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Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav visited historical sites in Kyoto on the fourth day of his Japan visit. He explored the renowned Nijo-jo Castle, Sanjusangendo and Toji Temple to gain insights into Japan’s rich cultural heritage and discuss potential avenues for cultural and tourism cooperation between Madhya Pradesh and Japan. CM Mohan Yadav visited Nijo-jo Castle in Kyoto, symbolizing Japan’s rich historical heritage and architecture. During this visit, he also learned about various aspects related to the preservation and management of Japan's cultural heritage. Additionally, he visited the Sanjusangendo Temple, renowned for its unique architecture and historical significance. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that the cultural and industrial relations between Japan and Madhya Pradesh are already strong, and to further strengthen them, new dimensions of cooperation are being explored in various fields to promote tourism and cultural exchange. CM Mohan Mohan Yadav stated that by learnin...

In a historic event, CRPF Assistant Commandant Poonam Gupta is set to marry fellow Assistant Commandant Avnish Kumar at Rashtrapati Bhavan, the nation's most prestigious venue, on February 12. This historic wedding will take place in the Mother Teresa Crown Complex. The Mother Teresa Crown Complex is a distinguished section of Rashtrapati Bhavan, designated for special events and programs, making it a fitting location for Poonam and Avnish’s nuptials. Poonam Gupta belongs to Shivpuri Hailing from Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, Poonam Gupta serves as PSO-2 at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Her father, Raghuveer Gupta, is an office superintendent at Navodaya Vidyalaya. Poonam has consistently excelled academically, earning a B.Sc. in Mathematics, an M.A. in English Literature, and a B.Ed. A Remarkable Achievement Poonam secured her position as an Assistant Commandant in the CRPF by achieving an impressive 81st rank in the CAPF Exam-2018, administered by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). He...

Economic Survey 2024-25: Mental well being is the ability to navigate life’s challenges and function productively. Mental well-being encompasses all our mental-emotional, social, cognitive, and physical capabilities. This can also be construed as the mind's composite health states the Economic Survey 2024-25, tabled in Parliament today by the Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman. Lifestyle Work Culture And Mental Well-Being Economic Survey 2024-25 highlights that lifestyle choices, workplace culture and family situations are critical for productivity and if India’s economic ambitions are to be met, then immediate attention must be given to lifestyle choices that are often made during childhood/youth. Overuse of Internet The Economic Survey 2024-25 highlights that the increase in mental health issues in children and adolescents is often linked to the overuse of the internet and, specifically, social media.  Phone-based childhood  Giving r...

Budget 2025 Live Update: The first budget session of the 18th Lok Sabha is starting from Friday, January 31. This session began with the address of President Droupadi Murmu at 11 am. The President will address both the Houses of Parliament, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.  Sitharaman will present Economic Survey After this, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Economic Survey. This survey will present the current state of the Indian economy and the outline of possible policies. On February 1, the Finance Minister will present the first budget of the third term of the Modi government. This will be Sitharaman's eighth consecutive budget. The first phase of the budget session will run till February 6. There will be no proceedings on February 2 as it is Sunday. From February 3 to February 6, the President's address will be debated in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. On February 6, Prime Minister Narendra Modi can respond to the discussion in the Rajya Sabha. During this, m...

Prayagraj Mahakumbh 2025 Stampede: The number of deaths in the Mahakumbh accident in Prayagraj has risen to 49. In this regard, the Maha Kumbh administration released the picture of 24 unidentified dead. At the same time, 24 people who died in this accident have not been identified yet. Earlier, the death figure was given as 30. Yogi government had given this information in this regard. But 25 people who died in this were identified and five could not be identified. The judicial inquiry commission constituted by the state government started its work from last Thursday itself. The members of the commission will visit the spot today i.e. on Friday. Official sources had told here that the three-member judicial commission constituted to investigate the Maha Kumbh accident has started work the very next day of its formation. Probe panel to submit report in a month The commission headed by retired Justice Harsh Kumar of Allahabad High Court also includes retired IAS officer D.K. Singh and re...

