October 2, 2024 7:03 PM

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PM Modi thanks Neeraj Chopra’s mother for ‘Churma’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written to Olympic Medalist, Neeraj Chopra’s Mother Saroj Devi thanking her for sending ‘Churma’ which the Athlete offered him. Mr. Modi said that after having the ‘churma’ he got emotional as this gift reminded him of his mother’s affections.

October 2, 2024 7:00 PM

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Nashik Central Jail Inmates & Officials Take Gandhi Peace Exam

As many as 80 inmates of the Nashik Central Jail and eight officials appeared for the Gandhi peace examination conducted to propagate his ideals of peace and non-violence. The exam was conducted by Bombay Sarvodaya Mandal, a Gandhian public charitable trust. The inmates, including 70 men and 10 wome...

October 2, 2024 6:55 PM

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Bareilly: 5 Dead in Blast at Illegal Cracker Factory

At least five people died and many more were injured in a blast in an illegal cracker factory in Bareilly district of Uttar Pradesh this afternoon. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken cognizance of the accident and asked the officials to intensify the rescue and relief work. Many people are fea...

October 2, 2024 6:49 PM

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UP Govt to Fund IIT Dhanbad Education for Muzaffarnagar Student

The Uttar Pradesh government will provide all financial cover to Atul Kumar, a student from Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, who couldn't get admission to IIT Dhanbad due to money issues. The Social Welfare Department of the state government will now cover the full tuition fees of Atul who belongs to t...

October 2, 2024 6:45 PM

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Jamaican PM Visits Sarnath in Varanasi

Prime Minister of Jamaica Andrew Holness today reached Varanasi. In Varanasi, he visited Sarnath, the first preaching site of Lord Buddha. During the visit, the Governor of the state, Anandiben Patel and the Finance Minister of the state government Suresh Khanna also accompanied him. He will later w...

October 2, 2024 6:42 PM

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Israel Bans UN Secretary-General Guterres from entering country

Israel's Foreign Minister Israel Katz has announced that UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is prohibited from entering the country. This decision comes in the wake of recent tensions between Israel and Iran.   On Wednesday, Israel officially declared UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres "p...

October 2, 2024 6:35 PM

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PM Modi living the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi: Sumitra Gandhi Kulkarni

Sumitra Gandhi Kulkarni, the granddaughter of  Mahatma Gandhi has lauded the Prime Minister saying that Narendra Modi is living the ideals of the Father of the Nation. In an article titled 'PM Modi living the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi' in an English Daily, Ms Kulkarni said that after becoming the Pri...

October 2, 2024 6:23 PM

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Nagaland Celebrates Swachh Bharat Diwas

Joining the rest of the country, Nagaland celebrated the Swachh Bharat Diwas 2024 across the districts today.   A state-level programme jointly organised by the Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) of the Urban Development Department, Swachh Bharat (Rural) of PHED, and Kohima Municipal Council was hel...

October 2, 2024 6:20 PM

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Asian Markets End Mixed

Key Asian indices ended mixed today amid a sell-off in US markets after Iran’s ballistic missile strike on Israel provoked fears of a wider regional conflict. Japan's Nikkei slumped 2.2 per cent and South Korea's Kospi declined 1.2 per cent. However, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng soared 6 per cent as Beijin...

October 2, 2024 6:17 PM

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Global Crude Oil Prices Surge Over 3%

Global crude oil prices surged more than 3 per cent today on rising concerns that Middle East tensions could escalate, potentially disrupting crude output from the region, following Iran’s biggest-ever military blow against Israel.   Brent futures reached their highest in a month, leaping 2.42 ...