India is a vast South Asian country with diverse terrain – from Himalayan peaks to Indian Ocean coastline – and history reaching back 5 millennia. In the north, Mughal Empire landmarks include Delhi’s Red Fort complex, massive Jama Masjid mosque and Agra’s iconic Taj Mahal mausoleum. Pilgrims bathe in the Ganges in Varanasi, and Rishikesh is a yoga center and base for Himalayan trekking.
Jaipur : Kargil Vijay Diwas was celebrated at all military stations of the South Western command of the Indian Army on Monday to commemorate India”s victory over Pakistani forces in 1999. South western Army Commander Lieutenant General AS Bhinder laid a wreath at ”Prerna Sthal” in Jaipur to pay tribute to the soldiers who laid … Read more
New Delhi : Heavy rainfall activity is expected over north and east India during the next three-four days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Monday. The low pressure area over northwest Madhya Pradesh has become less marked. However, the associated cyclonic circulation over northwest Madhya Pradesh and neighbourhood persists. Another cyclonic circulation lies over … Read more
New Delhi : Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Monday paid tributes to the heroes of the 1999 Kargil War, recalling their valour and sacrifice. In 1999, the Indian armed forces defeated attempts by Pakistan to capture strategic heights in Kargil. It was named ”Operation Vijay” (victory). “On Kargil Vijay Diwas, I join the nation … Read more
Jaipur : Two men, who had looted a car of a police inspector after opening fire on a head constable accompanying him in Sikar recently, were arrested on Sunday from Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer. The accused, Vikram Vishnoi and Somdutt, both residents of Haryana and Punjab, respectively, were held. The looted car was also seized from their … Read more
Udaipur : The BJP on Friday demanded the dismissal of Dungarpur Congress MLA Ganesh Ghoghra from the Rajasthan Assembly for allegedly using indecent language against the Rajasthan governor, PM and the Union home minister. The Congress MLA on Thursday allegedly used unparliamentary language against Governor Kalraj Mishra, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister … Read more
Port Blair : The union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands did not record any new COVID-19 case in the last 24 hours, a health department official said on Saturday. The COVID-19 tally in the archipelago remained at 7,525. The union territory now has 17 active COVID-19 cases of which 15 are in the South … Read more
Ahmedabad : The Gujarat High Court on Friday asked the state government to install PSA oxygen plants at all levels, accelerate vaccination and recruit medical staff in state-run hospitals in order to tackle a possible third wave of COVID-19. With a host of suggestions, the division bench of Justices Bela Trivedi and Bhargav D Karia … Read more
New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday said his government is working towards boosting connectivity and comfort in the aviation sector. He was replying to of a Twitter user who shared a picture of him and his father boarding a flight from Bihar”s Darbhanga airport. “For the first time I am boarding in flight … Read more
Chandigarh : The SAD on Friday alleged that the “quarrel” between new Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu and CM Amarinder Singh was a “drama”, staged to save the party’s sinking ship by diverting people’s attention from the state government’s failures. The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) said this referring to the differences between Amarinder Singh … Read more
Jaipur : Common entrance exam at Jodhpur and Kota scheduled on 25 July 2021 at Army Public School, Military Station Jodhpur and Army Public School, Military Station, Kota stands postponed owing to prevailing COVID pandemic & the prevalent climatic condition. Fresh date for the said Common Entrance Exam will be intimated later. Download App to … Read more
New Delhi : With a single-day rise of 35,342 cases, India”s COVID-19 tally climbed to 3,12 93,062 on Friday, while 483 more fatalities pushed the death toll due to the viral disease to 4,19,470, according to the health ministry. The number of active cases has declined to 4,05,513, accounting for 1.3 per cent of the total … Read more
Srinagar : Two militants were killed in an overnight encounter with security forces in the Sopore area of Jammu and Kashmir”s Baramulla district, police said on Friday. The security forces launched a cordon-and-search operation in the Warpora area of Sopore on Thursday, following information about the presence of ultras there, a police official said. “During … Read more
