In exciting news for the people of Bihar, especially those planning to travel during the festive season of Durga Puja, Chhath Puja, and Diwali, Indian Railways is gearing up to launch four new Vande Bharat or Amrit Bharat trains. These special trains are designed to accommodate the high passenger demand…
Month: October 2024
International
Maldives President’s Visit to India: Strengthening Ties Amid Challenges in Paradise
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu is set to visit India this week, hoping to secure a financial bailout as the island nation faces an economic downturn and the looming threat of debt default. This is Muizzu’s first official bilateral visit since taking office late last year, following a campaign that advocated…
Rituals
Navratri 2024 Day 4: Divine Blessings of Goddess Kushmanda – Worship Rituals and Significance
On the fourth day of Shardiye Navratri 2024, devotees honor and worship Maa Kushmanda, the fourth divine form of Maa Durga. The significance of her worship is immense, as it is believed that she blesses her devotees with invincibility and immense power. Worshipping her with a calm and pure heart,…
Lucknow Reports Surge in Dengue with 55 New Cases, 7 Malaria Infections Logged
Lucknow has recorded 55 new dengue cases and 7 malaria cases within the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of dengue cases to 716 and malaria cases to 421 for the year. The city’s Chief Medical Officer (CMO) office released the data on Saturday, noting that this marks the…
Business and Economy
Swiggy Takes the Spotlight as Shark Tank Season 4 Sponsor, Leaves Out Zomato’s Deepinder Goyal
Swiggy, the food and grocery delivery platform, is nearing a deal to sponsor the fourth season of Shark Tank India for a hefty sum of ₹25 crores. Sources familiar with the development indicate that Swiggy has included a key stipulation in the agreement: Zomato founder and CEO Deepinder Goyal will…
S. Jaishankar Rules Out Bilateral Talks with Pakistan Ahead of SCO Summit
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has firmly ruled out any bilateral discussions with Pakistan during his upcoming visit to the country for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. Speaking at the Sardar Patel lecture on governance, Jaishankar emphasized that while India is open to fostering better relations with Pakistan, such…
Jammu & Kashmir Exit Poll 2024: Results to Be Revealed Soon – Stay Tuned for Live Updates
The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, the first since the abrogation of Article 370, were held in three phases over the past few weeks. Voting concluded on October 1, 2024, with the final phase covering 40 constituencies. The counting of votes is scheduled for October 8, 2024. The Election Commission…
Career
SBI Extends Application Deadline for 1497 SCO Posts: Check the New Date Now
The State Bank of India (SBI) has extended the application deadline for the recruitment of Deputy Manager and Assistant Manager posts. Candidates interested in applying for the 1497 vacancies can now submit their applications by October 14, 2024, through the official website at sbi.co.in. This recruitment drive aims to fill…
News
Indian Forces Eliminate Dozens of Suspected Maoist Rebels in Abujhmad Forest Operation
At least 31 suspected Maoist rebels were killed in a confrontation with Indian security forces in Chhattisgarh, according to state police. The crash occurred on Friday after counterinsurgency forces, acting on intelligence, surrounded 50 suspected insurgents in the dense Abujhmad forest, which lies on the border between Narayanpur and Dantewada…
Security Forces Neutralize Two Terrorists in J&K’s Kupwara
Security forces have successfully neutralized two terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district as part of the ongoing “Operation Gugaldhar,” according to a statement released by the army. The operation, launched jointly by the Indian Army and J&K Police, was initiated after receiving intelligence about an infiltration attempt. On the…