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V Narayanan appointed as new ISRO Chairman
New Delhi, January 8: The Government of India has appointed V Narayanan as the new Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). He will assume charge on January 14, 2025, succeeding the current ISRO chief, S Somanath.…
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Enhanced security measures for AP CM Chandrababu Naidu
Amravati, January 8: Security arrangements for Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu have been significantly upgraded following intelligence reports of potential threats from Maoist groups. The Chief Minister’s Special Security…
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GDP growth for FY 2024-25 estimated at 6.4%, down from 8.2% last year
Delhi, January 7: The government has maintained its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth estimate for the financial year 2024-25 at 6.4%, as per data released by the Ministry of Statistics on Tuesday, 7 January. This marks a decline from the…
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HMPV cases in India rise to 8; Maharashtra reports two new infections
Delhi, January 7: The number of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in India has risen to eight, with two new infections reported in Nagpur, Maharashtra, on Tuesday. The infected individuals are a 13-year-old girl and a 7-year-old boy.…
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Delhi Assembly elections on 5 February, results to be declared on 8 February
Delhi, January 7: The 70 Assembly constituencies in Delhi will go to the polls in a single phase on 5 February, with the results scheduled for 8 February. This announcement was made by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar on…
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Donald Trump officially certified as winner of US Presidential Election
Washington DC, January 7: Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election was officially certified on Monday after the counting of Electoral College votes. The joint session of Congress, presided over by Vice President Kamala Harris,…
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15 workers feared trapped as Assam coal mine floods
Dispur, January 7: A coal mine in Assam's Dima Hasao district flooded on Monday, leaving around 15 workers feared trapped, according to employee accounts. Official confirmation of the number of trapped individuals is still awaited.
The…
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Severe cold, dense fog disrupt life across northern India
Delhi, January 7: Intense cold conditions and dense fog continue to grip northern India, severely affecting daily life in 16 states.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that visibility dropped to zero in parts of Punjab,…
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Strong earthquake of 7.1 magnitude jolts Delhi-NCR, Bihar, West Bengal
Delhi, January 7: A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 struck early Tuesday morning, with tremors felt in Delhi-NCR, Bihar, and West Bengal. The National Center for Seismology reported that the earthquake occurred at 6:35 AM, with…
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Delhi Assembly elections announcement expected today
Delhi, January 7: The Election Commission of India is set to announce the schedule for the Delhi Assembly elections on Tuesday.
A press conference is scheduled for 2 PM, during which the election dates will be revealed. Following the…
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