Kedarnath, June 7, 2025:A helicopter ferrying five pilgrims crash-landed near the Sirsi helipad en route to Kedarnath on June 7, marking the fourth aviation mishap in Uttarakhand’s Char Dham circuit within a month. The passengers escaped without injuries, but the pilot sustained minor wounds during the emergency landing. The growing frequency of such incidents has…
In a significant development on the Ukrainian battlefield, Russia has reportedly deployed a Chinese-made laser weapon system to counter Ukrainian drones, marking the first known use of Chinese laser technology in the conflict. According to reports from Russian military channels on Telegram, the system in question is the Low-Altitude Laser Defending System (LASS), developed by…
A recent report by consumer advocacy group CUTS International has revealed alarming statistics about the rise of illegal online betting in India. According to the report, unauthorised betting platforms such as 1xBet, Parimatch, and Stake collectively received over 5.4 billion visits in FY2024-25, making India one of the fastest-growing illegal gambling markets in the world….
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the food business license of Kiranakart Technologies Pvt. Ltd., the parent company of quick-commerce platform Zepto, following a surprise inspection at its Dharavi warehouse in Mumbai that revealed alarming hygiene violations.The Times of India Inspection Uncovers Serious Food Safety Breaches The FDA’s action was prompted by…
In a significant legal development, a Shanghai court has affirmed that individual ownership of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin is legal in China, even as the government maintains strict prohibitions on crypto-related commercial activities.Token Insightly+5Mondaq+5fienews.com+5 Legal Recognition of Personal Crypto Ownership Judge Sun Jie of the Shanghai Songjiang District People’s Court stated that cryptocurrencies possess “property attributes”…
India is poised for a transformative shift in its higher education landscape as fifteen foreign universities prepare to establish campuses across the country in the upcoming academic year. This initiative, aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, aims to enhance global exposure for Indian students, particularly in STEMB (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Business)…
The Indian government is set to revolutionize the nation’s addressing system by introducing a new digital address framework, assigning unique digital IDs to every home and physical location across the country. This initiative, known as DIGIPIN (Digital Postal Index Number), aims to enhance service delivery, governance, and logistical efficiencies by integrating addresses into the Digital…
India is set to conduct large-scale civil defence mock drills on May 29, 2025, across four border states—Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, and Jammu & Kashmir—as part of Operation Abhyaas. These exercises aim to bolster emergency preparedness amid escalating tensions with Pakistan following recent terror incidents and military operations. Simultaneously, Haryana will implement its own statewide drill,…
The United States has issued a strong warning to Indian and other foreign students, emphasizing that skipping classes or dropping out without properly notifying their educational institutions could lead to the cancellation of their student visas. This move comes amid heightened scrutiny of international students and recent reports of mass deportations. Visa Compliance Under the…
In a heartfelt display of devotion, Indian cricketing legend Virat Kohli and acclaimed actress Anushka Sharma visited the revered Hanuman Garhi Temple in Ayodhya on Sunday, May 25, 2025. This spiritual sojourn follows their recent visit to Vrindavan, where they sought blessings from spiritual leader Premanand Maharaj, marking a period of deep spiritual engagement for…