Author: Deshwale National Desk

The state of Kerala welcomed Vishu 2025, the Malayalam New Year, with bright lights, bursting crackers, and grand family feasts. The festival, deeply rooted in tradition, is celebrated across the state with devotion, prosperity rituals, and joy. Marking the first day of the Medam month in the Malayalam calendar, Vishu is not just a new beginning it’s a spiritual and emotional reset that combines faith, harvest, and hope for a better year ahead. Vishukkani: the first sight of prosperity The most cherished tradition of Vishu is the Vishukkani—a carefully arranged display of auspicious items like rice, fruits, vegetables, flowers (especially…

India’s aviation sector continues to soar. On April 14, Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the first flight from Hisar to Ayodhya. He also laid the foundation stone for the new terminal building at Hisar Airport in Haryana. The launch is part of India’s broader push to make air travel more affordable and accessible across smaller towns. The terminal, once complete, is expected to handle 20 lakh passengers per year. The government says this expansion will boost regional connectivity and create new economic opportunities for the people of Haryana and nearby states. From small towns to soaring stats The Hisar-Ayodhya…

Bhu Bharati is a digital land management system — a portal and mobile app designed to streamline land ownership and mapping records using modern satellite-based technology. It is being launched as a pilot project in Telangana on April 14, 2025, by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. The aim is to create a comprehensive land data bank that brings transparency, accuracy, and clarity to land ownership across Telangana. This system is expected to help eliminate disputes, reduce corruption, and make land transactions smoother for both farmers and property buyers. Which Departments Are Involved? The Bhu Bharati system is a joint initiative involving…

मुंबई में 26/11 के आतंकी हमलों के आरोपी तहव्वुर राणा को दोषी ठहराने के लिए राष्ट्रीय जांच एजेंसी (NIA) एक महत्त्वपूर्ण कदम उठाने जा रही है। एजेंसी ऐसे रहस्यमय गवाहों को पेश करने की तैयारी कर रही है, जिनके बयान इस मामले में निर्णायक साबित हो सकते हैं। मीडिया रिपोर्ट्स के अनुसार, NIA ने इन गवाहों की पहचान और अन्य विवरणों को गुप्त रखा है। माना जा रहा है कि ये गवाह हमलों की साजिश और राणा की भूमिका से जुड़े अहम खुलासे कर सकते हैं। राणा, जो एक पाकिस्तानी मूल का कनाडाई व्यवसायी है, पर लश्कर-ए-तैयबा के आतंकवादियों को…

ભારતની ચૂંટણી પંચ (ECI) ઇલેક્ટ્રોનિક વોટિંગ મશીન (EVM) ઇન્ટરનેટ અથવા વાઇ-ફાઈથી જોડાયેલ નથી એમ સ્પષ્ટતા કરી છે. આ જાહેરાત અમેરિકાની ભૂતપૂર્વ પ્રતિનિધિ તુલસી ગબાર્ડના ઇવીએમ્સને રિમોટલી હેક કરી શકાય છે એવા આરોપો પછી આવી છે. ઇસીઆઈએ ભારતીય ઇવીએમ્સ સ્વતંત્ર ઉપકરણો છે એમ સ્પષ્ટ કર્યું છે. તેમાં કોઈ ઇન્ટરનેટ કે વાયરલેસ કનેક્ટિવિટી નથી. ચૂંટણી પંચે મશીનોની સુરક્ષા માટે સખત પગલાં લીધા છે એમ પણ એમણે જણાવ્યું હતું. બાહ્ય કનેક્શન નથી, છેડતરકીની શક્યતા નહીં ભારતીય ઇવીએમ્સ બંધ સિસ્ટમ પર કામ કરે છે. તેને રિમોટલી ઍક્સેસ કરી શકાતું નથી. દરેક મશીન ચૂંટણી પહેલાં ટેસ્ટ અને સીલ કરવામાં આવે છે. રાજકીય પક્ષો અને ઉમેદવારો…

Mumbai Stays Cool While Maharashtra Swelters. As most parts of Maharashtra experience soaring temperatures, Mumbai remains noticeably cooler, with maximum temperatures hovering around 33–34°C. In sharp contrast, several interior regions have recorded highs exceeding 43°C. Sea Breeze and Anticyclone Movement Meteorologists say Mumbai’s temperature drop is due to an early onset of sea breezes and the weakening of an anticyclone system over the Arabian Sea. As this system shifted away from the west coast, sea winds returned earlier than usual, bringing relief to the city. Persistent Humidity Causes Discomfort Despite cooler daytime highs, high humidity levels are making Mumbai’s weather…

2025 Maruti Suzuki WagonR: Safety Gets a Major Upgrade Maruti Suzuki has rolled out a major safety update for its best-selling hatchback, the WagonR. The 2025 model now comes with six airbags as standard across all variants — a significant leap from the earlier two-airbag setup. This includes dual front airbags, side airbags for front occupants, and curtain airbags, making it the most safety-equipped WagonR yet. The move aligns with broader industry shifts toward higher safety standards, especially for entry-level cars. New Price Bracket and Variants The updated WagonR is available in four familiar variants: LXi, VXi, ZXi, and ZXi+.…

In a significant move to enhance public amenities, authorities have initiated the demolition of outdated toilets and the construction of modern facilities at Mumbai’s prominent maidans, including Oval and Cross Maidan. This initiative aims to address the longstanding lack of amenities for women at these public grounds.​ The newly planned facilities will feature coffee and ATM machines, separate toilets for men and women—including both Indian and Western-style options—accommodations for physically handicapped individuals, bathing and changing areas, sanitary napkin dispensers, locker rooms, and waiting areas. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has confirmed that construction has already commenced at Oval Maidan, Azad…

In a move to stimulate economic growth, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reduced the repo rate by 25 basis points, bringing it down to 6%. This decision, announced during the 54th meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), aims to make borrowing cheaper for businesses and individuals, encouraging spending and investment. Key Highlights: Implications for Consumers: With the reduction in the repo rate: Global and Domestic Context: The rate cut comes amid global economic uncertainties, including fluctuating crude oil prices and trade tensions. Domestically, the RBI observes improvements in the agricultural sector and a revival in manufacturing, contributing…

जहां तक पारिवारिक जीवन की बात है, तो तहव्वुर राणा की पत्नी, समराज अख्तर राणा भी एक चिकित्सक ही है और वह भी कनाडा की नागरिक है। उनके तीन बच्चे हैं: एक बेटा और दो बेटियाँ। राणा के पिता, राणा वली मुहम्मद, एक व्यवसायी थे। वहीं उसका छोटा भाई, अब्बास राणा, ‘द हिल टाइम्स’ का पत्रकार है। उसके दो अन्य भाई पाकिस्तानी सेना में अधिकारी के रूप में सेवा कर रहे हैं। तहव्वुर राणा का नाम 2008 के मुंबई आतंकवादी हमलों में उसकी भूमिका के कारण चर्चा में आया। उसके करीबी सहयोगी डेविड कोलमैन हेडली, जो पाकिस्तानी-अमेरिकी नागरिक था, ने…