New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid rich tributes to noted freedom fighters Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Chandra Shekhar Azad on their birth anniversary on Friday and recalled their contributions to the country. Modi tweeted that Tilak was a firm believer in Indian values and ethos, and his views on education and women empowerment … Read more
Firozabad : The professor, who allegedly made derogatory remarks against Union Minister Smriti Irani on Facebook, was on Tuesday sent to jail after he surrendered himself before the magistrate at a local court here. Shahyaar Ali surrendered before Additional Sessions Judge Anurag Kumar and moved interim bail application. The judge cancelled the jail plea after … Read more
Sudarshan Chakra Division of Sapt Shakti Command celebrated its 49th Raising Day on 15 July. The Division traces its glorious history to Foxtrot Sector which was raised on 15 Apr 1971 at Ambala Cantt. The sector was re-christened as an Infantry Division on 15 Jul 1972. Over the decades, the Division has endeared … Read more
Jaipur : The Western Cardinal Victory Flame reached Laungewala on 10th July 2021, where it was received by Mrs Surinder Kaur Chandpuri, wife of Late Brig Kuldeep Singh Chandpuri, Mahavir Chakra, Vishisht Seva Medal at the Laungewala War Memorial on 10 July 2021. Lieutenant General PS Minhas, General Officer Commanding, Konark Corps laid a … Read more
Pink and sweet, Litchi is one of the most loved fruits in India, especially during summers. Litchi is widely grown all over India. States like Bihar, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Uttarakhand are the top Litchi-growing states in the country. In South India, Litchis are grown in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Once harvested, a … Read more
Chandigarh : Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Saturday said his government will soon announce a legal strategy to counter the “ill-conceived” power purchase agreements signed during the SAD-BJP rule which has put an “atrociously unnecessary” financial burden on the state. A day earlier, Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu had demanded a law to nullify … Read more
New Delhi : Water Minister Satyendar Jain on Friday visited the floodplains of the Yamuna at Palla in North Delhi — the site of the city government”s ambitious project to augment water supply in the capital by recharging groundwater. He said the 40-acre Palla floodwater recharge site is ready to receive floodwater and that the … Read more
Nashik : The count of COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra”s Nashik district rose to 3,96,031, after 165 persons tested positive for the infection on Friday, a health official said. At least seven patients died of the infection, while 166 were discharged from various hospitals during the day, raising the toll to 8,420 and the count of … Read more
Indore : A 16-year-old girl tried to immolate herself in a police premises in Indore in Madhya Pradesh on Friday alleging that some youths were barging into her home and teasing her at knife-point, an official said. A video of the incident, in which she is seen narrating her ordeal and the alleged refusal of … Read more
Jaipur : The Swarnim Vijay Mashal, symbolising the epic victory of 1971 war, travelled to Garha, Shergarh today to the house of Late Brigadier Udai Singh Bhati, Mahavir Chakra. In a solemn ceremony to honour the braveheart Lieutenant General PS Minhas, GOC Konark Corps, laid a wreath while Mrs Aruna Minhas, Zonal President, AWWA felicitated … Read more
Jaipur : Light to moderate rainfall occurred in some parts of Rajasthan in the last 24 hours with the maximum of 6 cm recorded in Ajmer”s Rupangarh and Banswara”s Danpur. Mangaliawas (Ajmer) and Kanwas (Kota) recorded 5 cm rainfall each. Jamwaramgarh (Jaipur) recorded 4 cm rainfall while a few more places recorded below 4 cm … Read more
Palghar : Five workers were injured in a fire following an explosion at the plant of a chemical company in Maharashtra”s Palghar district, officials said on Sunday. The blast took place around 11.30 pm on Saturday at the chemical plant located in Boisar industrial area here, a fire official said. After being alerted, local firemen … Read more
New Delhi : India saw a single-day rise of 44,111 new coronavirus infections, raising its tally to 3,05,02,362, while the death toll climbed to 4,01,050 with 738 new fatalities, the lowest in 86 days, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Saturday. The active cases — 4,95,533 — were recorded below five lakh … Read more
