Sitaram Yechury, General Secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), passed away on Thursday after a prolonged illness. The 72-year-old Yechury had been receiving treatment for a lung infection at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi since August 19. He was initially admitted to the emergency ward and later shifted to the intensive care unit (ICU). Born on August 12, 1952, in Chennai, Yechury’s political career began in 1974 when he joined the Students’ Federation of India (SFI). He served as the president of the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students’ Union three times and later…
Author: India Aware
The United States has supported India’s bid for a permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council and also backed discussions on reforming the Security Council. Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, said yesterday that the U.S. is prepared to draft a proposal for a General Assembly vote and potentially work with other countries to amend the United Nations Charter. The U.S. has supported India, Japan, and Germany for permanent seats in the Security Council. Some countries have rejected the reform process, but the U.S.’s backing has brought new hope for progress. Experts believe that if…
The champion Indian men’s hockey team defeated Japan 5-1 in their second league match of the Asian Champions Trophy 2024 on Monday. For India, Sukhjeet Singh scored two goals, while Abhishek, Sanjay, and Uttam Singh scored one goal each. Kazumasa Matsumoto scored the only goal for Japan. Earlier on Sunday, the Indian team started their campaign by defeating host China 3-0 in the first match. India’s next match will be against Malaysia on Wednesday. In the second match played on Monday, the Indian team made a brilliant start. In the second minute, Sukhjeet Singh scored a fantastic goal to give…
A 16-member team has been selected for the first match of the IDFC First Bank Test series against Bangladesh. This Test series marks the beginning of India’s international home season for 2024-25. India will also play three T20 matches against Bangladesh, with the team for the remaining two matches to be selected later. The BCCI men’s selection committee has announced the team. Wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant has made a comeback in the team announced for the first Test against Bangladesh. Pant last played a Test match in December 2022. However, in the recent Duleep Trophy 2024, this wicketkeeper-batsman performed brilliantly both…
During the 54th meeting of the GST Council chaired by Nirmala Sitharaman, several important decisions were made. The council reduced the GST rate on cancer drugs from 12% to 5%. The GST on selected savory snacks (namkeen) was reduced from 18% to 12%. The Finance Minister stated that the purpose of reducing the GST rate on cancer drugs is to lower the cost of cancer treatment. The Finance Minister mentioned that the Group of Ministers (GoM) formed to rationalize rates and the GoM on real estate have submitted their status reports. She also presented the status on online gaming and…
Protests continue over the rape and murder of a female trainee doctor at Kolkata’s R.G. Kar Hospital. In response, Jawhar Sircar, a Trinamool Congress (TMC) Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha, has resigned from his position. Along with his resignation, he also announced his retirement from politics. Moreover, he wrote a lengthy letter to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, strongly criticizing the state government’s handling of the case. Public outrage and anger are clearly visible regarding this incident. The crime occurred exactly one month ago, between August 8 and 9, and today is September 9. The pace and…
Amid preparations for the Haryana Assembly elections, Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) Panchkula district president, Ranjit Uppal, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday. He was inducted into the BJP by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini. Rajya Sabha MP Kartikeya Sharma was also present on the occasion. Ranjit Uppal’s inclusion in the BJP is expected to strengthen the party ahead of the Haryana Assembly elections. This development is considered a significant setback for the Aam Aadmi Party. In fact, as preparations for the Haryana Assembly elections continue, there have been speculations about an alliance between the Congress and the Aam…
In New Delhi, a young male patient has been identified as a suspected case of Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox). The patient recently traveled from a country experiencing an Mpox outbreak. He has been isolated in a designated hospital, and his condition is currently stable. A suspected case of Mpox has been isolated in India. The Ministry of Health has stated that samples from the patient are being tested to confirm the presence of Mpox. According to media reports, the suspected patient has been admitted to Lok Nayak Hospital in Delhi. Around 20 beds have been reserved in the hospital’s…
To facilitate pilgrims during the upcoming Maha Kumbh, 7,000 buses will be operated. In the first phase, 3,050 buses will be deployed, while in the second phase, all 7,000 buses will be operational. Similarly, to accommodate local passengers, 550 city buses will be operated, out of which 200 will be run by the Urban Transport Department, and the remaining 350 by the Transport Corporation. It is noteworthy that the Yogi government is planning to organize this grand event, set to take place in Prayagraj in January and February 2025, with full grandeur. Extensive preparations are being made for the event,…
Two coaches of the overnight express train coming from Indore to Jabalpur derailed on Saturday morning. The accident occurred as the train was approaching platform number 6 at Jabalpur railway station. Fortunately, since the train was moving at a slow speed at the time of the accident, a major disaster was averted. No casualties or injuries have been reported. The railway authorities have already started an investigation into the incident. The train typically arrives in Jabalpur at around 5:35 AM. As it reached the station on time, two of its AC coaches derailed. Upon receiving the information, the railway’s technical…