Monday morning in Noida’s Phase-2 witnessed thousands of workers erupting in fury, turning a simmering protest into a full-blown violent agitation. Roads were blocked, vehicles set on fire, and stones were pelted, forcing police to deploy tear gas to disperse the crowd. What made the situation more surprising was that the administration had already accepted most of the workers’ demands the previous night, including salary payment by the 10th of every month, double wages for overtime, and bonus disbursement by November 30. Despite these assurances, employees from nearly 500 companies took to the streets because their core demands —…
Author: India Aware
North Korea on Friday again fired a short-range ballistic missile toward the East Sea (Sea of Japan) . The missile test came a day after the US imposed new sanctions on two North Korean companies and eight individuals, further escalating tensions in the region. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) reported that the missile was launched at 12:35 p.m. local time from Taegwan County in North Phyongan Province . The missile traveled approximately 700 kilometers and fell into the sea. The JCS stated that South Korean and US intelligence agencies were aware of the launch in advance and were…
With the paddy harvesting season underway, stubble burning incidents have increased in Punjab, which is expected to impact air pollution in Delhi-NCR and North India. According to the latest report from the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), 31 new cases were reported in a single day till October 15, taking the total number in the state to 165. Amritsar leads, Tarn Taran second Amritsar district has reported 68 cases—the highest in the state. It is followed by Tarn Taran with 47, Patiala with 11, and Ferozepur with 6. Meanwhile, districts like Moga, Muktsar, Rupnagar, and Pathankot have reported no…
The central government has approved 23 new chip-design projects under the ‘Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme’. According to information given by Electronics and IT Minister Jitin Prasada in the Lok Sabha, these projects are being implemented by domestic companies, startups and MSMEs. The DLI scheme is an important part of the government’s ₹76,000 crore ‘Semicon India Program’, which aims to develop a comprehensive ecosystem of semiconductor and display manufacturing in the country. Under this scheme, ₹1,000 crore has been specifically set aside for chip design support. As per the provisions of the scheme, companies can get reimbursement of up to…
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday formally inaugurated the old Carnac Bridge in Mumbai by renaming it as ‘Sindoor Bridge’. Addressing the media after the inauguration ceremony, the Chief Minister said that the old Carnac Bridge was in a dilapidated condition, due to which it was demolished and a new bridge was constructed. Fadnavis, while highlighting the reasons behind the renaming, clarified that this decision is part of the national policy to erase the symbols related to British colonial history. He said that Carnac was a British governor who had persecuted Indians, especially Pratap Singh Raje of Satara and…
A serious accident occurred in Vadodara district of Gujarat on Wednesday morning when a part of the bridge connecting Anand and Padra in Padra taluka collapsed into the Mahisagar river. So far 9 people have been confirmed dead in this accident. According to preliminary information, four vehicles – two trucks, a Bolero SUV and a pickup van – were passing on the bridge at the time of the accident, which fell into the river due to the sudden collapse. According to eyewitnesses, a loud noise was heard before the vehicles fell. Acting immediately, the local fire brigade, police and Vadodara…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi underlined India’s firm resolve against terrorism in a rally held in Karakat, Bihar. He clarified that through ‘Operation Sindoor’ India has demonstrated its military capability, but this is only a beginning. Modi said India is at war with every enemy, whether across the border or within the country. Fulfilling his promise made after the Pahalgam terror attack, he said the Indian Army has destroyed terror camps in Pakistan. He mentioned that the Indian Army destroyed Pakistan’s airbases and military installations in a short time, which is a proof of the power of the “New India”. The…
Senior NCP leader and Samata Parishad founder Chhagan Bhujbal was sworn in as minister by Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan on Tuesday. The ceremony was held in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, NCP Working President Praful Patel and other dignitaries. After taking oath, Bhujbal expressed his gratitude to the political leadership. He thanked the Chief Minister, both Deputy Chief Ministers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, as well as the citizens of his constituency and the workers of the Samta Parishad. Bhujbal is likely to get the charge…
Famous YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra has been arrested on charges of spying for Pakistan. As per the allegations, her video content and social media content contained sensitive information of the Indian Army and strategic locations. After the arrest, intelligence agencies have become active and now Odisha’s connection has also come to light in this case. Odisha YouTuber Priyanka Senapati has been questioned under a joint investigation by the Intelligence Bureau (IB) and Puri Police. The investigation has revealed that Jyoti had visited Puri in September 2024, where she recorded pictures and videos of important government and religious places, which are of…
The Government of India has taken an important decision to expand the combat capability of the three armed forces. The Defence Acquisition Council has approved emergency purchases worth Rs 40,000 crore, which will ensure timely procurement of essential equipment. With regard to Operation Sindoor, India has clarified that the current operations are only a “strategic pause”. If Pakistan does not change its policy of promoting cross-border terrorism, India is prepared to respond as needed. That is why the government has granted special emergency procurement powers to the armed forces. The Defence Acquisition Council, headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has…