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2024: A Milestone Year for Democracy in J&K, First Popular Government Established in UT.

The year 2024 marked a historic turning point for Jammu and Kashmir as democratic processes were revived after an eight-year hiatus. The peaceful conduct of Assembly elections, the first since the revocation of Article 370 in 2019, led to the establishment of a popular government under Omar Abdullah, the first Chief Minister of the Union Territory. Dec 28, 2024
Dr Manmohan Singh cremated with full State honours, Ex-PM's daughter lights funeral pyre; PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi pay last respects

Alvida: Dr Manmohan Singh cremated with full State honours, Ex-PM's daughter lights funeral pyre; PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi pay last respects

Several key leaders including President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, among others, attended the funeral of former Prime Minister DR Manmohan Singh at the Nigambodh Ghat in Delhi. King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck was also in attendance. Dec 28, 2024
US Embassy in India breaks record, issues 1 million visas for second consecutive year

US Embassy in India sets new record with 1 million visa issuances for second consecutive year

The US Embassy and its consulate in India have set a new record by issuing more than one million non-immigrant visas for the second consecutive year. This record number of non-immigrant visas highlights the significant demand among Indians for travel to the United States for various purposes such as tourism, business, education, medical treatment, and others. A non-immigrant visa facilitates entry into the United States for these purposes. Dec 27, 2024
Bengal passport racket: Cops trying to track PDS dealers acting as roots of creating fake documents

Bengal fake passport racket: Pressure mounting on police over lax verification process

The West Bengal police, including the Kolkata Police, are under increasing scrutiny following revelations of fake Indian passport rackets operating across the state. Questions have been raised about the role of police officers responsible for conducting routine verification processes, a critical step before the issuance of passports by regional passport offices. Dec 27, 2024
Power bill levy cut by 50 pc due to our protests: Delhi BJP chief

Power bill levy cut by 50 pc due to our protests: Delhi BJP chief

Electricity bills of all consumers in Delhi are set to see a drop with the power regulator directing discoms to reduce the Power Purchase Adjustment Cost collected every month, said Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva on Friday, claiming credit for the almost 50 per cent cut in the levy Dec 27, 2024
Maruti 800 Architect Osamu Suzuki Leaves Behind a Legacy

Maruti 800 architect Osamu Suzuki passes away; leaves behind a legacy

Osamu Suzuki, the visionary who revolutionized India's automobile market with the introduction of the Maruti 800 has passed away at the age of 94. Suzuki who led Suzuki Motor Corp for over four decades succumbed to lymphoma on December 25 as confirmed by the company's statement. Dec 27, 2024
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