Month: December 2024

Russia Dismisses Expert Claims of Missile Involvement in Plane Crash, Cautions Media

Manish Kumar

Mobile phone footage circulating online appeared to show the aircraft making a steep descent before smashing into the ground in a fireball. Some of the videos posted on social media showed survivors dragging fellow passengers away from the wreckage. Aviation experts said on Thursday that Russian air defence fire was likely responsible for the Azerbaijani plane crash the day before that killed 38 people and left all 29 survivors injured. Azerbaijan Airlines’ Embraer 190 was en route from Azerbaijan’s capital of Baku to the Russian city of Grozny in the…

Nation Mourns: President, VP, Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi, and Leaders Across Parties Pay Tribute to Manmohan Singh

Manish Kumar

Manmohan Singh dies: Manmohan Singh, the former Prime Minister of India and a key architect of the country’s economic reforms, has passed away at the age of 92. Manmohan Singh dies: Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh passed away at AIIMS Delhi on Thursday evening (December 26). He breathed his last at 9:51 pm at the age of 92. Singh was brought to the emergency department this evening in a critical condition after a “sudden loss of consciousness”. Leaders from across party lines mourn the demise of the former Prime Minister…

Manmohan Singh Dies: Honored with Padma Vibhushan and Order of King Abdulaziz, His Achievements Listed

Manish Kumar

Dr Manmohan Singh was admitted to Delhi AIIMS hospital on Thursday evening and declared dead at 9:51 pm. He served as the country’s prime minister for two terms in the UPA government from 2004 to 2014. India’s 13th Prime Minister of India, Dr Manmohan Singh breathed his last at the age of 92 on December 26. The Indian politician, economist, academician, and bureaucrat served as the prime minister of India from 2004 to 2014. Singh was admitted to Delhi AIIMS hospital on Thursday evening and declared dead at 9:51 pm.…

Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar: President Murmu Honors 17 Outstanding Children

Manish Kumar

Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar: The awards are given to childern between the age group 5-18 years for the excellence in seven categories namely bravery, art & culture, environment, innovation, science & technology, social service and sports that deserve national recognition. President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar to 17 children, for their exceptional courage and outstanding achievements across diverse fields, including art, culture, sports and innovation at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre today (December 26).   Speaking on the occasion, the President congratulated…

Delhi Polls: Atishi Claims Congress Has Partnered with BJP in Election Strategy

Manish Kumar

The elections for the 70 Assembly constituencies in Delhi are due to be held in February next year. AAP and Congress are contesting against each other in Delhi polls despite being allies in the INDIA bloc. Delhi Chief Minister Atishi and MP Sanjay Singh opened a front against Congress – an ally in the INDIA bloc on Thursday. The chief minister attacked Congress, saying the grand old party helping the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the Delhi Assembly elections.   Atishi demands action against Congress leader Ajay Maken “Congress’s action…

AAP and BJP Face Off: Mahila Samman Yojana vs Ladli Behna Yojana in Poll Campaigns

Manish Kumar

Recently, the registration for the Mukhya Mantri Mahila Samman Yojana, a scheme which will provide monthly assistance of Rs Rs 2,100 to women after polls, began in Delhi, triggering a fresh flashpoint between the AAP and BJP. The BJP’s Ladli Behna Yojana turned out to be a game-changer in MP. The political fever has gripped Delhi as assembly elections in the national capital are around the corner. The polls for the 70 assembly constituencies in Delhi are due to be held in February next year. There is a direct fight…

Pushpa 2 Outshines Varun Dhawan’s Baby John at the Box Office on Christmas

Manish Kumar

Despite being released 20 days after Pushpa 2: The Rule, Varun Dhawan-starrer Baby John failed to churn out big on its opening day. On the Christmas Day holiday, even the dubbed Hindi version of Allu Arjun-starrer outshined Varun’s film in terms of box office figures. Varun Dhawan’s first and only release of 2024 as lead, Baby John, was finally released on December 25 on the occasion of Christmas. The much-awaited actioner also stars Wamiqa Gabbi and Keerthy Suresh in pivotal roles. Since no other big films were released in cinemas…

Pakistani Airstrikes in Afghanistan Kill 46, Including Women and Children, Claims Taliban

Manish Kumar

The death count in the bombardment by Pakistani military aircraft in Afghanistan’s eastern Paktika province on Tuesday mounted to 46. The Taliban government said most of the victims were children and women. The Taliban government said that the death toll in Pakistan’s airstrikes on eastern Afghanistan has risen to 46. Among the dead mostly are women and children, a Taliban government official said on Wednesday, raising fears of further straining the relations between the two neighbours. “Those killed in the strikes that targeted four locations in Barmal, a district in…

Veer Bal Diwas: PM Modi to Launch ‘Suposhit Gram Panchayat Abhiyan’

Manish Kumar

PM Modi will launch the ‘Suposhit Gram Panchayat Abhiyan’ on Veer Baal Diwas 2024, focusing on improving nutrition and well-being in rural areas. The nationwide event highlights the role of children as India’s future. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will preside over the Veer Bal Diwas celebrations on December 26, 2024 at the Bharat Mandap in New Delhi. The event, scheduled to commence in the afternoon, highlights the vital role of children as the foundation of India’s future. Launch of Suposhit Gram Panchayat Abhiyan On the occasion, PM Modi will inaugurate…

Jio, Airtel, Vi, BSNL Users to Get Voice-Only Plans Soon, TRAI to Announce Updates

Manish Kumar

Currently, all telecom operators offer recharge plans bundled with data, which are not beneficial for feature phone users and those on 2G networks. TRAI is soon going to implement a policy for voice-only recharge plans. As the new year approaches, the country’s 1.2 billion mobile users may soon have reason to celebrate, thanks to a promising initiative from TRAI. This plan comes in response to growing frustration among users over rising recharge costs since July. Notably, those with dual SIM cards and users of 2G phones stand to gain the…