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13 May

PM Modi Orders 50% Reduction in Official Convoy to Promote Austerity

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsEntertainment, India, TrendingIndia, PM Narendra Modi

Rajeev Sharma :- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has initiated a major austerity measure by directing a significant reduction in the size of his official convoy, aiming to encourage fiscal discipline and curb unnecessary government expenditure. The move is being seen as a symbolic as well as practical step towards promoting restraint within the administrative machinery. According to sources, the Prime Minister has instructed the Special Protection Group (SPG) to cut the number of vehicles in his convoy by nearly half. At the same time, he has also expressed a preference for increasing the use of electric vehicles in the convoy.…

12 May

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay orders closure of 717 liquor shops near religious places, schools

nishuthapar10 CommentsEntertainment, India, TrendingBig news, Cm, India, Tamil Nadu, Vijay

Rajeev Sharma :- In a significant move, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has ordered closure of 717 state-run liquor retail outlets operating near places of worship, educational institutions, and bus stands across the state. According to the government, the state currently houses 4,765 Tasmac liquor retail shops. Of the 717 identified for closure, 276 are located near places of worship, 186 near educational institutions and 255 near bus stands. The move is being seen as Vijay’s first major policy decision just hours after becoming Chief Minister. The new government is presenting it as an important social reform step…

09 May

India Announces New Military Leadership as Lt Gen Subramani Named CDS, Vice Admiral Swaminathan to Lead Navy

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingCDS, India

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The central government on Saturday unveiled key appointments in the country’s armed forces, naming retired Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani as the next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan as the incoming Chief of the Indian Navy. Lt Gen Subramani will assume charge after the retirement of General Anil Chauhan on May 31. His appointment places him at the helm of India’s tri-services structure, where he will also serve as Secretary of the Department of Military Affairs. Government rules permit the CDS to remain in office until the age of 65. Currently…

02 May

CSIS 2025 Public Report Identifies Canada-Based Khalistani Extremism as Persistent Security Threat

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanada, CSIS, Extremism, India, Intelligence, Khalistan, Security

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) has released its 2025 public report, marking a significant shift in its assessment of domestic and international security challenges. Tabled recently in the Canadian Parliament, the document explicitly identifies "Canada-based Khalistani extremists" as an ongoing national security concern. According to the intelligence agency, the activities of these violent elements continue to promote a radical agenda that poses a direct threat to both Canada and its national interests. This assessment categorises such individuals under the umbrella of politically motivated violent extremism, defined by the intent to use violence to establish new political…

02 May

India Conducts Nationwide Trial of Advanced Emergency Alert System

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingAlert, India

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): In a major step toward strengthening disaster preparedness, authorities in India carried out a large-scale test of a new mobile-based alert mechanism, sending a high-priority warning message to millions of users across the country on Saturday. The alert, labelled as “Extremely Severe,” briefly caused concern among citizens before officials confirmed it was only part of a planned drill aimed at evaluating the efficiency of the new system. The initiative has been introduced under the supervision of Amit Shah and Jyotiraditya Scindia. Developed by the Centre for Development of Telematics, the platform—called SACHET—relies on cell broadcast technology…

23 Apr

10 killed as truck collision sparks blaze in two cars in UP’s Mirzapur

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAccident, Big news, India, Mirzapur, UP

Gurpreet Singh :- At least 10 people were killed in a horrific road accident in Uttar Pradesh’s Mirzapur district on Wednesday night after a High Speed truck rammed into two cars, triggering a massive fire that engulfed the vehicles. Nine occupants of the cars were burnt alive, while the truck’s cleaner also lost his life in the incident. According to officials, the accident took place near the Barka Ghuman turn under the Drummondganj police station limits. A Bolero and a Swift Dzire car were travelling behind a trailer coming from the Madhya Pradesh side when a speeding truck loaded with…

11 Apr

Most wanted gangster Sahil Chauhan arrested in Thailand, deported to India

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsArrested, Gangster, India, Thailand

Rajeev Sharma :- In a significant breakthrough, most wanted gangster Sahil Chauhan was arrested in Thailand and is currently being brough to India after being deported. According to officials, Chauhan will arrive at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, where he will be taken into custody by the Haryana Special Task Force (STF) immediately upon landing on Saturday. A notorious figure in organised crime network, Chauhan is also wanted by National Investigation Agencies (NIA) in connection with multiple cases. Investigators have found that Chauhan has connections with the Gurugram-based Kaushal Chaudhary gang. While abroad, he is suspected of directing…

08 Apr

Centre Clears Path for Women’s Reservation by 2029, Plans Early Delimitation and Seat Expansion

nishuthapar10 CommentsBusiness, IndiaIndia, Narendra Modi cabinet decision, Nari Shakti Vandan Act amendment, women reservation

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Union Cabinet led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved key amendments to enable the rollout of 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies by the 2029 general elections.The move seeks to fast-track the implementation of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, which originally linked the reservation to a delimitation exercise after the 2026 Census. To accelerate the process, the government plans to introduce two Bills in Parliament.The first Bill will amend provisions in the 2023 law to allow reservation without waiting for the post-2026 delimitation. The second will modify the…

08 Apr

Severe Weather Batters India: Heavy Rain and Hailstorm Cause Widespread Damage Across Several States Including Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaIndia, Weather

Gurpeeet Singh :- Large parts of India are witnessing extreme weather conditions as heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and hailstorms have caused significant damage to life and property across multiple states, including Punjab, Delhi, and Jammu & Kashmir. In Punjab, unseasonal rain accompanied by hail has severely impacted standing wheat crops, raising serious concerns among farmers. Reports from several districts indicate extensive damage, with fields submerged and crops flattened at a crucial stage of harvest. The sudden change in weather has been attributed to an active western disturbance affecting northern and northwestern regions of the country. As a result, daytime temperatures have…

01 Apr

Tensions Escalate Along Jammu Border After Pakistan Fires at Indian Surveillance Drone

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaDrone, Firing, India, Pakistan

Rajeev Sharma :- Tensions flared along the international border in Jammu after Pakistani forces opened fire at an Indian remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) during a routine surveillance mission. The incident occurred in the Kanachak sector, where Pakistani posts reportedly fired multiple rounds at the drone operating within Indian territory. According to sources, a total of five shots were fired from across the border, targeting the unmanned aerial system. Despite the provocation, the Indian drone remained unharmed and safely returned to its base. No casualties or material damage have been reported in the incident. The firing comes amid repeated ceasefire violations…