As Diwali preparations gather momentum, markets in Delhi and across India are gearing up for a festive shopping spree anticipated to generate a remarkable turnover of US$ 50.57 (Rs 4.25 trillion). Delhi alone is projected to contribute US$ 8.92 billion (Rs. 75,000 crore). Following the successful celebrations of Raksha Bandhan, Navratri, and Karva Chauth, traders are going all out to attract Diwali shoppers, showcasing elaborate showroom decorations, festive lights, and a wide array of discounts and offers. Chandni Chowk Member of Parliament and Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) Secretary General, Mr. Praveen Khandelwal, highlighted the extensive preparations underway, stating,…
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By Nava Thakuria Bharat has been relentlessly pursuing global harmony and as a nation it continues to spread spiritual values and cultural heritage to foster universal brotherhood and friendship among different nations, commented Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya while addressing the 4th National Sanatan Conference on 26 October 2024 in the prehistoric city of northeast India. Governor Acharya also added that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is working relentlessly to strengthen the edifice of a vibrant and participatory democracy with the help of empowered and inspired people in promoting an inclusive and sustainable development initiative. Organized by Brahma Rashtra Ekam Vishwa…
The government is set to conduct the much-delayed Census next year, and to complete the process by 2026, with suggestions being taken on whether caste enumeration would be part of the exercise, as per sources. Following the completion of the Census, the government will go ahead with delimitation, for redrafting of constituencies. Sources said the rolling out of women’s reservation will follow. Both these exercises are linked to the Census. In 2002, the then NDA government led by Atal Bihari Vajpayee had delayed delimitation by 25 years via the 84th Amendment, saying this would be carried out only after “the relevant figures…
The number of Palestinians killed in the yearlong war in Gaza has passed 43,000, more than half of them women and children, the Palestinian Health Ministry said Monday. The tally includes 96 dead who arrived at hospitals in Gaza over the past two days, the ministry said. Israeli troops have launched an ongoing operation in northern Gaza that included a raid on a hospital over the weekend. The military said it detained 100 suspected Hamas militants in a raid on Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahiya on Friday. The World Health Organization accused Israel of detaining 44 male hospital staff.…
Young Indian wrestler Chirag Chikkara has added his name to the rare list of Indian grapplers to become U23 World Champion. Chirag has become just the third Indian wrestler to clinch a gold medal at the U23 World Championships, a feat he achieved in Albania during the ongoing edition of the age group tournament. Chirag defeated Kyrgyzstan’s Abdymalik Karachov in the final few seconds of the summit clash 4-3 to clinch the gold medal in the 57kg category. He is just the second Indian man and third overall with a yellow metal in the age group Championship. Aman Sehrawat, the…
By Nava Thakuria The curtain came down for 8th Chalachitram National Film Festival – 2024 at Jyoti Chitraban premises in Kahilipara locality of the prehistoric city on 27 October, where Jaswandha (directed by Shoneel Yallattikar) was adjudged as the best movie in the rest of India and A Sylvan Saga by Jyoti Prasad Das in northeast India category. JP Das also received the best director award, where Abhijit Nayak got the best screenplay award for Wrong Number (directed by Bijit Borgohain). Best cinematography awards went to Angsuman Barua & Pradip Ch Sarma (also the director) for Aadi Shakti Maa Kamakhya…
With the arrest of two associates of Turkey-based drug smuggler Navpreet Singh aka Nav Bhullar, the Counter Intelligence (CI) wing of Punjab Police has made one of the biggest seizures of heroin during a massive operation in Baba Bakala area here on Saturday night. It confiscated 105 kg of heroin in addition to a huge quantity of scheduled drugs, including 31.93 kg Caffeine Anhydrous and 17 kg dextromethorphan (DMR) which is used for multiplying the quantity of contraband four times. Apart from these, the police also seized five foreign-made pistols and a country made pistol (desi katta) from the spot.…
Actor-turned-politician Vijay termed politics as not a “cine field but a battlefield”, calling upon the members of his new party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) to remain vigilant on the ground.Addressing his party’s first state conference in Chennai, Vijay said,”Politics is not a cine field; it is a battlefield. It’s serious. Whether it’s dealing with a snake or politics, if we decide to take it up with seriousness and a touch of humour, only then can we endure in this field and handle opponents. We need to stay cautious on the ground.” The 50-year-old actor-turned-politician said his party is not aiming to separate…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday took potshots at the Mamata Banerjee government in West Bengal, accusing it of engaging in “state sponsored infiltration” and corruption. Launching the Bharatiya Janata Party’s membership drive in Kolkata, Shah said incidents like Sandeshkhali and RG Kar hospital rape-murder indicate that the state is not safe for women. The home minister asserted that the BJP’s “next biggest target” is to form a government in West Bengal after the 2026 Assembly elections. “We are all proud to be members of the world’s largest party. I have faith in the Bengal workers that we will not lag…
Guwahati: The eight edition of Chalachitram National Film Festival – 2024 kick starts at Jyoti Chitraban premises in Kahilipara locality of the prehistoric city on Saturday, which was inaugurated by Cotton University vice-chancellor Dr Ramesh Ch Deka in presence of national award winning Assamese singer Tarali Sarma, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s northeast India media coordinator Dr Sunil Mohanty and a host of other dignitaries. Professor Deka in his speech emphasized on representing various characters in a movie with right perspectives. Releasing the booklet, published on the occasion, music composer Sarma lauded the organizers of Chalachitram film-fest for their mission to pay…