New Delhi: India's Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan is set to visit Australia from March 4 to March 7, 2025. This visit paves way for the growing defence partnership between India and Australia, according to a statement from the Ministry of Defence. During his visit, General Chauhan will meet top officials from the Australian Department of Defence and military leaders, including Australia's Chief of Defence Force, General Admiral David Johnston, Secretary of Defence Greg

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a three- day visit to Gujarat that concludes today. He had reached Jamnagar on March 1. On Sunday, he had offered prayers at the Somnath Temple in Veraval. Today, on the occasion of World Wildlife Day Modi enjoyed the jungle safari in Gir National Park located in Junagarh district of the state. The stills of which have surfaced on social media. He had reached the Singh Sadan, the State Forest Departments guest house on Sunday night, and left for the Safari earl

NEW DELHI: The newly elected BJP government in Delhi is moving forward with its promises, and one big plan is to make the Yamuna River a major tourist spot. The government is preparing to launch cruise rides on the river, aiming to turn the area near the Wazirabad barrage into a lively destination for visitors. As part of this plan, ferry and boat taxi services will also be introduced. The Delhi Tourism and Transport Development Corporation (DTTDC) has already invited private companies to operat

New Delhi: From April 1, petrol pumps in Delhi will stop giving fuel to vehicles older than 15 years. Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced this decision on Saturday, March 1. He also said that the Delhi government will inform the Union Ministry of Petroleum about this decision. Apart from limiting fuel supply to older vehicles, Sirsa also announced that all tall buildings, hotels, and commercial complexes in the city must set up anti-smog guns to help reduce air pollution. A spec

New Delhi, March 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that his Vocal for Local campaign is showing great results, as Indian products are now reaching global markets and gaining recognition worldwide. Speaking at the NXT Conclave 2025, where the NewsX World channel was launched, Modi said that for years, India was seen as the world's back office. But now, the country is becoming a global manufacturing hub. He said that India is no longer just a workforce, it is now a WORLD FORCE .

LPG Gas Price India March 2025: Starting today, Saturday, March 1, 2025, oil marketing companies have increased the price of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders by Rs 6 across India. In Delhi, for example, the cost has gone up from Rs 1,797 to Rs 1,803. However, the prices for 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinders have notchanged since August 2024. This Rs 6 hike is the smallest increase on March 1 in the past five years. For comparison, March 2023 saw a significant jump of Rs 352 per cylinder. Although the

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that most parts of India are going to experience above-normal temperatures and an increase in heatwave days between the months of March and May. According to IMD, both maximum as well as the minimum temperatures across the country will remain above normal, sparing only the extreme north, peninsular and northeast India. The regions likely to face scorching heat include Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttar

DEHRADUN, UTTARAKHAND : Heavy rainfall has triggered a landslide on the Rishikesh-Badrinath National Highway near Karnaprayag, leaving the route blocked due to falling debris, officials confirmed on Saturday, March 1. Reports indicate that multiple sections of the highway, including Animath and Pagal Nala in the Jyotirmath Kotwali region, are covered in debris. Authorities are actively working to clear the road and restore traffic flow. The highway was first closed on Friday morning following a

India and the European Union (EU) are pushing to finish their Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations by the end of this year. This decision was made after Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed the update on Friday. MEA Secretary (West) Tanmay Lal called the visit historic and very important. He explained that 20 Indian ministers held discussions with their EU counterparts on major topics like tr

NEW DELHI: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will restart tests for its SpaDeX mission in mid-March. The goal is to separate two satellites namely CHASER and TARGET, and then reconnect them in space. This will help ISRO develop key technologies for future space missions. The SpaDeX mission was first launched on December 30 last year, placing two satellites by names SDX01 and SDX02,into orbit to test space docking. After multiple tries, ISRO successfully docked the satellites on Janua

