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Massive fire breaks out in Gurugram’s shopping mart, fire engines present at the spot

A large-scale fire incident has been reported in a shopping mart in the Gurugram neighborhood of Badshahpur. Every attempt is being made to contain the fire by the numerous fire brigade teams that are on the scene. Additionally, there are police teams on the scene.

The news indicates that the Vishal Mega Mart shopping complex is where the fire started. According to a fire official, this morning the control room received information about the event. After that, the fire had grown to a massive size by the time the fire brigade personnel arrived at the scene.

An estimated lakhs of products have burned to the ground. There have been no reported casualties from the incident as of yet. More data is being gathered.

New variant of Covid emerged in Kerala, 5 people died; Said – need to be alert

The number of COVID-19 cases in India is rising as a result of the potential for the virus to propagate into new subvariants worldwide. After the first incidence of JN.1, a sub-variant of COVID-19, was recorded in Kerala, there was a stir in the health department.

On Sunday, 335 new cases of corona were reported in India, according to the Union Health Ministry. The number of coronavirus cases that are now active in the nation is 1,701, following the entrance of additional cases. In addition, four of the five Coronavirus-infected deaths that happened on Sunday happened solely in Kerala.

Veena George, the state’s health minister, responded to the new Covid variant. We are keeping an eye on the situation, so people should be alert and not worry.

PM Modi inaugurated Swarved Mahamandir in Varanasi, temple is built for Rs 35 crores

PM Modi Varanasi Visit Day 2: Today is the second and last day of Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s two-day visit to his home constituency of Varanasi. The approximately Rs 35 crore Swarved Mahamandir in Kashi was inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi today.

PM Modi will take part in the Vikas Bharat Sankalp Yatra program at Barki Gram Sabha of the Sewapuri development block on Monday, the second day of his tour. In addition, he will give Kashi and Purvanchal 37 projects worth Rs 19,155 crore. He will inaugurate and lay the cornerstone for many projects in areas, including railways, airports, smart city and urban development initiatives, police welfare, health and education, and roads and bridges.

He can also go to the Kaal Bhairav Temple and Kashi Vishwanath Dham and pray there. In addition, PM Modi will give Varanasi and New Delhi another Vande Bharat train. Additionally, he will open the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) from New Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction to New Bhaupur Junction, which will stimulate the logistics industry.

Action will be taken against edtech companies providing degrees from foreign universities, warns UGC

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a warning to edtech companies and institutions that offer degrees through joint ventures with unaffiliated foreign universities.

The UGC has warned students against enrolling in such courses and has emphasized that these degrees will be void.

Manish Joshi, the secretary of the UGC, stated: “It has been noted that numerous colleges and higher education institutions (HEIs) have collaborated with foreign-based educational institutions or providers that are not recognized by the Commission, and are awarding degrees to students from other countries while offering the necessary facilities to do so.” “The degrees issued following such collaboration arrangement are also not recognized by the Commission,” he declared, adding that “any such collaboration or arrangement is not recognized by the UGC.”

According to Joshi, the UGC has also learned that certain edtech businesses are advertising in print media, social media, and television, and they are providing online degree and certificate programs in association with a few international colleges and universities. “Such a franchise arrangement is not allowed, and any program or degree of that kind will not have UGC recognition,” stated Joshi. HEIs and edtech companies that default will be subject to action following applicable laws.”

Big decision of SC in Mathura Janmabhoomi case, there will be no ban on survey of Idgah Mosque

Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Dispute: The Supreme Court issued an important decision in the Mathura Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi dispute case. The Allahabad High Court’s ruling has not been stayed by the court.

Let us inform you that the survey of the Idgah Mosque next to the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi shrine was permitted by the Allahabad High Court yesterday, December 14. A Supreme Court petition was submitted in opposition to the ruling of the High Court. The court’s ruling has stunned the Muslim community.

Vishnu Shankar Jain, a lawyer for the Hindu side, states: “The Supreme Court declined to halt the proceedings, and about the challenge to the transfer order, the Supreme Court has scheduled the case for January 9…the High Court There will be no stay by the Supreme Court, and the order will remain in effect while the High Court handles the case.”

According to Swami Jitendranand Saraswati, General Secretary of All India Sant Samiti, the truth about Shri Krishna’s birthplace will be revealed in the same way that the truth about Gyanvapi has. In the struggle for the liberation of Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi, this decision is momentous. The court commission’s verdict has been warmly received by the saints.

India’s wholesale inflation hits eight-month high, rises 0.26% in November

India’s wholesale inflation jumped to 0.26 percent in November after breaking out of negative territory for the first time since March 2023, according to data issued by the Commerce Ministry on December 14.

In October 2023, the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) showed a rate of -0.52%, while in November 2022, it was 6.12%. At 0.26 percent in November, the wholesale inflation rate reached its highest level in eight months.

The price increases of food items, minerals, machinery and equipment, computers, electronics and optical products, motor vehicles, other equipment, and other manufacturing caused inflation to increase by 0.26 percent in November compared to the same month last year.

IT raids continue on the premises of former TMC MLA Sohrab Ali in Asansol, West Bengal

Income Tax Raid: Six other people, including former Trinamool MLA Sohrab Ali, had their residences raided by the IT department. Since Wednesday morning, the Income Tax Department has been conducting raids at various places, including his office and apartment in Asansol, West Bengal.

Notably, raids have occurred at Sohrab Ali’s Rehmat Nagar home, and reports of raids have been received at the homes of Vijay Singh, Javed Khan, and Munnawar Hussain, Syed Imtiaz’s associate and business partner.

CM Mohan Yadav seen in action mode right after taking oath; Loudspeaker ban, ban on sale of meat in open

Madhya Pradesh News: Following his oath of office, Madhya Pradesh‘s new chief minister, Mohan Yadav, was observed going about his business. Mohan Yadav issued an order on Wednesday prohibiting the use of loudspeakers in public and religious places, marking his first significant ruling. Additionally, he has issued an order outlawing the open sale of meat.

Mohan Yadav made a few decisions during the initial cabinet meeting. Additionally, by raising the bonus for tendu leaf collectors by 1,000 rupees, the manifesto was also put into action.

Dr. Rajesh Rajora, the Additional Chief Secretary (Home), said that guidelines for the use of loudspeakers have also been released for immediate implementation, following orders from the National Green Tribunal and the Supreme Court. To keep an eye on the volume of speakers and DJ systems playing music at places of religious, a flying squad will be established in each district.

Big success of Anti-Gangster Task Force in Punjab, Gangster Taranjit Singh alias Jassa killed in encounter

In Pirmuchhalla, Zirakpur, Punjab, the Anti-Gangster Task Force, and miscreants had an encounter. In the Zirakpur incident, two rounds struck Taranjit Singh, the henchman of terrorist Harvinder Rinda. In the incident, gangster Taranjit Singh, also known as Jassa Haibowalia, was slain.

There are rumors that Taranjit Singh is particularly close to terrorist Harvinder Rinda, who resides in Pakistan. Six murder and extortion cases have been filed in Punjab against Taranjit Singh. He was one of the most wanted gangsters of the Punjab Police.

NIA searches several places in Karnataka in Bengaluru terror module case

Karnataka: As part of an ongoing investigation into the Bengaluru terror module case, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted searches at several locations in the state capital of Karnataka.

According to NIA sources, the agency has been searching the suspects’ connected properties since the early hours of the morning.

According to the source, new leads in the case have caused the anti-terror inquiry agency to launch more searches.

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