August 2, 2026
  • August 2, 2026

Day after Pran Pratishtha, 5 lakh get Ram Lalla’s darshan

by on January 24, 2024 0

Over 5 lakh devotees thronged Ayodhya’s Ram temple as its gates opened, causing crowd crush. Police controlled stampede-like situations. UP CM Adityanath assessed crowd management. Thousands refused to delay Ram Lalla darshan. Borders were sealed to control rush. 2.5-3 lakh people entered the shrine by afternoon. District borders were sealed again and bus services...

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62% dip in Doon Basmati acreage in 5 yrs

by on January 24, 2024 0

The cultivation of Dehraduni Basmati rice in the Doon valley has drastically reduced by 62% between 2018 and 2022. Factors such as summer temperatures, poor soil fertility, water scarcity, changing rain patterns, and unplanned development have contributed to the decline.

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Villagers allege army ‘torture’ in Poonch ambush crackdown

by on January 24, 2024 0

Five villagers detained by the army after a terror ambush in J&K’s Poonch last month, which resulted in the deaths of four soldiers, have reported severe torture during their detention. The disclosures were made during a police investigation into the deaths of three civilians in custody. The army authorities have not yet commented on...

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Do away with seat-leaving bond, NMC tells states/UTs

by on January 24, 2024 0

National Medical Commission (NMC) urges states and UTs to eliminate the ‘seat-leaving bond’ policy in medical colleges. The policy mandates students to pay a hefty amount if they discontinue the course midway. NMC received complaints about the mental health challenges faced by PG medical students due to the inability to acclimatize to a new...

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Bihar Grand Alliance divided over Bharat Ratna

by on January 24, 2024 0

The Grand Alliance in Bihar displayed a divided stance on the posthumous conferment of the Bharat Ratna to former Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur by the Modi government. While JD(U) expressed gratitude and praised the decision, RJD and Bihar Congress alleged political motives, linking it to the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. JD(U) leader Nitish Kumar...

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Maldives ignores India, lets Chinese spy vessel dock

by on January 24, 2024 0

India expresses concern as Maldives allows Chinese spy vessel Xiang Yang Hong 03 to make a port call. Maldives claims the vessel will not conduct research in Maldivian waters, but India remains skeptical. The docking of the ship will deepen discord between India and Maldives over defense cooperation.

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