CHAMOLI-UTTARAKHAND : An avalanche hit Uttarakhands Chamoli district near Mana village on Friday, February 28, 2025, trapping 57 workers from the Border Roads Organisation (BRO). So far, 16 workers have been rescued, while 41 remain trapped under the snow. The BRO is responsible for building roads in remote areas and works closely with the Indian Armed Forces. The avalanche struck near Mana, which is about five kilometers from the famous Badrinath temple. The affected workers were engaged in roa

KULLU - HIMACHAL PRADESH: Heavy rains and snowfall have caused major problems in Himachal Pradesh, leading to landslides and road closures. Many highways and key roads were blocked on Friday, making it difficult for people to travel. For the third day in a row, the state has been experiencing heavy rain and snowfall, affecting normal life. Around 200 roads have been shut down, cutting off areas like Kullu, Lahaul and Spiti, Kinnaur, Chamba, and Shimla from the rest of the state, officials said.

NEW DELHI: Europe and India are looking to build a stronger relationship in todays uncertain world. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, speaking in Delhi on Friday, (February 28) urged the need for closer cooperation on security and defence. With multiple conflicts happening globally, she said that the European Union and India must work together to protect their shared interests. Stronger Security and Defence Ties Von der Leyen said the ongoing war in Ukraine as a major test for

New Delhi, February 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged people to use science and innovation to help build a developed India (Viksit Bharat). He shared this message on Friday as the country celebrated National Science Day. National Science Day is observed every year on February 28 to honor the discovery of the Raman Effect by Sir C.V. Raman. He made this breakthrough while working at the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science in Kolkata. His work earned him the Nobel Prize in P

India has taken a big step toward high-speed travel with its first-ever hyperloop test track at IIT Madras. This special track, 422 meters long, is designed to test trains that move through a near-vacuum tube at speeds over 1,000 km/h. The project is supported by the Ministry of Railways. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared the news on social media, highlighting how the partnership between the government and IIT Madras is pushing India forward in futuristic transportation. Delhi to Jaipur in

The worlds largest Urban cleanliness survey, Swachh Sarvekshan 2024-25 is the ninth edition where its revamped format has been launched by the Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal Khattar. The list has been made more inclusive with a fair and comprehensive evaluation, as the Ministry introduces the Super Swachh league that will highlight upon the cities that excel in cleanliness. Under the Super Swachh league, the cities according to their population are divided into five ca

NEW DELHI: Delhi started the day with a mild temperature of 18.14C on February 28, 2025. The weather department predicts a high of 28.07C with some rain later in the day. The humidity is around 37%, and the wind is blowing at 37 km/h. The sun came up at 6:47 AM and will set at 6:20 PM. Air Quality in Delhi Today Delhi's air quality index (AQI) is at 87, which means the air is fine to breathe. However, people with breathing problems should still be careful, especially if they spend a lot of t

An incident has come to light from Agra, Uttar Pradesh where a tourist guide was beaten up and forced to rub off his nose after a fierce fight broke out between him and the tourists who visited the fort. The guide, named Sahir Baig had to apologize in front of Shivajis statue, after the fight escalated further. On February 20, some tourists from Maharashtra visited theAgra fort in Uttar Pradesh. They hired Sahir Beg as their toursit guide. It is been said that Sahir said some derogatory things a

The J&K and Ladakh High court has ordered the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to collect only 20% of toll on the Pathankot-Uddhampur stretch, saying that if the highway is in bad shape owing to different nature of construction activities, it cannot collect this much amount from the commuters, if the highway is not in good condition. The order comes to a PIL hearing on Tuesday regarding Pathankot-Uddhampur stretch of NH-44, by Justice Tashi Rabstan and Justice MA Chaudhary. It shall c

On Wednesday, the Center filed a counter-affidavit in the Supreme Court opposing a plea that seeks a permanent ban on politicians from contesting in elections after being convicted in criminal cases. It said that a lifetime ban would be harsh, adding that the current period of disqualification of six years is enough to act as a deterrent. The government argued that the period of disqualification is solely a matter within the domain of legislative policy. The affidavit is in response to a petitio

