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Devotees were seen queuing up for darshan in 31 stalls at the Vaikuntham queue complex around 10 am on Saturday. (News18 Photo)Devotees currently face a 24-hour waiting time as the TTD works to ensure better facilities, improved sanitation and proper crowd control measuresDevotees were seen queuing up for darshan in 31 stalls at the Vaikuntham queue complex around 10 am on Saturday. According to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), it takes 24 hours to reach Srivari darshan. A total of 69,098 devotees paid homage to Sri Venkateswara Swamy on Friday. Devotees paid Rs 3.56 crore as tribute to the deity. TTD…
The government said Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the approach of forming a committee, conducting extensive consultations and taking “well-thought-out decisions”. (File Photo/PTI)The unified pension scheme brings a guaranteed pension equal to 50% of basic salary, plus fee reductions indexed to inflation. Additionally, every central government employee who has retired since 2004 will get UPS benefits with retrospective effect and their outstanding dues will be paidIn a major decision to almost go back to the old pension scheme (OPS) that existed till 2003, the Modi government launched the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) to meet the major needs of central employees.The…
The sudden decline in the number of snow crabs in the Bering Sea has caused great concern among scientists, fisheries and environmentalists. The collapse was shocking not only because of its immediate economic impact, but also because of the wider impact on marine ecosystems. However, a critical examination of the prevailing explanation for this phenomenon reveals that it relies disconcertingly on speculation rather than hard evidence. The central thesis of the NOAA Fisheries report—that rising water temperatures increase snow crab metabolism, leading to their decline—requires more skeptical analysis. In this article, we explore the weaknesses of this hypothesis, examine other…
A woman covers herself and her child with a plastic sheet when it rains in Solapur, Maharashtra. (Photo: PTI File)According to IMD, Mumbai as well as Thane and Palghar are expected to receive heavy rainfall in the next four to five days.The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for Raigad in Maharashtra on Saturday evening. The weatherman also issued an orange alert for Palghar, Thane and Ratnagiri and a yellow alert for Mumbai.Orange alert forecasts heavy to very heavy rainfall. The IMD predicts heavy to very heavy rainfall in Palghar, Thane, Mumbai, Raigad and Ratnagiri districts of Konkan…
Last updated: August 24, 2024 11:44 pm ISTPeople's Democratic Party Chairman Mehbooba Mufti. (PTI data map)The manifesto was released by Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti at an event held at the party headquarters along with senior party leadersThe People's Democratic Party on Saturday released its parliamentary election manifesto, pledging to work towards restoring Jammu and Kashmir's “original status” and advocating for confidence-building measures (CBMs) and regional cooperation between India and Pakistan.The manifesto was released by Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti at an event held at the party headquarters along with senior party leaders.”The People's Democratic Party firmly seeks…
African cheetahs brought to India as part of the world's first intercontinental transfer of big cats will soon roam free in the wild again after reportedly being returned to their enclosures at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh for health checks and monitoring nearly a year.The Centre's Cheetah Program Steering Committee on Friday decided to release African cheetahs and their cubs born in India into the wild in a phased manner after the monsoon recedes from central India, officials told PTI.According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the monsoon usually retreats from most parts of Madhya Pradesh in the first…
Mpox Virus Transmission electron micrograph of Mpox virus particles (gold and orange) found inside infected cells (purple), painted in Halloween-appropriate colors. (Image source: NIAID)The Gurgaon health department said authorities in the city remain on high alert as the city is a hub for business, trade and international travellers.The Gurgaon health department on Friday issued an alert regarding a possible outbreak of Mpox in the district. Health department recommendations urge residents, especially those who have recently returned from international travel, to remain cautious, according to a health department report. hindustan times. The report stated that no cases of MPO have been…
Last updated: August 24, 2024 11:30 pm ISTPM Modi to disburse Rs 5,000 crore bank loans, which will benefit 2.58 million members of 2.35 lakh SHGs (Photo/PTI File)Modi will also release a revolving fund of Rs 2,500 crore to benefit around 4.8 million members of 4.30 lakh self-help groups (SHGs), a statement said on Saturday.Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Maharashtra's Jalgaon on Sunday to congratulate the 1.1 million new 'Lakhpati Didis' who achieved this target during the third term of his government.Modi will also release a revolving fund of Rs 2,500 crore that will benefit around 4.8 million members…
Last updated: August 24, 2024 10:52 pm ISTRescue workers gather at the scene after a bus carrying Indian passengers plunged into the Malyandi River in Nepal's Tanahun district. (Image source: AFP)An Indian died in a tragic bus accident on Friday in Nepal's Tanahun district, about 115 kilometers from KathmanduAn Indian Air Force military transport aircraft brought the remains of 25 Indian pilgrims from Bharatpur in Nepal to Jalgaon in Maharashtra on Saturday.An Indian died in a tragic bus accident on Friday in Nepal's Tanahun district, about 115 kilometers from Kathmandu.Officials said that a total of 27 Indians were killed in…
Article by Eric Worrell The Trump-obsessed media is still talking about Trump and Elon Musk’s disdain for climate metaphors. A new wave of climate sensationalism In the face of increasingly obvious problems, misleading, misinformation or simply confusing rhetoric continues to emerge. poor clark columnist Today's world can be summed up in one word: hot. Last year, powerful heat waves hit every continent. At least 10 countries have recorded daily temperatures exceeding 50 degrees in more than one location. Wildfires are scorching unusually large areas of the globe, and coral reefs are being hit by the fourth-ever global bleaching event. ……