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Last week on Friday evening, Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chaddha announced his resignation from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). At a press conference held at the Constitution Club of India in New Delhi, Chaddha revealed that six other AAP MPs had simultaneously quit…
A high-level delegation from the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI), led by its President, Shri TCA Prasad, along with Central Council Member (CCM) Shri Manoj Kumar Anand, met with Shri Anant Swarup, Secretary General of FICCI, to discuss areas of mutual professional interest and opportunities for collaboration. The…
Uttarakhand is once again facing rising forest fires, causing damage to forests, tourism, and local life The Forest Survey of India reported 1,137 forest fire alerts in Uttarakhand as of April 27. Over the past week, cases have steadily increased, with 170 alerts reported on Monday alone. Authorities recorded fires…
Amid ongoing political churn in Punjab, Navneet Chaturvedi addressed a press conference at the Chandigarh Press Club on Monday, clarifying his position on the October 2025 Rajya Sabha election controversy, recent developments, and the allegations levelled against him. Speaking to the media, Chaturvedi said that his name and identity are…
Union Territory Ladakh’s Lieutenant Governor Vinay Kumar Saxena has announced the creation of five new districts in the region. Sharing the update on social media, he described it as a historic day for the people of Ladakh, stating that their long-standing demands and aspirations have finally been fulfilled. With this…
The rich legacy of the Banaras Gharana and stellar performances by eminent artists captivated the audience, drawing a large gathering of music lovers New Delhi, April 25, 2026 A musical evening titled “Shraddhanjali” was held at the prestigious Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi, in memory of…
Focus on women’s participation, grassroots talent development, and strengthening inclusive sports under the Fit India and Khelo India initiatives Delhi, 25 April 2026 The ASMITA Programme, organised under the flagship initiatives of the Fit India Movement and Khelo India, was held on Saturday at Cambridge School, bringing together young athletes,…
Delhi Schools introduce hourly ‘Water Bell’ amid rising heatwave. New DoE guidelines focus on hydration, revised assemblies With April heat peaking in Delhi, Delhi Schools are reporting rising discomfort among students due to soaring temperatures and hot winds. In response, the Directorate of Education (DoE) has issued fresh guidelines, directing…
Navneet Chaturvedi is currently fighting a legal battle in the Punjab and Haryana High Court after controversy erupted over alleged forged signatures of AAP MLAs in the Punjab Rajya Sabha elections. And the Punjab government already seems to be on the backfoot. Chaturvedi has filed a petition in the High…
Higher ECC rates and barrier-free tolling aim to cut pollution, but fair and competitive bidding remains key to effective implementation New Delhi, April 24, 2026: In a major push to curb vehicular pollution, recent directions from the Supreme Court in the M.C. Mehta v. Union of India case have cleared…
