Sagarika Gautam

Private bus and truck drivers protest new hit-and-run law across states

January 1, 2024

Private bus and truck drivers staged a "chakka jam" (traffic jam) throughout the state on Monday in opposition to a new law that criminalizes hit-and-run incidents, which carries a 7–10 year prison sentence for violators. By placing obstructions in the way, drivers on the Pithampur Highway in Dhar enforced a...

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy, Speaker and other dignitaries call on Governor

January 1, 2024

Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan was greeted at Raj Bhavan with New Year's greetings by Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, Legislative Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar, Telangana Ministers Konda Surekha and Seethakka, and other officials. The newly sworn-in Chief Minister Revanth Reddy stated that his government is prepared to carry out the...

Amit Shah scheduled to chair high-level security review meeting on J-K tomorrow

January 1, 2024

According to sources, Union Home Minister Amit Shah is expected to preside over a high-level security review meeting on Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday in the nation's capital. The meeting will cover topics such as the security grid and zero terror plan, as well as the state of law and...

7.5 magnitude earthquake strikes central Japan, tsunami warning issued

January 1, 2024

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reports that a strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.5 shook central Japan on Monday and prompted a tsunami warning for the western coast of the nation. According to NHK, the intensity on the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture was seven on the Japanese...

Devara new poster out. In his upcoming film, Jr. NTR rules the seas

January 1, 2024

A new poster for Jr. NTR's Devara has been released, showing the actor navigating a dangerous sea in a small boat. The actor appears unfazed. A fleet of similar boats follows him. The poster's overall aesthetics are an attempt to create a legendary figure. Film composer Anirudh Ravichander shared the...

Russia, Ukraine claim five people killed in attacks on New Year’s Day

January 1, 2024

Following the war, several people were killed in separate strikes in the Donetsk region, which was under Russian control, and the Odesa region in Ukraine, and both Moscow and Kiev pointed the finger at one another, according to Al Jazeera. Amidst the growing conflict between Moscow and Kyiv, five people...

EAM Jaishankar wishes people joyful and prosperous New Year

January 1, 2024

S. Jaishankar, the minister of external affairs, wished his fellow citizens a happy New Year's Day on Monday. Jaishankar expressed his hope for everyone's "good health, happiness, and prosperity" in 2024. "Wishing everyone a joyful and prosperous 2024. May it bring good health, happiness and prosperity for all," Jaishankar posted...

Fighter, Singham Again, Merry Christmas: 2024’s must-see Hindi movies

January 1, 2024

The Hindi film industry returned in 2023, and what a return it made, after two arduous years of hardship during the pandemic! With the release of two huge blockbusters, Jawan and Pathaan, Shah Rukh Khan revitalized theaters this year. Additionally making their marks in the record books are Sunny Deol's...

Indian stocks off to a weak New Year, trading marginally lower in red

January 1, 2024

The Indian stock indices had a slightly negative start to the New Year, carrying over losses from the previous trading session. This was mainly because investors were taking profits following an impressive 2023 cumulative performance. As analysts have noted, high valuations are also cause for concern. The benchmark indices, Sensex...

Delhi: City wakes up to chilly New Year’s morning; several trains delayed, IMD issues fog alert

January 1, 2024

People woke up to a cold wave and thick fog on a lazy Sunday, making it an extremely cold New Year's morning in the nation's capital. Locals urged the administration to make the required preparations for the underprivileged or those seeking shelter at night, with the minimum temperature in the...

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