Prime Minister Narendra Modi ‘s first public rally after the Chhath festival in Bihar took a historic turn in Muzaffarpur. Despite the rain, a huge crowd gathered at the rally on Thursday, transforming the entire ground into a sea of people. The Prime Minister thanked the workers and the public for the enthusiastic welcome. He said, “This turnout despite the rain is a blessing for me. As sweet as the land of Muzaffarpur is, the language of the people here is equally sweet.” In his address, the Prime Minister said that the people of Bihar are very close to his…
Author: India Aware
Chhath Mahaparva, a symbol of faith, devotion, and folk culture, is being celebrated across the country . During this four-day festival, millions of devotees are seen engrossed in sun worship at the ghats. President Draupadi Murmu , Union Home Minister Amit Shah , and BJP President J.P. Nadda, along with several other leaders, extended their greetings to the nation. President Draupadi Murmu issued a message on X on Monday, writing, “I extend my heartfelt greetings to all my fellow citizens on the auspicious occasion of the great festival of Chhath Puja. This festival is an occasion to worship the Sun…
India’s External Affairs Minister , Dr. S. Jaishankar, is currently participating in the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. During this visit, he met with foreign ministers from several countries and discussed a wide range of bilateral, regional, and global issues. Jaishankar met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday. After the meeting, he shared photos on the social media platform X, writing, “It was a pleasure to meet with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Kuala Lumpur this morning. I appreciate the productive discussions we had on our bilateral relationship as well as regional and…
Team India’s ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer has been admitted to the ICU of a Sydney hospital . He suffered a serious rib injury during the third ODI against Australia , resulting in internal bleeding . Iyer’s condition is now stable under medical supervision, although he may have to remain in the hospital for a few more days. During Saturday’s third ODI, Iyer took a brilliant catch to dismiss Alex Carey . While running back to take the catch, he fell to his left and injured his ribs. He immediately returned to the dressing room in pain and did not return…
The West Bengal government has taken a tough stand on the sale and promotion of cough medicines in the state. The Drug Control Directorate has issued new guidelines for all pharmaceutical companies and stores, setting strict rules for the marketing and sale of the medicines. This step is aimed at ensuring public safety and avoiding future accidents. This decision comes after the ban on the cough syrup called Coldrif . The drug was first banned in Madhya Pradesh, where several children died from consuming it. Following this, the West Bengal government also banned it in the state, calling it a…
The situation in Gaza remains fragile following the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has clearly warned that if Hamas does not meet its conditions related to the custody of its hostages—specifically, the dismantling of armed structures and the return of the bodies of all dead hostages—the Israeli army may re-engage. This statement comes as Hamas handed over the bodies of two more dead hostages in its custody on the sixth day of the ceasefire, saying they were the last bodies remaining in its custody. Katz has directed senior military officers and the Chief of Staff…
The Supreme Court’s decision to allow the sale and use of green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR has been widely welcomed. The Delhi government has described the decision as in line with public sentiment. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta expressed her gratitude to the Supreme Court and wrote on ‘X’- “Thank you to the Supreme Court for allowing the use of green crackers in the capital on the special request of the Delhi Government.” She said that this decision respects public sentiment and enthusiasm on the auspicious occasion of Diwali , while also reflecting a balanced approach to environmental protection. Rekha Gupta…
The Next Generation GST reforms implemented by the central government are set to give a new impetus to Nagaland’s traditional and culturally rich economy. To strengthen the state’s local income, based on sectors such as agriculture, handicrafts, handlooms, and tourism, the government has reduced tax rates on several key products and services. This will make products cheaper, increase competition, and is expected to boost the incomes of thousands of people. The government has reduced the GST on handlooms, bamboo and sugarcane products, coffee, and hotel services from 12% to 5%. This move will directly benefit 44,000 women weavers, 13,000 bamboo…
Gold prices on the Multi-Commodity Exchange (MCX) on Wednesday crossed Rs 1.27 lakh per 10 grams —an all-time high . Escalating US-China trade tensions and expectations of an interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve fueled the rally. Gold futures on MCX rose 0.52% to ₹1,26,915 per 10 grams, before hitting a new high of ₹1,27,500 . Silver also rose 0.18% to ₹1,59,800 per kg and touched ₹1,61,418during the day . Gold held near record levels on global safe-haven demand . In early trade, gold rose 0.46% to ₹126,835 per 10 grams, while silver rose 0.52% to ₹160,333 per…
India defeated the West Indies by 7 wickets in the second Test at the Arun Jaitley Stadium to win the two-match Test series 2-0. Yashasvi Jaiswal , Shubman Gill , and Kuldeep Yadav played key roles in the victory. India, batting first after winning the toss, declared their first innings at 518/5 . Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a brilliant 175 , while captain Shubman Gill made an unbeaten 129.Jomel Warrican took three wickets for the West Indies. In response, the West Indies were bundled out for 248 in their first innings. Alick Athanase scored 41 and Shai Hope 36 for the…