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The respected Geeta Devi, Queen of Kapurthala, breathed her last at her Delhi residence on Thursday at the age of 86. She was widely regarded as one of the country's esteemed women. The funeral is scheduled for December 30 at 3 pm at the Lodhi Cremation Ground in New Delhi. Geeta Devi, mother of Tikka Shatrujit Singh and wife of Kapurthala Maharaja Brigadier Sukhjit Singh, faced heart issues on Thursday evening, leading to her demise at 7:15 PM. Her son, Tikka Shatrujit Singh, is known for bringing the international brand Louis Vuitton to India. Maharaja Sukhjit Singh was a decorated…

The eagerly anticipated inauguration of the Amritsar-Delhi Vande Bharat Express is scheduled for December 30, 2023, with Prime Minister Modi inaugurating the trains from Ayodhya. On the inauguration day, passengers traveling on the high-speed train will enjoy a complimentary journey, including breakfast. Earlier, it was reported by True Scoop News that Jalandhar Cantt had been selected as a stop for Punjab's inaugural Vande Bharat Express. Now, it has been revealed that the train will also make a halt at Phagwara Railway Station, thanks to the initiative of Lovely Professional University (LPU). Som Prakash, the Minister of State for Commerce and…

More than 60 international and domestic flights are encountering delays due to reduced visibility caused by dense fog. The city has been shrouded in fog for the past few days, particularly in the mornings, with a fog layer covering the national capital and surrounding areas on Friday morning. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reports that visibility is expected to improve throughout the day, and the minimum temperature recorded is 10.7 degrees Celsius, four notches above the seasonal average. The IMD forecasts that dense to very dense fog conditions will persist during the night and morning hours in various parts of…

The Tricity experienced its first foggy day of the season, significantly reducing visibility to a range of 15 to 50 meters and causing disruptions to daily life. The weather department issued yellow and red alerts for the upcoming days, including New Year's eve, predicting dense to very dense fog in Chandigarh and the surrounding region. The forecast for January 1 anticipates clear weather, with mainly dry conditions expected over the next four to five days. On Thursday, the mercury dropped by 0.3 degrees Celsius, recording a minimum temperature of 8.8 degrees Celsius and a maximum of 19.5 degrees Celsius. Chandigarh…

Recently, a joint forensic investigation conducted by Amnesty International's Security Lab in collaboration with The Washington Post has asserted that Pegasus spyware targeted the iPhones of two Indian journalists. Pegasus, developed by the Israeli surveillance firm NSO Group, is known for its intrusive capabilities. NSO Group has consistently claimed to engage exclusively with governments, subject to rigorous scrutiny. Responding to the published findings, Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar criticized them as `half facts, fully embellished.` He urged Apple to clarify whether their devices were vulnerable and what triggered the notifications, mentioning ongoing inquiries with @IndianCERT.…

The leader of opposition in Goa Assembly, Yuri Alemao, on Thursday demanded to effectively implement the policies initiated by the Congress to provide jobs to artistes and sportspersons. In a letter sent to Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, Alemao said that the ‘Goa Cultural Policy 2007’ and the ‘Goa Sports Policy 2009’, initiated by the Congress, should be implemented effectively. “These policies were initiated by the then Congress government to encourage local talent in the field of arts, culture and sports. These policies have provisions for grace marks for talented students and sportspersons. There is also a provision to provide job…

Ottawa| In a disturbing incident in Surrey, Canada, gunshots were fired at the residence of an Indian-origin man, the son of Satish Kumar, president of Lakshmi Narayan Mandir. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police is currently investigating the incident, which occurred on December 27 in the early morning. The residence, located in the 14900 block of 80 Avenue, Surrey, sustained damage consistent with bullet holes. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Constable Parmbir Kahlon, Media Relations Officer for Surrey Police, stated, `Police remained in the area, examining the scene, speaking with witnesses and canvassing the neighbourhood for CCTV footage. The Surrey RCMP General…

Lucknow| Ahead of the consecration ceremony of the Ram Lalla Temple in Ayodhya, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit on December 30, where he will inaugurate various projects totaling Rs 15,000 crore. The projects include the Ayodhya Dham Junction Railway Station, airport, railway station, highway, and railway line doubling, along with four major roads. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is overseeing security preparations for the Prime Minister's visit. The Ayodhya Dham Junction Railway Station, costing over Rs 240 crore, features modern facilities and has received certification as a green station building. During his visit, PM Modi will also…

Lucknow| The preparations for the consecration ceremony of Maryada Purushottam Prabhu Shri Ram Temple are advancing rapidly, generating heightened interest among the public as the significant moment approaches. The elaborate ritual process is scheduled to span seven days in Ayodhya, commencing on January 16, with the consecration of the deity Shri Ram Lalla taking place on January 22. Prime Minister Narendra Damodar Das Modi will bestow his blessings during the auspicious event. In light of this momentous occasion, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has been making regular visits to Ayodhya, closely monitoring the progress of the Ram temple construction. The ceremony…

Amritsar| A joint operation by the Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab Police led to the recovery of a Pakistani drone carrying narcotics in Amritsar, according to an official statement on Thursday. The drone, identified as a 'Quadcopter,' was found in Roranwala Village during a search operation prompted by specific intelligence input. The recovered drone, believed to be employed for cross-border smuggling, adds to recent instances of drone-related incidents along the Indo-Pak border. In a previous operation, a Chinese-made drone was also seized near Mari Kamboke village in Tarn Taran district.