Author: Deshwale National Desk

मुंबई में मॉनसून करीब है, और हर साल की तरह इस बार भी बृहन्मुंबई महानगरपालिका (BMC) ने पुरानी और खतरनाक इमारतों की पहचान की है। 2025 में BMC ने 134 ऐसी इमारतों को C1 श्रेणी में रखा है, यानी ये इमारतें बेहद खतरनाक हैं और रहने लायक नहीं हैं। इनमें से 57 इमारतें खाली करवाई जा चुकी हैं, लेकिन 77 में अब भी लोग रह रहे हैं, जिससे उनका जीवन खतरे में है। हर साल बीएमसी मॉनसून से पहले सर्वे करती है। खासकर 30 साल से पुरानी इमारतों का स्ट्रक्चरल ऑडिट जरूरी होता है। ऑडिट रिपोर्ट के आधार पर बीएमसी…

India and Pakistan have agreed to extend their ceasefire understanding until May 18. The decision comes amid ongoing backchannel talks to ease tension along the Line of Control (LoC). Sources said both sides are maintaining “maximum restraint” on ground. Officials from both nations are expected to speak again next week to review the situation and explore further steps. The ceasefire, originally reaffirmed in February 2021, had come under strain in recent months. Minor violations were reported in border areas, raising fears of escalation. Over the past few weeks, military and diplomatic representatives have exchanged messages to prevent further incidents. The…

India’s defence journey often weaves together threads of mythology, innovation, and indigenous pride. A stellar example of this fusion is the modern-day Bhargavastra an advanced counter-drone system developed by Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited (SDAL). Named after a mythological weapon of mass destruction wielded by sage Parashurama, this new-age Bhargavastra signals India’s strategic leap in low-cost air defence, specifically against drone swarms. The Mythological Bhargavastra: symbol of divine power In Hindu mythology, Bhargavastra was the celestial weapon of Parashurama, a warrior-sage and the sixth avatar of Vishnu. The weapon was believed to: It was more than just a destructive tool;…

જર્મનીમાં ફસાયેલી ચાર વર્ષીય ભારતીય બાળકી અરિહા શાહને ભારત પરત લાવવા માટે મુંબઈ સ્થિત જર્મન કોન્સ્યુલેટ ખાતે ગઈકાલે એક મહત્વપૂર્ણ બેઠક યોજાઈ હતી. મહારાષ્ટ્ર સરકારના કૌશલ્ય વિકાસ અને ઉદ્યોગસાહસિકતા મંત્રી મંગલ પ્રભાત લોઢા અને જૈન સમુદાયના પ્રતિનિધિઓએ જર્મન કોન્સ્યુલ જનરલ સમક્ષ અરિહાને તાત્કાલિક ભારત પરત કરવાની માગણી કરી. અરિહા શાહ હાલમાં જર્મનીના ફોસ્ટર કેરમાં રહે છે અને તેના ભારતીય સંસ્કૃતિ, ભાષા અને પરિવારથી દૂર છે. જોકે, કોર્ટ કેસ હવે સમાપ્ત થયો છે, તો પણ જર્મન સરકાર શા માટે અરિહાને ભારતીય સંબંધીઓને સોંપતી નથી, તે સવાલ પ્રતિનિધિમંડળ દ્વારા ઊભો કરવામાં આવ્યો હતો. મંત્રી મંગલ પ્રભાત લોઢાએ જણાવ્યું કે, “અરિહાને તેના દેશ,…

कनाडा की राजनीति में एक नया इतिहास रचते हुए, अनिता आनंद को 13 मई 2025 को प्रधानमंत्री मार्क कार्नी द्वारा विदेश मंत्री नियुक्त किया गया। वह इस पद को संभालने वाली पहली हिंदू और भारतीय मूल की महिला हैं। उनकी नियुक्ति कनाडा की विविधता और समावेशिता की प्रतिबद्धता को दर्शाती है। प्रारंभिक जीवन और शिक्षा अनिता आनंद का जन्म 1967 में केंटविले, नोवा स्कोटिया में हुआ था। उनके पिता तमिलनाडु से थे और रेडिएशन ऑन्कोलॉजिस्ट के रूप में कार्यरत थे, जबकि उनकी मां पंजाब से थीं और न्यूट्रिशनिस्ट के रूप में काम करती थीं। वह चार बच्चों में सबसे छोटी…

जस्टिस बीआर गवई, भारत के मुख्य न्यायाधीश, जिन्होंने 14 मई 2025 को भारत के 52वें चीफ जस्टिस की शपथ ली। ये बड़ी बात है, क्योंकि वो पहले बौद्ध और दूसरे दलित हैं, जो इस बड़े ओहदे तक पहुँचे। उनकी कहानी मेहनत, हिम्मत, और इंसाफ की मिसाल है। तो चलो, उनके बचपन, करियर, और अब की जिम्मेदारियों को समझते हैं। कौन हैं जस्टिस गवई? जस्टिस भूषण रामकृष्ण गवई का जन्म 24 नवंबर 1960 को महाराष्ट्र के अमरावती में हुआ। उनके पिता, आरएस गवई, बड़े नेता थे, जो सांसद भी रहे और गवर्नर भी। उनका भाई राजेंद्र गवई भी राजनीति में है।…

India has rejected China’s latest move to rename 30 locations in Arunachal Pradesh. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) called it a “senseless” attempt that holds no ground. China, through its Ministry of Civil Affairs, issued a list of standardised names for locations inside Arunachal. This is the fourth such list since 2017. India, however, remains unfazed. The official response was blunt: changing names doesn’t change facts. ‘Was, Is, And Will Be’ – India’s Firm Line The MEA spokesperson said Arunachal Pradesh was, is, and will always remain an integral and inalienable part of India. India reminded China that the…

In a groundbreaking move to address the plight of street children, the Maharashtra government has launched an ambitious Mobile Unit Scheme under the Women and Child Development Department. Approved on May 13, 2025, during a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, this initiative aims to rehabilitate vulnerable children across 29 municipal corporations, starting with Mumbai, Pune, Thane, Nagpur, and Nashik. With a budget of Rs 8.06 crore, 31 mobile vans will serve as beacons of hope, offering education, healthcare, and counseling to thousands of street children, orphans, and those from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The Need for Intervention Maharashtra,…

He replaced outgoing CJI DY Chandrachud, who retired on 13 May. Gavai will serve a short term of 6 months and retire on 23 November. A Historic first Gavai is the first Buddhist to hold India’s highest judicial position. Born in 1960 in Amravati, Maharashtra, Gavai hails from a family with political roots. His father, RS Gavai, served as Governor and parliamentarian. Career snapshot Gavai began practising law in 1985 at the Bombay High Court. He was appointed as a judge of the Bombay HC in 2003. In 2019, he rose to the Supreme Court. During his tenure, he was…

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is the air branch of the Indian Armed Forces. It plays a crucial role in protecting India’s airspace and supporting the military on the ground. Established on 8 October 1932, the IAF has grown into one of the most powerful air forces in the world. Primary Role of the IAF The IAF’s core responsibility is to secure Indian airspace from external threats. It also provides air support to ground and naval forces during military operations. Apart from combat duties, the IAF handles transport, logistics, disaster relief, and humanitarian missions. Let’s break down its main roles:…