Prasenjit Bhowmik

Delhi Government Introduces Lifetime Smart Cards for Women’s Free Bus Travel

The Delhi government, led by the BJP, has announced a transformative initiative to enhance public transport accessibility for women. The administration will soon launch lifetime smart cards, enabling women residing in Delhi to avail free bus travel on Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) and cluster buses. This move replaces the previous “pink ticket” system introduced in…

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Raghav Chadha Proposes Withholding Starlink Approval to Counter US Tariffs; Scindia Responds

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha has stirred debate in Parliament by suggesting that India should withhold regulatory approvals for Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet services as leverage to renegotiate the 26% reciprocal tariffs imposed by the United States on Indian exports. Chadha raised the issue during the Question Hour in the Rajya Sabha,…

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PM Modi Meets Myanmar Junta Chief, Reaffirms India’s Commitment to Earthquake Recovery

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Myanmar’s junta chief, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok, reaffirming India’s commitment to assist Myanmar in its recovery from the devastating earthquake that struck on March 28, 2025. The 7.7-magnitude quake caused widespread destruction, claiming over 3,000 lives and displacing thousands. During…

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Legendary Actor Manoj Kumar Passes Away at 87, Tributes Pour In

Veteran actor and filmmaker Manoj Kumar, fondly known as “Bharat Kumar” for his iconic patriotic films, passed away at the age of 87 on April 4, 2025, at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai. The legendary star had been battling prolonged health issues, including decompensated liver cirrhosis and cardiogenic shock due to acute myocardial infarction….

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Mohsin Naqvi Appointed as New ACC Chairman

In a significant development for Asian cricket, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has been appointed as the new chairman of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). The decision was finalized during a virtual meeting of the ACC’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on April 4, 2025. Naqvi succeeds Shammi Silva, the President of Sri Lanka…

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