Author: Dikshaa puri

Amidst a diplomatic row ongoing between India and Canada, India halts visas for Canadians. Cold War between India & Canada Image credit: BLS International Amidst the diplomatic row ongoing between India and Canada. India on Thursday, has put on a hold on the issue of visas to Canadian citizens till further notice. This notice was given by a private agency named BLS International. This agency is usually hired to carry out the initial scrutiny of visa applications belonging to Canadian nationals. The reason cited by the BLS international was operational reasons. This move comes against the backdrop of the tense…

On Wednesday, the government of India issued an advisory for Indian nationals and students, who are living in Canada. Advisory for Indians Image credit: India today  In light of the diplomatic showdown between India and Canada, the government of India has recently issued an advisory for the students and Indian nationals who are living in Canada.  Also Read: India Expels Canada’s Diplomat as Relations Become Fraught The advisory has persuaded the Indians to undertake utmost caution in the backdrop of increasing activities against India and the rise of hate crimes and violence in Canada. What was written in the advisory …

One of the longest military encounters, the armed forces are undertaking each and every effort to finish off terrorists who are hiding in the harsh terrain of Gadool Hill.  What has happened so far? Image credit: News18  As the encounter enters day 7, the Anantnag operation has been one of the longest and the one of a kind.  It has witnessed the use of advanced technology for surveillance and delivery of firearms.  The operation also claimed the lives of three security officers whose lives were taken by the terrorists on Wednesday in this area. The commanding officer of 19 Rashtriya…

Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reportedly became emotional and bid goodbye to the old parliament.  PM Modi’s Remarks on the Parliament  Image credit: Statesman Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his attachment with the building and said goodbye to the old parliament, before the commencement of the new session in the new one from tomorrow. Also Read: Special Parliamentary Session in a New Building on 19th   Further, he also acknowledged the history associated with this British-era monument and the memories, be they good or bad attached to this place.  His remarks and statements reflect the important role the parliament played…

Box Office Collection: Shahrukh starrer Jawan is still leading on the 10th day of the box office collection, followed by the registration of advanced bookings for day 11.  Day 10: Box Office Collection Image Credit: Mint  The Atlee-directed film Jawan has recorded an impressive total collection of ₹440.48 crore on the 10th day of the box office in all languages. The film has already crossed the 400 crore mark if today’s collections are taken into account. Looking at the estimates, it’s still registering huge numbers.   The Hindi version of the film has made around ₹366.08 crores while in the rest…

Congress MLA of Haryana Mamman Khan was arrested for recent violence that took place in Nuh district. Will be produced in the court. Saga of Nuh Violence  Image credit: ANI/MINT  Congress MLA of Haryana Mamman Khan has been apprehended by the police for the recent Nuh violence,  which has reportedly claimed the death of six people and left 88 injured.  Also Read: Nuh Violence Accused Shot, Arrested after Gunfight The arrest of the MLA was corroborated by additional director general of police Mamta Singh according to the Mint report.  Senior MLA of Congress Aftab Khan also gave the confirmation of the…

Unique tension ensued between Indian officials and Chinese ones after Chinese delegates avoided bag checking and asked for a personal internet connection at the Taj Hotel. The Mystery of Chinese Bags With the G20 summit just concluded in New Delhi, the one aspect that continued to puzzle the geopolitical experts was the absence of the Chinese president Xi Jinping.  Also Read: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Concludes G-20 Summit Instead, it was the premier of China Li Qiang who attended the G20 leaders summit in New Delhi. However, suspicious behavior from the Chinese delegates was reported during the course of the…

India recorded its biggest win in the Asia Cup Super 4 contest amidst the two-day deadlock imposed by the rain in Sri Lanka.  India’s Biggest Win Image credit: Times Now Amidst the deadlock imposed by the rain for two days, An all-rounder Indian team backed by its great coordination recorded its huge win against its arch-rival Pakistan yesterday at R Premadasa Stadium in the capital of island nation Sri Lanka.  Also Read: Asia Cup 2024, Wake Up Call Is India’s Batting Lineup Doomed? India had beaten the Pakistani team by 228 runs collecting two points. Thus climbing towards the top…

Recently in Bangalore, private transport operators made an announcement of a strike, thus leading to critical transportation problems in the city. The strike Image credit: Business Line (The Hindu) The private transportation operators of Bangalore have recently initiated a strike today 11th September 2024. Also Read: Bangalore: A Reality Check Into Road Pools and City Floods This strike was planned by associations that function on behalf of auto, bus, and taxi drivers, etc. The protesters belong to 32 unions representing private vehicles. They carried on their protests in the form of a march covering the city’s Majestic to Freedom Park. …

After concluding the 3-day G20 summit, the prime minister today transferred the presidency to the president of Brazil Lula Da Silva which will start from 1st December.  G20 Summit at New Delhi  Image credit: NDTV  The Leaders Summit of G20 2024 ended today with the PM giving his ending remarks and handing over the presidency of the G20 to Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva as a part of the ceremonial handover. As a part of his concluding remarks at the last day of the G20 summit,  “PM Modi said he’s fully content that G20 as a platform is…