INDIA
EPFO Announces: Aadhaar Not Accepted as Valid Proof of Date of Birth
Aadhaar is being removed from the list of documents accepted for correction in the date of birth. The UIDAI, in its circular dated December 22, 2023, clarified that while Aadhaar can establish an individual's identity, it does not serve as proof of date of birth.
Bharatiya Space Station Tests Scheduled for Next Year, Confirms Somanath
Speaking at the India International Science Festival, Somanath revealed that talks with the industry are ongoing to achieve the ambitious timeline set by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who aims to launch the Bharatiya Space Station by 2035.
Scindia Forecasts Domestic Air Traffic Surge to 300 Million by 2030
Highlighting the sector's progress, he mentioned that domestic passenger traffic expanded from 60 million in 2014 to 145 million pre-Covid, further reaching 153 million in 2023.
Dense Fog in Delhi Disrupts Over 50 Flights and Delays 18 Trains
At the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport, flight operations were severely affected by low visibility, leading to the cancellation or rescheduling of numerous flights. Trains, too, experienced significant delays as the thick fog impaired visibility.
Delhi Registers Minimum Temperature of 6.6°C, Air Quality Persists as 'Very Poor'
The Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport experienced dense fog during the early hours, with visibility ranging from 50 meters to 100 meters between 12:30 a.m. and 6:30 a.m.
PM Modi Unveils Commemorative Postage Stamps Celebrating Ram Temple
The stamp book aims to showcase the global reverence for Lord Ram, spanning 48 pages and covering stamps issued by over 20 countries.
Merchant Vessel with 9 Indians on Board Targeted in Drone Attack in the Gulf of Aden
The attack occurred approximately 60 nautical miles South of Port Aden
Ram Lalla Idol Transferred to Temple's Sanctum Sanctorum, Expected Installation on Thursday
The idol's transportation to the temple was facilitated using a truck, and various rituals have been ongoing in preparation for the consecration ceremony scheduled for January 22.
'Understand self defence': India defends Iranian strike on Pakistan
Speaking on behalf of India, Jaiswal stated, "This is a matter between Iran and Pakistan. As far as India is concerned, we have an uncompromising zero tolerance towards terrorism. We understand actions that countries take in their self-defense."
Ayodhya Dham Junction to Feature Lord Ram's Squirrel Ornamentation
According to the epic's Yuddh Kand, when the army of powerful 'vanars' (monkeys) was engaged in constructing the bridge to Lanka by placing massive boulders and logs into the ocean, a squirrel contributed by carrying tiny pebbles and dropping them into the water.
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