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December 7, 2024 10:01 AM

US: appeals court upholds law requiring TikTok sale or ban

An appeals court has ruled that TikTok must be sold by January 19 or face a shutdown in the US, supporting a law passed by Congress to protect national security.   The court disagreed with TikTok’s claim that the law violated free speech rights. Judge Douglas Ginsburg wrote that the government ...

December 7, 2024 9:52 AM

National Mental Health Survey-2 officially launched in Puducherry’s JIPMER

The National Mental Health Survey-2 (NMHS-2), a comprehensive initiative to assess the prevalence of mental health conditions and treatment gaps in the community, was officially launched at JIPMER, Puducherry.   Health Department  Director of Puducherry Dr. S. Sevvel inaugurated the event.   ...

December 7, 2024 11:00 AM

Winter vacations announced in J&K

In Jammu and Kashmir, School Education Department has announced the schedule for winter vacations for all government and recognized private schools up to the higher secondary level in the Kashmir Division and the winter zones of Jammu Division. According to a government order, the winter break for ...

December 7, 2024 9:22 AM

Madhya Pradesh: Hotel Amaltas  in Pachmarhi to be operated only by women

Madhya Pradesh's hill station Pachmarhi has now become a new symbol of women empowerment and leadership. MP Tourism Corporation's Hotel MPT Amaltas in Pachmarhi has become the first hotel in the state, which will be completely run by women.   All roles from manager to chef and security guard are ...

December 7, 2024 9:15 AM

Delhi’s air quality deteriorates again to the poor category, AQI at 300

The air quality in the national capital, Delhi has once again deteriorated to the poor category, with an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 215 as of 7 AM this morning. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, some areas of the city have breached the 300 AQI levels.   The AQI at Delhi's ...

December 7, 2024 9:11 AM

Union Minister Manohar Lal to launch Urjaveer scheme in Vijayawada today

Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, is on a one-day visit to Andhra Pradesh today. He will launch the ‘Urjaveer’ scheme in Vijayawada along with Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu.   The scheme aims to promote energy efficiency and renewable energy initiat...

December 7, 2024 11:02 AM

4th Mekong-Ganga Dhamma Yatra begins in New Delhi

A delegation of over 20 Buddhist scholars, former civil servants, and eminent citizens from Thailand arrived in Delhi yesterday as part of the 4th Mekong Ganga Dhammayatra, a pilgrimage aimed at strengthening the deep connection between the Mekong and Ganga civilisations. Led by Dr. Supachai Viraph...

December 7, 2024 8:31 AM

Nagaland: Rich cultural displays enliven the Hornbill Festival

The ongoing 25th Hornbill Festival 2024, at Naga Heritage Village in Kisama has seen significant turnout, with a total of over one lakh visitors till yesterday. Adding to more excitement to the festival was the Hornbill Festival 2024.   Last evening the arena of turned into a rock music extravaga...