Shimla : Additional Superintendent of Police Brijesh Sood was on Friday reinstated as Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur”s security incharge, days after the airport scuffle involving men from his team and Kullu district police personnel. Kullu district police personnel and men from the Himachal Pradesh CM’s security staff had come to blows near … Read more
Jammu : The Border Security Force (BSF) on Friday opened fire on a suspected Pakistani surveillance drone after it tried to venture into the Indian territory on the International Border here, officials said. The drone was spotted by the alert BSF personnel in Arnia sector on the outskirts of Jammu around 4:25 am, they said. … Read more
Jaipur : The Chetak Corps on Thursday celebrated its 43rdRaising Day at the Bathinda Military Station. The Chetak Corps was raised in Bathinda on 1stJuly1979, under the command of Lieutenant General ML Tuli. Since its raising, the Chetak Corps has gone through a series of transformations to reach its present state as a highly professional … Read more
Jaipur : The Year 2021 marks the 50th anniversary of India’s glorious victory in the 1971 war. To commemorate this historic occasion, the Year 2021 is being celebrated as ‘Swarnim Vijay Varsh’ by the Indian Armed Forces. The flame symbolises decisive victory, guts and glory displayed by the immortals that made … Read more
Udaipur : The ACB sleuths on Monday arrested a bank manager for accepting bribe in lieu of passing insurance claim under the PradhanMantri Bima Yojna. Jitendra Sankhla, the accused manager of Union Bank of India, Navagaon branch in Banswara received money through his agent Naresh Katara, a sanitation worker. ASP, ACB Udaipur Umesh Ojha said the complainant … Read more
Mumbai : In the heart of south Mumbai’s heritage Fort precinct, a bright red building houses the unassuming offices of an enduring institution that will soon turn 200 — Gujarati daily ‘Mumbai Samachar’. Still going strong despite reverses in the print media industry the last few years, Mumbai Samachar will celebrate its 200th year on … Read more
Johannesburg : The Delta variant of COVID-19, identified in at least 85 countries and first detected in India, is likely responsible for the exponentially rising daily number of virus cases in South Africa”s economic hub, Gauteng province, a leading epidemiologist said here on Saturday Official data would be released by the National Institute of Communicable … Read more
Udaipur : In a heart whelming incident,a NewZealander tourist who visited Udaipur in 1999 and got attached to a tourist guide here, wrote to the Rajasthan Tourism Department recently, seeking help to get connected with his long forgotten friend. The tourist approached the department after his efforts failed to search the guide on various social media … Read more
Jaipur : Lieutenant General AS Bhinder, AVSM, VSM, GOC-in-C, Sapta Shakti Command, visited formation of Chetak Corps undergoing training at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges on 24-25 Jun 2021. He was accompanied by Lt Gen MK Mago, YSM, SM, GOC, Chetak Corps. The General Officer reviewed the Operational preparedness & mission reliability of the formation, witnessed … Read more
Udaipur : Some 200 people fell sick of food poisoning in Udaipur city and Vallabhnagar block on Monday, reportedly after consuming sehgar ( food eaten during fasting) made of Kangani flour on the occasion of Nirjala Ekadashi. Initially few persons were admitted in the MB hospital on Monday late evening, gradually the number increased and reached … Read more
Moradabad : Three members of a family among four men were found dead in the basement of a cement store in Rajpur Kesaria village under Dilari police station area, police said on Tuesday. Senior Superintendent of Police, Moradabad, Pawan Kumar said prima facie, it seems that the deceased died of suffocation due to inhaling toxic … Read more
New Delhi : India recorded less than 50,000 new coronavirus infections, the lowest in 91 days, taking the total tally of cases to 2,99,77,861, while active cases fell below 7 lakh after 79 days, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday. A total of 42,640 Covid infections were reported in a day, … Read more
Mumbai : Twenty one cases of the ”Delta plus” variant of COVID-19, considered highly infectious, have been found in Maharashtra so far, state Health Minister Rajesh Tope has said. The highest nine cases were reported in Ratnagiri, followed by seven in Jalgaon, two in Mumbai, and one case each in Palghar, Thane and Sindhudurg districts, … Read more