An Army vehicle in Jammu & Kashmirs Sunderbani area of Rajouri district has been attacked by terrorists on Wednesday. The incident is said to have occurred at the aftermath of afternoon around 1 pm near Phall village located close to a water tank in the forested area along the Sunderbani Malla road. The initial reports say that there were several rounds of firing at 9 JAK vehicle when it was patrolling the region. It has been reported that the terrorists were hiding in ambush and attacked the ve

The final Amrit Snan of Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj on the occasion of Mahashivratri is underway on Wednesday. Starting from January 13, 2025 the event culminates today after 45 days. Since midnight, a large number of devotees are thronging towards the Sangam to take the holy dip of Mahashivratri. A significant number of people patiently took their bath at Brahma Muhurat. The Indian Air force (IAF) conducted an air show over the Mela premises on the last day of the Mahakumbh showcasing its stren

It is the last day of the Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj which is going to culminate on the occasion of Mahashivratri, after a successful run for 45 days. About 64 crore devotees have taken the holy dip at the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati and as the event nears its end, devotees are still arriving to attend the last snan on Mahashivratri. The event is the largest spiritual gathering of the world, at the same time there are some other Guinness World Records in motion. One of

Union Home and Cooperatives Minister Amit Shah arrived in Bhopal for the Global Investors Summit on Tuesday. Upon reaching the capital, the Home minister was welcomed by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav and State President of BJP VD Sharma. Amit Shah is here as the Chief Guest for the concluding session of the two-day Global Investors Summit. Prior to Amit Shahs arrival, the traffic had already been diverted around 3pm before he left the airport for the Manav Sangrahalaya. Traffic a

A passenger train going from Ambala to Delhi today afternoon suddenly got derailed in Karnal, Haryana today, causing fear and panic on the incident site. As of now, no loss to life or property has been reported. As per the sources, a coach of the train suddenly derailed near Nilokheri in Karnal. Following which, the train was stopped and all the passengers were evacuated out safely. The train was coming from Ambala towards Karnal, as it started off from the Nilokheri railway station, one of the

A Wushu player from Jaipur, Rajasthan died during the All India Inter-University Wushu Championship conducted by a national body at Chandigarh University in Gharuan. The player, identified as Mohit Sharma suffered from cardiac arrest, breathing his last in the evening. He was the district champion from his state, but tragically died in between the match. View this post on Instagram A post shared by News Track Live (@newstracklive) The sources and onlookers present during the ev

72 hours of a mishap that trapped eight workers in the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel in Telangana, but there is no major breakthrough or the slightest of a trace yet. A portion of the tunnel collapse on Saturday morning, it is Tuesday now but there is no sight of the trapped workers anywhere. The rescue operations are ongoing with teams of SDRF and the Indian Army engaged in strenuous efforts to save the workers. They are also joined by experts from Geological Survey of India and Natio

KOLKATA : West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced a salary increase for medical staff in the state. Speaking at an event in Kolkata on Monday (February 24), she said that all interns, house staff, and postgraduate and postdoctoral trainees will get a pay hike of Rs.10,000. Under the new salary structure, senior resident doctors with a diploma will now earn Rs.80,000 instead of Rs.65,000. Postgraduate senior resident doctors will receive Rs.85,000, up from Rs.70,000. Meanwhile, p

BHAGALPUR, BIHAR: The 19th installment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme was released today, February 24, 2025. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while in Bhagalpur, Bihar, pressed a button, and at that moment, farmers across the country started getting money in their bank accounts. A total of 9.80 crore farmers received this installment, with Rs 22,000 crore transferred directly to their accounts. If you are a beneficiary of this scheme, check your bank message to confirm the payment. Who Is Not

The AQI 2024 Worlds most polluted countries list is here, and the data reveals that the list of top 10 has nine spots occupied by South Asian and Middle Eastern countries. Along with this, the list of most polluted cities also include names of Asian and African countries. Among the countries the first two spots are occupied by Bangladesh and Pakistan with AQI levels of 140 and 115 respectively. And India is giving them company at No.3 with average AQI levels of 111 falling in the poor category.

