INDIA

Modi-Macron Talks: Enhancing Cooperation in Defence, Trade, and Students' Mobility Tops Agenda
Ashlin Rajan -
Macron's visit holds significance as negotiations are underway to finalize two major defense deals, involving India's procurement of 26 Rafale-M fighter jets and three French-designed Scorpene submarines.
Ram Temple Draws Over 2.5 Lakh Devotees, Receives Rs 3.17 Crore in Donations in a Single Day
Siddhant Kumar -
Despite the cold and fog, devotees stood in long queues, prompting the temple administration to extend darshan timings. Donations of Rs 3.17 crore were received in a day through counters and online modes. Strict security measures were implemented, with Rapid Action Force (RAF) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) teams deployed outside the temple.
ED Summons Sanjay Raut's Brother in Connection with 'Khichdi Scam' Case
Siddhant Kumar -
Sandeep Raut is expected to appear before the central agency at its Mumbai office next week, and his statement will be recorded under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Last week, Suraj Chavan, a functionary of the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) faction, was arrested by the ED in connection with the same case.
AIIMS-Delhi Introduces Comprehensive Smart Card, Eliminating Cash Payments Across All Departments from April
Anurima Das -
Under this new system, cash payments will no longer be accepted at counters, except for designated 'AIIMS Smart Card' top-up counters, strategically positioned in multiple locations and operational 24x7.
EAM Jaishankar at DU: India's Future Hinges on the Last Decade's Transformations
Siddhant Kumar -
Jaishankar commended India's progress in various fields over the last ten years, including digitalization, advancements in education, narrowing the gender gap, skill development, fostering a startup culture, and extending the reach of welfare schemes.
Delhi Shivers at 8.3°C Minimum Temperature, Air Quality Hits 'Severe' Levels in Some Stations
Ashlin Rajan -
Despite the weather conditions, the air quality in several parts of the city remained in the 'very poor' category, and some areas experienced 'severe' air quality levels.
Over 5 Lakh Devotees Flock to Ram Temple on Day One, Security Personnel Grapple with Crowd Management
Ashlin Rajan -
Ram Path, the central thoroughfare, witnessed a congestion as devotees thronged the temple town's streets.
Ayodhya Draws First-Time Visitors from Maharashtra to West Bengal for a Sacred 'Darshan' of Ram Lalla
Anurima Das -
Palash Thange and Mayur Bhor, hailing from Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, expressed their excitement about their first visit to Ayodhya. Adorned in shirts featuring an image of the Ram temple and 'Jai Shri Ram,' they visited the Hanumangarhi temple in the morning, captivated by the city's vibrant decorations.
Posthumous Honor for Socialist Leader Karpoori Thakur: Bharat Ratna to be Awarded, Former Bihar CM Remembered
Anurima Das -
"The President has been pleased to award Bharat Ratna to Shri Karpoori Thakur (posthumously)." This recognition is a tribute to his lasting impact on social and political reforms in India.
Cold day conditions to continue over North India for next two days, reports IMD
Kumar Manoj -
The IMD also issued a warning that dense to very dense fog is likely to prevail over North India for the next five days.
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