Video: Jaipur Man Detained For Assigning “Price Tags” To Women Tourists

The Rajasthan man posted several offensive videos on his Instagram Jaipur/New Delhi: A Rajasthan man was detained yesterday for allegedly harassing women tourists and sharing their videos on social media, the police said.  He posted several offensive videos on his Instagram account, causing widespread outrage.  In one video, Guru was seen making derogatory remarks and … Read more

SDG Report 2024 : 84% Goals Off Track, Funding And Geopolitical Tensions Among Major Issues

United Nations : Sustainable Development Report (Representational) The recently released Sustainable Development Report (SDR) 2024 reveals a concerning stagnation in global progress towards the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Compiled by the SDG Transformation Center, the report reveals alarming trends in the global pursuit of sustainable development. Despite the ongoing efforts, only 16 per … Read more

“Unilateral Discussions…”: Mamata Banerjee To PM On Bangladesh Talks

Mamata Banerjee wrote such “unilateral deliberations and discussions” are not acceptable. Kolkata: Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, objecting to the talks on water sharing between the Centre and Bangladesh — a session Bengal was not invited to attend. Turning down the Centre’s proposal for sharing of Teesta water, … Read more

Watch: Video Of Salwar Kameez-Clad Staff At Indian Restaurant In Switzerland Goes Viral

The video has received 362k views till now (Photo Credit: Instagram/@soulmates_xpress) The variety, mix of spices and unique flavour profile have taken Indian cuisine to a global platform. So much so that today you will find a significant rise in the number of Indian restaurants across the world. Recently, one such Indian restaurant made the … Read more

“Act Now, Or…”: Experts Warn As Mumbai Struggles To Sleep Amid Heat

Mumbai: Mumbai is living up to its tagline ‘the city never sleeps’ with temperatures soaring to record highs and affecting the sleep patterns of residents, say experts. Global warming has ushered in unprecedented warmth during the night, disrupting the sleep patterns of its residents and impacting their health adversely, according to a recent study by … Read more

Opinion: Opinion | Modi-Hasina Should Worry About China, But Not Too Much

​ The inherent strength of India-Bangladesh relationship was once again in evidence as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, decided to visit New Delhi days after attending the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The ease with which the top leadership in Delhi and Dhaka now interact and engage each other is a … Read more

“Are You Defending Lt Governor?”: Supreme Court’s Tough Talk On Delhi Tree Felling

The court has pulled up the DDA over the felling of 1100 trees in Delhi Ridge New Delhi: Coming down heavily on the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) for the felling of trees in the capital’s Ridge area, the Supreme Court today said it cannot brush aside “brazen acts” that lead to the destruction of the … Read more

BSA Gold Star 650 India Launch Confirmed; To Be Unveiled On August 15th

BSA Gold Star 650 to be unveiled in India on August 15, 2024 Classic Legends, the company that owns Jawa and Yezdi brands in India, has sent us a ‘block your date’ for a brand launch on August 15th, 2024. The company is all set to launch, actually revive, their third motorcycle brand in India … Read more

BJP’s JP Nadda Named Leader Of House In Rajya Sabha

JP Nadda also holds the Chemicals and Fertilizers portfolio in the Cabinet. New Delhi: Union Health Minister and senior BJP leader JP Nadda has been appointed as the Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha today. Mr Nadda also holds the Chemicals and Fertilizers portfolio in the Cabinet. The Union Minister will be replacing … Read more

French Woman Sues Company That Paid Her To Do Nothing For 20 Years

The firm, however, claimed it had done everything to ensure she worked in the best conditions. A French woman has sued her former employer for assigning her no work despite paying her full salary for 20 years. Laurence Van Wassenhove has filed a lawsuit against Orange, a large telecommunications company,  accusing it of intentionally barring … Read more

Electric Vehicles To Become Safer With BIS’ New Safety Standards

New Delhi: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) introduced two new guidelines aimed at enhancing the safety of electric vehicles in the L, M, and N categories. L refers to two-wheelers, while the M and N categories correspond to four-wheelers and goods trucks, respectively. These new sets of rules, called IS 18590: 2024 and IS … Read more

Video: How Ukraine’s ‘Special Branch’ Drone Downed Russian One

The Ukrainian drone readying the stick to attack the Russian military vehicle. A video showing a Ukrainian drone destroying a Russian drone using a stick has gone viral on social media platform X. Posted by the user Special Kherson Cat, it shows the unmanned aerial vehicle hovering a few metres above the ground and another … Read more