Education

Jamnagar: Read the history of 450 plus years old city

August 16, 2021 Vinayak Barot

Jamnagar was founded in 1540 AD (Anno Domini) as the capital of the Princely State of Nawanagar. Jamnagar, historically known as Nawanagar (the new town), was one of the most important princely states of the Jadeja’s in the region of Saurashtra. According to Pauranik literature, Lord Krishna established his kingdom at Dwarka town in Jamnagar […]

Read more

English

Taliban leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar likely to become the president of Afghanistan

August 16, 2021 Vinayak Barot

New Delhi: The Co-founder of the insurgent group Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar is likely to become the new president of Afghanistan as President Ashraf Ghani left the country. Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar is one of the top leaders of the Taliban. Baradar on Sunday said that the terror group’s victory that saw all cities of the […]

Read more

English

PM to interact with Indian contingent for Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games on August 17

August 16, 2021 Vinayak Barot

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with the Indian para-athlete contingent for Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games on August 17 at 11 AM via video conferencing. 54 para-athletes from across 9 sports disciplines will be heading to Tokyo to represent the nation. This is India’s biggest ever contingent to the Paralympic Games. Union Sports Minister […]

Read more

English

The Taliban Appreciates India for helping Afghan people: Spokesperson of the Taliban

August 14, 2021 Vinayak Barot

New Delhi: The Spokesperson of the Taliban – Muhammed Suhail Shaheen on Saturday morning appreciated the efforts India has done in Afghanistan for development. A spokesperson told the media that India has been helping the Afghan people or national projects. We appreciate everything that has been done for the people of Afghanistan like dams, national […]

Read more

Defence

Government approves increase in vacancies for honorary commission for Defence Forces

August 14, 2021 Vinayak Barot

New Delhi: Honorary Commission is granted to serving Junior Commissioned Officers on Independence Day and Republic Day in their last year of service as recognition of their exemplary service and contribution in the Armed Forces. The ratio for grant of Honorary Commission since 1984 has been 12:1000 for Honorary Lieutenants and proportionate vacancies for Honorary […]

Read more

Auto

Prime Minister Modi launches vehicle scrappage policy

August 13, 2021 Vinayak Barot

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 13 launched Vehicle Scrappage Policy. PM Modi said during a virtual address at the Investor Summit in Gujarat that “the vehicle scrappage policy will bring in investments of around Rs 10,000 crore and Alang in Gujarat can become a hub for vehicle scrapping.” PM Modi said on […]

Read more

English

Flood in Bihar, Situation worsened in 12 districts of the state

August 13, 2021 Vinayak Barot

Patna: The Disaster Management Division (DMD) in India on August 12 reported that the floods situation in the eastern part of Bihar has affected over 250,000 people in the last few days. Seven rivers in the state, including the Ganges, are above the danger mark in 15 locations. DMD reported that across 125 villages in […]

Read more

English

India achieves 100 GW Milestone of Installed Renewable Energy Capacity

August 13, 2021 Vinayak Barot

New Delhi: The total installed renewable energy capacity in India, excluding large hydro, has crossed the milestone of 100 GW. On August 12, India stands at 4th position in the world in terms of installed RE capacity, 5th in solar, and 4th in wind in terms of installed capacity. India has set ambitious targets for itself in […]

Read more

English

The Taliban Could Isolate capital of Afghanistan in 30 days: Report

August 12, 2021 Vinayak Barot

New Delhi: The Taliban in Afghanistan could isolate the capital of the country in 30 days and possible takeover in 90 days, The US defense official cited the US intelligence as violence steadily increasing in a war-torn country. The official told media on condition of anonymity on Wednesday said that “the new assessment of how […]

Read more

English

Delhi Police issues traffic advisory ahead of 75th Independence Day celebrations

August 12, 2021 Vinayak Barot

New Delhi: The Delhi police on Wednesday issued a traffic advisory to smooth vehicular movement across the national capital ahead of the Independence Day function. According to the advisory issued by the Delhi police, the traffic around Red Fort from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation on Independence Day will remain closed […]

Read more