Category: Development
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EAM S Jaishankar’s Tokyo Visit: Remembering Shinzo Abe and Strengthening India-Japan Ties
In a poignant moment during his first visit to Tokyo since the tragic demise of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had a heartfelt meeting with Abe’s widow, Akie. Conveying personal condolences on behalf of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the recent loss of Shinzo Abe’s mother, Jaishankar recalled the…
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Bengaluru’s Posh Gated Community Faces Acute Water Crisis
Bengaluru, home to Prestige Falcon City on Kanakapura Road, is experiencing a severe water shortage affecting its 2,500 luxury units. The citywide crisis has compelled residents to use disposable plates and visit nearby Forum Mall for bathroom access. According to a Reddit user, ‘Familiar-Art-8675,’ who resides in Prestige Falcon City, there has been a lengthy…
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Historic Inauguration of India’s First Underwater Metro in Kolkata by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked a transformation in India’s public transport system with the inauguration of various projects in Kolkata, West Bengal, on March 6, including India’s first underwater metro service. This visit was part of his 10-day itinerary across 12 states and UTs and followed a recent trip to West Bengal five days prior.…
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Bengaluru’s Water Crisis: Prestige Falcon City Struggles as Government Tackles Shortage
As Bengaluru confronts a severe water shortage, initiatives by the state government to commandeer private water tankers for the city’s driest regions have intensified the predicament for numerous private apartments such as Prestige Falcon City, which houses 2,500 units situated on Kanakapura Road. The complex has been suggested to employ disposable plates and wet wipes…
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March of Unrest and Development: Farmers Resume ‘Delhi Chalo’, PM Modi Inaugurates RRTS Extension, and More
The ‘Delhi Chalo’ march has recommenced, bringing farmers back on the roads with intentions to revitalize their protests with a ‘Rail Roko’ activation on March 10. As the march picks up momentum, Delhi Police have stepped up their game, implementing stringent security measures across the city’s pivotal transport hubs. These security teams, comprising trained officers,…
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Bombay High Court Acquits former DU Professor GN Saibaba in Maoist Links Case
Former Delhi University professor GN Saibaba, along with five others, has been acquitted by the Bombay High Court from allegations of having Maoist links. Saibaba, a 54-year-old wheelchair-bound individual who is 99 percent disabled, had been convicted in 2017 by a sessions court in Gadchiroli. They were accused of engaging in activities that amounted to…
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Strategic Meetings and Bold Initiatives: India Charts Course for 2047 Vision
Prime Minister Narendra Modi orchestrated an intensive day-long conclave with his Council of Ministers on March 3 in New Delhi, meticulously diving into a vision document poised to shape India’s transformative journey towards ‘Viksit Bharat: 2047’, alongside a tactical five-year action plan. The gathering saw ministers lay out progress reports and forthcoming strategies. The ambitious…
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Multi-State Development Spree
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is embarking on an extensive tour of five states, including Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, West Bengal, and Bihar, taking place from March 4-6, 2024. This formidable journey involves the initiation of multiple infrastructure projects collectively worth over Rs 1,10,600 crore, promising to revolutionize numerous sectors and improve the lives of many.…
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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Issues Legal Notice Over Misleading Video Clip
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has taken legal steps against two senior Congress leaders, Mallikarjun Kharge and Jairam Ramesh, for disseminating an ‘out of context’ clip from one of his interviews. Gadkari’s counsel, Balendu Shekhar, expressed dismay at the content that the Congress shared on social media, which he said aimed to sully Gadkari’s image. A…
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India Faces Warm Start to Summer 2024 with El Nino Conditions Persisting
New Delhi, March 1, 2024 – India is set to experience a notably warmer early summer this year, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). With El Nino continuing to influence the season, regions such as Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, north interior Karnataka, parts of Maharashtra, and Odisha might see more heatwaves than usual. The country…
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Info Edge and Indian Startups Challenge Google’s App Store Policies
Sanjeev Bikhchandani, Founder and Vice Chairman of Info Edge India Ltd, called on India’s Competition Commission to address Google’s anti-competitive actions after the tech giant delisted five Info Edge apps: the Naukri app, Naukri Recruiter, Naukrigulf Job Search App, 99acres, and Shiksha from the Play Store. Jeevansathi app, however, remains available. Google’s sudden action came…
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Clashes at JNU Leave Students Injured Amidst Election Committee Meeting
In a late-night outbreak of violence at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), three students sustained injuries following a clash between members of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and Left-backed student groups. The confrontation occurred during a general body meeting convened for the forthcoming student union elections. Disagreements erupted over the appointment of election committee members…
