Isro announced its diligent surveillance and acquisition of data concerning the potent solar storm unleashed by the notably active sunspot region AR13664. This event, which occurred in early May 2024, instigated a barrage of vigorous X-class flares and coronal mass ejections (CMEs) directed towards Earth. The ensuing geomagnetic storm marked the most powerful occurrence since 2003, leading to disturbances in communication and GPS systems, particularly in regions of high latitudes.
BJP criticizes Mamata Banerjee's offer to cook for PM Modi, questioning her intentions and accusing her of political agendas. Banerjee responds to PM Modi's allegations on RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav's diet during Navratri, expressing willingness to cook for the PM but unsure if he would enjoy her food.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared his total assets as 3.02 crore rupees in the nomination papers filed from the Varasani Lok Sabha seat. According to the poll papers, Prime Minister Modi does not possess a house or a car and holds Rs 52,920 in cash. Furthermore, he also has 2.85 crore in bank deposits.
PM Modi accused Congress of plotting against Ram Mandir at a Jharkhand rally, criticizing Supreme Court, JMM, and India Bloc for corruption and dynastic politics. He mentioned the Babri Masjid, Naxalism, and BJP's efforts to contain Naxal violence.
India supported granting full membership to Palestine at the UN and emphasized that lasting peace in the conflict-affected region can only be achieved through a two-state solution. India voted in favour of a draft UN General Assembly resolution last week that said Palestine is qualified and should be admitted as a full member of the United Nations and recommended that the Security Council «reconsider' the matter »favourably'.
Rouse Avenue court on Tuesday listed the charge sheet filed against Bharat Rashta Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha and others for consideration on May 20. Special judge Kaveri Baweja listed the matter for consideration on Monday. Meanwhile, the documents and annexure will be checked by then by the court staff, the court said.
Vidit Sharma's viral video of a man abusing a Golden Retriever in an elevator prompts calls for strict action against the abuser. The dog's owners are reportedly addressing the abuse.
A delegation from the Sri Lankan Supreme Court completed a training programme at the Supreme Court of India, under the guidance of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud. The initiative promotes bilateral relationship, judicial excellence, and technological innovation.
The Supreme Court reserved orders against Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna for misleading Patanjali ads. Justice Hima Kohli acknowledged Ramdev's contribution to yoga. The case involves the Indian Medical Association and misleading advertisements.
The hearing in a defamation case filed in 2018 against Rahul Gandhi for his alleged objectionable remarks targeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah has been scheduled for May 27 after a new judge was appointed to the special court. The defamation complaint against Gandhi was lodged by BJP leader Vijay Mishra six years ago.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after filing the nomination from Varanasi Lok Sabha seats for the third time, said that it is an «honour' to serve the people of this »historic seat," adding that in the coming times, the pace of work will get faster. Additionally, he expressed his gratitude for the presence of the valued NDA allies in Kashi today.
The talks, co-chaired by Rear Admiral Nirbhay Bapna, Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Foreign Cooperation and Intelligence) from the Indian Navy, and Rear Admiral Jonathan Earley from the Royal Australian Navy, marked a milestone in the collaboration between the two naval forces.
Officials announced on Monday that illustrated manuscripts of the ancient Ramacharitamanas and the 15th-century manuscript of the Panchatantra fables are among the 20 items from the Asia Pacific region included in UNESCO's Memory of the World Regional Register for the 2024 cycle. The decision was taken at the 10th GM of the Memory of the World Committee for Asia and the Pacific (MOWCAP).
Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at the Dashashwamedh Ghat on the banks of the Ganga here on Tuesday before filing his nomination from the Varanasi Lok Sabha constituency. He also performed aarti at the ghat amid chanting of Vedic mantras. Several Union ministers, including Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh, chief ministers of BJP and NDA-ruled states and leaders of the party are likely to accompany Modi to the collectorate for his nomination filing.
Amid Israel's military action in Gaza against Hamas, India has strongly condemned the civilian deaths in the ongoing conflict and said that the resulting humanitarian crisis in the region is «simply unacceptable.»
High-voltage drama unfolded at chief minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence in north Delhi on Monday morning after his party's Rajya Sabha MP, Swati Maliwal, claimed in a PCR call that she had been assaulted by Kejriwal's personal assistant, Bibhav, on the former's instructions. The incident has created a buzz on social media and has disheartened a significant portion of AAP members.
14 individuals lost their lives and nearly 70 others sustained injuries when a 250-tonne unauthorized advertisement hoarding collapsed onto a petrol pump in Ghatkopar during a sudden dust storm and rain. The incident caused disruption in the city with significant traffic congestion and other damages.
An Indian personnel working with the United Nations was killed in Gaza when the vehicle he was travelling in came under attack in Rafah, making it the «first international» casualty for the organisation since the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict. The individual was a staff member of the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (DSS). While the identity of the victim has not yet been revealed, sources confirmed to PTI he was from India and a former Indian Army personnel.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for attempting to establish dictatorial rule in the country. He mentioned that the fear of humiliation prevented Modi from attending the Ram temple inauguration in Ayodhya. Kharge highlighted the importance of upcoming elections and urged voters to prevent the rise of a dictatorial government.