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…
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Diwali Puja Muhurat Updates: India Celebrates Festival of Lights and Lakshmi Puja with Grandeur
Diwali 2024: The auspicious “shubh muhurat” for Lakshmi-Ganesh puja is set between 6:27 PM and 8:23 PM on Thursday. Known widely as Deepavali, this “Festival of Lights” marks the victory of good over evil and the arrival of joy and hope. Celebrated on the Amavasya Tithi of the Kartik month,…
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National Integration Day Celebrated at the National Commission of Minorities
On October 31, 2024, the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) celebrated National Integration Day, an important event dedicated to fostering unity, harmony, and inclusiveness, coinciding with the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The NCM Chairman led a pledge-taking ceremony with all officers and staff, honoring Patel’s significant contributions to…
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“Govt Announces 3% DA Hike for Central Employees and Pensioners from July 2024”
The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) has issued a notification regarding an additional 3% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for Central Government employees and pensioners, effective from July 1, 2024. This approval by the Union Cabinet means that the DA/DR rate will rise from…
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Diwali 2024
Diwali, also known as the “Festival of Lights,” is one of India’s most cherished celebrations, marking the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. In this overview, we explore Diwali’s significance, traditions, and the captivating legends that have shaped it into a cultural symbol for millions. The Significance…
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दीपावली: भारत का प्रमुख पर्व
भारत में हर साल मनाए जाने वाले मुख्य त्योहारों में दीपावली का विशेष स्थान है। इसे ‘दीपों का पर्व’ भी कहते हैं और यह रोशनी की जीत और बुराई पर अच्छाई के विजय का प्रतीक है। इस लेख में हम दीपावली के महत्व, परंपराओं और इससे जुड़ी पौराणिक कहानियों को…
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Diwali 2024 Celebration in Ayodhya: Deepotsav Shines with Millions of Diyas as CM Yogi Adityanath Leads the Festivities
The holy city of Ayodhya sparkled on Wednesday evening as the annual Deepotsav kicked off with a display of over 28 lakh diyas lighting up the Saryu River banks. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath led the event, inaugurating this grand celebration alongside several ministers and thousands of devotees who…