Which Country Welcomes New Year 2025 First? The Last Is…

16 Dec 2024

As 2024 winds up, the world says goodbye to the old year, embracing fireworks, countdowns, family get-togethers, and bright parties welcoming in 2025. Yet time zones will have others celebrating a New Year's beginning in this region versus others already doing so when people toast into January 1, with others...

No other Country has so many Festivals

10 Sep 2024

There is a scientific basis behind every festival in India, and all of them carry significant message and the power to bring people closer. I recently observed the Paryushan Parva and now find myself immersed in the joy of Ganeshotsav. Would I have experienced this happiness if I had been...

Technologically advanced military crucial to protect nation’s interests: Defence Minister

25 May 2023

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that a technologically advanced military is crucial to protect the interests of the nation. During the inauguration of the two-day 'DRDO-Academia' conclave in New Delhi, he delivered a speech to the scientists and senior officials of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)....

Israel changing electric appliance standards to help lower prices

07 May 2023

On Wednesday, Israel Katz, the Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, submitted a proposal to the Knesset's Economy Committee. The proposal aims to adopt the European standard as the sole regulation for the import of electrical appliances into Israel, and to repeal the current Israeli regulation which imposes more rigorous standards....

Chinese military aircraft and naval vessels tracked near Taiwan

25 Apr 2023

As per the news reported by Taiwan News, Taiwan monitors 13 Chinese military aircraft and three naval vessels around the country between 23 and 24 April. 13 military aircraft of the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) and three ships of the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) had been tracked...

6.3 magnitude quake jolts Indonesia

14 Apr 2023

On Friday, An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck 573km east of Java, Indonesia, reported the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).The quake was at a depth of 600 km, the NCS said. "Earthquake of Magnitude: 6.3, Occurred on April 14, 2023, 15:25:45 IST, Lat: -6.35 and Long: 112.03, Depth: 600 Km,...

Freedom House Index: Tibet ranked world’s least free country

10 Apr 2023

According to the Freedom in the World Index for 2023 published by international watchdog Freedom House, Tibet is the least free nation in the world, according to a report by Tibet Press. On 9 March, Freedom House, a global watchdog of human liberties, published its study titled "Freedom in the...

PM Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah applaud the NDRF personnel’s bravery

19 Jan 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded NDRF personnel for their commendable efforts in assisting people and said "to strengthen disaster management apparatus" in the country, India is making many efforts. On the Raising Day of the NDRF, PM Modi tweeted, "Raising Day greetings to @NDRFHQ.They are making commendable efforts...

Massive flight disruptions due to dense fog

28 Dec 2022

Due to dense fog, almost 100 flights have been disrupted in Delhi on Wednesday. "Due to bad weather (fog) for three days, over 100 flights are reported delayed from and to Delhi airport, some have also been diverted to the nearest airport," a Delhi airport official said. Amid a busy...

‘Be it the Center or State government, unemployment should be everyone’s priority’, says Rajasthan CM

30 Nov 2022

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot at a mega job fair said the biggest problem in the country after inflation is unemployment. Meanwhile, the job fair was organized by the state government and stated both the governments the Center and State should treat unemployment as a priority. While addressing the public...