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Today, Justice Gaurang Kanth made his solemn pledge as a new member of the Calcutta High Court. The Chief Justice, TS Sivagnaman, supervised the oath-taking ceremony, offering the traditional and ceremonious phrases of the office oath, thereby confirming Justice Kanth's shift from the Delhi High Court to his new position. The Central Government, obeying the advice of the Supreme Court Collegium, had announced this transition previously.

The terrifying and inhumane incident of a brother mercilessly beheading his own sister has sent a chilling wave of shock and revulsion across the nation. This horrifying event unfolded in the Barabanki district of Uttar Pradesh, India, on the 21st of July. The man behind this unfathomable act of violence is named Mohammad Riyaz, who is now in police custody.

The signing of a Letter of Intent (LoI) between India and Argentina on Thursday, a landmark in their military ties, signals Argentina's keen interest in purchasing Indian helicopters for their armed forces. This decision is perceived as a massive leap forward for Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the Indian state-owned aerospace and defense company responsible for the manufacturing of these helicopters.

In an ongoing landmark case involving the Gyanvapi Mosque and the Kashi Vishwanath temple, a significant development took place on Friday as a Varanasi court green-lit a scientific survey to be conducted within the mosque's premises. This decision offers a unique insight into India's diverse religious history, sparking both intrigue and excitement as it promises to reveal deeper truths about these ancient sites.

India's passport strength has experienced a notable uptick, climbing up from the 87th to the 80th position in the latest Henley Passport Index of 2023. This annual global ranking system is based on the number of countries that citizens can access without needing a visa. This year, holders of Indian passports can explore 57 different countries across the globe without requiring a pre-entry visa, highlighting the passport's increasing influence on the international stage.

In a remarkable development that reflects the strengthening financial ties between India and Sri Lanka, the island nation has formally acknowledged the Indian rupee as a designated currency. This significant move was announced by Indian External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi during a media briefing in New Delhi on Thursday, July 20.

In the heart of Tokyo, Japan, a momentous spiritual event has begun – the much-anticipated Kanwar Yatra. Devotees from all across the city and beyond have enthusiastically joined in this revered pilgrimage, a significant occasion made all the more special due to the availability of Gangajal. This holy water, sourced from the Ganges River, has been carefully transported from the sacred town of Sultanganj in Bihar, India, and holds great significance for the followers of Hinduism.

"Only heart to heart can speak the bliss of mystic knowers": The mystic beauty of the Descent of the Ganges relief at Mahabalipuram, an exquisite of rich Indian artistry and spiritual depth, and the legends sculpted into life-size figures on pink granite The Descent of the Ganges, also known as the Arjuna's Penance, is an open-air rock relief carved on two monolithic rock boulders in the heart of Mahabalipuram. This awe-inspiring site gazes out towards the shimmering waters of the sea, set at a brief distance from the Coramandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. This location places it near the ...

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) celebrates a significant milestone in its journey into the cosmos. On July 19, 2023, the Gaganyaan Service Module Propulsion System (SMPS) underwent a successful hot test. This high-stakes operation took place at the ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC) situated in Mahendragiri.