In a tragic incident during a cordon and search operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district, two soldiers lost their lives, and three others were injured in an encounter with terrorists on Saturday. The confrontation occurred in the dense Ahlan Gagarmandu forest, a remote part of the Kokernag area. Based…
Bangladesh Chief Justice Resigns After Student Protest Ultimatum
Obaidul Hassan, appointed as the Chief Justice of Bangladesh’s Supreme Court last year and considered a close ally of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has agreed to resign “in principle” under intense pressure from student protesters. The decision comes after protesters surrounded the Supreme Court, demanding his resignation, . The…
Kolkata Doctor’s Death Sparks Junior Doctors’ Strike in Government Medical Colleges Across Bengal
In response to the alleged rape and murder of a junior woman doctor at R G Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, junior doctors across state-run medical institutions in West Bengal initiated a widespread work stoppage on Saturday. Doctors from various institutions, including Calcutta Medical College, NRS Medical College,…
Jaishankar Visits Maldives to Strengthen Ties Amid Strained Relations with New Leadership
Union External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in the Maldives on Friday, August 9, for a three-day official visit aimed at revitalizing the bilateral relationship between India and the Maldives. This visit comes after a strain in relations following the November 2023 election of Mohamed Muizzu, who is known for…
Passing Out Parade of 01/24 Batch of Agniveers at INS Chilka
On August 9, 2024, a significant milestone was celebrated as 1,389 Agniveers, including 214 women, successfully graduated from INS Chilka, marking the conclusion of 16 weeks of rigorous naval training. The Passing Out Parade (POP) for the fourth batch of Agniveers (01/24) took place in a unique post-sunset ceremony, reviewed…
Manish Sisodia Urges AAP Workers to Stand Against ‘Dictatorship’, Says Kejriwal Could Be Freed in 24 Hours
Manish Sisodia, addressing Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) workers for the first time in 17 months after being granted bail, declared that the truth had finally prevailed. The former deputy chief minister of Delhi, released from Tihar jail in connection with the Delhi excise policy case, called on party members to…
ICGEB Celebrates World Biofuel Day, Emphasizes Advanced Biofuels and Carbon Capture Innovations
The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) marked World Biofuel Day with a special event at its New Delhi campus, highlighting advancements in biofuels and carbon capture technologies. The event gathered students, researchers, and experts to discuss the development and potential of advanced biofuels in contributing to global…
PM Modi Visits Landslide-Hit Wayanad: Conducts Aerial Survey and Reviews Relief Efforts
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Kannur on August 10, 2024, to assess the situation in Wayanad, which was recently devastated by severe landslides. Landing at around 11 am, the Prime Minister proceeded to conduct an aerial survey of the affected areas, accompanied by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Governor…
Prime Minister Modi Expresses Solidarity with Wayanad Landslide Victims, Pledges Full Support from the Centre for Relief Efforts
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep concern for those impacted by the recent landslide in Wayanad, Kerala, assuring that the Central Government will provide all necessary support to aid relief efforts. “Our prayers are with those affected, and the Centre stands with the State Government to ensure comprehensive assistance,”…
Shri Piyush Goyal Engages with Industry Leaders to Bolster India’s Industrial Growth
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, recently led a significant dialogue with industry leaders, aiming to strengthen collaboration between the government and the business sector. The meeting, held yesterday, focused on key issues related to India’s industrial landscape. In his address, Shri Goyal reaffirmed the government’s commitment…