NEET-UG 2024: SC dismisses review plea on re-examination

New Delhi [India]: The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea seeking a review of its August 2 verdict rejecting a fresh holding of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) or NEET-UG 2024. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra dismissed the review plea, observing that… Continue reading NEET-UG 2024: SC dismisses review plea on re-examination

Toronto: Indian Consulate cancels camps after Canada conveys inability to provide minimum security protection

Toronto [Canada], November 7: The Indian Consulate in Toronto announced cancelling some of its scheduled consular camps after the Canadian security authorities failed to provide minimum security protection. The announcement by the Indian Consulate was made on the social media platform, X. In the post it was noted, “In view of the security agencies conveying… Continue reading Toronto: Indian Consulate cancels camps after Canada conveys inability to provide minimum security protection

Uttar Pradesh govt set to provide skilled, smart service providers to tourists during Mahakumbh 2025

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], November 6: Uttar Pradesh government is making significant efforts to enhance the tourism sector in the state, with the upcoming Mahakumbh in Prayagraj poised to play a crucial role in this initiative. It is anticipated that over 45,000 families will benefit from direct or indirect employment opportunities linked to this grand… Continue reading Uttar Pradesh govt set to provide skilled, smart service providers to tourists during Mahakumbh 2025

Uttarakhand: Panchmukhi Doli of Baba Kedarnath reaches winter seat of Omkareshwar Temple

Rudraprayag (Uttarakhand) [India], November 6: The Panchmukhi Doli of Lord Kedarnath reached the winter seat of Omkareshwar Temple Ukhimath from Vishwanath Temple Guptkashi, ceremonially with devotional tunes of Army Band and local musical instruments on Tuesday. On this occasion, the Panchmukhi Doli was given a grand welcome by the devotees and Omkareshwar Temple was decorated… Continue reading Uttarakhand: Panchmukhi Doli of Baba Kedarnath reaches winter seat of Omkareshwar Temple

JK: Terrorist killed during encounter in Bandipora, operation underway

Bandipora (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], November 6: Security forces have eliminated one terrorist in the ongoing Operation Kaitsan in Bandipora, the Army officials said on Wednesday. According to Army officials, further operation is in progress. “OP Kaitsan, Bandipora. One terrorist has been eliminated by the security forces in the ongoing Operation. Operation is in progress,”… Continue reading JK: Terrorist killed during encounter in Bandipora, operation underway

No relief from pollution, Delhi air remains ‘very poor’

New Delhi [India], November 6: Delhi’s air quality remained ‘very poor’ on Wednesday morning with a thin layer of smog covering several parts of the national capital for the sixth consecutive day post-Diwali. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded at 358 as of… Continue reading No relief from pollution, Delhi air remains ‘very poor’

West Bengal: BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari alleges journalist arrested for covering vandalism at Kali Puja Pandal

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], November 6: West Bengal Leader of the Opposition, Suvendu Adhikari hit out at the Mamata Banerjee-led All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) government and alleged that a journalist was arrested on Tuesday for covering vandalism at Kali Puja Pandal and blaming the West Bengal police for an attack on a peaceful procession… Continue reading West Bengal: BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari alleges journalist arrested for covering vandalism at Kali Puja Pandal

US Elections: World leaders congratulate Donald Trump

Washington DC [US], November 6: Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday congratulated Donald Trump on his historic election victory in the recently held United States Presidential elections. He recalled their meeting in September earlier where they both discussed the Ukraine-US strategic partnership to end Russian aggression. “I appreciate President Trump’s commitment to the “peace through… Continue reading US Elections: World leaders congratulate Donald Trump

The first Miss World, Kiki Hakansson passes away at 95

Washington [US], November 6: Kiki Hakansson, the first-ever Miss World, has passed away peacefully at the age of 95. She died in her sleep on Monday, November 4, at her home in California. Her family confirmed that she “went peacefully, comfortably, and well taken care of.” The announcement was made through the official Miss World… Continue reading The first Miss World, Kiki Hakansson passes away at 95

Bangladesh: Tensions over Facebook post about ISKCON

Dhaka [Bangladesh], November 6: In Bangladesh’s port city of Chittagong, a clash between the Hindu community and the law enforcement forces took place in the midst of a tense situation over a Facebook post criticizing ISKCON. Due to this, the joint forces of police and army conducted an operation there on Tuesday night. “A local… Continue reading Bangladesh: Tensions over Facebook post about ISKCON