For many years, the villagers of Sammoo in Himachal Pradesh have refrained from celebrating Diwali due to a curse from a woman who committed Sati on Diwali. Fearing misfortune and disaster, residents continue to observe the tragic event by staying indoors and avoiding festivities.
Scammers are targeting individuals by posing as law enforcement officials through video calls, falsely accusing them of serious crimes and demanding money to resolve the charges. Using fabricated warrants and pressure tactics, victims, including elderly individuals, have been coerced into transferring large sums, with incidents reported in Hyderabad involving losses of up to Rs...
By 2070, climate change could result in a 24.7% GDP loss for India and a 16.9% GDP loss for the Asia-Pacific region due to rising sea levels and reduced productivity. Lower-income economies will be most affected. Immediate and coordinated climate action is essential to mitigate these economic impacts and address rising emissions, particularly from...
In Mumbai, outgoing state cabinet ministers saw increased net assets over five years, notably CM Eknath Shinde with a 187% rise. Aditi Tatkare had a 772% increase. Three ministers face money laundering investigations. RTI activist Shailesh Gandhi urges scrutiny of election affidavits, emphasizing income source verification. Mangal Prabhat Lodha’s assets decreased by 11%.
CBI has arrested two IRS officers, Deepak Kumar Sharma and Rahul Kumar, along with three CGST superintendents for bribery. They detained a businessman for 18 hours, demanding Rs 60 lakh to settle a pharma issue. After initial payment, the businessman was released but approached CBI, leading to arrests after a sting operation.
Many villages in Maharashtra have celebrated Diwali without firecrackers for over a decade to reduce air and noise pollution. Villages like Borade, Manyachiwadi, Langarpeth, and Padali have adopted this practice, with the Satara Zilla Parishad encouraging cracker-free celebrations. Violators face fines, and alternative events like lighting diyas and games are organized.
CM Siddaramaiah clarified there is no proposal to review any government guarantee schemes, including the Shakthi scheme offering free bus travel for women, despite D K Shivakumar’s remarks. Siddaramaiah mentioned he would discuss the matter with Shivakumar, who noted some women prefer paying for their tickets.