Year: 2024

PM Modi to Visit Russia for 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit

Manish Kumar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Moscow from July 8 to 9 at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit. This marks PM Modi’s first bilateral visit since securing a decisive victory in the recent Lok Sabha elections. In anticipation of the visit, PM Modi highlighted the “special” and “privileged” nature of the relationship between India and Russia, noting the significant advancements over the past decade. He expressed his eagerness to review all aspects of bilateral cooperation with President Putin, referring…

Massive Plantation Drive “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” Launched in Indore

Manish Kumar

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav, participated in a massive plantation drive titled “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, alongside Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, state ministers, and senior officers. Addressing the event, Shri Bhupender Yadav highlighted the Prime Minister’s initiative “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam Abhiyan” aimed at environmental protection and urged every citizen to join the campaign. He noted that a nationwide campaign to plant 140 crore trees is currently underway, underscoring the duty to honor Mother Earth and ensure…

FSSAI Approves Bold Nutritional Labelling for Packaged Food Items

Manish Kumar

New Delhi, July 8, 2024 — The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has approved a significant amendment to the Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020. The new regulation mandates the display of nutritional information on Total Sugar, Salt, and Saturated Fat in bold letters and an increased font size on the labels of packaged food items. The decision was taken during the 44th meeting of the Food Authority, chaired by FSSAI Chairperson Apurva Chandra. In a statement, the Union Health Ministry announced that this…

Magnificent Rath Yatra Commences in Puri, Orissa

Manish Kumar

The world-famous Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra, and Lord Sudarshan commenced in the holy town of Puri this evening. The Grand Trunk Road transformed into a sea of devotees as the three grand chariots began their sacred journey. President Droupadi Murmu graced the occasion by performing the parikrama of the chariots and paying her respects to the deities. Thousands of devotees enthusiastically pulled the giant chariots from the 12th-century Jagannath Temple towards the Gundicha Temple, located approximately 2.5 kilometers away. The festival signifies the Holy Trinity’s…

India Dominates Zimbabwe with a 100-Run Victory in Second T20 International

Manish Kumar

In a thrilling display of cricket, India triumphed over host Zimbabwe by 100 runs in the second T20 International held in Harare. After winning the toss and opting to bat, India posted a formidable total of 234 runs for the loss of just 2 wickets in the allotted 20 overs. Abhishek Sharma emerged as the star of the match, scoring a brilliant century off just 47 balls. He was well supported by Ruturaj Gaikwad, who contributed a solid 77 runs off 47 deliveries. Zimbabwe’s Blessing Muzarabani and Wellington Masakadza managed…

Bhole Baba Reappears After Hathras Stampede Tragedy: Promises Justice and Accountability

Manish Kumar

A Calamitous Event Four days after a catastrophic stampede resulted in the deaths of 121 people in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, Surajpal Singh, popularly known as Bhole Baba, has resurfaced. The disaster struck when an overwhelming crowd gathered for a ‘satsang’ (spiritual discourse) organized by Bhole Baba. The police have since arrested six individuals linked to the event, but Bhole Baba was conspicuously absent until now. Bhole Baba’s Public Statement On July 6, Bhole Baba emerged with a video statement, expressing his grief over the incident, which stands as one of…

Keir Starmer Becomes First Labour PM in 14 Years: A New Era Begins

Manish Kumar

Historic Victory Ends Conservative Reign In a momentous shift in British politics, Keir Starmer has emerged as the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, marking the end of 14 years of Conservative dominance. At 61, Starmer leads the Labour Party back to power following a decisive victory in Thursday’s general elections. The centre-left Labour Party secured a commanding majority in the 650-seat Parliament, winning 412 seats. The Conservative Party, under the leadership of outgoing Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, faced a historic defeat, securing only 121 seats. Voters expressed their…

Jagannath Rath Yatra 2024: A Spiritual Extravaganza in Puri

Manish Kumar

The eagerly awaited Jagannath Rath Yatra, also known as the Puri Rath Yatra, is set to unfold its splendor on Sunday, July 7, 2024, in Puri, Odisha. This annual festival, steeped in spirituality and tradition, commemorates the divine journey of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra from their temple to the Gundicha Temple. Special Celestial Alignment The Jagannath Rath Yatra 2024 holds exceptional significance due to a rare celestial alignment not witnessed in 53 years. This year, the festivals of Netrotsav, Nabajoubana Darshan, and Rath Yatra coincide on the…

RJD President Lalu Prasad Predicts Modi Government’s Fall, BJP Dismisses Claim

Manish Kumar

In a bold and controversial statement, RJD president Lalu Prasad claimed on Friday that the Narendra Modi government at the Centre is “weak” and could “fall” as early as within a month. Prasad made this prediction during an event commemorating 28 years of his party’s formation, which he founded by splitting the Janata Dal. Prasad, speaking in a frail voice for less than 10 minutes with his son and heir apparent Tejashwi Yadav by his side, urged party workers to be prepared for the government’s potential collapse. “The Modi government…

NPCI Expands UPI Acceptance to Galeries Lafayette in Paris Ahead of Olympics

Manish Kumar

NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), the international arm of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has enabled the acceptance of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) at Galeries Lafayette’s flagship store in Haussmann, just in time for the upcoming Paris Olympics. This marks a significant expansion of UPI’s global footprint following its successful implementation for online ticket booking at the Eiffel Tower. The collaboration, in partnership with Lyra, a leading French company specializing in secure e-commerce and proximity payments, aims to enhance the shopping experience for Indian tourists visiting Paris. The…