Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed and vehicles plunged into the river on Mar 26 after a ship collided with one of the pillars. Daylight drone visuals showed the extent of damage the bridge suffered sending cars and people into the river. Following the incident, US Secretary of Transportation emphasised that the path to normalcy after the bridge collapse would not be easy. Meanwhile, locals recalled the moment of collapse and one of them said the noise was felt in the house. The Maryland state police on March 27 informed that six people who were missing after the bridge collapsed incident have been presumed dead. The ship was identified as a Singapore-flagged container ship, the Dali which was bound for Sri Lanka.
27 March,2024 03:43 PM IST
On the occasion of the perfectionist, Aamir Khan's 59th birthday, let us go back to listening to the star talk about his stardom. On Mid-day's Sit With Hitlist, Aamir Khan revealed how he was unaware of his stardom until he went to Turkey and how '3 Idiots' and 'Dangal' are the reasons why he got famous in China Watch the full video to find out more!
13 March,2024 06:00 PM IST
On 27th of February, at 2 pm, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar presented the interim budget for the state for the financial year 2024-25.On day 1 of the budget session of the state assembly, the government had tabled supplementary demands worth Rs 8,609 crore, including Rs 1,438.78 crore for the repayment of outstanding loans related to Mumbai, Nagpur and Pune metros. Pawar had tabled the supplementary demands after the council.The government had tabled supplementary demands worth Rs 55, 520.77 crore in the winter session last year. Let's take a look at the key highlights of Maharashtra budget 2024. Watch video.
27 February,2024 05:45 PM IST
Iran’s military has reportedly killed a senior Jaish-al-Adl militant group commander and some of his companions. The armed clash happened inside Pakistan’s territory a month after two countries conducted airstrikes against each other. Notably, this is first such instance after the conclusion of the recent general elections in Pakistan. Formed in 2012, Jaish al-Adl is designated as a "terrorist" organization by Iran. It is a Sunni terrorist group that operates in Iran's southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchistan (Info Source- Al Arabiya News). The group has a history of carrying out attacks against the Iranian security forces. Weeks after the airstrikes were carried out, two nations mutually agreed to expand security cooperation. In recent times, this is the second such instance when Iran strikes Pakistan. On Jan 16, Iran had carried out airstrikes in Pakistan’s territory and then the latter withdrew its ambassador. On Jan 18, Pakistan retaliated and carried out airstrikes saying that it attacked ‘terrorist militant organisations’. Pakistan had said that they can resolve “misunderstandings” quickly but the recent strike depict the opposite.
24 February,2024 12:00 PM IST
Interim Budget 2024 was presented today by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for the year 2024-25. Her budget speech lasted 56 minutes, her shortest ever. While BJP leaders lauded the budget for its host of measures focusing on realising the resolve of a developed India, the opposition termed it hollow. Indian stock indices took a rollercoaster ride and settled marginally in the red, the day the central government presented its interim Budget for 2024-25. But what were the key highlights from the budget and how does it impact the economy? From Taxation, Agriculture, Energy to Tourism and Infrastructure, here are key budget highlights that you need to know.Also Read: Budget 2024 evokes mixed reactions from hospitality, healthcare and AI sectors
07 February,2024 02:27 PM IST
Interim Budget 2024 is just a day away. The budget to be presented by Nirmala Sitharaman on 1st February will be an Interim Budget that will include the current government’s temporary financial plan through which it can meet its operational needs until a new government is formed after the Lok Sabha elections 2024. It is then that the complete Union Budget 2024 will be presented. But do you know who presented the first budget and how Halwa plays an important role in the Budget tradition? From the instance of Budget leakage to breaking the colonial budget traditions, here are some interesting facts about India’s budget that you might not know.
31 January,2024 07:00 PM IST
The sea of devotees continues to swarm Ram Mandir in Ayodhya for Ram Lalla’s darshan. Meanwhile, a unique devotee also entered the Garbhagriha of Ayodhya Ram Mandir on January 24. A monkey entered the sanctum sanctorum of the newly inaugurated Ram Mandir on Jan 24. As per Hindu belief system, the monkey is considered to be the descendent of Lord Hanuman. Monkey went near Utsav idol, and left without creating any trouble, Ram Janmabhoomi Trust said. Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Trust said that at around 5.50 pm a monkey entered the Garbhagriha. The interesting incident happened days after the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony of the grand temple. Lakhs of devotees thronged Ram Mandir after the gates of the temple were opened for general public.
25 January,2024 02:47 PM IST
Rajya Sabha Independent MP Kartikeya Sharma extended support to the three new Criminal Laws on December 21. The Independent MP from Haryana talked tough about the ‘colonial laws’ formed under the leadership of Lord Macaulay and lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah for making the new laws possible. On December 20th, Home Minister Amit Shah had said that the new criminal law bills are in consonance with the spirit of the Constitution and have been brought keeping in mind the well-being of the people of the country. Amit Shah said the bills will encourage the use of technology in giving justice to people. He said "mob-lynching" had been included as an offence in the bills.
25 December,2023 02:00 PM IST
The Indian men's hockey team dethroned 2018 gold medallist Japan in the men's hockey event on Friday and qualified for the Paris Olympics 2024 by claiming their fourth gold medal in the Asian Games. The Indian team continued to do wonders since the arrival of head coach Craig Fulton as they remained unbeaten throughout the event and defeated Japan by 5-1 in the 19th Asian Games. Both teams kicked off the final on equal preceedings as Japan and India looked to breach each other's defence and break the stalemate. Skipper Harmanpreet Singh looking to showcase his prowess in the penalty corner failed to get past the keeper in the 15th minute.The first quarter ended goalless. India drew the first blood in the second quarter with Manpreet scoring a goal with a reverse hit in the 25th minute of the game Former Indian Hockey player Ashok Kumar said that it is a proud moment that India won a gold medal in Hockey at the Asian Games 2023. He said, “Indian Hockey has created its dominance in Asian Games by winning a medal...It is a huge victory for Indian Hockey...It is a proud moment for all of us...I want to congratulate the team on this win.”
07 October,2023 01:40 PM IST | Mumbai
Boxer Lovlina Borgohain and Hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh, the flagbearers at the opening ceremony of the Hangzhou Asian Games, speak about their roles.
24 September,2023 01:53 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
