The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act has been extended in parts of Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland, giving armed forces personnel sweeping powers in “disturbed areas” to maintain public order. The declaration was made by the Union Home Ministry and will be in effect for a period of six months, starting from October 1, 2023.
Read MoreIndustry leaders in Bengaluru have expressed their disapproval of the two bandhs called in protest of the Cauvery water dispute, stating that strikes only cause inconvenience to the public and significant financial losses for the state. The estimated losses for the two bandh days are approximately Rs 4,000 crore. Industry bodies argue that these...
Read MoreThe Korean Embassy in India has added a brand-new Genesis GV80 luxury SUV as its Ambassador’s official vehicle, and held a Pooja ceremony for the car – a ritual typically performed by Indians while purchasing a new car.
Read MoreVeteran Bollywood actress Waheeda Rehman will be conferred with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award this year, confirmed I&B Minister Anurag Thakur. She received the prestigious National Award for her performance in 1971 release Resha Aur Shera, co-starring Sunil Dutt. Waheeda Rehman was conferred with the Padma Shri in 1972 and was a...
Read MoreBrands like Rungta Tea, Balaji Wafers, Mario Rusk, and Bovonto soft drinks are among those increasing their brand visibility and diversifying their offerings.
Read MoreThe US Embassy in India on Monday said it has “issued a record number – over 90,000 – student visas this summer in June, July, and August. This summer almost one in four student visas worldwide was issued right here in India.” While India still has a backlog for visitor B1/B2 visa interviews, the...
Read MoreThe capacity of laser vision correction can help drastically improve the lives of those with myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism, has made it extremely popular.
Read MoreIn a major heist, ornaments worth over Rs 20 crore were stolen from a jewellery shop in Bhogal area in the national capital.
Read MoreIndia’s first solar mission, Aditya-L1, is heading towards its final destination, the L1 point. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has conducted a situational awareness analysis of the location, which is currently occupied by four spacecraft: NASA’s WIND, Advanced Composition Explorer (ACE), Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVER), and the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO),...
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