Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 20 while addressing a public meeting in Rajasthan’s Pali, guaranteed relief in fuel price in Rajasthan that if BJP is voted to power in the state. He said that prices of petrol and diesel would be reviewed to provide relief to the poor and middle-class people. PM Modi in Rajasthan said, "...In the neighbouring states of Rajasthan, there is a BJP government... There, petrol is Rs 97 per litre... But the Congress government in Rajasthan sells petrol at higher prices...I give a guarantee that after the BJP government is formed, the prices of petrol and diesel will be reviewed... This will give relief to the poor and middle-class people...."
20 November,2023 05:49 PM IST
An IAF C-17 Globemaster carrying relief materials departed for El-Arish airport in Egypt on Nov 19. The flight carried 32 tonnes of relief material for the Palestinians as India continues to deliver humanitarian aid amidst the Israel-Hamas Conflict. It included essential life-saving drugs, tents, sleeping bags, sanitary utilities among other necessary items. The flight carrying the relief supplies will land at El-Arish airport in Egypt. Previously, India sent relief materials for the people of Palestine on October 22. India has been one of the first countries to provide humanitarian aid to the people of Palestine. The move comes amid the escalating recent war between Israel and Hamas. With no sign of a ceasefire on the horizon, more than 11,000 people have been killed in Gaza war.
19 November,2023 05:45 PM IST
Uttarakashi Tunnel Collapse: The rescue operations for Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse has entered day 7 but the drilling operations have been at halt. Family members of the trapped workers are extremely concerned. The under-construction tunnel between Silkyara and Dandalgaon on Brahmakhal-Yamunotri NH collapsed on November 12 trapping 40 workers. Watch the full video for more updates!
18 November,2023 04:23 PM IST | Mumbai
Thirty-six people died and 19 others were injured after a bus fell into a gorge in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda on November 15. Union Minister Jitendra Singh confirmed in a post on X about the 36 deaths and said that out of those injured six people were said to be in critical condition. Talking about the Doda Bus accident, the Sarpanch of the Assar area said alleged the administration of being least bothered about frequent accidents in the area. He said that there have been around 10 such incidents but the administration pays no heed. “36 people died on spot. It is being said that some people died among the ones who were critically injured… there have been around 10 such incidents but the administration pays no heed. Since the road has been constructed, we are just carrying dead bodies,” said Assar Sarpanch.
16 November,2023 04:21 PM IST
Drone visuals have emerged from the Assar region of Doda where at least 36 people died and 19 others were injured in a bus accident. The visuals give a view of the deep gorge into which the bus fell. 25 bodies have been recovered so far. Union Minister Jitendra Singh said that a helicopter service was being arranged to transport the injured. The injured were shifted to District Hospital Kishtwar and GMC Doda. PM Modi expressed his condolences and also announced ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from PMNRF to the next of kin of each deceased in the Doda bus accident. Rs. 50,000 would be given to the injured.
15 November,2023 05:03 PM IST
At least 36 people died in a bus accident in the Assar region of Doda in Jammu & Kashmir on November 15. The injured were rushed to District Hospital Kishtwar and GMC Doda. They have been shifted to nearby health facilities for immediate treatment. Death toll in Doda bus accident rises to 36 with 19 injured. 25 bodies recovered so far. Further details are awaited. “The bus accident in Doda, Jammu and Kashmir is distressing,” PM Modi tweeted. PM Modi also announced ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from PMNRF to the next of kin of each deceased in the Doda bus accident.
15 November,2023 04:39 PM IST
As Nepal grapples with the aftermath of the Nepal earthquake, India stepped up to help its neighbour by providing aid. In the hour of need, affirming India’s ‘Neighbourhood First Policy’, an IAF C-17 Globemaster carrying relief materials headed to Nepal on Nov 05. The flight carried essential relief materials and medical aid for the victims of the earthquake. The medical supplies including life-saving drugs, and surgical items to help Nepal recover from the devastation. India has been one of the first countries to provide humanitarian aid to the people of quake-hit Nepal. On November 4, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted that he was deeply saddened by the loss of lives after a massive earthquake of 6.4 magnitude jolted Nepal in the late hours of November 03. In the deadly quake, at least 157 people lost their lives and hundreds of others got injured. The injured, including women and children, were receiving treatment in hospitals in several parts of Nepal.
06 November,2023 11:59 AM IST
Amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, an Indian Air Force flight C-17 Globemaster carrying relief materials departed for El-Arish airport in Egypt on October 22. The flight carried 6.5 tonnes of medical aid and 32 tonnes of disaster relief material for the people of Palestine. It included essential life-saving drugs, tents, sleeping bags, sanitary utilities among other necessary items. The medical supplies including life-saving drugs, surgical items aimed for handling emergency medical conditions. The flight carrying the relief supplies from the Hindon airbase will land at El-Arish airport in Egypt. India has been one of the first countries to provide humanitarian aid to the people of Palestine. The move comes amid the escalating recent war between Israel and Hamas. According to Reuters, over 4,300 Gazans and at least 1,400 Israelis have been killed.
22 October,2023 01:49 PM IST
Sigh of relief for the people of Gaza as 20 trucks carrying Humanitarian aid crossed Rafah border on Oct 21. Rafah crossing between Gaza, Egypt has been non-operational after Hamas launched surprise attack on Israel. International attention has focused on getting aid to Gaza through the access point not controlled by Israel, the Rafah crossing. Satellite images released on Oct 20 showed trucks lined up on the Egyptian side of Rafah crossing with Gaza. Aid from several countries was halted for days pending a deal for its safe delivery to Gaza. Also, hundreds of Palestinians desperately want to leave Gaza through the Rafah border crossing. Israel’s bombardment of Gaza, a 45-km-long (25-mile) enclave, has worsened conditions for 2.3 million people.
21 October,2023 05:44 PM IST | Mumbai
In a move aimed at providing financial relief to households, the Union Cabinet made a significant decision. The government decided to reduce the prices of domestic LPG gas cylinders by Rs 200 for all users. Announcing this decision, I&B Anurag Thakur shared the government's commitment to easing the burden on citizens. Additionally, the govt will extend its support by granting an extra 75 lakh Ujjwala connections, thereby increasing the total number of beneficiaries under PMUY to 10.35 crores.
30 August,2023 12:17 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
