2nd October 2023 documented a landmark victory for Gwalior, a historically renowned city located in Madhya Pradesh. Prime Minister, Narendra Modiji inaugurated the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Training Centre for Disability Sports. He was joined by Dr Virender Kumar, Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment. Approx 70 SO Bharat Athletes were part of over 130 Athletes with disabilities, who were from Paralympics and Deaflympics etc as well. The Special Olympics Athletes enlivened the stadium playing, Bocce, 5-a-side football, Badminton, Table Tennis and, Swimming. The stadium would provide sporting facilities for seven sports to begin with, including Athletics and Judo to the…
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The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) released its most recent Economic Outlook Survey on Monday, predicting 6.3% growth in the economy in FY24. Contributing factors are anticipated to include the strong financial sector, strong urban demand, an increase in private investment over the government’s front-loading of capital expenditures, a pick-up in real estate, and the festival season. The survey stated “The latest round of the survey puts forth an annual median GDP (gross domestic product) growth forecast for FY24 at 6.3% – with a minimum and maximum growth estimate of 6% and 6.6%, respectively. The GDP…
On Tuesday, a rocket attack at the Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital in Gaza killed over 500 people, including the wounded and people using it as shelter, the Gaza health ministry said. While varying reports by leading Western news agencies peg the number of deaths between 300 and 200, anger boils over the attack, which was quickly condemned by world leaders, including US President Joe Biden. The Gaza health ministry added that the hospital had served a vital role in offering shelter to civilians. “The hospital was housing hundreds of sick and wounded, and people forcibly displaced from their homes,” the ministry…
Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Dharmendra Pradhan launched a web portal ‘Apna Chandrayaan’ having activity-based support material such as quiz , puzzles, etc for school students on Mission Chandrayaan-3 developed by NCERT under the aegis of the Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education, in New Delhi today. He also released 10 special modules on Chandrayaan-3, offering a comprehensive overview of its various facets – including scientific, technological, and social aspects, as well as the emotional journey and team spirit of the scientists involved. Chairman, ISRO, and Secretary, Department of Space, Dr. Sreedhara…
The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to legalise same-sex marriages, stating that it is the legislature that has to change the law. However, the five-judge bench recognised the rights of the queer community in India, including to adopt children. “There is no unqualified right to marriage except as it is recognised under the law. Conferring legal status to a civil union can only be through enacted law,” says the Supreme Court on same-sex marriage. At the outset, Justice Chandrachud said there are four judgments — by himself, Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, S Ravindra Bhat and P S Narasimha — in…
Describing the partition of India a “historical mistake”, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday said that the country should never have been divided. Owaisi said that India was historically one nation and unfortunately it was divided which should not have happened. He held all leaders available during the time of partition in 1947 responsible for the same. “Historically, this was one country and unfortunately it was divided. It should not have happened. This is what I can say. But if you want, arrange a debate and I will tell you who is responsible for division of this country… I can…
A report released revealed that over half of Indians, or 47%, will spend more than Rs. 10,000 (US$ 120.12) on festive purchases this year. Compared to the previous year, when 19% of Indians stated they would spend more than Rs. 10,000 (US$ 120.12), the customer sentiment is significantly higher. According to “#FestiveFeeling Report 2023” released by social media platforms ShareChat and Moj, 48% of those who wish to spend over Rs. 10,000 (US$ 120.12) will spend Rs. 20,000 (US$ 240.24) or more. A survey conducted in-app among 2,355 individuals aged 20-50 served as the basis for the research. The report…
Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs and Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, has underlined the government’s commitment to bolstering the country’s urban transport network. He was addressing the Parliamentary Consultative Committee Members who are affiliated with the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA). Urban Transport was on the agenda for the meeting. The delegates of the meeting were treated to a detailed presentation on urban transport by Jaideep, Joint Secretary & OSD, Urban Transport, MoHUA. In the presentation, details were shared on the growth of the metro network across the country. The participants were given an overview…
By Nava Thakuria Unlike any Durga Puja mandap that showcases splendid clay idols of Devi Maa, her children Lakshmi, Saraswati, Karthik and Ganesh along with demon king Mahishasura etc, the celebration at Kamakhya temple traditionally avoids any idol worshiping. The auspicious occasion symbolizing the victory over the demon king Mahishasura goes for a fortnight beginning with Krishna Navami and ending with Shukla Navami of Ahina. The rituals like Mahasnan, Pithasthan with Panchagarva, sacrifice of buffalo, goat, pigeon, fish, gourd, pumpkin, sugarcane etc are performed at the main Peeth. Thousands of devotees from different parts of Bharat and abroad throng Kamakhya…
In a shocking allegation, BJP’s Nishikant Dubey on Sunday claimed that Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra had taken “bribes” from businessman Darshan Hiranandani to ask questions in parliament. Dubey has written a letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, accusing Moitra of breach of parliamentary privilege and demanding her immediate suspension from house. The BJP MP claimed that Hiranandani had paid Rs 2 crore and gifts like expensive i-phone to the Trinamool MP and had also given her Rs 75 lakh to contest elections. Out of the 61 questions Moitra had raised in parliament recently, 50 were seeking information “with the…