National Federation of the Blind commemorates World Braille Day in New Delhi

January 4, 2025 1:06 PM January 4, 2025 1:06 PM

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National Federation of the Blind commemorates World Braille Day in New Delhi

To commemorate World Braille Day, the National Federation of the Blind today organized an event in New Delhi. World Braille Day is observed on January 4th every year to honour the birth of Louis Braille, the inventor of the Braille writing system. Braille, is a tactile writing system used by blind a...

Prakash Utsav celebrations mark 358th birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh

January 4, 2025 1:43 PM January 4, 2025 1:43 PM

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Prakash Utsav celebrations mark 358th birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh

In Bihar, the three-day-long celebration of Prakash Utsav to mark the 358th birth anniversary of the 10th and last Sikh Guru, Gobind Singh began at Takht Shri Harimandir Sahib in Patna City today.   The Takht Shri Harimandir Sahib is the birthplace of the founder of the Khalasa Panth Guru Gobin...

US sanctions Chinese cybersecurity firm over hacking allegations

January 4, 2025 11:28 AM January 4, 2025 11:28 AM

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US sanctions Chinese cybersecurity firm over hacking allegations

  The United States imposed sanctions on the Beijing-based cybersecurity company Integrity Technology Group yesterday, for its alleged role in multiple computer intrusion incidents targeting critical U.S. infrastructure. In a statement, the US State Department said that Integrity Tech was a large Ch...

Hamas says indirect talks with Israel resumes in Qatari capital

January 4, 2025 11:06 AM January 4, 2025 11:06 AM

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Hamas says indirect talks with Israel resumes in Qatari capital

Hamas has confirmed that indirect negotiations with Israel have resumed in Doha, Qatar, to achieve a complete ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Hamas stated in a release that the latest round of talks is expected to focus on achieving a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire and securing the withdrawal of I...

Israeli military strikes 40 sites in Gaza, resulting in ‘dozens of’ casualties

January 4, 2025 9:20 AM January 4, 2025 9:20 AM

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Israeli military strikes 40 sites in Gaza, resulting in ‘dozens of’ casualties

The Israel Defense Forces has announced that it has conducted strikes on 40 sites used by Palestinian armed group Hamas across the Gaza Strip. The Israeli airstrikes targeted Hamas' command and control centres, as well as gathering points used by Hamas. The strikes resulted in the killing of dozens ...

Telangana Governor inaugurates ‘Know Your Army’ Mela at Golconda Fort

January 4, 2025 9:16 AM January 4, 2025 9:16 AM

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Telangana Governor inaugurates ‘Know Your Army’ Mela at Golconda Fort

Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma inaugurated the ‘Know Your Army’ Mela at the historic Golconda Fort in Hyderabad. Telangana and Andhra Sub Area (TASA) General Officer Commanding (GOC) Major General Ajay Misra and other senior officers were present on the occasion. Organized by the Artillery Cent...

Delhi-NCR air quality deteriorates to very poor, GRAP-3 measures activated

January 4, 2025 9:13 AM January 4, 2025 9:13 AM

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Delhi-NCR air quality deteriorates to very poor, GRAP-3 measures activated

The air quality in Delhi-NCR has deteriorated to the very poor category with an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 385 as of 7 AM this morning. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the AQI in some areas of the city has crossed the severe category mark at 400. The AQI at Delhi's Anand Vi...