Bhai Dooj is a cherished festival celebrating the unique bond between brothers and sisters, marking the end of the five-day Diwali festivities. This year, Bhai Dooj falls on November 3, 2024. The sacred Dwitiya tithi began at 8:21 pm on November 2 and will conclude at 10:05 pm on November…
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“India Denounces Canada’s Claims on Amit Shah as Baseless, Calls It a ‘Calculated Strategy to Discredit Delhi'”
India has strongly rejected Canada’s recent claims linking Home Minister Amit Shah to alleged threats against Canadian nationals, calling the accusations “absurd and baseless.” The Ministry of External Affairs summoned a representative from the Canadian High Commission in New Delhi, expressing strong disapproval of remarks made by Canadian Deputy Foreign…
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“India Summons Canadian Envoy, Condemns Allegations Against Amit Shah as ‘Absurd'”
India has summoned a representative from the Canadian High Commission in protest of statements made about Union Home Minister Amit Shah in a Canadian parliamentary committee session. On October 29, the committee reportedly discussed allegations involving Shah, which prompted India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to issue a formal diplomatic…
Favorable Weather Saves Delhi’s Air Quality: Second Cleanest Post-Diwali Since 2015
Following Diwali, Delhi’s air quality managed to avoid reaching “severe” levels despite a rise in firecracker emissions, stubble burning, and local pollutants. Thanks to favorable weather, including strong winds of up to 16 km/h and warmer-than-average temperatures, the air quality stayed within the “very poor” category. This made it the…
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Modi vs Kharge: Heated Exchanges as Congress Calls BJP “Betrayers” over Unmet Promises
A political clash has intensified between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge over unmet election promises. Following Modi’s critique of Congress for its alleged failure to deliver in Karnataka, Kharge hit back, accusing the BJP of betrayal and deception, stating that the “B” in BJP stands for…
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Govardhan Puja 2024: Krishna’s Legendary Feat of Lifting Govardhan to Protect Braj
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…
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…