Manish Sisodia kicks off Delhi Padyatra on Kejriwal’s birthday

August 16, 2024

Former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia is set to launch a ‘padyatra’ (foot march outreach) in the capital on Friday, August 16, coinciding with the birthday of jailed Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Sisodia, who recently secured bail from the Supreme Court in the Delhi excise policy case, will commence...

Taiwan Spots 11 chinese aircraft crossing median line

August 16, 2024

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) reported that it detected 13 Chinese military aircraft and 10 naval vessels operating around Taiwan between 6 am on Thursday and 6 am on Friday (local time). Among the 13 People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, 11 crossed the Taiwan Strait median line and entered...

SUCI (C) calls strike over Kolkata doctor’s rape-murder

August 16, 2024

The Socialist Unity Centre of India (Communist) has called for a 12-hour general strike in Siliguri on Friday, protesting the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College. The strike significantly disrupted daily life, with most shops in the city closing by 6 pm. Dr. Shahriar...

Assam CM grants land pattas to residents of four villages

August 16, 2024

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma attended a ceremony at the DC office premises in Amingaon, Kamrup district, where he distributed land pattas to residents of four villages in Barbangshar Mouza, North Guwahati Revenue Circle. Chief Minister Sarma handed out 881 land pattas covering a total of 369 bighas, 2...

Trump calls Kamala Harris a ‘Terrible President’

August 16, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris is mounting a vigorous challenge against former President Donald Trump, who has dismissed advice from allies to focus more on policy. During a recent press conference at his Bedminster, N.J. estate, Trump defended his personal attacks on Harris, asserting he is "entitled" to them. Trump spoke...

Matthew Perry’s assistant and two doctors charged in death

August 16, 2024

Criminal charges have been filed against five individuals in connection with the death of "Friends" star Matthew Perry nearly a year ago, according to law enforcement officials on Thursday. Among the defendants are two doctors and an assistant to Perry, who were part of "a broad underground criminal network" distributing...

Indian Embassy in Nepal plants saplings for ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’

August 15, 2024

In celebration of India's 78th Independence Day, the Indian Embassy in Nepal planted 78 saplings on its premises, aligning with the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative. The event, held on Thursday, underscored the embassy's commitment to environmental stewardship. Hon'ble Ain Bahadur Shahi Thakuri, Nepal's Minister for Forests and Environment,...

Tripura MP Biplab deb hoists flag at Radhamohanpur on I-Day

August 15, 2024

On the 78th Independence Day, Lok Sabha MP from Tripura West, Biplab Kumar Deb, took part in the celebrations by hoisting the national flag at Katung Para, Radhamohanpur Village Council in West Tripura district on Thursday. The event saw active participation from local residents and district officials, marking the day...

Kerala CM criticises lack of warning systems after Wayanad landslides

August 15, 2024

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, during the 78th Independence Day celebrations in Thiruvananthapuram, acknowledged the devastating impact of the recent landslides in Wayanad and criticised the lack of a precise disaster warning system in the country. In his address on Thursday, he called for collective efforts to strengthen the state's...

PM Modi renews India’s aspiration to host 2036 Olympics

August 15, 2024

As the Indian contingent prepares to depart for the 2024 Paris Olympics, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the athletes on Thursday to encourage them ahead of the July 26 games. "I interacted with our contingent heading to Paris for the Olympics. I am confident our athletes will give their...