Join us on a captivating journey as we delve into the rich tapestry of Indian culture and tradition! In this enlightening video, we uncover the significance and festivities surrounding three auspicious occasions falling on April 9th: Ugadi 2024, Gudi Padwa 2024, and Chaitra Navratri 2024. While Ugadi, is celebrated predominantly in the southern states of India, Gudi Padwa is observed with great enthusiasm in Maharashtra and other parts of western India. Another festival that is celebrated in Northern India is Chaitra Navratri, the nine-day festival dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga, which commences on this auspicious day of 9th April. Join us in celebrating the spirit of Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, and Chaitra Navratri, as we explore what makes 9th April 2024 special.
07 April,2024 07:00 PM IST
As part of the ongoing exercise Gagan Shakti-24, Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft recently operated from the Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) in the northern sector in Kashmir valley. A large number of troops were airlifted and subsequently air landed utilising Chinook, Mi-17 V5 and ALH Mk-III helicopters by night.IAF also plans to practise similar drills in coordination with administration of State Governments for activation of ELFs in other sectors. Various IAF fixed and rotary wing platforms will carry out coordinated landing and operations at these ELFs. Whole-of-the-Nation-Approach (WNA). ELF operations provide an opportunity for IAF aircraft to undertake operations from such restricted landing surfaces while also being able to undertake Humanitarian Assistance in Disaster Relief operations during times of natural calamities to provide relief. The capability to operate by night at these stretches of highways, and the capability to transfer troops from such surfaces will greatly enhance the operational capabilities of Indian Armed Force.
05 April,2024 11:59 AM IST
It seems there still no relief for Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. The Delhi CM was produced before Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court on April 01. He was produced before the court as his probe agency custody ended today. Tight Security was arranged outside Rouse Avenue Court. While Kejriwal was being brought to Rouse Avenue Court, he said, “What the PM is doing is not good for the country.”Kejriwal was arrested in Delhi liquor policy case on March 21 and has been running his government from the ED lock-up since then. Watch video for more information.
01 April,2024 03:33 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe, and Prime Minister of Mauritius Pravind Jugnauth on February 12 witnessed the launch of Unified Payment Interface (UPI) services in Sri Lanka and Mauritius, and also RuPay card services in Mauritius, via video conferencing. The launch will enable the availability of UPI settlement services for Indian nationals travelling to Sri Lanka and Mauritius as well as for Mauritian nationals travelling to India. The extension of RuPay card services in Mauritius will enable Mauritian banks to issue cards based on the RuPay mechanism in Mauritius and facilitate usage of RuPay Card for settlements both in India and Mauritius.
12 February,2024 06:30 PM IST
On January 22nd, 'Bigg Boss 17' marked its 100th episode. In the latest episode of ‘BB 17’, the media entered the 'Bigg Boss' house and grilled several contestants like Vicky Jain, Ankita Lokhande, Mannara Chopra and Abhishek Kumar by asking several personal and professional questions. Vicky Jain was also questioned about his behaviour towards his wife Ankita Lokhande. Not just that, he was also accused of being a 'red flag husband'. During the press conference, Vicky Jain also apologises to Ankita Lokhande in front of media. From taking up Mannara Chopra’s character assassinsation of other contestants to questioning Vicky Jain’s behaviour, here's all that happened during the episode as the contestants went under media’s scrutiny.
23 January,2024 06:30 PM IST
In an inspiring journey of fan-driven philanthropy, the 'Mai Bhi Sonu Sood' campaign, launched on November 4, 2023, from New Delhi, has successfully traversed over 100 cities, uniting people across India. From Ghaziabad to Jaisalmer, this initiative embraced major towns and cities, spreading the values of goodness and unity. The campaign's final destination: Mumbai. Along the way, Sonu Sood, discussing his upcoming film 'Fateh,' based on cybercrime, added a layer of excitement to the cause
16 December,2023 05:21 PM IST
The vertical drilling to rescue the 41 workers trapped inside Uttarkashi's Silkyara tunnel began on the afternoon of November 26 as the rescue operation entered its 15th day in the Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse. The development came after a plasma cutter was flown in from Hyderabad. The plasma cutter was bought to cut and remove parts of the auger machine stuck in the rubble. In the latest update, the front part of the American Auger machine which was stuck in the pipeline was completely cut with a plasma cutter on November 27. Efforts are also being made to remove the debris and the front part of the machine. In the process of cutting and removing the American Auger machine, a 2-meter portion of the last part of the pipeline (i.e. 48 to 50 meters) has also been twisted. A team of 6 people who are basically civilian workers and labourers, all of them will enter the pipeline that has been laid inside the tunnel and carry out the work of manual drilling of the remaining part. These people will carry a drilling machine, a hammer, a shovel, a trowel, and oxygen as a life support system. Amid the ongoing rescue operation, a member of the National Disaster Management Authority, Lt General Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd.) held a Press Conference in the national capital on November 26 and said that all the trapped workers are safe and all the basic necessities are being sent to them.
27 November,2023 12:18 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
Efforts are in full swing as the rescue operation at the Uttarkashi Tunnel collapse site entered Day 6 on November 17. Rescue teams and agencies have intensified their bid to rescue the 40 trapped workers at the earliest. Heavy auger drilling machines are in action to save the workers. The tunnel between Silkyara and Dandalgaon on the Brahmakhal-Yamunotri national highway collapsed in the early hours of November 12. The labourers are confined in a small space of about 2 kilometres in the debris and they were sending in food, water, and oxygen via a pipe to the trapped workers. #uttarkashi #tunnelcollapse #india #news #uttarkashitunnelcollapse
17 November,2023 05:06 PM IST
India on Nov 13 thrashed NZ in the ICC World Cup 2023 Semifinal. Putting up a massive target of 398, India shattered NZ’s early wicket on 30. With a steady partnership of 181 runs between Kane Williamson-Daryl Mitchell brought NZ back into the thrilling INDvsNZ match. However, Mohammad Shami and Kuldeep Yadav did the work for India eliminating the Kiwis out of the final race. Cricket fans celebrated team India’s victory in the semi-finals under the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. They celebrated by burning crackers, raising the Indian national flag, and chanting India’s name. New Zealand was a tough competition against India in this match, however, India proved to have the upper hand in the end. Australia will take on South Africa in the second semi-final at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens on November 16.
16 November,2023 10:51 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