Bollywood queen Yami Gautam is making headlines these days for her upcoming film 'Dhoom Dham'. In this film, the actress has appeared with actor Prateek Gandhi and the pair is being seen onscreen for the first time. However, fans are also liking both of them together. Meanwhile, now the makers have released the first song 'Silsila' of 'Dhoom Dham'. The song 'Silsila' features the voices of Arijit Singh and Jonita Gandhi, with lyrics penned by Siddhant Kaushal. The chemistry between Prateek and Yami is strikingly evident in the song. 'Dhoom Dham' is a romantic comedy film that weaves a fun-filled narrative centered around marriage. The screenplay is written by Yami's husband, Aditya Dhar, while Rishabh Seth takes on the role of director. This film is set to premiere on the OTT platform Netflix on February 14, 2025. In this song Koyal (played by Yami Gautam) and Veer (played by Pratik Gandhi) find themselves in an unexpected adventure, climbing...

Prayagraj Mahakumbh 2025: PM Narendra Modi is also going to be a part of the largest human gathering in Mahakumbh. If political strategists are to be believed, the date of his religious journey has been chosen on such a day that the BJP can also get political advantage from the PM's dip in the confluence.  Actually, PM Modi's visit to Prayag is proposed on February 5, and on the same day voting will also be held for the Delhi Assembly elections. Therefore, it is believed that an attempt to woo 'Indraprastha' from Prayag will also be seen. The date of February 5 is going to be very special. Questions are now arising in the minds of people about such a special occasion. The question is being raised that why PM Narendra Modi has chosen the date of 5th February for dip instead of taking dip during one of the Amrit Snans in Mahakumbh. Actually, why PM chose 5th February for bathing in Mahakumbh is also no less interesting. Devotees are arriving not only from the country but ...

There has been a rapid increase in cases of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) across the country, with new cases being reported daily. Earlier on Thursday, a death was reported from Guillain-Barre syndrome in Pune, Maharashtra. This was third death from GBS in Maharashtra. 2 die in W Bengal Now the West Bengal Health Department has confirmed that two patients have died in the state so far. A 10-year-old child was admitted to a hospital in Kolkata and died during treatment on Sunday. The second was a 12th class student of North 24 Parganas district who died at NRS Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. According to the hospital, the student died due to septic shock and myocarditis and doctors suspect that its root disease may be Guillain-Barre syndrome. WB Health Dept holds meeting The Health Department of West Bengal held a meeting regarding Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS). The Health Secretary and other officials attended the meeting. All government and district hospitals in the state wer...

A fire erupted in Sector-22 of the Prayagraj Mahakumbh Mela, affecting several pandals and creating a chaotic scene at the fair. Fire engines promptly arrived at the location. Fortunately, no devotees were present at the site of the fire, and there have been no reported casualties. The cause of the fire remains undetermined at this time. Several pandals have been gutted in the fire. This incident follows a previous fire on January 19, where 180 pandals at Gia Press in Sector-19 were gutted. That fire was attributed to a gas leak while making tea in the camp, which led to two gas cylinder explosions, but, like the recent incident, there were no casualties reported. Emergency responders and administrative officials quickly arrived on the scene to monitor the situation and manage the response. While the cause of the latest fire is under investigation, concerns have been raised about the safety of the large number of devotees attending the event. In light of these incidents, the administra...

An American Airlines aircraft collided with a Black Hawk helicopter in mid-air near Washington, D.C. The plane, a Bombardier CRJ 700, was en route from Washington to Kansas, carrying 64 people, including 60 passengers and four crew members. Authorities have reported that 18 bodies have been recovered so far. Following the collision, the plane reportedly broke into two pieces and fell into the Potomac River, prompting ongoing search and rescue operations in the area. The incident occurred at approximately 9 PM local time, close to Reagan Washington National Airport, where the plane had just taken off. In response to the accident, an emergency response team has been deployed, including over 10 ambulances and support vehicles. Reagan Airport announced on social media platform X that all flights have been temporarily halted. The Black Hawk helicopter involved in the incident belonged to the U.S. Army and had three soldiers on board. While a military officer confirmed that no senior offic...

