US-led airstrikes hit military sites controlled by Houthi group in Yemen

January 1, 2025 10:22 AM January 1, 2025 10:22 AM

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US-led airstrikes hit military sites controlled by Houthi group in Yemen

In Yemen's capital, Sanaa, US-led airstrikes hit the military sites controlled by the Houthi group. According to a Houthi-run TV channel, key sites hit included the Defence Ministry building, the 1st Armor Division, and an ammunition manufacturing facility.      The strikes caused significant damage...

MP govt begins disposal of toxic waste from Union Carbide factory

January 1, 2025 10:16 AM January 1, 2025 10:16 AM

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MP govt begins disposal of toxic waste from Union Carbide factory

In Madhya Pradesh, on the instructions of the Central Government's Oversight Committee and the order of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, action is being taken to destroy the remaining 337 metric tonnes of chemical waste of Union Carbide located in Bhopal.      The packing, loading and transportation o...

Total annual groundwater recharge in country increased by 15 BCM in 2024

January 1, 2025 11:42 AM January 1, 2025 11:42 AM

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Total annual groundwater recharge in country increased by 15 BCM in 2024

The total annual groundwater recharge in the country has increased by 15 Billion Cubic Meter substantially and extraction has declined by three Billion Cubic Meter in 2024.      Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil yesterday released the Dynamic Ground Water Resource Assessment Report for the year 20...

9.5 million pilgrims visited Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in 2024

January 1, 2025 10:35 AM January 1, 2025 10:35 AM

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9.5 million pilgrims visited Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in 2024

In Jammu and Kashmir nearly 9.5 million pilgrims visited holy cave shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji last year despite back-to-back elections to Lok Sabha and Legislative Assembly in J&K and terror strike on Shiv Khori pilgrims at Reasi on June 9.   Akashvani Correspondent reports that ar...

West Bengal lifts Santosh Trophy by defeating Kerala 1-0

January 1, 2025 11:48 AM January 1, 2025 11:48 AM

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West Bengal lifts Santosh Trophy by defeating Kerala 1-0

In the Hockey India League, Hyderabad Toofans secured a bonus point with a 5-4 shootout victory over Delhi SG Pipers after a 2-2 draw in regulation time in Rourkela, Odisha, yesterday.        Hyderabad took an early lead with goals from Amandeep Lakra and Gonzalo Peillat via penalty corners. Delhi r...

IMD forecasts cold wave conditions across North India

January 1, 2025 1:15 PM January 1, 2025 1:15 PM

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IMD forecasts cold wave conditions across North India

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast cold day conditions over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh today.   Parts of Himachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura can experience dense fog in the night and morning hours during the ...

PM Modi Praises Varanasi’s Green Army for Empowering Women & Leading Social Change

December 31, 2024 10:03 PM December 31, 2024 10:03 PM

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PM Modi Praises Varanasi’s Green Army for Empowering Women & Leading Social Change

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today remarked that the country is a powerhouse of talent, filled with innumerable inspiring life journeys showcasing innovation and courage. In a social media post, Mr Modi cited an example of the Green Army and hailed their pioneering work as inspiration. The Green Arm...