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New Delhi| At least 100 flights experienced delays, and a few were canceled at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on Friday due to low visibility caused by fog. Airlines have urged passengers to check flight statuses on their websites before heading to the airport. Stranded passengers, unaware of the delays, were observed sitting on the floors, awaiting updates from the airlines. Fakrool, a traveler from Rampur in UP, expressed frustration, stating, `I have been waiting for 12 hours at T-3 in the cold to catch a flight to Sharjah. The airline made no arrangements for passengers in case of delay…

Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Mansukh Mandaviya, announced on Friday that a total of 1,70,000 Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs), now named 'Ayushman Arogya Mandir,' have been established across the country. The minister made this statement while inaugurating two critical care blocks and BSL-3 labs in Vijayawada under the PM Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) scheme. Mandaviya also marked the inauguration of seven Integrated Public Health Laboratory (IPHL) labs at the Old Government General Hospital. The PM ABHIM scheme, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in October 2021, aims to fortify India's health infrastructure, positioning…

Centurion [South Africa]| India, led by Rohit Sharma, faced penalties in the Centurion Test against South Africa, with the International Cricket Council (ICC) announcing that the team has been docked two vital ICC World Test Championship points for maintaining a slow over-rate. The ICC statement stated, `India have been fined 10 per cent of their match fee and penalised two ICC World Test Championship points for maintaining a slow over-rate against South Africa in the first Test in Centurion.` Additionally, India received a 10% match fee fine for bowling two overs short of the target. The penalty was imposed by…

In 2023, Bollywood witnessed a stellar year with performances from Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Ranbir Kapoor, who delivered remarkable films and took center stage in the film industry. Before bidding farewell to the year, moviegoers, especially enthusiasts, should acknowledge the male actors who showcased their acting prowess and contributed to making 2023 a memorable year for cinema. 1. Shah Rukh Khan: - SRK made a grand comeback with `Pathaan` after a four-year hiatus, showcasing his action avatar and breaking box office records. - His second release, `Jawan,` also marked a success, collecting over Rs 1000 crore worldwide. -…

Darjeeling orange farmers are grappling with a severe crisis, as exorbitant taxes and a flood of oranges in the market hinder their exports. Once considered a valuable commodity, the Darjeeling orange is now facing a dire situation, causing significant losses for traders in Siliguri, the central hub of the fruit trade. This aromatic gem of North Bengal, renowned for its enchanting flavor and fragrance, is now in jeopardy, with production plummeting to a mere 20%. The fate of this iconic fruit hangs in the balance, marking a stark contrast to the lucrative trade that used to take place from November…

The celebration in Moscow, labeled as an `almost naked` celebrity party, has triggered a backlash amidst the ongoing Ukraine war. Authorities took measures against Russian celebrities present at the event, organized by blogger Anastasia Ivleeva at the Mutabor club on December 20-21. The Orthodox Church, pro-war activists, and pro-Kremlin lawmakers strongly opposed the gathering, considering the current conflict in Ukraine. Rapper Vacio, who attended wearing only a sock to cover his genitals, received a 15-day jail sentence and a 200,000 ruble (around USD 2,200) fine. A Moscow court ruled that the event aimed at `propagating non-traditional sexual relationships,` and Vacio…

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has provisionally attached movable property worth Rs 54.16 Lakh under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, in the case involving M/s. Bajwa Developers Limited and others. The attached property was discovered during a search at the residence of Jarnail Singh Bajwa, the Managing Director of M/s. Bajwa Developers Limited, located in Mohali, Punjab. The ED's investigation was initiated based on multiple FIRs filed by the Punjab Police under sections of the IPC Act, 1860, against Jarnail Singh Bajwa. The charges included cheating, fraud, extortion, misrepresentation of facts to plot/property buyers,…

  Ludhiana| In order to facilitate the NRI brethren for resolving their issues, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday launched new website nri.punjab.gov.in of the NRI affairs department. Launching the website here today, the Chief Minister described it as a path breaking initiative aimed at ensuring the well being of the NRIs on one hand and helping them to stay connected with their roots on the other. He said that the ultra modren website has been created by Governance Reforms department along with the help of NIC. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the website has detailed information pertaining…

According to media reports, Pakistan has expressed its desire for peaceful relations with all countries, including its eastern neighbor India. The Pakistan Foreign Office stated, `Pakistan is committed to a peaceful neighborhood and would like to have peaceful relations with all countries in the region, including India.` The Foreign Office spokesperson, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, emphasized the need for India to take steps to create an environment conducive to dialogue. Baloch highlighted that any dialogue with India should be based on equality and respect, with a priority discussion on the Jammu and Kashmir issue. Additionally, Baloch criticized Delhi for imposing restrictions…

A 41-year-old man of Indian origin, Jagdish Pandher from Brampton, has been taken into custody in connection with a series of robberies at Hindu temples in Ontario, Canada. The Durham Regional Police announced on Thursday that Pandher faces charges for various offenses and is presently held for a bail hearing. Investigators have linked him to multiple break-ins at Hindu temples, primarily in Durham Region and the Greater Toronto Area. One incident on October 8 involved Pandher breaking into a temple, stealing a significant amount of cash from donation boxes, and fleeing before the police arrived. Surveillance footage later captured him…