 crore. Impressively, 99% of these funds will be sourced from indigenous suppliers under the “Buy (Indian)” and “Buy (Indian-Indigenously Designed, Developed, and Manufactured)” categories. Among the key approvals is the…

The flood situation in Vijayawada, located in the NTR district, has become one of the most severe natural disasters the city has faced in the past three decades. With rainfall exceeding annual averages by 27%—548.40 mm against the usual 429.10 mm—Vijayawada emerged as the hardest-hit area, surpassing even nearby districts…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi touched down in Bandar Seri Begawan today, marking the first-ever bilateral visit by an Indian PM to Brunei Darussalam. Invited by Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, PM Modi’s visit coincides with the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations. In his departure statement, PM Modi…

India and UNESCO are set to host the 2024 Chief Science Advisers Roundtable (CSAR) at UNESCO’s headquarters in Paris, France on 6 September 2024. This event, co-organized by India’s Office of Principal Scientific Adviser and UNESCO’s Natural Sciences Sector, builds on the Sherpa-track initiative introduced during India’s G20 Presidency in…

Today, I begin my inaugural bilateral visit to Brunei Darussalam, marking the 40th anniversary of our diplomatic relations. I am eager to engage with His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah and other distinguished members of the Royal Family to enhance our long-standing relationship. Following Brunei, I will travel to Singapore…

In a major development for the welfare of marginalized workers, the Ministry of Labour and Employment has proposed extending the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) benefits to include disadvantaged workers. A directive has been sent to all State Governments urging the inclusion of migrant workers, construction workers, beedi workers, cine…

2:21 PM  The West Bengal Assembly has passed the Aparajita Woman & Child Bill 2024 unanimously. The new anti-rape legislation aims to enhance protection for women and children and speed up legal proceedings. 2:07 PM  Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has urged that the death penalty be applied to those accused…

A tragic case of mistaken identity led to the death of Aryan Mishra, a Class 12 student from Faridabad, Haryana. On August 23, Aryan was chased and shot by members of a cow vigilante group near Gadhpuri, Haryana. The group had mistakenly believed that Aryan and his friends were involved…

Three Indian Coast Guard (ICG) crew members are missing following an emergency landing of their helicopter while on a rescue mission in the Arabian Sea. On Monday night, the ICG dispatched an advanced light helicopter at 11 pm to evacuate a critically injured individual from the Motor Tanker Hari Leela,…

Heavy rainfall is anticipated in Delhi today, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a yellow alert. Following yesterday’s heavy showers that caused significant waterlogging and traffic disruptions, the city is bracing for more rain. In addition to Delhi, the IMD has also issued yellow alerts for West Uttar…