Six people died in an unfortunate stampede at the famous Mansa Devi temple in Haridwar on Sunday morning. According to initial reports, the stampede was caused by a rumour of electric shock, which has been categorically denied by the Uttarakhand Power Corporation. According to information, a rumour spread that a high voltage wire had fallen on the temple’s walkway, leading to the stampede. There are two routes available to reach the Mansa Devi temple, which is located on Bilva Parvat. One is by ropeway and the other is by footpath, where the accident took place. The footpath is about 2.4…
Author: India Aware
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the importance of India-Maldives relations at an official banquet hosted by Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu. Describing the two countries as partners of the Global South, he said that India has been a true partner in Maldives’ development journey. The Prime Minister noted that it was an honour to be invited as the Chief Guest on the 60th Independence Day of Maldives. This year also marks the 60th anniversary of India-Maldives relations, giving this visit special significance. He said, “Our relations are centuries old. We are not just neighbours or partners, but friends who stand with…
In the context of increasing tension between Thailand and Cambodia, US President Donald Trump held telephonic talks with the top leadership of both countries. He claimed that both countries have agreed for ceasefire and restoration of trade relations with America. President Trump first contacted Thailand’s acting Prime Minister Phumtham Vechayachai. On his social media platform ‘Truth’, Trump mentioned that the talks were positive and Thailand wants an immediate ceasefire and peace. Trump then held talks with Cambodia’s Prime Minister. He claimed that both sides not only agreed to a ceasefire but also wanted to resume trade talks with the US.…
According to a recent report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), India has emerged as a world leader in the instant payments sector. In June 2023, transactions worth Rs 24.03 lakh crore were done through 18.39 billion transactions through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), which is 32 percent more than the previous year. Currently, UPI accounts for 85% of all digital transactions in India, while globally it accounts for 50% of all real-time digital payments. UPI handles over 640 million transactions per day, which is more than the daily capacity (639 million) of global leading payment platforms like Visa. UPI…
India has over 1.52 crore active GST registrations, with every fifth registered GST taxpayer having at least one female member and 14% of registered entities having an all-female membership. These important statistics have been obtained from a recent SBI report. According to Dr. Soumya Kanti Ghosh, Group Chief Economic Advisor, SBI, women’s 15% share in total income tax payers and 40% contribution to total bank deposits are clear evidence of women empowerment. In particular, women’s representation in LLP and private limited companies is high, which shows the increasing possibilities of equality in the corporate sector. In terms of the progress…
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced that the ‘NISAR’ satellite, jointly developed with the US space agency NASA, will be launched from Sriharikota on July 30, 2025 at 5:40 pm Indian time. ISRO has shared information about this important mission on the official social media platform. The $1.5 billion ultra-modern mission’s primary objective is to make detailed observations of the Earth’s surface. The NISAR satellite will scan the entire Earth’s land and icy surfaces every 12 days with its unique capabilities, making it the first satellite of its kind in the world. The satellite uses NASA-developed L-band and…
The Indian High Commission has sent a formal letter to the Bangladesh government proposing to provide necessary medical assistance in India for the people injured in the Milestone School accident. The High Commission has clarified that all necessary facilities and support for the treatment of the injured will be ensured by India. Expressing condolences on the accident on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote on the social media platform ‘X’, “I am deeply saddened by the news of death and injury of many people, especially students, in the plane crash in Dhaka. We stand with the bereaved families and wish…
Arunachal Pradesh has taken a significant step in the field of medical services. A state-of-the-art drone port has been inaugurated at the Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (TRIHMS), making it the first state in India where medicines will be supplied through drones. This drone port installed on the roof of the hospital in Naharlagun will enable the delivery of essential medical supplies to remote areas at a fast speed. About 80% of Arunachal Pradesh is mountainous, due to which timely supply of medicines through traditional modes of transport has been a major challenge. This facility is not…
US President Donald Trump has announced that his administration could begin imposing tariffs on pharmaceutical imports by the end of the month. He specified that tariffs on semiconductors are also likely to be imposed in a similar timeframe. According to Yonhap News Agency, the Trump administration will impose tariffs on pharmaceuticals in a phased manner. Speaking to the media after an event in Pittsburgh, the President said, “We will start with a small tariff from next month and give pharmaceutical companies about a year to ramp up production. After that we will impose higher tariffs.” He also said the process…
The scheduled execution of Nimisha Priya, a Keralite who was sentenced to death for murder in Yemen, has been postponed to July 16. The Indian government is making coordinated efforts in this case and is constantly monitoring the situation. In a weekly press conference, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed that the government has provided legal aid to Nimisha Priya and appointed a lawyer to support the family. The ministry has ensured that regular consular visits are held and the Indian Embassy remains in touch with local authorities and the family. The spokesperson also said that special efforts…