Revanth Reddy And Ajay Banga Agree On Roadmap For Collaborative Projects

August 8, 2024

During his visit to the United States, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and World Bank President Ajay Banga held discussions and agreed to create a roadmap for collaboration on various projects, according to a release from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) on Wednesday. The release noted that potential partnership...

Droupadi Murmu Arrives In New Zealand As Second Stop Of Three-Nation Tour

August 8, 2024

President Droupadi Murmu arrived in New Zealand on Wednesday, which is the second stop of her three-nation tour. She was welcomed in Auckland by New Zealand's Trade Minister Todd McClay and High Commissioner Neeta Bhushan. "A warm welcome to the Hon'ble @rashtrapatibhvn Smt. Droupadi Murmu as she arrived in New...

Northeast Frontier Railway GM Chetan Kumar Shrivastava Inspects Workshop At Bongaigaon

August 8, 2024

On Wednesday, Chetan Kumar Shrivastava, General Manager of the Northeast Frontier Railway, conducted an inspection of the railway workshop at New Bongaigaon junction in Assam's Bongaigaon. He also reviewed the ongoing development projects and railway facilities in the New Bongaigaon area. Accompanying him during the inspection were Neeraj Gupta, Divisional...

Indian Embassy Inaugurates New Ward Building At Dhulikhel Hospital In Nepal

August 8, 2024

On Wednesday, the new ward building at Dhulikhel Hospital in Dhulikhel Municipality, Kavrepalanchowk, Nepal, was officially opened up. The hospital was inaugurated by Avinash Kumar Singh, First Secretary at the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu. The Indian Embassy in Nepal shared in a post on X, "India-Nepal partners in Development, Ward...

MCD Seals Ten Coaching Centres In Delhi Following IAS Aspirants’ Drowning Tragedy

August 8, 2024

On Wednesday, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) sealed the basement areas of ten coaching centres and libraries in Shahdara (South Zone), Karol Bagh, and Najafgarh Zone due to violations of building regulations. This move follows the tragic drowning deaths of three IAS aspirants who were caught in a basement...

Nepal Urges Calm And Orderly Return To Democracy Amid Bangladesh Unrest

August 8, 2024

Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged calm and restraint following the recent political unrest in Bangladesh. The ministry showed support for the violence's victims and highlighted the importance of a structured return to democratic procedures. "We call for calm and restraint by all and stress the importance of an orderly...

Supreme Court To Review Appeal On Chembur College Dress Code Ban On August 9

August 8, 2024

On Thursday, the Supreme Court announced that it will review an appeal on August 9 challenging the Bombay High Court's decision that supported a Chembur college's ban on students wearing burqas, hijabs, niqabs, stoles, or caps on campus. Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud and Justices J.B. Pardiwala and Manoj...

Government Will Introduce Waqf Amendment Bill In Lok Sabha On Thursday

August 8, 2024

The BJP-led government plans to introduce the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, aiming to revise the Waqf Act of 1995. The bill intends to "effectively address issues" concerning the authority of State Waqf Boards, the registration and survey of waqf properties, and the removal of...

US State Department Calls For Democratic Decisions From Bangladesh’s Interim Government

August 8, 2024

In a press briefing on Wednesday, US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller highlighted the need for the interim government in Bangladesh to make decisions that adhere to democratic values. He expressed optimism that the interim administration, headed by Mohammed Yunus, will help foster enduring peace and political stability in the...

More edgier, more darker role in Phir Aayi Hasseen Dilruba: Taapsee Pannu

August 8, 2024

Actor Taapsee Pannu, who is preparing for the release of her new film Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba, discussed the challenges of revitalising her character Rani to keep it engaging for the audience. Her portrayal of Rani in Haseen Dillruba was noted for its striking and captivating quality. As she returns...