BHOPAL - MADHYA PRADESH: Bhopal is hosting the Global Investors Summit (GIS) 2025, - February 24-25, a major event aimed at attracting business and investment to the state. The summit will welcome delegates from 60 countries, including 13 ambassadors, 6 high commissioners, and many consul generals. This event will highlight Madhya Pradeshs potential for investment and industrial growth. A Platform for Business and Investment Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav emphasized that GIS-2025 will bring toge

BHAGALPUR, BIHAR : Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Bhagalpur today, where he will release the 19th instalment of the PM-KISAN Samman Nidhi scheme. This scheme provides financial support to farmers, and the government says it is focused on their welfare and prosperity. PM Modi will also address a public rally at Airport Ground, ahead of the 2025 Bihar elections. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will join him, and around 5 lakh farmers are expected to attend the event. Apart from distrib

New Delhi: Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission (EU) is all set visit India on February 27-28 by the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. von der Leyenwill be joined by the European Union College of Commissioners. This will be her third visit to India. She previously visited in April 2022 for an official trip and again in September 2023 for the G20 Summit. Over the years, she and PM Modi have also met at various global meetings. For the first time, the entire EU

The Mahakumbh continues to register new records every day, the footfall not decreasing even a bit, and the devotion of the people knows no bounds. And as the weekend approaches, it even surges more. With four days still remaining for the culmination of the grand event, Mahakumbh has witnessed a count of 59.31 crore visitors who have taken the holy bath at the sacred confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers. Until 10 am on Saturday, 22 February 2025, 51.61 lakh people took the holy dip. B

The Uttar Pradesh Government led by Yogi Adityanath has presented its budget for the financial year 2025-26 this Thursday, which is a nonth consecutive budget of the administration. An INR 8,08,736 crore budget that allocates 22% of its funds for development, 13% for education, 11% for agriculture and related purposes, 6% for healthcare and 4% for social security programs. UP Finance Minister states that the budget primarily focuses on research and development and Information Technology, targeti

Indian Hospitality chain OYO rooms headed by Ritesh Agarwal has sparked controversy after a recent advertisement led to an outrage on social media. Under the promotional campaign of OYO rooms, a half-page advertisement was published in a Hindi newspaper which faced severe backlash, for allegedly hurting religious sentiments. The featured advertisement read, Bhagwan har jagah hai (God is everywhere)Aur OYO bhi (And so is OYO). The tagline didnt go down well with some religious groups, about the o

NEW DELHI: India and Bangladesh have agreed to create a new direct communication link between their border security officers. They have also identified 99 new areas where fencing will be installed along their shared border. These decisions were made during high-level talks between India's Border Security Force (BSF) and Bangladesh's Border Guard (BGB), which ended on Thursday. This was the first major meeting between the two forces since Sheikh Hasinas government stepped down in Banglade

The delicate embroideries of India have a history to behold, that tells the centuries old stories of varied artistry and craftsmanship depicting the rich and diverse cultures of India. Some of these are the rarest of the rare, having lost their significance and are hidden somewhere in the weaving looms or in the corners of the subcontinent. As we come to an end to the National Embroidery month, it is time that we recognize the talent of the craftsmen who create and art through a thread and needl

Another case of ragging has been reported in Kerala where a first year BSC biotechnology student of a government college in Thiruvananthapuram was allegedly assaulted by seven members of SFI, the student wing of Keralas ruling SPI (M). The members, all final-year students named Alan, Anandan, Velu, Salman, Shravan, Pardhan and Immanuel have been suspended from the college on Tuesday and a case has been registered against them. After the complaint of the first year student named Binz Jose, the An

Vistara merged with Air India marks 100 days of milestone, making it Indias only full-service airline. This merger was important for Tata Group, which owns Air India. Singapore Airlines now owns 25.1% of the new Air India, making it a key partner. When Tata took over Air India in 2022, the airline was struggling. Vistara and AirAsia India were also losing money. While profits are still a challenge, the merged airline is now stronger and can compete better with IndiGo in India and expand internat

Maha Kumbh 2025 Health Concerns: The Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj has already seen about 45 crore people, which is almost one-third of Indias population. So many people together can easily spread diseases. At Kumbh, devotees take a holy bath in the Ganga and even drink its water. But is the water clean and safe? The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) checks the water quality. On January 14, during Makar Sankranti, a very important bathing day, the level of pollution in the water was very hig

The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj will end on February 26, as confirmed by District Magistrate Ravindra Kumar Mandhad. This statement puts an end to rumours about an extension. So far, over 50 crore devotees have attended, making it the biggest religious gathering in history. There is a huge crowd in Maha Kumbh on Monday, February 17. By 4 pm, over 1.08 crore devotees have taken bath. All the seven entry points of Prayagraj are jammed. on account of the crowd, Sangam station in Daraganj has

BHOPAL : The Indian government is launching a new program called NAKSHA (National Geospatial Knowledge-based Land Survey of Urban Habitations) to improve urban land records. This initiative, part of the Digital India Land Records Modernization Program, will use modern technology to make land records more accurate and reliable. Launching tomorrowin 152 Cities, Including 10 in Madhya Pradesh, the NAKSHA program will combine aerial and ground surveys with GIS technology to help better manage urba

NEW DELHI: The Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha & Homeopathy) has announced that nominations are now open for the Prime Ministers Yoga Awards for 2025. These awards aim to recognize people and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to spreading and developing Yoga, both in India and around the world. The awards highlight Yogas powerful impact on health and wellness. Honoring Contributions to Yoga The Prime Ministers Yoga Awards aims to appreciate thos

BHOPAL (MADHYA PRADESH) : On Monday, February 17, 2025, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav inaugurated the five-day 24th All India Police Water Sports Competition in Bhopal. He welcomed players from all over the country who came to compete in the event. The competition is being held at the Boat Club, Bada Talab in Bhopal from February 17 to 21. About 557 participants from 22 states, union territories, and central armed forces will take part. Among them, 132 women players will also compete

NEW DELHI: A mild earthquake measuring 4.0 on the Richter scale shook Delhi-NCR early Monday morning. The National Center for Seismology reported that the earthquake hit at 5:36 am with its epicenter in New Delhi, at a depth of five kilometers. Officials said the earthquake's center was near Durgabai Deshmukh College of Special Education in Dhaula Kuan. The area, which has a lake nearby, has experienced small tremors every few years, including a 3.3-magnitude quake in 2015. Many people felt

US Stops $21 Million Funding for Indian Elections and Bangladesh Politics:The US government has revealed that it spent over $750 million of taxpayer money on different projects in other countries. This included $21 million for voter turnout in India and $29 million to support politics in Bangladesh. However, on Sunday, officials announced that all these funds had been cancelled. Why This Matters Many people are now questioning why the US was spending money on elections in other countries. Some b

Punjab Chief Minister Bahagwant Mann is questioning the External Affairs Ministry on why Amritsar is chosen for the landing of Indian illegal immigrants flight from America. He asked the criteria based on which the Center has chosen Amritsar to land the aircraft. During a press conference, Mann asked, You select Amritsar to defame Punjabso at the same time when PM Modi and Trump were meeting, they must have been putting shackles on our people. Is this the gift Trump has given? The remarks drew c

Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankar paid obeisance at the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine on Trikuta hills of Reasi district in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday. He reached Katra, which serves as the base camp for the pilgrims visiting Mata Vaishno Devi temple, where he was received by J&Ks Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. The Vice President is on a days visit to Jammu & Kashmir where he will preside as the Chief Guest at the 10 th convocation of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi

WASHINGTON / INDIA: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump have agreed to work closely in education and research. They want to make it easier for students and universities from both countries to collaborate. As part of this, India has invited U.S. universities to set up campuses in India. They also plan to expand joint and dual degree programs. More Opportunities for Students Both leaders highlighted the contribution of over 300,000 Indian students studying in the U.