Mumbai, February 13 – A tragic fire broke out at Reliance Industries Limited’s (RIL) plant in Raigad district, Maharashtra, leading to the death of one worker and injuring six others, police reported on Thursday. According to a police official, the incident occurred on Wednesday evening at the Patalganga Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB) plant. The exact […]
Month: February 2025
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met with former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in Delhi on Tuesday to explore new opportunities for strengthening financial ties and boosting economic growth between India and the UK. During the meeting, Sitharaman emphasized the need to use the Commonwealth as a platform to bring issues of shared interest to […]
Bengaluru is facing a serious water crisis as rising temperatures and declining groundwater levels have led to acute shortages. In response, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has introduced strict measures to conserve drinking water, including a ₹5,000 fine for non-essential use. BWSSB Chairman Dr. Ram Prasath Manohar announced the decision, specifying
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has clarified that decisions on security cover are made by the Security Review Committee, which periodically reviews and determines the necessary security measures. However, tensions seem to be brewing within the Mahayuti alliance, as former Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is reportedly unhappy with the current political dynamics.
Akshaye Khanna’s portrayal of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in Chhaava delivers a masterclass in restrained menace, offering a fresh perspective on one of Indian cinema’s most complex historical figures. His performance stands out in contrast to Vicky Kaushal’s dynamic energy, showing that power doesn’t always need to be vocal—sometimes, it’s all in the silence. In
A tragic incident at the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in Bhubaneswar has sparked massive protests after Prakriti Lamsal, a third-year BTech student from Nepal, was found dead in her hostel room. The 22-year-old’s death on Sunday evening has led to widespread anger among students, particularly Nepali nationals, who are accusing the university
A young woman in Andhra Pradesh was brutally attacked on Valentine’s Day after rejecting a man’s proposal. The man, unable to handle the rejection, first stabbed the victim and then threw acid on her. The victim, an undergraduate student from Annamayya district’s Perampally region in Gurramkonda mandal, was rushed to Madanapalle Government Hospital for treatment.
Congress Questions Panel Composition, Alleges Government Seeks “Control, Not Credibility” The Congress party has called on the government to postpone the selection of the new Chief Election Commissioner, accusing it of violating a Supreme Court order by including Home Minister Amit Shah in the selection panel instead of the Chief Justice of India. The panel,
In a controversial legal decision, a Jamaican-born drug dealer in the UK has avoided deportation by promising not to sell drugs but only to use cannabis. Shawn Rickford McLeod faced deportation after serving a three-year and four-month prison sentence for supplying class A drugs. However, McLeod argued that deportation would violate his right to a […]
The PM Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) is a government-backed pension scheme designed to provide old-age security for unorganised workers, such as street vendors, domestic workers, and rickshaw pullers. Launched on 26th August 2021, this initiative aims to protect senior citizens who lack access to formal social security schemes. How Does PM-SYM Work? The scheme offers […]
