New Delhi, Oct 22 (UNI) India has risen to the ninth spot in the world ranking for total forest area, moving up from the previous10th position, according to the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization report, Global Forest Resources Assessment 2025. While, in terms of annual forest gain there has been no change with India maintaining…
New Delhi, Oct 22 (UNI) In a significant legal setback to the Sahara Group, the Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court today dismissed a petition filed by four of its cooperative societies seeking to quash a money laundering investigation by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The court ruled that the probe under the Prevention of…
Bhopal: Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Uma Bharti has made a definitive political declaration, announcing her intention to contest the 2029 Lok Sabha elections from the Jhansi constituency. “I will only contest from Jhansi,” she stated at a press conference, adding that her primary interest lies in national-level politics. She clarified that she is not…
New Delhi Oct 22 (UNI) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today highlighted the surge in Diwali sales as driven by GST rate cuts and strong demand for ‘swadeshi’ products saying Diwali sales this year touched a record Rs 6.05 lakh crore. The Finance Minister cited the statement of the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) which…
New Delhi, Oct 22 (UNI) World over, Indian hockey, for a considerable period of time has been looked at as the benchmark simply because of the roll of honour. With a tally of 8 Gold Medals, 1 Silver and 4 Bronze Medals, totalling 13 medals at the Olympic Games, India has well and truly set…
Moscow, Oct 22 (UNI) Russian President Vladimir Putin will not be attending the upcoming G-20 session in South Africa in November this year, announced Kremlin’s spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, reports state media. The bloc – which comprises 20 of the world’s largest economic powers – makes up 85% of the world’s total GDP, 75% of international…
Bhopal: The Madhya Pradesh Police has launched a comprehensive, state-wide operation against illegal gambling and betting networks, aiming to ensure a safe and disciplined social environment during the Diwali festivities. This aggressive campaign has resulted in the arrest of hundreds of suspects and the seizure of cash and property worth crores. High-Value Seizures across Multiple…
New Delhi, Oct 22 (UNI) Following Diwali, Govardhan Puja and Annakut were celebrated fervently across India, leading to a surge in sales of puja items, sweets and ritual goods. The festive momentum continues with upcoming celebrations for Bhai Dooj, Chhath Puja, and Tulsi Vivah, which are keeping markets vibrant and witnessing increased demand for festival-specific…
New Delhi Oct 22 (UNI) The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has levelled serious allegations against the union government, claiming it manipulated air quality data of Delhi’s Diwali night to hide the true severity of pollution. AAP Delhi State President Saurabh Bharadwaj, addressing a press conference, stated that multiple pollution monitoring stations operated by various central…
Chennai, Oct 22 (UNI) The immediate cyclone threat over Tamil Nadu has receded after the Low-Pressure Area (LPA) in the Bay of Bengal weakened and moved northwest towards Andhra Pradesh. However, the state’s relief is tempered as the Red Alert and forecast for heavy rainfall remain for several districts. The Meteorological (MET) office confirmed that…
