Author: Swaathishri Mohan

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation(IRCTC) announces its change and cancels train schedules on august 20, 2022. The passengers are requested to check the full list on the indianrail.gov/ment website to know their train running status. Key highlights 132 trains cancelled, 14 rescheduled, and 6 diverted Operational maintenance and natural disasters made IRCTC cancels trains National Train Enquiry system issued a statement today Citizens are requested to access the government portal to know the status of their train if necessary On 20th August 2022, the Indian Railway and Catering and Tourism Corporation announced an update on the railway schedule.…

#Boycottamazon trends on Twitter after a backlash by a Hindu right-wing organization, alleging the e-commerce giant of commercializing ‘obscene’ paintings of Radhe- Krishna on Janmashtami. A memorandum, against the artist, was filed at Subramaniya Nagar police station, Bangalore. Key Highlights  Right-wing Hindu organization calls out amazon for disrespecting religious sentiments.  Amazon faces an accusation of selling an obscene painting of Radhe Krishna.  #boycottamazon trends on Twitter, millions of people across India voicing out.  Hindujagruti. Org files a memorandum against the artist in Bangalore. The painting was taken down after the turmoil on Twitter.  A statement of apology was issued by…

72- hour long protest is carried out by farmers, in Lakhimpur Kheri in Uttar Pradesh against the center seeking justice in the violence case.  Key highlights  72- hr long protest by farmers in UP Senior farmers Rakesh TAiax, and Dharshan Pal participated  Demands included suspension of the Union Minister of state  Farmers are seeking justice for the people who died in the protest  10,000 farmers from Punjab started a protest against the center to seek justice in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case. The farmers demand compensation for families of farmers, who died in the field and to have a legal…

The Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation sold 921 electric buses to Tata Motors. Convergence Energy Services Limited established a 12-year contract between the company and the Banglore metropolitan transport corporation.  The Bangalore metropolitan transport corporation sold 921 electric buses to the company. Convergence energy services limited established a 12-year contract between Tata Motors and the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation.  The need to reduce the world’s dependence on imported oil and the growing concerns over climate change have been the key drivers of the growth of electric vehicles (EVs) throughout the world. To keep pace with the global economy, various policy initiatives…

An abandoned AK-47 rifle and ammunition were found in a small boat loaded with ammunition on August 18th, 2022, off the coast of Raigarh, in Bihar. It has been confirmed that four of the occupants of the ship were saved off the coast of Oman. Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis affirmed that the police have ruled out the possibility of a terror connection. In order to determine the exact cause of the incident, search operations have been launched.   Key Highlights  The boat was seized containing an AK-47 by Bihar police.  The terror angle was ruled out by the police.…

Gopal Italia, the president of Gujarat AAP and Isudan Gadhvi, the leader of the party were accused of violations of several laws pertaining to child labor, including the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 and the Child and Adolescent Labor Act, 1986. It is the NCPCR’s position that Gujarat police need to take necessary actions in order to ensure the safety of children in that state. Key Highlights : Aam Aadmi Party accused of child labor with 11-year-old. Violation of Juvenile Justice act 2015 and Child and Labour act of 1986. Letter issued by NCPCR to DGP of Gujarat.   Police are requested…

A 40-year-old has been shot dead in Jamina Nagar, Delhi. In an investigation held by the Delhi police, the suspect was supposedly riding a motorcycle and fired the shot near Moosa masjid in Jamina Nagar. The reason for the murder is still unknown

India’s fuel demand falls during monsoon season. The cycle follows every year, the need for diesel increases close to summer. Key Highlights – India’s fuel demand falls as monsoon set in. One of the sectors the agriculture industry, affected by the monsoon  The usage dropped from 3.17 million users to 2.82 million users.  India’s fuel demand falls during monsoon season. The cycle follows every year, the need for diesel increases close to summer. India’s diesel demand dropped from 3.17 million users to 2.82 million users for two consecutive months. As monsoon hits the different parts of the country, the usage…

As per the report published by the Indian Metrological Department, Mumbai. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is predicted across the regions of Goa and parts of Maharashtra. IMD has issued a yellow alert in Mumbai. Key highlights: Heavy rainfall is likely in the next 24 hours, says IMD.Low- Lying areas of the city are flooded. Andheri, Malad subways are closed. Traffic jams across the city and traffic police were alerted. Rain intensity increases, causing inconvenience for the general public. Several parts of Mumbai have reported flooding and traffic issues across the city. It has been raining for the past 24 hours in Mumbai.…

Jagdeep Dhankar, the new vice president of India was sworn in at Rashtrapati Bhavan New Delhi by the president of India Droupadi Murmu. Prime Narendra Modi, Amith shah, and various other union ministers were present at this ceremony. Jagdeep Dhankar’s vice president poll topped the previously held six polls. The Journey of Jagdeep Dhanker from a Rajasthan to a lawyer and a governor to now vice presidents of India is notable and inspiring The government of India has been busy making changes to its constituency and the country leaders. Will the standard of living and the country’s national income increase…