India

40 years after Bhopal gas tragedy, toxic waste shifted through green corridor

Bhopal gas tragedy waste containers parked in Pithampur for 24 hrs, bandh called today

For over 24 hours, container trucks carrying hazardous chemical waste from the Union Carbide India Limited (UCIL) plant in Bhopal have remained parked at the premises of the Ramki factory in the Ashapura area of Pithampur, Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh.

Jan 3, 2025

Bharatbhumi is proud of its exceptional daughters: PM Modi's tribute to Savitribai Phule

PM Modi honors education pioneer Savitribai Phule

PM Narendra Modi paid tribute to Savitribai Phule, India's first female teacher and a social reformer. Modi highlighted Phule's contributions to women's empowerment and education on social media.

Jan 3, 2025

Lokayukta expedites MUDA probe; CM Siddaramaiah prepares to put caste census report in Cabinet

Dalit family faces social boycott in Siddaramaiah's Assembly constituency

A Dalit family in Mysuru's Srinivasapura village, which falls under Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's Varuna Assembly constituency, has been boycotted by village heads for violating a diktat of the panchayat.

Jan 3, 2025

High-level probe ordered by Bengal CM for TMC councillor's murder in Malda: Minister

Firhad Hakim, the West Bengal Minister in charge of the Municipal Affairs and Urban Development Department and Kolkata Mayor, said on Thursday that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has ordered the highest level of enquiry in the brutal murder of Trinamool Congress councillor from the English Bazar municipality in Malda district, Dulal Sarkar alias Babla, in broad daylight.

Jan 3, 2025

Punjab govt dismisses DSP Gursher Sandhu for role in Lawrence Bishnoi's interview in custody

The Punjab government has dismissed Gursher Singh Sandhu, the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), for "denting the image of the police department" by facilitating a video-interview of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi during his custody at the Central Investigation Agency (CIA), Kharar, in March 2023.

Jan 3, 2025

UP govt announces transfers of 46 IAS officers; Sanjay Prasad returns as Principal Secy in Home Dept

On the second day of the new year, the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government announced the transfer of 46 IAS officers, including several high-ranking officials across key departments. The reshuffle announced on Thursday marks a strategic move to enhance governance and streamline administrative functions in the state.

Jan 3, 2025

Delhi pollution: Air quality continues to be in 'poor' category

Flight, train services disrupted as dense fog engulfs Delhi-NCR

Dense fog enveloped various parts of Delhi-NCR, bringing visibility down and thereby impacting train and flight operations.

Jan 3, 2025

"Restoration of statehood biggest challenge": J&K CM Omar Abdullah reminds Centre of its promise

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has termed the restoration of statehood as the biggest challenge for his government while reiterating that the current Union Territory status is a temporary phase.

Jan 3, 2025

Sensex trades higher on strong global cues

Indian stock market celebrates New Year with a bang, surges 1,436 points

After a muted beginning, the Indian stock market welcomed 2025 with a bang on Thursday, surging more than 1,400 points, or 1.83 per cent, as auto stocks saw a bumper rally on the back of strong car sales data for December.

Jan 2, 2025

5.2 magnitude earthquake jolts Kashmir Valley

Mild quake rocks Manipur, no damage or casualties reported

A mild intensity earthquake, measuring 3.1 on the Richter scale, jolted southern Manipur's Churachandpur district

Jan 2, 2025

Jeju Air crash stokes fears of tarnished image for budget carriers

South Korea: Jeju Air to reduce flight operations in response to safety concerns

Jeju Air Co. on Thursday said it plans to reduce flight operations as early as next week in response to growing concerns over the safety of flights operated by the leading low-cost carrier in the wake of this week's fatal crash.

Jan 2, 2025

Tamil Nadu: Samba paddy farmers in Thanjavur seek more water from Mettur dam

Samba paddy farmers in Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur district, regarded as the rice bowl of the state, have demanded an increase in water release from the Mettur Dam which recorded full reservoir level (FRL) of 120 feet.

Jan 2, 2025

Gukesh, Manu, Harmanpreet, Praveen picked for Khel Ratna Award

World Chess champion Gukesh D and Paris Olympics and Paralympics medallists - Manu Bhaker (shooting), Harmanpreet Singh (hockey) and Praveen Kumar (para-athlete) are to be conferred with Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2024 by President of India Droupadi Murmu at a specially organised function at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 17

Jan 2, 2025

Bharat Jodo Yatra to public outreach initiatives: Rahul's newsletter sums up his 2024 exploits

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday released a newsletter, in an apparent attempt to maximise his reach to the people and impress upon them with his exploits in 2024.

Jan 2, 2025

Indian scientists develop injectable hydrogel for targeted breast cancer treatment

A team of scientists from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati and Bose Institute Kolkata has developed an advanced injectable hydrogel for targeted treatment of breast cancer.

Jan 2, 2025

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India

Bhopal gas tragedy waste containers parked in Pithampur for 24 hrs, bandh called today

PM Modi honors education pioneer Savitribai Phule

Dalit family faces social boycott in Siddaramaiah's Assembly constituency

High-level probe ordered by Bengal CM for TMC councillor's murder in Malda: Minister

Punjab govt dismisses DSP Gursher Sandhu for role in Lawrence Bishnoi's interview in custody

UP govt announces transfers of 46 IAS officers; Sanjay Prasad returns as Principal Secy in Home Dept

Flight, train services disrupted as dense fog engulfs Delhi-NCR

"Restoration of statehood biggest challenge": J&K CM Omar Abdullah reminds Centre of its promise

Indian stock market celebrates New Year with a bang, surges 1,436 points

Mild quake rocks Manipur, no damage or casualties reported

South Korea: Jeju Air to reduce flight operations in response to safety concerns

Tamil Nadu: Samba paddy farmers in Thanjavur seek more water from Mettur dam

Gukesh, Manu, Harmanpreet, Praveen picked for Khel Ratna Award

Bharat Jodo Yatra to public outreach initiatives: Rahul's newsletter sums up his 2024 exploits

Indian scientists develop injectable hydrogel for targeted breast cancer treatment

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh