Bengaluru: In a significant move to promote the Kannada language, the Karnataka government has made it mandatory for all industrial and consumer products manufactured in the state to display their names and usage instructions in Kannada, alongside other languages. A government circular issued on February 15 states that this rule applies to both government and […]
A mesmerizing celestial event is set to unfold on March 14, 2025, as a total lunar eclipse—commonly known as a Blood Moon—paints the night sky with a striking reddish hue. However, skywatchers in India will miss out on this rare spectacle since the eclipse will occur during the daytime in the country. This total lunar […]
Srinagar, J&K: A fresh wave of heavy snowfall in the mountains and continuous rainfall in the plains has brought much-needed relief to Jammu and Kashmir, ending a prolonged dry spell. The snowfall and rain have boosted water levels in rivers, streams, and springs, easing concerns over water shortages for irrigation and daily needs. Snowfall in […]
The government has appointed Tuhin Kanta Pandey as the new Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). A 1987-batch IAS officer from the Odisha cadre, Pandey will take over the role from Madhabi Puri Buch, whose three-year tenure ends on February 28. Unlike her predecessors Ajay Tyagi and U.K. Sinha, who received […]
A video of a couple engaging in a dangerous bike stunt on Bengaluru’s Sarjapur Main Road has gone viral, drawing sharp criticism from social media users and road safety advocates. The footage shows a helmetless rider navigating through traffic while a woman sits on the fuel tank, facing him and hugging him tightly instead of […]
A Michigan mother, Katie Lee, has been charged with the murder of her 17-year-old son, Austin Dean Pikaart, just a day before his 18th birthday. The tragic incident unfolded on February 21 in Holland, Michigan, where police responded to a distress call from Lee’s home. A Disturbing 911 Call and Police Response Authorities arrived at […]
Political strategist-turned-activist Prashant Kishor has launched a sharp attack on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, claiming he is “physically tired and mentally retired.” Kishor, who is gearing up for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections with his party, Jan Suraaj, urged voters to ensure that JD(U) does not win even a single seat. Calls for a […]
Senior IAS officer Madhu Rani Teotia has been appointed as the Secretary to Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. The announcement was made through an official order issued by Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena late in the evening. Ms. Teotia, a 2008 batch officer, brings a wealth of experience, having previously served as Additional Chief Executive Officer […]
A 37-year-old man accused of rape, theft, and robbery in Pune and Ahilyanagar districts is on the run, despite multiple cases against him. Identified as Dattatraya Ramdas Gade, the accused allegedly posed as a policeman for months, misleading people at the Swargate bus station. Authorities have announced a reward of ₹1 lakh for any information […]
Chandigarh: The Punjab government has made Punjabi a compulsory subject in all schools across the state, irrespective of their board affiliation. Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains announced that if Punjabi is not included as a main subject in Class 10, the school-leaving certificate will be deemed invalid. This decision comes in response to concerns that […]
