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December 2, 2023 4:52 PM

18 Delhi-bound flights diverted due to low visibility, bad weather

According to airport sources, the 18 flights were diverted to other cities, including Jaipur, Lucknow, Ahmedabad and Amritsar, between 7:00 am and 10:00 am, as the national capital witnessed its first spell of the fog of the season. The airport initiated low visibility procedures (LVP) measures a...

December 2, 2023 3:13 PM

All-party meeting held ahead of Winter Session of Parliament

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi chaired the meeting that began at 11 am at the Parliament Library building. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal were seen arriving for the meeting on Saturday. Among the opposition leaders, ...

December 2, 2023 12:49 PM

Cyclone Michaung: IMD issues yellow alert

By: Aditya Ahuja The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert in response to Cyclone Michaung’s trajectory. This cautionary measure has led to the closure of schools in Puducherry, Karaikal, and Yanam. The likelihood of the cyclone reaching the Tamil Nadu coast by ...

November 30, 2023 3:42 PM

Telangana assembly polls: 51.89% voter turnout by 3 pm

Key turnout figures in various constituencies include Medak at 69.33%, Mahabubabad at 65.05%, Adilabad at 62.34%, Hanumankonda at 49%, and Hyderabad at 31.17% by 3 pm. Jangaon recorded a 62.24% voter turnout, while Kamareddy recorded 59.06%. Voter turnout in Khammam was recorded at 63.62%, Nalgon...

November 30, 2023 10:58 AM

Three-day Rajgir Mahotsav to showcase heritage of Nalanda & Rajgir

The much-awaited Rajgir Mahotsav is back in Bihar and is being held from November 30 to December 2. The three-day mahotsav, organised by the State Tourism Department in association with Nalanda district administration, will be a tourism attraction and boost local economy. According to Bihar Touri...

November 29, 2023 4:46 PM

Cabinet approves providing 15,000 drones to women Self Help Groups

By: Aditya Ahuja The Union Cabinet has greenlit a visionary scheme aimed at empowering women through technological advancement in the agriculture sector. With an outlay of Rs. 1261 Crore spanning from 2024-25 to 2025-26, this Central Sector Scheme is poised to provide drones to Women Self Help Gr...