Month: December 2024

The Winter Session of Parliament erupted in turmoil on Thursday, as tensions between the BJP and Congress escalated over Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s controversial remarks on BR Ambedkar. Both houses, the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, were adjourned for the day amidst protests, heated exchanges, and allegations of…

The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change provides financial support to States and Union Territories under the Centrally Sponsored Umbrella Scheme ‘Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats.’ This scheme encompasses the sub-components ‘Development of Wildlife Habitats,’ ‘Project Tiger,’ and ‘Project Elephant,’ aiming to conserve wildlife habitats and manage human-wildlife conflicts…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in a telephonic conversation with His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom on December 19, 2024. The discussion emphasized the historic ties between India and the UK and reaffirmed their mutual commitment to enhancing the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Key Highlights of the Conversation…

A tragic ferry accident near Mumbai’s Butcher Island turned into a story of heroism when three Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel led an extraordinary rescue operation on Wednesday. Their swift actions saved the lives of 35 passengers within minutes and aided in the eventual rescue of 72 people from…

Delhi woke up to a thick layer of fog on Thursday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 6 a.m. reaching 448—just shy of the “severe-plus” category. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) categorizes AQI levels above 450 as “severe-plus,” indicating hazardous air quality. Of the 37 monitoring stations in…

Chennai: Tamil superstar and President of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), Vijay, has strongly criticised Union Home Minister Amit Shah following his controversial remarks on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar during a recent session in Parliament. In a social media post on Wednesday, Vijay expressed his displeasure, stating that some individuals seem to…

Prof. Ajay Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India, chaired the third review meeting on December 18, 2024, to assess advancements in transforming India’s regulatory framework for medical products. This meeting followed an earlier review held on August 21, 2024, and built on recommendations made during the…

Dr. Subrata Gupta, Secretary of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), chaired a roundtable interaction with key business leaders from the bakery and confectionery sector on December 18, 2024, at Vigyan Bhawan Annexe, New Delhi. The session provided a collaborative platform to address the industry’s challenges and explore strategies…

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday strongly criticized the Congress, accusing the party of distorting his statements made in the Rajya Sabha about Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution. Mr. Shah claimed that the Congress used an 11-second video clip to misrepresent his remarks, which, he…