IAS Rajesh Kumar Singh appointed as Defence Secretary

November 1, 2024 1:31 PM November 1, 2024 1:31 PM

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IAS Rajesh Kumar Singh appointed as Defence Secretary

Rajesh Kumar Singh, a 1989-batch IAS officer from Kerala cadre, today assumed charge as the Defence Secretary. Mr Singh succeeded a 1988-batch IAS officer of Andhra Pradesh cadre Giridhar Aramane, who superannuated from service yesterday.         Before taking charge, Mr Singh laid a wreath and paid...

New railway ticket reservation rules come into effect from today

November 1, 2024 1:26 PM November 1, 2024 1:26 PM

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New railway ticket reservation rules come into effect from today

The new train ticket advance reservation booking rules have come into force from today. The Railways has reduced the existing time limit for advance reservations in trains from 120 days to 60 days. However, all the bookings done upto 31st October this year will remain intact.      According to the R...

Chairman of PM’s economic advisory council, Dr. Bibek Debroy, passes away at 69

November 1, 2024 12:42 PM November 1, 2024 12:42 PM

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Chairman of PM’s economic advisory council, Dr. Bibek Debroy, passes away at 69

Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council Dr. Bibek Debroy passed away at AIIMS, New Delhi this morning. He was 69. He was admitted at the hospital last night. Dr. Debroy was an economist and was educated in Ramakrishna Mission School, Presidency College in Kolkata, Delhi School of ...

Bangladesh celebrates Kali Puja with sacred fervor and enthusiasm

November 1, 2024 12:35 PM November 1, 2024 12:35 PM

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Bangladesh celebrates Kali Puja with sacred fervor and enthusiasm

In Bangladesh, Kali Puja or Shyama Puja, a religious festival of the Hindu community, was celebrated across the country on Thursday with due sacred fervor and enthusiasm.         The main features of the Puja were worshiping the goddess Kali, lighting earthen lamps at their houses, temples and crema...

Delhi fire dept records highest diwali emergency calls in last ten years

November 1, 2024 12:31 PM November 1, 2024 12:31 PM

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Delhi fire dept records highest diwali emergency calls in last ten years

The Delhi Fire Department has reported an unprecedented number of emergency calls on Diwali this year, which is highest in the last ten years. Delhi Fire Services Director Atul Garg said, in just 12 hours, from 5 PM to 5 AM, more than 300 calls of fire incidents were received. Mr Garg said, three de...

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump begin swing state tour ahead of US presidential election

November 1, 2024 2:19 PM November 1, 2024 2:19 PM

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Kamala Harris and Donald Trump begin swing state tour ahead of US presidential election

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, the Democratic and Republican contenders for the 5th November US presidential election, began a tour of swing states in the final week of campaigning. The two contenders are locked neck and neck, according to pre-poll surveys. Most surveys have put Harris marginally a...

At least seven killed by Hezbollah rocket attacks in Northern Israel

November 1, 2024 11:25 AM November 1, 2024 11:25 AM

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At least seven killed by Hezbollah rocket attacks in Northern Israel

In Israel, at least seven people were killed in two separate Hezbollah rocket attacks in northern part of the country. Israeli media quoting government sources reported that the attacks occurred on agricultural fields located in Metula and Haifa. The report added that back-to-back deadly rocket atta...