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New Delhi| Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, accompanied by Chief of the Army Staff General Manoj Pande, has arrived in Jammu to assess security conditions following the recent terrorist attack in Poonch, where four soldiers lost their lives. During his visit, the Defence Minister is scheduled to review the security situation in the valley, visiting Rajouri and Jammu. The Army is considering reinforcing its presence in the Poonch-Rajouri sector to counteract Pakistani terrorists. Security measures have been heightened in Jammu ahead of the Defence Minister's visit. Additionally, a Staff Court of Inquiry is being conducted against a Brigadier for operational lapses…

New Delhi| The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken charge of the investigation into the incident involving a reported 'blast' near the Israel Embassy, one day after the Delhi Police received the call. A team comprising NIA officials, along with the Delhi Special Cell and Dog Squad, arrived at the Israeli Embassy on Wednesday to initiate the probe. Simultaneously, Delhi police, having examined CCTV footage, have identified two individuals as 'suspects' near the embassy during the alleged incident. However, officials have not confirmed their involvement, and further investigation is underway to determine their identity and activities in the area. Additionally,…

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa(Pakistan)| In a groundbreaking move, a Hindu woman in Buner district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, has submitted her nomination papers for a general seat in the upcoming 2024 Pakistan general elections, as reported by Dawn. Scheduled for February 8, 2024, the general elections will determine members of the 16th National Assembly. Saveera Parkash has officially filed her nomination papers for the general seat of PK-25 in Buner district. As a member of the Hindu community, Parkash is hopeful about contesting the elections on a Pakistan People's Party (PPP) ticket, following in the footsteps of her father, Oam Parkash, a recently retired…

Islamabad| In preparation for the upcoming 2024 general elections, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued an advisory directing government employees, including officers, to refrain from engaging in political activities. The advisory, issued on Tuesday, emphasizes that government officials are not allowed to participate in election-related activities. Furthermore, the advisory stipulates that officials seeking leave must obtain permission from Returning Officers (ROs), and district officers must seek permission from District Returning Officers (DROs). The ECP advisory outlines that federal government employees up to Grade 19 can have their leave sanctioned by DROs, while officers in Grade-20 and above must obtain…

Washington(DC)| A recent study by Linkoping University researchers reveals that when the root systems of barley seedlings are electrically stimulated using a newly developed cultivation substrate, they experience a 50% faster growth on average. The researchers at the Laboratory of Organic Electronics at Linkoping University coined the term `eSoil` for this electrically conductive cultivation substrate tailored to hydroponic cultivation. Hydroponic cultivation involves growing plants without soil, relying on water, nutrients, and a substrate for root attachment. In this closed system, water recirculation ensures precise nutrient delivery to each seedling, minimizing water usage and retaining all nutrients within the system, a…

Ahmedabad| Adani Energy Solutions Limited (AESL), a part of the diversified Adani group, has announced its receipt of a letter of intent (LoI) for the acquisition of Halvad Transmission Ltd from PFC Consulting Limited (PFCCL). Halvad Transmission Ltd, a special-purpose vehicle established by PFCCL, is designed to evacuate 7 gigawatts of renewable energy from the Khavda renewable energy park. AESL secured the acquisition through a tariff-based competitive bidding process and plans to commission it within 24 months on a BOOM (Build, Own, Operate, and Maintain) basis. The Khavda renewable energy park, located in Gujarat, is poised to become the world's largest…

New Delhi| Rahul Gandhi, Congress leader and former party president, is set to embark on another Yatra, this time from East to West, named 'Bharat Nyay Yatra.' The Congress Party announced on Wednesday that the Yatra will commence on January 14 in Imphal, Manipur, and is expected to conclude on March 20 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. During this Yatra, Rahul Gandhi aims to engage with youth, women, and marginalized communities. The Nyay Yatra is slated to cover a distance of 6,200 kilometers, traversing states including Manipur, Nagaland, Assam, Meghalaya, West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and…

Chandigarh| Today, more than 3,000 doctors in Haryana have initiated a strike, urging the government to address their longstanding demands. Throughout this period, only emergency services will be operational, with outpatient departments (OPDs) in hospitals closed, and doctors abstaining from patient examinations. Essential services such as emergency, trauma centers, and post-mortem facilities will continue to operate. The Haryana Civil Medical Services Association (HCMSA) has issued a warning that if their demands remain unmet, a complete strike will commence from December 29. The doctors' ongoing protests revolve around several pending demands, including the establishment of a distinct cadre for specialist doctors, the…

Beijing| China, has recently encountered its lengthiest cold wave on record since 1951, with freezing temperatures and snowfall gradually subsiding. The temperature at Beijing's Nanjiao weather station climbed above zero degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit) on Sunday afternoon, marking the first time in several days, according to Beijing Daily, a local Chinese media outlet. Beijing Daily noted that the temperature had consistently remained below zero degrees since December 11, totaling more than 300 hours of sub-zero temperatures. A robust cold wave swept through much of China this month, pushing the heating capacity of some northern cities to its limits. As…

New Delhi| A day following reports of a 'blast' near the Israel embassy, Delhi Police have identified two individuals as 'suspects' after scrutinizing CCTV footage. While officials have not confirmed their involvement, sources indicated on Wednesday that these individuals were seen near the Israel embassy on the evening of the alleged incident. CCTV footage shows two persons in the vicinity, and their role in the 'blast' call incident remains unclear. Authorities are working to determine their identities and activities at the time of the call. The situation is expected to become clearer following their questioning. Police are now examining CCTV…