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Key leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) nationwide tuned in at 11 am on Sunday to catch Prime Minister Narendra Modi's final 'Mann ki Baat' episode of the year. During the broadcast, BJP National President JP Nadda was seen listening in with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow. Union Minister Meenakshi Lekhi tuned in from Delhi, and Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal was spotted participating in Assam's Dibrugarh. Rajasthan's newly appointed Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma joined the program from Jaipur. Others seen engaged in the radio address included Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Union Minister…

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is reportedly planning to launch three more military spy satellites in the coming year, according to Yonhap news agency citing the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). This announcement follows the successful launch of the country's first military reconnaissance satellite last month. During a plenary meeting of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, Kim Jong-un outlined the goal of launching three additional spy satellites in 2024, building on the experience gained from the successful launch and operation of the first spy satellite in 2023. The recent successful launch placed a military spy satellite,…

Due to dense fog causing low visibility in Delhi, 23 trains are running behind schedule, as reported by railway officials on Sunday. Notable delays include the Puri-New Delhi Purushottam Express (7 hours), Howrah-New Delhi Poorva Express, and Azamgarh-Delhi Kaifiyat Express (5 hours each). Several other trains, such as Saharsa-New Delhi Vaishali Express, Allahabad-New Delhi Prayagraj Express, and Rajendranagar-New Delhi Sampoorn Kranti, are delayed by 4 hours. The Sealdah-New Delhi Rajdhani and Padmavat Express are running 1.45 hours and almost 3 hours late, respectively. The Pune-Nizamudin Duronto is delayed by 2 hours, Bhopal-Nizamuddin Express by 6 hours, and Durg-Nizamuddin S Kranti…

Despite the year drawing to a close, Delhi-NCR continues to experience severe cold weather conditions, as reported by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). On the last day of the year, residents woke up to another morning of bone-chilling cold waves, accompanied by a thick layer of fog blanketing the national capital and its surrounding areas. The minimum temperature at the Safdarjung Observatory, the primary weather station in the city, was recorded at 11 degrees Celsius. The dense fog significantly reduced visibility in various parts of the city, causing disruptions to vehicular movement in areas such as Subroto Park, DND flyover,…

India's foreign exchange reserves saw a cumulative increase of USD 58 billion in the year 2023, reaching a 21-month high of USD 620.441 billion in the week ending December 22, 2023, according to the latest data from the Reserve Bank of India. In the last week, the country's foreign currency assets (FCA), the primary component of the forex reserves, rose by USD 4.698 billion to USD 549.747 billion, as reported by the central bank's weekly statistical data. In contrast, gold reserves during the same period decreased by USD 102 million to USD 474.74 billion. In the calendar year 2022, India's…

Washington| A tragic incident unfolded in the United States, where an Indian-origin couple and their teenage daughter were discovered dead in their mansion. The deceased individuals were identified as Rakesh Kamal, 57; his wife, Teena; and their 18-year-old daughter, Arianna. The somber discovery took place on Thursday evening at a vast 19,000-square-foot residence in Dover, located approximately 20 miles southwest of Boston, as announced by Norfolk County District Attorney Michael W. Morrissey in a news conference on Friday. According to Morrissey, at around 7:24 p.m. (local time), a family member, concerned about their well-being, contacted emergency services. The preliminary investigation…

New Delhi| The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has announced the convening of its National Executive and National Council meeting on Sunday (December 31) through video conferencing, following the return of AAP chief and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to the national capital from Vipassana. This meeting gains significance as it takes place amid the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) issuing a third notice to CM Kejriwal. After completing a 10-day Vipassana meditation in Hoshiarpur, Punjab, Kejriwal expressed his renewed commitment to public service. Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann accompanied Kejriwal as he left the Vipassana meditation center. Official sources suggest that Kejriwal…

Chhatrapati| A fire at a hand glove manufacturing facility in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, claimed the lives of at least six individuals, according to officials. The incident occurred around 02:15 am in the Waluj MIDC area, as reported by the Fire department. Upon reaching the site, firefighters discovered the entire factory engulfed in flames. Despite efforts to rescue those trapped inside, six bodies were recovered. Dousing operations are currently underway, and the cause of the fire remains unknown. Initially, locals mentioned five trapped workers, but the fire department later confirmed six fatalities. Workers, who were asleep at the time of the…

Biryani, an indisputable favorite across India, witnessed a significant surge in popularity in 2023, as revealed by separate reports from Swiggy and Zomato. The Swiggy 2023 Report, disclosed in December, highlighted a noteworthy instance where a family in Chandigarh ordered a staggering 70 plates of Biryani in a single day. The unique biryani feast unfolded during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, precisely when India faced Pakistan at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Swiggy reported, `A Biryani-loving family in Chandigarh ordered 70 plates in a single go during the nail-biting India Vs. Pak World Cup match in October. Swiggy…

Ferozpur| Randhir Kumar, Superintendent Police (Investigation) Ferozepur, appointed as the SIT Head for the Nicaragua Human Trafficking Case, has called upon victims to come forward and register their complaints. He emphasized that FIRs will be promptly filed once victims step forward to set the legal process in motion. Victims can reach out to the Anti Human Trafficking Unit in their respective districts or contact the special investigation team to initiate case registration. The Punjab Police is coordinating with central agencies and other state agencies regarding the issue. In response to directives from Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and Director…