December 2, 2024 10:35 AM December 2, 2024 10:35 AM

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Union Minister Bhupender Yadav plants sapling at Indian Embassy in Riyadh

In a symbolic gesture promoting environmental consciousness, Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, planted a sapling at the Indian Embassy in Riyadh before the commencement of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification's COP16. The tree-planting cere...

December 2, 2024 8:31 AM December 2, 2024 8:31 AM

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PM Modi expresses concern over digital frauds, cybercrimes & AI threats

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed concern over the threats emanating from digital frauds, cybercrimes and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, particularly the potential of deepfake to disrupt social and familial relations. Addressing the concluding session of the 59th All India Confere...

December 2, 2024 8:32 AM December 2, 2024 8:32 AM

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Heavy rains lash Tamil Nadu as Cyclone Fengal moves towards Arabian Sea

In Tamil Nadu, moderate to heavy rains are continuing to lash the interior districts as Cyclone Fengal is making headway to reach the Arabian Sea. Continuous rains were witnessed in the Villupuram, Tiruvannamalai, Salem, Dharmapuri, Namakkal, Krishnagiri, Tirupattur and Nilgiris. In the hill areas o...

December 2, 2024 8:07 AM December 2, 2024 8:07 AM

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Delhi’s air quality slightly improves, AQI drops to 274

The air quality in the national capital Delhi has shown slight improvement but was registered in the poor category with an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 274 as of 7 AM this morning. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, some areas of the city have breached the 300 AQI levels. The AQ...

December 2, 2024 8:00 AM December 2, 2024 8:00 AM

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Bangladesh stops 83 ISKCON members with valid travel documents from travelling to India

Bangladesh stopped 83 ISKCON members from travelling to India through the Benapole check post in the last two days, despite them possessing valid passports and visas. Imtiaz Ahsanul Quader Bhuiyan, officer-in-charge (OC) of the Benapole Immigration Police, confirmed that these ISKCON members from di...

December 2, 2024 8:33 AM December 2, 2024 8:33 AM

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UP govt declares Prayagraj’s Maha Kumbh area as new district

Uttar Pradesh government has declared the Maha Kumbh area in Prayagraj as a new district. The newly formed district will be known as Maha Kumbh Mela. The decision was made to streamline the management and administration of the upcoming Kumbh Mela. The intention behind this decision was expressed by ...

December 2, 2024 8:37 AM December 2, 2024 8:37 AM

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UPI sets new record of 16.58 billion financial transactions in October

The Finance Ministry has said that the Unified Payments Interface, UPI achieved a milestone by processing nearly 16.58 billion financial transactions in a single month in October this year. UPI processed around 23.49 lakh crore rupees across 16.58 billion financial transactions in October. This mark...

December 2, 2024 7:51 AM December 2, 2024 7:51 AM

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Maharashtra CEO warns of strict action against EVM tampering allegations

Maharashtra Chief Electoral Officer, S. Choklingum has warned of strict action against individuals spreading false claims or institutions regarding tampering with Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). His statement comes amid ongoing allegations from Maharashtra Vikas Aaghadi leaders about EVM malpract...