As the Diwali festivities wrap up, we look forward to Govardhan Puja, or Annakut Puja, celebrated this year on November 2, 2024. This festival commemorates Lord Krishna’s remarkable encounter with Lord Indra, the rain god, and his victory over Indra’s pride-fueled storms. Here’s a look into the story, significance, and…
Month: November 2024
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways Completes Special Campaign 4.0 for Clearing Backlogs and Nationwide Cleanliness Initiative
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) successfully wrapped up Special Campaign 4.0, focused on clearing pending matters and promoting cleanliness. Running from October 2 to October 31, 2024, the campaign achieved 100% completion in resolving Public Grievances (986), Public Grievance Appeals (211), Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) references, and reviewing…
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CBIC and Its Units Actively Participate in Special Campaign 4.0
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) actively participated in the Special Campaign 4.0, held from October 2 to October 31, 2024, with a focus on “Swachhata” (cleanliness). This effort aligned with the 10th anniversary of the Swachh Bharat Mission and was marked by the “Swachhata Hi Seva…
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah Engages with Librarians and Inaugurates Waste-to-Energy Plant in Gujarat
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah recently met with librarians from both trust-run and government libraries in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Highlighting the critical role libraries play in shaping the nation’s future, Shah underscored the importance of increasing readership and enhancing library resources. As part of his Lok Sabha…
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Muhurat Trading 2024: Sensex Surges, Nifty Crosses 24,300; Mid and Small-Caps Outperform
The Indian stock market started its annual Muhurat Trading session for Diwali 2024 on a high note, with the Sensex climbing over 400 points, nearing the 80,000 mark, and the Nifty 50 crossing 24,300. This auspicious trading session held each Diwali, marks the Hindu New Year and is thought to…
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Diwali Celebrations Worsen Air Quality in New Delhi
On Friday, New Delhi topped global pollution rankings as Diwali celebrations, including the use of firecrackers despite a ban, contributed to worsening air quality. The national capital routinely faces severe air pollution in winter when colder air traps pollutants like dust and smoke from neighboring states. After Diwali, the use…
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Indian, Chinese Troops Begin Joint Patrolling in Demchok, Eastern Ladakh
Indian and Chinese troops have initiated coordinated patrols in the Demchok region of Eastern Ladakh, according to Army sources on Friday, November 1, 2024. Patrolling in Depsang is also expected to start shortly, as confirmed by officials. This development follows a recent disengagement process completed in both regions on Wednesday,…
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Bibek Debroy, chairman of PM’s economic advisory council and top economist, passes away at 69
Noted economist Bibek Debroy, who served as the chairman of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council (EAC-PM), passed away at 69. He died on Friday morning at AIIMS. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Debroy, describing him as a “towering scholar” with profound expertise in economics, history, culture, and…
Deadline Extended for National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme Applications for 2024-25
The deadline for submitting applications for the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) for the academic year 2024-25 on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) has been extended to November 15, 2024. Students can submit applications on the NSP, which opened on June 30, 2024. Selected students must first complete a One-Time…
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Diwali Celebrations Worsen New Delhi’s Air Quality, Making It World’s Most Polluted City
Following Diwali festivities, New Delhi’s air quality plummeted, placing it at the top of the list as the world’s most polluted city on Friday. Despite a government ban on firecrackers, revelers used them widely to mark the Hindu festival of lights, pushing the air quality index (AQI) to a hazardous…