Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a series of landmark infrastructure and development projects in Delhi on Sunday, January 5, ahead of the upcoming assembly elections. The initiatives, worth over ₹12,200 crore, are expected to enhance connectivity and infrastructure in the national capital and surrounding regions. Key Projects to Be…
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Fog Causes Major Disruptions in Delhi; IMD Issues ‘Orange Alert’ for Heavy Snowfall in Jammu & Kashmir
Delhi witnessed an unprecedented nine-hour stretch of zero visibility on Saturday, marking the season’s longest duration of such conditions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted moderate to dense fog across the capital and a partly cloudy sky on Sunday. At Indira Gandhi International Airport, heavy fog caused severe disruptions,…
Why the Modi Government 3.0 is Avoiding Proactive Engagement with Protesting Farmers
The Modi government’s current approach toward the ongoing farmers’ protest marks a clear shift from its earlier stance during the 2020–2021 agitation against the three contentious farm laws. Unlike the previous term, when the government engaged extensively with agitating farm unions, the NDA government 3.0 is maintaining a noticeable distance….
RBI Approves HDFC Bank to Acquire 9.5% Stake in AU Small Finance Bank
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has granted HDFC Bank approval to acquire up to a 9.5% stake in AU Small Finance Bank (AU SFB). This approval, effective from January 3, 2025, is valid for one year, after which it will lapse if the acquisition is not completed. Approval Details…
RBI Approves Amalgamation of Two Banks: Here’s What You Need to Know
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the amalgamation of The National Co-operative Bank Ltd., Bangalore (Karnataka), with Cosmos Co-operative Bank Limited (Maharashtra). This significant development will take effect on January 6, 2025, as per the RBI’s press release. Key Details of the Amalgamation From January 6, all branches…
Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir, Ajit Agarkar Meeting: Behind the India Captain’s Big Decision
India’s captain Rohit Sharma made headlines after being left out of the playing XI for the fifth and final Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). Vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah stepped in to lead the team during the toss, confirming that Rohit had “opted to rest.” The Decision The…
Weather Update: Dense Fog Disrupts Travel in Northern India
A thick blanket of fog has enveloped large parts of northern India, causing widespread disruption to transportation. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that visibility dropped to zero at multiple locations, including Palam and Safdarjung in Delhi, as well as Amritsar, Agra, Hindon, Chandigarh, and Gwalior. Air Travel Affected IndiGo…
New Delhi: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Saturday, January 4, reinstated Stage 3 restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR as air pollution levels worsened. The move comes after the 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 371, falling into the ‘very poor’ category,…
India Protests China’s New Counties and Mega Dam Plans in Tibet
New Delhi: India has strongly protested against China’s establishment of two new counties in the Hotan Prefecture, which includes territory claimed by India as part of Ladakh. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has also voiced concerns about China’s plans to construct a mega dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo River…
FBI Uncovers Disturbing Evidence in Home of New Orleans Attacker Shamsud-Din Jabbar
On New Year’s Day, Shamsud-Din Jabbar drove a rented truck into Bourbon Street in New Orleans, mowing down revelers in what federal investigators have labeled an act of terrorism. The attack claimed 14 lives and left dozens injured. Jabbar, 42, was killed in a shootout with police following the incident….