Union Budget 2025-26 Expectations: On February 1, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the budget for the eighth time. There are high expectations for key announcements in this budget, with various sectors anticipating important decisions, including those related to petrol, diesel, and other areas. It is expected that the government can cut the excise duty, due to this cut, the prices of petrol and diesel can come down. Currently, a duty of Rs 19.90 is levied on petrol and Rs 15.80 on diesel.  The import duty on parts related to consumer electronics can be reduced. Currently, 20 percent duty is levied on this. This can also make things like mobile cheaper.  Import duty on gold and silver can be increased. Currently, 6 percent import duty is levied on gold and silver. Due to increase in import duty, the prices of gold and silver can also increase. Changes expected in income tax Under the new tax regime, annual income up to Rs 10 lakh can be made tax free. A 25 perce...

Prayagraj Mahakumbh 2025 Stampede: A stampede occurred during the Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj on the night of January 28-29. This tragic event resulted in the deaths of more than 30 people and left over 60 devotees injured. In response, the Uttar Pradesh government has implemented measures, including the deployment of experienced officers to oversee the Mahakumbh. At present, all VIP passes have been canceled. Apart from this, the entire fair area has been declared a no-vehicle zone. Five major changes have been made regarding security. After 30 deaths, the government has swung into action.  VIP passes cancelled After the stampede incident, the government has issued instructions to cancel all VIP passes. Now no officer or VIP's vehicle will be able to get entry into the fair area.  Along with this, the entire Maha Kumbh area has been declared a no-vehicle zone. This will facilitate the devotees to come and go on foot. Incidents like stampede can be avoided. Experienced officer...

Viral Girl Monalisa: Monalisa, the young woman who gained widespread attention during the Maha Kumbh-2025 for her beautiful eyes and smile, is set to make her Bollywood debut soon. She will star alongside Amit Rao, the brother of famous actor Rajkumar Rao, in a leading role. Currently residing in Maheshwar, Madhya Pradesh, Monalisa was selling Rudraksh garlands in Prayagraj during the Maha Kumbh but had to return home after just 15 days due to the overwhelming attention she received. Now, audiences will soon have the chance to see her on the big screen. Sanoj Mishra traveled to her village Director Sanoj Mishra has cast Monalisa in "The Diary of Manipur." He traveled to her village to sign her for the film, and she is expected to begin her acting training in Mumbai before filming starts. The film has a modest budget of around 20 crores, with shooting likely to begin in February and a planned release in October. Monalisa will portray the daughter of a North Indian Army officer...

Delhi Assembly Elections-2025: The campaign for the Delhi Assembly elections is entering its final phase, leading to a rise in political tensions. Sandeep Dikshit, the Congress candidate for the New Delhi Assembly seat, has issued a public challenge to incumbent Arvind Kejriwal for a debate on January 31 at Jantar Mantar. In a letter to Kejriwal, Dikshit expressed his challenge regarding the former Chief Minister's performance as an MLA from New Delhi. He said, "I have systematically not only questioned your various claims using the data of the Delhi government, but have also proved them completely false. Kejriwal does not have the courage to face the truth Sandeep Dikshit said that he knows that Kejriwal "does not have the courage" to face the truth as he fears his "fabricated lies" will be exposed publicly. He said that this debate will be held at Jantar Mantar on January 31 between 2 and 3 pm.  Dikshit wrote in the letter that “I hope that as the former ...

