800 kms from Ayodhya, a Babri Masjid-Ram Mandir replica showdown fuels a fresh political row in Bengal

Mumbai, Dec 01: Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty hit their fresh all-time highs in early trade on Monday as investors’ sentiment turned positive after India’s economy grew at a higher-than-expected 8.2 per cent in July-September – the fastest pace in six quarters. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 452.35 points to 86,159.02 — its record peak. The 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 122.85 points to hit a lifetime high of 26,325.80. From the Sensex firms, Adani Ports, Bharat Electronics, Eternal, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, State Bank of India and Kotak Mahindra Bank were among the biggest gainers. However, ITC, Bajaj…

Odisha is witnessing a fresh bout of winter chill, with temperatures dipping noticeably across several regions. Kandhamal district reported a sharper decline on Thursday, as the mercury slipped below 10°C. Daringbadi, the coldest location in the district, recorded a minimum temperature of 9°C. The hilly town, often dubbed the ‘Kashmir of Odisha’, is known for its early onset of winter, and this week’s temperature pattern reflects the region’s typical cold-season trend. Clear skies over Kandhamal contributed to the sharper fall, allowing rapid heat loss during the night. Statewide Temperature Likely To Dip Further Weather officials indicated that cold conditions…

Jammu, Dec 04: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today while chairing a meeting to review the feasibility of establishing a large-scale Solar Park in Jammu & Kashmir under the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy’s (MNRE) Solar Park Scheme directed the divisional administrations to expedite the identification of suitable, encumbrance-free land parcels for the project. The meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary, Forests; Secretary, Science & Technology; Divisional Commissioner, Jammu/Kashmir; Managing Director, JKPDC; and other senior officers. Taking a district-wise review, the Chief Secretary stressed the importance of identifying sizeable land patches that are not earmarked for other developmental works…