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Punjab Farmers to Hold ‘Rail Roko’ Stir, Rail Services Anticipate Major Disruptions

Manish Kumar

Commuters are expected to face inconvenience during the rail roko agitation in 23 districts of Punjab on Wednesday. Farmers have been protesting for a few months on their demands, including a legal guarantee of MSP on crops. The movement of several trains is likely to be affected in Punjab on Wednesday as farmers are set to squat on the tracks as part of their three-hour ‘rail roko’ protest in support of various demands, including a legal guarantee of MSP on crops.   According to farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher, the…

Farewell to a Maestro: Zakir Hussain’s Remarkable Life and Legacy

Manish Kumar

A Giant in Indian Classical Music Passes Away The world of music bid farewell to a true virtuoso on Monday as Zakir Hussain, the tabla maestro whose rhythms resonated globally, passed away at the age of 73 in San Francisco, USA. Known for his pioneering contributions to Indian classical music and his groundbreaking collaborations with international artists, Hussain succumbed to complications arising from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, his family confirmed. With a career spanning six decades, his passing marks the end of an era in both Indian and global music communities.…

Suchir Balaji, OpenAI Whistleblower, Discovered Dead in San Francisco Apartment

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In August, Balaji resigned from the Generative AI firm OpenAI, which revolutionised the artificial intelligence domain with the widely popular ChatGPT. Balaji later accused the firm of violating copyright laws, a claim which became key development for lawsuits against GenAI firm. An Indian American ex-employee of OpenAI Suchir Balaji was found dead in his San Francisco apartment, according to the city’s Chief Medical examiner. His body was found in his house on November 26 after which the cause of his death was defined as suicide. However, the news of his…

All About Surajkund Mela 2025: Ticket Booking, Key Dates, and Nearest Metro Stations

Manish Kumar

Surajkund Mela 2025: The mela was held for the first time in 1987 to showcase the richness and diversity of the handicrafts, handlooms and the cultural heritage of India. Surajkund Mela 2025: Surajkund Mela has become a major centre of tourism for the world which gives a golden opportunity to artisans from India and as well as participating countries to present their rich legacy of arts and crafts.   The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), for the first time, will facilitate the sale of Surajkund Mela tickets through its mobile…

Parliament Attack 2001: How India’s Security Framework Transformed Over Two Decades

Manish Kumar

Several new security measures have been included since the 2001 Parliament attack which left eight security personnel dead including a sniffer dog squad, photo identity passes and the implementation of wedge barricades among others. As the nation remembers the Parliament attack 2001, 23 years since the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla along with several other Union Ministers paid floral tributes and honoured those who laid down their lives. CISF personnel offered salute or ‘salami’ at the venue…

RBI Receives Bomb Threat: Police Begin Urgent Investigation

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Following the incident, an FIR was filed at the Mata Ramabai Ambedkar (MRA) Marg Police Station against unidentified individuals.   On Thursday afternoon, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) received a threatening email on its official website. The email, written in Russian, warned of a plan to blow up the central bank. Following the incident, an FIR was filed at the Mata Ramabai Ambedkar (MRA) Marg Police Station against unidentified individuals. Authorities have initiated a thorough investigation to trace the origin of the email and the perpetrators involved. “A threatening…

Six Years of Harassment and a Broken System: The Tragic Death of a Man Seeking Justice

Manish Kumar

A Cry for Justice Silenced The tragic death of 34-year-old Atul Subhash has spotlighted systemic failures in India’s judicial and legal frameworks. A young man with his entire life ahead, Atul succumbed to the weight of relentless court battles, accusations, and an allegedly biased judiciary. His 24-page suicide note and an 81-minute video have sparked a nationwide debate about judicial impartiality, extortion through false cases, and the lack of support for men navigating legal disputes. The Harrowing Journey of a Man Seeking Relief Atul’s ordeal began in 2019 when he…

Delhi Records Season’s Lowest Temperature as Mercury Falls Below 5°C

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Delhi recorded its coldest morning of the season as the temperature dipped to 4.9°C. IMD issues cold wave warning; minimum temperatures expected to remain low. Delhiites can look forward to a sunny day today on Wednesday, with a minimum temperature of 6.05°C and a forecast of 22.01°C. Current temperature is 16.04°C, humidity 21 per cent, wind speed 21 km. The sun rose at 7:04 a.m. and sets at 5:25 p.m., giving residents several afternoon hours to enjoy the clear skies.   The minimum temperature of 4.9 degrees Celsius reported over…

LIC Bima Sakhi Yojana: PM Modi Launches Women-Centric Initiative in Panipat

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This initiative aims to financially empower 1 lakh women aged 18 to 70 across India. Under the scheme, women with a minimum qualification of 10th pass will be trained as LIC agents. In a historic move aimed at empowering women and promoting financial inclusion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched the LIC Bima Sakhi Yojana at an event in Panipat, Haryana. The initiative, which seeks to empower over 1 lakh women across India, is set to provide women aged 18 to 70 with the opportunity to become LIC agents, thereby…

Historic Moment: Jewar Airport Welcomes Its First Test Flight, Promises Better Connectivity

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Jewar Noida International Airport, also termed as Jewar airport is expected to ease air travel in the delhi-ncr region. First test flight of the Noida airport took off and landed on the Jewar airport on Monday. In particular, the test sets completed a pre-planned 15-minute dormant flight cycle, including taxiing, take-off, and returning to the bay, within their designated areas. Jewar Airport, officially named Noida International Airport, is set to become the second major aviation hub in the National Capital Region after Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. The foundation stone…