Vivahkumari Mandal India’s Gukesh Dommaraju (C) is greeted upon his arrival at the Chennai International Airport in Chennai on December 16, 2024 after winning the FIDE World Chess Championship Singapore 2024. Photo credit: AFP New-World Chess Champion d. Gukesh returned home on Monday to a rousing welcome as hundreds of eager fans, and Tamil Nadu government and … Read more
AAP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh. File | Photo: Shiv Kumar Pushpakar/The Hindu Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh on Monday (December 16, 2024) morning suspended a business notice in the Rajya Sabha demanding a discussion on the law and order situation in Delhi. He said that Delhi has become a “crime … Read more
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh. | Photo Credit: ANI Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has strongly condemned the killing of two migrant laborers from Bihar in Kakching district and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 10 lakh to the kin of the two deceased. He said that all possible efforts are being made to … Read more
Congress’ Manikam Tagore submits adjournment notice to remove 1971 war photo from army headquarters Congress MP Manikam Tagore on Monday (December 16, 2024) moved an adjournment motion notice in the Lok Sabha to remove the 1971 war portrait from Army Headquarters, New Delhi and discuss its implications. In a notice to Speaker Om Birla, Manickam … Read more
Congress leader and former MP Sajjan Kumar. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu A Delhi court is likely to deliver its verdict on January 8 next year in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case against former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar. Special judge Kaveri Baweza adjourned the judgment to Monday (December 16, 2024). “January 8 is the … Read more
Renowned classical singer and harmonium artist Pandit Sanjay Ram Marathe passed away at a hospital in Maharashtra’s Thane city, his family said on Monday (December 16, 2024). He was 68. The artist suffered a severe heart attack and was admitted to a private hospital in Thane where he died on Sunday night, his family members … Read more
Morocco has emerged as a gateway for Indian defense exports to Africa and Europe, fostering strong bilateral ties and increasing investment opportunities. | Photo Credit: X/@SIDIndia Morocco is emerging as a springboard for India’s ambitions to expand its footprint in Africa for defense exports. Pitching Morocco as a gateway to Africa and Europe for Indian … Read more
The sight of Gundur Lake in Tiruchi district has started flowing after the recent incessant rains in its catchment area. | Photo credit: M. idol Most of the tanks in Ariyalur district are full to their capacity due to heavy rains during the northeast monsoon, especially in the second week of December. There are 2,481 … Read more
TG Sitaram Photo credit: S. Shiva Saravanan The nature of engineering education should change and emphasis should be placed on hands-on learning, said All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) president TG Seetharam. Speaking at 61St At a program organized on the occasion of National Institute of Technical Teacher Training and Research (NITTTR) Day on … Read more
A view of flooded Balaji Avenue in Kambarasanpetai, Tiruchi. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangements Many residential areas continue to bear the brunt of the recent heavy rains in the city. Residents of Balaji Avenue in Andanallur block in Tiruchi, Visalachi Avenue and Ganapathi Nagar in Kambarasanpettai complained of flooding. Vacant land and areas around residential … Read more