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Israel Launches Major Offensive in Gaza (March 18, 2025)
In the early hours of March 18, 2025, Israel initiated a large-scale military operation in the Gaza Strip, effectively ending the existing ceasefire. The offensive, dubbed “Operation Might and Sword,” involved airstrikes and artillery barrages, resulting in over 400 Palestinian deaths, including 263 women and children. The attack aimed to target Hamas leaders but led to significant
Srikant Dwivedi Opens Up About His Bond with Cows: “It’s Something I’ve Grown Up With”
Actor Srikant Dwivedi, who is currently seen as Lord Vishnu in Shiv Shakti-Tap Tyag Tandav, shares his love for cows. It’s not every day we hear of a calf as a pet. But Srikant has that in his hometown. So we asked him what inspired you to have a calf as a pet? He
India Plans Safeguard Duty on Steel Imports Amid Chinese Influx
India is considering imposing up to a 15% safeguard duty on steel imports to counter the surge of cheaper Chinese steel flooding the market. The Directorate General of Trade Remedies is concluding its investigation, and the Commerce Ministry will decide on the implementation soon. This move aims to protect domestic steel producers from unfair competition and maintain
India’s Power Grid Faces Challenges Due to Dip in Solar Generation
A sudden drop in solar power generation, attributed to unexpected cloud cover, caused India’s national grid frequency to fall below the required range. The Grid Controller issued alerts to power generators, emphasizing the importance of accurate weather forecasting and energy storage solutions to maintain grid stability. This incident highlights the challenges of integrating renewable energy sources into
RSS-Linked Body Launches Campaign to Use ‘Bharat’ Instead of ‘India’
An organization affiliated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) initiated a nationwide campaign advocating for the use of ‘Bharat’ instead of ‘India’ in official and common usage. The campaign was launched at 200 locations across the country, aiming to collect one million signatures by March 21. Proponents argue that ‘Bharat’ reflects the country’s indigenous identity and heritage,
Actor Prashant Bajaj is glad that Jaat is a hit; ‘Deols never fail’ he says
Prashant Bajaj who plays the ruthless Sandy in Sunny Deol starrer Jaat is happy that film is a hit. In the film, Prashant has some great action scenes with the powerful Sunny Deol. He had a great time while working in the film and says, ”While shooting it was a great learning experience. Working with