A report presented to the National Green Tribunal revealed that untreated sewage from a treatment plant is polluting the Ganga River near its source. The report, based on Uttarakhand government findings, showed high levels of fecal coliform bacteria in water samples. The NGT has ordered the state’s chief secretary to address the issue and...
Read MoreTensions flared in Manipur’s Jiribam district as security forces clashed with suspected militants, leaving ten dead. The confrontation followed attacks on CRPF posts and civilian targets. While authorities labeled the deceased as militants, tribal groups disputed the claim, alleging the victims were village volunteers. The incident has fueled unrest, prompting calls for investigations and...
Read MoreThe Indian Parliament’s joint committee study tour for the Waqf Bill, originally slated for November 9-14, has been postponed. Opposition MPs had planned to boycott the trips to Kolkata, Patna, and Lucknow due to scheduling conflicts and concerns over a lack of quorum. Earlier meetings in Guwahati and Bhubaneswar were poorly attended, prompting the...
Read MoreIndia witnessed a staggering 15.3 lakh road fatalities between 2014 and 2023, exceeding the population of Chandigarh. Despite government pledges and judicial interventions, the death rate remains alarmingly high compared to developed nations. While vehicle numbers and road infrastructure have expanded, experts argue that lack of coordinated efforts and inadequate accountability for road safety...
Read More‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’ has now entered the Rs 200 crore club. It is giving a tough competition to ‘Singham Again’ in all the other circuits except for Mumbai, where it has performed the best. The total collection of the movie so far is Rs 204 crore.
Read MorePrime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress party of hypocrisy on the issue of caste-based reservations in India. He referenced a 1991 Congress campaign ad that criticized reservations, contrasting it with the party’s current support for caste censuses and increased quotas. Modi alleged that Congress has a history of opposing reservations and only recently...
Read MoreA Spirit Airlines flight from Florida to Haiti was struck by gunfire during landing, injuring a flight attendant. The plane safely diverted to the Dominican Republic. Spirit Airlines suspended its Haiti service, and American Airlines halted flights between Miami and Port-au-Prince. The gunfire incident comes as Haiti is prepared to swear in a new...
Read MoreJustice Sanjiv Khanna was sworn in as India’s 51st Chief Justice by President Droupadi Murmu, succeeding Justice U.U. Lalit. During his brief tenure, Justice Khanna aims to address court backlogs, improve litigation affordability, and streamline legal processes. He highlighted his commitment to reforming criminal case management, aiming to expedite trials and make the justice...
Read MoreIndian investors remained bullish on mutual funds, pouring a record Rs 25,323 crore through SIPs in October, despite a volatile stock market. This pushed the total number of SIP folios past the 10 crore mark. While equity funds saw net inflows for the 44th straight month, debt funds gained nearly Rs 1.
Read MoreThe Supreme Court has directed the Delhi government to decide on a complete ban on firecrackers throughout the year by November 25th. The court emphasized the citizen’s right to a pollution-free environment and questioned the effectiveness of previous bans. It also ordered the Delhi Police to form a special squad to enforce the ban.
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