Sheopur: Kuno National Park is about to welcome new guests, as female cheetah Veera is likely to give birth this week.  Currently housed in a large enclosure, Veera is under constant medical supervision to ensure a safe delivery. Kuno National Park, a crucial hub for India’s Cheetah Reintroduction Project, has already witnessed several cheetah births.  Female cheetahs Nirva, Jwala, Asha, and Gamini have successfully given birth, contributing to the park’s rising cheetah population. Currently, the park hosts 12 adult cheetahs and 12 cubs, with two males—Vayu and Agni—roaming freely in the open jungle, while the rest remain in enclosures. Mixed Fortunes in Cheetah Breeding While the birth of cheetah cubs has been a milestone in India’s ambitious conservation efforts, challenges persist. In November 2024, Nirva gave birth, but unfortunately, her two cubs were later found dead under distressing circumstances.  Jwala has given birth to eight cubs so far, but three did not surv...

Saudi Arabia Road accident: 15 people including 9 Indians died in a horrific road accident in Jizan, Saudi Arabia. The accident took place in Wadi bin Hashbal area on Wednesday (29 January) morning. According to the information, the accident occurred due to a powerful collision between a bus and a trailer. There were a total of 26 workers in the bus, who were going towards a worksite. Indian Embassy released helpline number The Indian Embassy in Jeddah expressed deep condolences over the accident. Reporting the incident, it wrote on X, "We express deep condolences on the tragic death of 9 Indian citizens in a road accident near Jizan in the western region of Saudi Arabia. Our deepest condolences to the affected families."  Also, the Indian Embassy has issued helpline numbers to help the victims and their families: 8002440003 (Toll-Free); 0122614093; 0126614276 and 0556122301 (WhatsApp) S. Jaishankar expresses grief External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar also expressed grief ...

Prayagraj Mahakumbh-2025 Stampede:  Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced a compensation of Rs 25 lakh each to the families of those killed in the Mahakumbh stampede. Along with this, a judicial inquiry into the incident has also been ordered. A committee will be formed for this. This investigation will be separate from the police investigation. Prayagraj DIG Vaibhav Krishna and DM Vijay Anand held a press conference regarding the stampede that took place late on Tuesday near Sangam Nose in Mahakumbh-2025. DIG Vaibhav Krishna said that 30 people have died in the stampede. Out of these, 25 people have been identified. At the same time, 5 people could not be identified. The police administration is engaged in identifying them. A judicial inquiry will be conducted into the incident on the orders of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. DIG Vaibhav Krishna said that a total of 90 people were taken to the hospital. Sixty people are still admitted in the hospital. A helpline number...

The reputation of the Yadav family is at stake in the by-election being held on the Milkipur assembly seat of Ayodhya. In such a situation, the entire Yadav clan, from Dharmendra Yadav to Dimple Yadav and SP chief former CM Akhilesh Yadav, has come out in the field to campaign for the Milkipur by-election. Why does the entire clan have to campaign for the by-election being held on one assembly seat? The campaigning for the by-election for the Milkipur assembly seat located in Ayodhya district of Uttar Pradesh has now reached its peak. Ajit Prasad, son of Faizabad MP Awadhesh Prasad, has been made the Samajwadi Party's candidate from this seat.  Ajit Prasad is facing a challenge from the ruling BJP candidate Chandrabhan Paswan. In such a situation, the Samajwadi Party has put all its strength in the by-election of the Milkipur seat. The entire Mulayam Singh clan has come out in the field to campaign in favor of Ajit. Dimple and Priya Saroj road show on Jan 30 In the Milkipur by-elec...

Bhopal : On the second day of his Japan tour, MP Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav met Daiki Arai, Director of AND Medical Company, in Tokyo to discuss opportunities for medical device manufacturing in Madhya Pradesh.  CM Dr. Yadav highlighted the 75-acre Medical and Pharmaceutical Park being developed in Ujjain as a prime destination for global investors. He stated that Madhya Pradesh is emerging as a new hub for medical and pharmaceutical manufacturing. While inviting investment in Ujjain’s state-of-the-art Medical Device Park, CM Mohan Yadav mentioned that the state government is offering land to industrial units at concessional rates. He emphasized that this park is a key center for India’s rapidly growing healthcare and medical device sector. Dr. Yadav assured that the state government would provide all possible support to make their businesses smoother. CM Mohan Yadav stated that the availability of land at concessional rates, special incentive schemes for medical device, biotec...

