Maha Kumbh 2025: Indian Railways Plans 13,000 Special Trains for Pilgrims

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Maha Kumbh will start with Paush Purnima Snan, which is on January 13, 2025. The Kumbh festival will conclude with the last bath on February 26, 2025, the day of Mahashivratri. Maha Kumbh 2025: Amid preparations for the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw today (December 8) said that the Indian Railways would run about 13,000 trains, including 3,000 special ones, for the convenience of devotees. Notably, the Maha Kumbh will commence on January 13 on the occasion of Paush Purnima and conclude on…

ISIS Targeted in US Airstrikes as Syria’s Civil War Escalates Post-Assad

The US conducted over 75 airstrikes targeting ISIS camps in Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime. CENTCOM confirmed no civilian casualties. President Biden reiterated America’s commitment to preventing an ISIS resurgence. US Central Command (CENTCOM) carried out dozens of precision airstrikes on December 8, targeting ISIS camps and operatives in central Syria. The attacks were aimed at destroying and undermining the operational capacity of the terrorist group and preventing its resurgence. Advanced military assets, including B-52 bombers, F-15s, and A-10s, were used to effectively hit more than 75…

Delhi Schools Receive Bomb Threats via Email, Students Sent Home Amid Security Scare

A team of the Delhi Fire Services (DFS) and police immediately reached the spot. Police, bomb disposal squad, and dog squad, along with DFS personnel started a search operation on the entire premises of schools. Forty schools in Delhi received bomb threats via e-mails on Monday Morning. RK Puram’s Delhi Public School, Paschim Vihar’s GD Goenka School, Mayurvihar’s Mother Mary’s School, British School, Salwan School, Modern School, Cambridge School, DAV School were among the schools that received the treat emails. School administrations sent children back to their homes. According to…

Google and Andhra Pradesh Join Forces to Drive AI Innovation and Digital Transformation

A Milestone in Technological Advancement As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes industries worldwide, India is taking bold strides to integrate this transformative technology into its governance and public welfare initiatives. Leading this charge, the Government of Andhra Pradesh has partnered with Google in a groundbreaking collaboration to accelerate AI adoption and innovation. This initiative aims to enhance digital infrastructure, foster skill development, and address critical challenges in sectors such as healthcare, sustainability, and governance, positioning Andhra Pradesh as a frontrunner in India’s technological renaissance. The MoU Between Google and Andhra Pradesh…

Travel Alert: India Advises Caution for Its Citizens in Violence-Stricken Syria

Syria violence: The Indian government on Friday (December 6) issued a travel advisory for Syria, strongly advising Indian nationals to avoid all travel to the country until further notice. This warning comes in light of the situation prevailing in Syria, which poses significant risks to travellers. “In view of the situation prevailing in Syria, Indian nationals are advised to avoid all travel to Syria, until further notification,” the Ministry of External Affairs said in a press release. Those who can, are advised to leave by the earliest available commercial flights…

Jasprit Bumrah’s Magic Down Leg Stuns Steve Smith, Who Walks Off Fuming

Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah is on fire in the Day 2 morning session as he handed two major blows to Australia in the ongoing Day-Night Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 at the Adelaide Oval. After removing Nathan McSweeney for 39 runs, Bumrah got rid of Steve Smith. On the first ball of the 41st over of the Australian innings, Jasprit Bumrah dealt a crucial blow, sending Steve Smith back to the pavilion in a rather unexpected fashion for just two runs at the Adelaide Oval. The seemingly harmless delivery,…

Lights Out at Adelaide Oval: Technical Glitch Causes Two Interruptions in IND vs AUS Test

A power outage disrupted the Day-Night Test between India and Australia at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, with the stadium’s lights going out twice on the opening day. South Australian MP Tom Koutsantonis clarified that the issue was not due to a power shortage in the state or the electricity grid. The Oval experienced two floodlight failures on Friday, December 6, during the second Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test match. This incident took place during Australia’s innings after the tea break. The lights went off twice in quick succession while Harshit…

Breaking News: Mamata Banerjee Signals Readiness to Lead INDIA Bloc Amid Dissatisfaction

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has expressed her willingness to lead the opposition INDIA bloc if given the opportunity, citing dissatisfaction with its current functioning. In an exclusive interview with News 18 Bangla, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief hinted at her readiness to assume dual responsibilities—heading the opposition alliance while continuing as West Bengal’s chief minister. “I had formed the INDIA bloc, but it is now up to those leading the front to manage it. If they can’t run the show, what can I do? I believe everyone needs…

India’s Steel Imports from China Hit Record High

A Complex Indo-China Economic Relationship The Indo-China relationship is a multifaceted blend of collaboration and contention. As two of the world’s largest economies and Asian powerhouses, their economic ties are integral to global trade dynamics. However, geopolitical tensions often overshadow economic interdependence, especially in critical sectors like steel, where trade imbalances can strain domestic industries. Recent data revealing record-high steel imports from China to India exemplifies this dynamic, highlighting challenges for India’s steel sector amid surging imports and falling domestic prices. Record Imports from China: A Worrying Trend India imported…

Mamta Kulkarni Returns to Mumbai After 25 Years: A Legal Victory and a Sentimental Homecoming

A Star Returns Amid Celebrations and Controversy Mamta Kulkarni, a prominent Bollywood actress from the 1990s, has returned to Mumbai after a 25-year hiatus. Her comeback marks the culmination of a long legal battle over her alleged involvement in a ₹2,000 crore drug trafficking case. With the Bombay High Court recently quashing the FIR against her, Kulkarni’s return has reignited public interest in her life, career, and the circumstances surrounding her departure from India. The Return: A Homecoming Filled with Emotion Mamta Kulkarni shared a heartfelt video on Instagram, describing…