The Ministry of National Defence (MND) of Taiwan detected six aircraft from the People's Liberation Army (PLA) and six naval vessels from the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) near its territory as of 6:00 am (UTC+8) on Monday.
As the biggest spiritual gathering in the world begins with the 'Shahi Snan' on the auspicious occasion of Paush Purnima on Monday, devotees from not just India but around the world are flocking to the Triveni Sangam in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj to take a holy dip during the MahaKumbh Mel
Prayagraj witnessed a large gathering of devotees at Triveni Sangam as Maha Kumbh commenced with the 'Shahi Snan' on the auspicious occasion of Paush Purnima on Monday.
Traffic Police authorities have made elaborate arrangements and implemented a detailed plan to ensure smooth vehicular movement and safety for devotees visiting the Maha Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, which begins Monday.
The 45-day grand event, from January 13 to February 26, begins on Monday and is expected to attract 40 crore visitors. "No other country, apart from India and China, boasts such a massive population," the Chief Minister remarked.
The event was jointly organized by the Indian Himalayan Council of Nalanda Buddhist Tradition (IHCNBT) and the Kinnaur, Lahaul-Spiti Baudh Sewa Sangh, Shimla.
Soorma Hockey Club will begin their journey in the much-awaited Women's Hockey India League on Monday at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf Stadium in Ranchi. Their first match will be against the Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers, a team that looks very strong on paper.
The daily Ganga Aarti at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj was conducted on Friday evening with the chanting of hymns and the lighting of oil lamps ahead of the Maha Kumbh, which is scheduled to commence on Monday.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) may opt for shallow rate cuts in its upcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting in February 2025, says a report by Sharekhan, a capital markets company. This comes amidst a cautious global economic environment.
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) on Wednesday started removing water at the Dima Hasao coal mine to rescue 8 people who have been trapped since Monday.
The Indian Navy is making all possible efforts to rescue 9 people who were trapped in a coal mine at 3 Kilo, Umrangso area, since Monday and now going down to the shaft as efforts to dewater the well are also underway, informed Special DGP, Assam, Harmeet Singh.