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has said that the news of many people dying and many getting injured due to stampede in Prayagraj Mahakumbh-2025 is extremely sad. Rahul said, "I express my deepest condolences to the bereaved families and hope for the speedy recovery of the injured." He saod this tragic incident is due to mismanagement and administration's special focus on VIP movement instead of common devotees. There is still a lot of time left for Mahakumbh, many more Mahasnans are to take place. The government should make proper arrangements so that a tragic incident like today does not happen in future. Rahul said, "VIP culture should be curbed and the government should make better arrangements to meet the needs of common devotees. I request Congress workers and leaders to help the affected families." People searching for their missing family members Many people are missing after the stampede in Kumbh. Family members are searching for their relatives.  Anita De...

In a tragic incident at the Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, a stampede occurred late on Tuesday, January 28, resulting in the deaths of over 14 people and injuring more than 50 others. The chaos unfolded around 1:30 AM on the banks of the Sangam, prompting the administration to request the cancellation of the Amrit Snan ritual scheduled for Wednesday, January 29, across all 13 akhadas. At the same time, to control the crowd of devotees, entry of common people in Sangam Nose area has been banned. Stampede was  triggered by rumors The stampede was reportedly triggered by rumors that caused panic among the devotees, leading to an uncontrollable surge in the crowd. In the ensuing chaos, several individuals, including women, fell to the ground and were trampled. To manage the situation, NSG commandos have been deployed, and access to the Sangam Nose area has been restricted to the public. Amrit snan will continue Following the incident, a meeting of akhada leaders was conven...

The eagerly awaited day of Mahakumbh has finally arrived, with the bathing festival of Mauni Amavasya set to take place on 29 January. A massive crowd has already gathered in Prayagraj, leading to a 15-kilometer traffic jam, and numbers are expected to rise further as the festival approaches. In response, the government is making extensive preparations to manage the influx of devotees. On this auspicious occasion, the Yogi Adityanath government plans to warmly welcome around 100 million attendees with a spectacular flower shower. According to officials from the Uttar Pradesh government, rose petals will cascade from above, adding a divine essence to the Amrit Snan festival and elevating the spiritual atmosphere. An enchanting experience for devotees The flower shower, or Pushpavarsha, will occur at all ghats, with 5 to 6 rounds scheduled throughout the day. The first shower is set to commence between 6:30 am and 7:00 am, promising an enchanting experience for devotees during the sacred...

US President Donald Trump has warned the American technology industry about the Chinese company DeepSeek. Reacting to the news related to DeepSeek, Trump has said that the recent progress in China's artificial intelligence industry can also be positive for America. "If you can make it cheaper, if you can make it cheaper and still give the same results, then I think it will be good for us." Trump has also said that he is not worried about it (DeepSeek) and America will maintain its dominance in the field of AI. However, DeepSeek has raised concerns related to cyber security in some countries. After the rise of AI chatbot DeepSeek, there has been an earthquake in the US stock market Wall Street. The rise of DeepSeek has seen chip maker Nvidia's market value fall by more than $600 billion. The Chinese company DeepSeek's AI-powered chatbot has created a stir in the US. According to January data in the US, it has become the most downloaded free app from Apple's sto...

The 38th National Games started in Uttarakhand on Tuesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the opening ceremony held at Rajiv Gandhi Cricket Stadium. PM Modi entered the stadium riding a chariot.  Addressing the opening ceremony, PM Narendra Modi said that the National Games are starting today. This year is the 25th year of the formation of Uttarakhand. Thousands of youth from every corner of the country are going to show their strength in this young state. A very beautiful picture of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat is visible here. This time's National Games are a kind of Green Games. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that these National Games are being organized here in Devbhoomi Uttarakhand. The spectators who come here from other parts of the country will visit various places in Uttarakhand. That is, this does not only benefit the players but the economy also grows. I am happy that Uttarakhand is progressing rapidly. Just yesterday, Uttarakhand became the state in the country...

Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been selected as the ICC Cricketer of the Year for his outstanding performance in the year 2024. According to the International Cricket Council (ICC), Bumrah has received the prestigious 'Sir Garry Sobers Award'. Jasprit Bumrah performed brilliantly in every format of cricket last year, due to which he was given this honor. 5th Indian cricketer to receive this honor Bumrah is the fifth Indian cricketer to receive this honor. Earlier, Rahul Dravid in the year 2004, Sachin Tendulkar in the year 2010, R Ashwin in the year 2016 and Virat Kohli in the years 2017 and 2018 have received this honor. Bumrah is currently ranked first among Test bowlers in the ICC rankings. Bumrah took 15 wickets in the T20 World Cup in 2024 and was named Player of the Tournament. India had won the tournament. Last year, Bumrah took 71 wickets in 13 Test matches, which was the best performance by any bowler. Earlier, Bumrah has also been declared the ICC Test Crickete...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 'Utkarsh Odisha' - Make in Odisha Conclave 2025 in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday, The programme showcases the state's immense potential as a thriving hub for investment and business opportunities, said PM Modi. Modi said Eastern India is a growth engine in the development of the country and Odisha plays a key role in this. He said today India is moving on a path of development driven by the aspirations of crores of people. Odisha is truly outstanding: PM PM Modi said Odisha is truly Outstanding, Odisha symbolises the Optimism and Originality of New India, Odisha is a land of Opportunities, and the people here have always shown a passion to Outperform. Prime Minister said India is focusing on green future and green tech. For 21st century India, this era is all about connected infrastructure and multi-modal connectivity. He said Odisha holds immense potential for tourism. PM Modi said with a vast pool of young talent and a massive audienc...

The budget session of Parliament will begin from January 31. Prior to the budget session, President Droupadi Murmu will address the joint session of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. The budget session will end on April 4. During the budget session, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the general budget. The general budget may be presented on February 1. Nirmala Sitharaman will present the budget for the eighth consecutive time. Before this, the economic survey will be presented. The second part of the budget session will run from March 10 to April 4. February 3-5 have been provisionally allotted for discussion on the vote of thanks for the President's address, to be moved by one Member of Parliament and seconded by another. All-party meeting on Jan 30 The Union parliamentary affairs minister, Kiren Rijiju, also announced on Monday that the government has called an all-party meeting on January 30, to ensure the cooperation of opposition leaders and smooth discussion in the up...

A major accident took place on Tuesday morning in Baraut town of Baghpat town in Bagpat district of UP. On the occasion of Nirvana Laddu festival of Lord Adinath, the wooden scaffolding collapsed in the Mana Stambh complex. Seven devotees died after being buried under the collapsed stairs.  The dead include 5 people including 2 women while more than 80 devotees were injured. There is a lot of uproar against the postmortem of the bodies of the dead. Community members and and families do not want postmortem. DM, SP were surrounded. There was a heated argument.  SP Arpit Vijayvargiya has reached the spot with the police force and is engaged in relief and rescue work. Apart from women, men and children are also among those injured in the accident. At the same time, when an ambulance was not available, the injured were taken to the hospital in an e-rickshaw. The deceased have been identified as Tarshpal Jain son Hukamchand 74 years Gandhi Road Imli, Amit son Naresh 40 Binauli Road,...

Even today, there are many things around the world that remain a mystery, which have not been revealed yet. It is not that scientists do not try to find out about them, but they do get limited success. Today we are going to tell you about such a mysterious pond in India, whose depth has not been ascertained even by experts till date. The name of this mysterious pond is Bhim Kund (also known as Neelkund) and it is located in Bajna village, about 70 kilometers away from Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh. There is a belief about Bhimkund that even serious skin diseases can be cured by taking bath in it. Apart from this, no matter how thirsty you are, just three drops of it can quench your thirst.   The water in Bhimkund is remarkably clear and deep, with a striking indigo color that contrasts beautifully against the red stone walls of the cave that houses it. Visitors can often see fish swimming beneath the surface. The site is also home to a small Shivalinga and is considered ho...