Month: January 2025

Mahakumbh 2025: 30 Dead, 60 Injured in Stampede, Safety Measures Strengthened for Upcoming Amrit Snan

Manish Kumar

The Grandeur of Mahakumbh and Special Arrangements The Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, is the world’s largest religious gathering, attracting millions of devotees from across India and beyond. This sacred event, held once every twelve years, is deeply rooted in Hindu tradition, offering a divine opportunity to cleanse one’s soul by taking a dip at the holy Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers. The 2025 Mahakumbh has witnessed extensive preparations, with enhanced security, improved crowd management, and modernized facilities. However, the stampede on…

Odisha’s Investment Boom: Secures Rs 16.73 Lakh Crore Investments at Utkarsh Odisha Conclave, Creating 12.88 Lakh Jobs

Manish Kumar

The Utkarsh Odisha – Make in Odisha Conclave 2025 has emerged as a resounding success, setting new benchmarks for investment and industrial development in the state. With an unprecedented 145 investment-related Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) signed, the conclave has opened doors for transformative projects and economic partnerships. This milestone event reflects Odisha’s growing reputation as an attractive business destination, drawing significant national and global investors. Record Investment Commitments Chief Minister Mohan Majhi announced a remarkable achievement with MoUs worth Rs 12.89 Lakh Crore signed across diverse sectors, including chemicals and…

Tragedy Strikes Over Washington: American Airlines Plane and Military Helicopter Collide Mid-Air

Manish Kumar

A devastating mid-air collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and a US military helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport has resulted in the tragic loss of at least 18 lives. The collision, which took place on Wednesday night, led to the aircraft plunging into the Potomac River, triggering an emergency response and the temporary closure of the airport. The tragic event has raised serious concerns about air traffic safety, with officials and the public questioning how such a catastrophe could have occurred. The Collision: What Happened? According to…

“EC Issues Second Notice to Arvind Kejriwal Over ‘Poisoned Water’ Remark, Seeks Reply by Tomorrow”

Manish Kumar

On Wednesday, Kejriwal responded to the Election Commission of India (ECI) regarding his “poisoned water” remarks, in which he levelled serious allegations against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Haryana for “poisoning” the Yamuna water coming to Delhi. New Delhi: The Election Commission on Thursday again sent another notice to AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal for his ‘poisoned water’ remark. The EC has asked 5 questions in the case of adding poison to water. The EC has sought reply from him by January 31. On Wednesday, Kejriwal responded to the…

‘Re Sustainability and Recycling Private Limited’ and ‘Aarti Circularity Limited’ enter into a Ground-breaking Joint Venture to Revolutionise Plastic Recycling.

Manish Kumar

Re Sustainability and Recycling Private Limited (ReSRL), A Re Sustainability Company (ReSL), and Aarti Circularity Limited (ACL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Aarti Industries Limited (AIL), a prominent player in speciality chemicals have joined hands to establish a transformative first of its kind in India Joint-Venture Company (JVCo) for driving the development of Plastic Materials Recycling Facilities (PMRFs) across India, aiming to revolutionise plastic resource recovery and sustainable resource management practices. The PMRFs will focus on segregating, extracting, and recycling resources from diverse waste streams, including plastics, to produce Advanced…

“Delhi Election: SBSP Promises LPG at ₹500, Widow Pension Hike to ₹5,000”

Manish Kumar

Delhi Assembly election: The party, primarily based in Uttar Pradesh, proposed a Rs 25,000 monthly stipend for temple priests and mosque maulanas. The manifesto was unveiled by SBSP’s national general secretary and former Uttar Pradesh minister Arvind Rajbhar and Delhi SBSP president Dharamveer. New Delhi: With just a few days left for the Delhi Assembly elections, the Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party (SBSP) on Wednesday released its manifesto for the Delhi Assembly elections and promised to cap the price of LPG cylinders at Rs 500, raise widow pension to Rs 5,000.…

“No-Vehicle Zone, VVIP Passes Cancelled: Key Crowd-Control Measures After Mahakumbh Stampede”

Manish Kumar

Mahakumbh stampede: The Mahakumbh area has been declared a no-vehicle zone till February 4 and the convoy of ‘VVIP’ bath and escort vehicles has also been banned to avoid stampede. Just a day after 30 people died and 60 others were injured during a stampede during Mahakumbah at Prayagraj, the Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday introduced strict measures to prevent further incidents. The state government implemented five major changes, including declaring the entire fair area a No-Vehicle Zone. The stampede was reported Wednesday as millions of pilgrims tried to reach…

“US: Passenger Jet Collides with Helicopter at Reagan National Airport, Casualties Feared”

Manish Kumar

Following the incident, the emergency response teams have been deployed to assess the situation and ensure the safety of passengers. The Federal Aviation Administration said the midair collision occurred around 9 pm EST A passenger jet collided with a helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington in the United States. As per reports, the incident led to a major aviation emergency. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed the incident and stated that an investigation is underway. American Airlines flight 5342 was inbound to Reagan National at an…

“PM Modi Pays Tribute to Mahatma Gandhi: ‘His Ideals Inspire Us to Build a Developed India'”

Manish Kumar

Martyrs’ Day 2025: Gandhi, the most prominent face of India’s freedom movement, was assassinated by Nathuram Godse on January 30, 1948. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary and said that his ideals motivate us to build a developed India. The Prime Minister also remembered martyred for our nation and recalled their service as well as sacrifices on Martyrs’ Day. It is pertinent to mention that India observes Martyrs’ Day every year on January 30 to mark the death anniversary of Mahatma…

“Madonna Criticizes Trump Administration for ‘Dismantling’ LGBTQ Freedoms”

Manish Kumar

Taking to her X handle, singer Madonna slammed the newly formed Trump administration for allegedly ‘dismantling freedom’ of communities other than men and women. Check out what she said. After Lady Gaga, now Madonna has called out Donald Trump’s administration for ‘dismantling freedom’ of other marginalised communities. In a post on X, she posted a selfie and wrote, “It’s so sad to watch our new Government slowly dismantling all the Freedoms we have been fighting for and WON over the years,”, adding, “Don’t give up the Fight!” Madonna, a long-time…