On September 17, 2024, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin led a tribute to the late social reformer E.V. Ramasamy, known as ‘Periyar,’ during the ‘Mupperum Vizha’ event in Chennai. This celebration honored the birth anniversaries of Periyar and the founding father of the DMK, C.N. Annadurai, as well as the party’s foundation day. Joined ...
 "Tensions rise as Afghan diplomats face backlash for not standing during Pakistan’s national anthem, asserting a music-related misunderstanding.")
Pakistan recently expressed strong discontent towards Afghan diplomats after they remained seated during the playing of Pakistan’s national anthem at an event celebrating the 12th Rabi ul Awal, the birthday of Prophet Muhammad. The spokesperson for Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, condemned the act as disrespectful and against diplomatic norms. The Afghan ...
Former governor of Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, Biswabhusan Harichandan, has been hospitalized due to age-related health issues. He is currently receiving treatment at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar. Chief Minister Mohan Majhi visited Harichandan to wish him a swift recovery and also discussed his condition with medical staff. Additionally, former Chief Minister and opposition leader ...
 "Landslides in Uttarakhand trap hundreds of vehicles on Badrinath Highway, prompting emergency food and shelter arrangements for stranded passengers.")
Traffic on the Badrinath National Highway in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district is severely affected due to frequent landslides, leaving around 500 vehicles stranded in Gauchar and Karnaprayag. Local authorities are providing essential services, including food and accommodations for the affected passengers, with support from municipal langars and available hotel facilities. To alleviate congestion, alternative routes are ...
The Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC), led by president K. Selvaperunthagai, staged a protest in Chennai against BJP leader H. Raja for calling Congress leader Rahul Gandhi “anti-national.” During the protest, Selvaperunthagai warned that if Raja continued with such remarks, they would escalate their actions. He defended Gandhi, stating that he speaks openly about important ...
 "Schmooze, an AI-powered meme dating app, raised million, revolutionizing connections by matching users through humor and personality.")
Schmooze, an innovative AI-driven dating platform, has successfully raised $4 million in its Series A funding round, led by Elevation Capital. Founded by Vidya Madhavan and Abhinav Anurag, Schmooze caters to the needs of users seeking deeper connections through humor and personality rather than just looks. The app has captured over 1 million users in ...
In Kolkata, the government led by Mamata Banerjee has replaced police commissioner Vineet Goyal due to protests from junior doctors. The doctors are demanding justice for a trainee medic who was raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College last month. Manoj Kumar Verma, previously the Additional Director General (Law and Order), has been appointed ...
 "Manufacturing exports plummet from 18% in FY13 to just 1.8% in FY24, signaling a dramatic decline in international sales.")
In a concerning trend for India’s manufacturing sector, the share of exports in total sales has plummeted by nearly two-thirds over the last decade, ending in the financial year 2022-23. Exports once made up over 18 percent of manufacturing sales in FY13, but this figure dropped dramatically to just 6.8 percent in FY23. Early estimates ...
On September 17, 2024, Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi and AAP leader, resigned to pave the way for Atishi, who will become the city’s third woman Chief Minister. Atishi has been a key figure in Kejriwal’s cabinet, overseeing important departments like Education and Public Works. While accepting her new role, she emphasized her ...
 "Nitin Gadkari unveils Revolt Motors’ electric bike, targeting global markets as India ramps up two-wheeler exports.")
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari highlighted the significant potential for Indian electric two-wheeler exports, particularly to regions where traditional motorcycles are already in demand. At the launch of Revolt Motors’ new electric commuter motorcycle, he noted that half of India’s motorcycle production is exported, with established companies like Bajaj Auto and Hero MotoCorp leading the way. ...
