Rajasthan : 75-year-old caretaker of Mahadev Temple murdered in
Giriraj Mehra, a 75-year-old caretaker of the Rakeshwar Mahadev Temple of the Mehra Samaj was killed here. His body was found tied up and with a cloth stuff in his mouth.
India celebrates 72nd Republic Day
The 72nd Republic Day was celebrated across India enthusiastically, given the current corona pandemic. Along with the military parade, tableaux of various states and sections were presented on the Rajpath in Delhi.
Green Tax on vehicles older than 8 years !
There is a proposal to impose a Green Tax on vehicles which are more than 8 years old. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has consented to the proposal to levy the Green Tax.
Rs. 5, 10, and 100 currency notes will not be discontinued – RBI clarification
A few days ago media circulated a news that currency notes of Rs. 5, 10, and 100 denominations will be discontinued.
Large scale violence in farmers’ tractor march in Delhi, 2 dead
The protesting farmers in Delhi carried out a tractor rally from the border areas of Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur to oppose the new farm laws; however, the rally turned violent resulting in loss of life and property.
Rahul Gandhi mocks RSS and PM Narendra Modi
Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi criticized the RSS and PM Narendra Modi in crude language during his public address at Dharapuram. “We will not allow PM Narendra Modi to destroy the foundation of India.
China’s attempt to infiltrate the Sikkim border thwarted by Indian soldiers!
In an incident reminiscent of the Galwan Valley clash in Ladakk, Indian and Chinese army soldiers were involved in a brawl last week at Naku La near the Sikkim border.
308 Pakistan based twitter handles to disrupt the tractor rally in Delhi on republic day ! – Delhi Police
Farmers agitating on Delhi border have planned a tractor rally on 26th January, Republic Day. The Delhi police have claimed to have traced 308 Twitter handles that are functioning to disrupt this rally.
Ageing majority of the 58,700 large dams across the world pose growing threat! – United Nations
According to the latest UN report, most of the 58,700 large dams worldwide were constructed between 1930 and 1970 with a design life of 50 to 100 years. Dams begin to show signs of ageing after 50 years.
United Nations instructs its staff not to travel on Pakistan registered airlines
The United Nations has instructed its staff, to not use any Pakistan registered airlines for travel purposes. The advisory has been issued due to revelations that Pakistani pilots have fake licenses.