Port Blair : Andaman and Nicobar Islands reported more COVID-19 recoveries than fresh cases as 14 people recuperated from the disease while nine new cases pushed the coronavirus tally in the union territory to 7,415, a health department official said on Tuesday. Three new cases were detected during contact tracing while six were airport arrivals, … Read more
Jaipur : International Yoga Day was celebrated with zeal enthusiasm and vigour at various military stations of Sapta Shakti Command on 21 Jun 2021. Yoga is practiced as an integral part of a soldier’s life as it fulfils the twin purpose to be physically and mentally fit. Yoga sessions were organised with full adherence to … Read more
New Delhi : India reported 53,256 new coronavirus infections, the lowest in 88 days, taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 2,99,35,221, while the active cases further reduced to 7,02,887, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday. The death toll climbed to 3,88,135 with 1,422 fresh fatalities, the lowest in 65 days. The … Read more
Udaipur : Four teams of Uttar Pradesh police arrived Dungarpur to interrogate about Manilal Patidar, the absconding superintendent of police of Mahoba who is also carrying a cash reward on his arrest. The police teams went to Saroda of Sagwada block and interrogated Patidar’s father Ramji, mother Hukki Bai, wife Ramila, brother Harish and sons Prince … Read more
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), and in supersession of the Notification No.51/2021-Customs(N.T.), dated 3rd June, 2021 except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs hereby determines that the rate of exchange … Read more
Union Minister of State for Labour & Employment (Independent Charge) Santosh Gangwar has said that India is committed to improve employment outcomes for all youth in India, including women and vulnerable section of the people, through an enduring, long-term commitment for better opportunities. He said, the Government is making all-out efforts to improve the bridge between … Read more
A sudden increase in the demand has been observed in some States for Amphotericin-B, which is being actively prescribed by the physicians to the patients suffering from Mucormycosis, which has been seen as a post COVID complication. Through active measures to augment production, and import and ensure equitable distribution, Government has been able to mobilise … Read more
In a year completely marred by Covid-19 pandemic, Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has recorded its highest-ever turnover. In the year 2020-21, KVIC registered a gross annual turnover of Rs. 95,741.74crores, as compared to Rs. 88,887 crores turnover in 2019-20, thus, registering an increase of 7.71%. KVIC’s record performance in 2020-21 assumes great significance … Read more
According to the National Weather Forecasting Centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD): (Thursday 17 June 2021, MID-DAY; Time of Issue: 1345 hours IST) ALL INDIA WEATHER SUMMARY AND FORECAST BULLETIN The Northern Limit of Monsoon (NLM) continues to pass through 20.5°N/ Long. 60°E, Diu, Surat, Nandurbar, Bhopal, Nowgong, Hamirpur, Barabanki, Bareilly, Saharanpur, Ambala and Amritsar. Large-scale … Read more
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh dedicated to the nation 12 roads, built by Border Roads Organisation (BRO) in the Northern and Eastern border areas on June 17, 2021, in the presence of Chief Minister of Assam Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh Pema Khandu, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Youth Affairs … Read more
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare today chaired a high-level virtual meeting with Associations representing Business Corporate entities and select PSUs to discuss voluntary crowd-funding for treatment and care of patients suffering from Rare Diseases, and for TB Free Corporate spaces, here today. At the outset, the Union Health Minister noted … Read more
In a pathbreaking initiative, the Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment ThaawarchandGehlot virtually inaugurated 14 Cross-Disability Early Intervention Centres located at 7 National Institutes and 7 Composite Regional Centres under the DEPwDin New Delhi today. The Centres will provide screening and identification, rehabilitation, counselling, therapeutic services among others for different disabilities under one roof and … Read more