In a devastating fire that broke out in a residential building in Mangaf, southern Kuwait, 49 people lost their lives, including 24 individuals from Kerala. The incident occurred on Wednesday morning and has resulted in severe casualties and injuries. Local authorities have detained the building’s owner to investigate possible negligence….
Sikkim CM’s Wife Krishna Kumari Rai Resigns as MLA a Day After Taking Oath
In a surprising move, Krishna Kumari Rai, wife of Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, resigned from her position as an MLA just a day after taking oath. The official notification of her resignation was issued on Thursday, though the reason behind her sudden departure remains unclear. Krishna Kumari Rai…
Ajit Doval Reappointed as NSA, PK Mishra Continues as Principal Secretary to PM
Ajit Doval has been reappointed as the National Security Advisor (NSA) and PK Mishra will remain the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, effective from June 10. These appointments are coterminous with the term of the Prime Minister or until further orders, meaning they will hold their positions as long…
Pema Khandu Takes Oath as Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister for Third Term
On Thursday, Pema Khandu was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh for the third consecutive term. Chowna Mein also took the oath as the Deputy Chief Minister. The ceremony was attended by prominent leaders, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and other Union…
NEET Results Controversy: Grace Marks Withdrawn, Re-Test Option Provided, Centre Informs Supreme Court
The central government has informed the Supreme Court that the decision to grant grace marks to 1,563 candidates in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test-Undergraduate (NEET-UG) 2024 has been revoked. This announcement was made on June 13, following protests from students and concerns about irregularities in the examination process. Initially, the National…
PM Modi Departs for Italy to Attend G7 Summit, Focus on Ukraine and Gaza Conflicts
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to travel to Italy to participate in the G7 Summit, scheduled from June 13-15 at the Borgo Egnazia resort in the Apulia region. This summit will likely focus on the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza. The G7 Summit will see leaders from the…
National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Marks 4th Foundation Day with ‘PRANA’ Conference
The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) celebrated its fourth foundation day with a two-day national conference, ‘PRANA’ (Protecting Rights and Novelties in ASUS), in collaboration with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell. The conference, focused on bringing innovations…
Harsh Malhotra Takes Office as Minister of State for Corporate Affairs
Shri Harsh Malhotra officially assumed his role as the Minister of State for Corporate Affairs today in New Delhi. At 60 years old, Malhotra is a first-time Member of Parliament from the Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP), representing East Delhi in the 18th Lok Sabha. Upon taking office, Malhotra met with…
Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh Leads Fisheries Department Review Meeting in New Delhi
Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh, chaired a comprehensive briefing and review meeting of the Department of Fisheries at Krishi Bhawan today. The meeting, convened following the recent assumption of charge by the ministers, was also attended by Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel, Minister of…
Kuwait Building Fire Claims 40 Indian Lives; PM Modi Calls Urgent High-Level Meeting
A devastating fire broke out in a six-storey residential building in Kuwait’s Mangaf city, resulting in the deaths of 49 people, including 40 Indians. The blaze, which started in the kitchen, occurred at around 6 am local time (9 am IST). The building was home to nearly 160 workers of…