This Menstrual Hygiene Day 2025, let’s celebrate the period warriors championing dignity through their tireless efforts. Pad Squad, an inspiring NGO, has been distributing sanitary pads and menstrual cups across India. According to NFHS-5 (National Family Health Survey-5), 36 per cent of women still don’t use sanitary napkins. From jungles to tribal belts — Padsquad carries pads and menstrual cups where it’s needed the most. These changemakers are on a mission for change — one pad at a time.
27 May,2025 05:42 PM IST
PM Modi dedicated three new frontline naval ships—INS Surat, INS Nilgiri, and INS Vaghsheer—to the nation during their commissioning at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai. INS Surat is a Guided Missile Destroyer, among the largest and most advanced in the world. INS Nilgiri is a next-generation frigate with advanced features that improve survivability, seakeeping, and stealth. It represents a major step in India’s naval capabilities. INS Vaghsheer is a submarine built with the help of France’s Naval Group, showcasing India's growing expertise in submarine technology. These ships strengthen India's naval defense and reflect the country’s progress in building advanced military technology domestically.
15 January,2025 03:24 PM IST
A grade L1 fire erupted in the ONGC colony of Bandra East today on Saturday. The incident took place at around 2:36 pm and it gutted around 20 to 25 huts. "The blaze was reported to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) at 2:59 pm," the officials said. Following the information, the Mumbai Fire Brigade officials rushed to the spot and declared the blaze to be a Level I fire call at 2:57 pm, they said. So far no injuries have been reported in the incident, the officials said.
04 January,2025 04:57 PM IST
Tension surged in Surat's Sayedpura area in the early Monday morning, September 9, after a group of minors threw stones at a Ganesh pandal. The incident triggered a strong reaction from locals, who gathered outside a nearby police station demanding immediate action. In response, a heavy police force was deployed to the scene, where officers used lathi charges and tear gas to disperse the angry crowd and restore order. Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghvi visited the area and confirmed that six individuals directly involved in the stone-throwing have been arrested. Additionally, Sanghvi revealed that 27 other people who had encouraged the incident were also taken into custody. Surat Police Commissioner Anupam Gehlot assured that all those responsible for disturbing the peace are being apprehended. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation to ensure continued peace and security in the affected area. The swift police action aims to prevent further unrest and maintain harmony in the community. Watch video.
09 September,2024 11:40 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
