Massive traffic jam at Ghazipur border, commuters share grievances

IANS | December 4, 2024 2:24 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) Commuters faced a massive traffic jam at the Ghazipur border on Wednesday morning after police barricaded the area to prevent Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi and others in the party's delegation from entering Uttar Pradesh.

Bihar: PM-KISAN scheme becomes lifeline for Rohtas farmers

IANS | December 3, 2024 9:10 PM

Patna, Dec 3 (IANS) Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, providing monetary assistance of Rs 6,000 to farmers, on a yearly basis, has turned out to be a lifeline for the farmers of Bihar’s Rohtas district.

Maha Kumbh 2025: App-based e-rickshaws, e-autos to enhance local transport

IANS | December 2, 2024 4:14 PM

Prayagraj, Dec 2 (IANS) In the run-up to Maha Kumbh 2025, a significant step has been taken to improve local transport for devotees visiting Prayagraj. Starting December 15, an app-based booking service for e-rickshaws and e-autos will be available, on platforms like Ola and Uber.

Understanding the Shia genocide in Pakistan: A crisis in Kurram district (IANS Analysis)

IANS | December 1, 2024 9:04 PM

New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) The systematic targeting of Shia Muslims in Pakistan, particularly in the Kurram district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, has grown into a humanitarian crisis. The escalating violence against the Shia community underscores a complex interplay of historical, geopolitical, and socio-political factors that demand urgent attention and resolution.