The total Solar Eclipse 2024 has finally begin in the middle of the Pacific on Monday, April 8, 2024, and is set to sweep across North America, according to reports. A complete solar eclipse will transform day into night over North America and is expected to enthral skywatchers with a breathtaking celestial display. However, only a few places will be able to see the total eclipse.
Total Solar Eclipse Witnessed Across North America
Delhi Minister and AAP leader Atishi, on Monday, April 8, claimed that Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal would walk out of the jail within a day if he decides to join the BJP. The Delhi CM is in judicial custody for his alleged involvement in the excise policy case.
Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister and BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan attacked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today, April 8. "Today, Rahul Gandhi came to Shahdol. His helicopter couldn't take off from here because of lack of fuel," he said. Shivraj Singh Chouhan further said that in the same way, Congress has also failed to take off.
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The Election Commission launched the "Mission Violence Free Election 2024" in Tripura today, April 8, to ensure a 100 percent violence-free election. Jitendra Kumar Sinha, Chief Secretary, said that since last month, the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) and the state forces have conducted 2,500 flag marches and area domination patrolling ahead of the elections to the state's two Lok Sabha seats.
'Karmashree Sanstha' organised a fireworks display on the eve of the Hindu New Year in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh on Monday, April 8, 2024. Hindu New Year, also known as ‘Nav Varsh’ or ‘Nav Samvatsar’, falls on a date decided according to the Hindu lunar calendar instead of the conventional Gregorian calendar.
Fireworks Display Organised on Eve of Hindu New Year in Bhopal
A massive fire broke out at a plot where furniture was reportedly being prepared in Gujarat on Monday, April 8, 2024. The incident took place near Manar Chowk in Bhavnagar region. According to initial reports, several fire tenders have rushed to the spot. Further details are awaited.
Gujarat Fire
Bharatiya Janta Party’s (BJP) Tamil Nadu president and candidate from Coimbatore, K Annamalai held a roadshow in his constituency ahead of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 on Monday, April 8, 2024.
Tamil Nadu BJP Chief K Annamalai Holds Roadshow in Coimbatore
A massive fire broke out at a chemical factory in Punjab’s Sahibzada Ajit Singh (SAS) Nagar on Monday, April 8, 2024. The incident took place near Gulabgarh Road in Dera Bassi. Fire tenders have arrived at the spot, and efforts are underway to douse the fire. Further details are awaited.
Punjab Fire
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public rally in Maharashtra’s Chandrapur on Monday, April 8, 2024. During his speech, PM Modi said, “This is Chandrapur, which sent wood for the construction of the grand Ram temple in Ayodhya. The wood from Chandrapur was also used in the new Parliament building. The fame of Chandrapur has reached the entire country, I congratulate the people of Chandrapur.”
PM Narendra Modi Addresses Public Rally in Chandrapur
Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders sit on 24-hour dharna outside Election Commission office in Delhi on Monday, April 8, 2024. Earlier, the TMC delegation met the full bench of EC, demanding that the chiefs of CBI, IT, NIA and ED be changed.
TMC Leaders Sit on 24-hour Dharna Outside EC Office in Delhi
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath addressed a public rally in Wardha, Maharashtra on Monday, April 8, 2024. During his speech, he stated, “I have come from UP and the state has 80 Lok Sabha seats...I am confident that be it North, South, East or West; the entire country has one feeling. The people are already aware of the result that 'Aayenge toh Modi hi'.”
Yogi Adityanath Address Public Rally in Wardha
Congress delegation arrived at the Election Commission of India office in Delhi on Monday, April 8, 2024. More details are awaited.
Congress Delegation Arrives at ECI Office in Delhi
The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed a plea moved by several Aspirants seeking directions to postpone the Chartered Accountants (CA) Inter and Final examinations till June. A plea was filed by aspirants to reschedule the exams in June after the Lok Sabha Elections.
A large number of students of Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) staged a symbolic sit-in protest at the university campus in the Papumpare district of Arunachal Pradesh on Sunday.
The Chief of Greece National Defence General Staff General Dimitrios Choupis received the Guard of Honour at South Block Lawns in Delhi on Monday. Earlier, General Dimitrios Choupis laid a wreath at the National War Memorial in Delhi and paid respects to the fallen soldiers.
Delhi Rouse Avenue Court on Monday dismissed the interim bail application of BRS MLC K Kavitha who was seeking relief on the grounds of the school examinations of her minor son. She is in judicial custody after the ED remand in the excise policy case.
Devotees celebrated Somvati Amavasya on the banks of the River Ganga at Prayagraj on Monday. Somvati Amavasya holds a special significance in Hinduism wherein devotees perform bathing, charity, worship, and rituals for their ancestors. It is believed that bathing in holy rivers and doing charity on this day leads to the attainment of merit.
South Korea has launched its second military spy satellite into space, days after North Korea reaffirmed its plan to launch multiple reconnaissance satellites this year. The Koreas each launched their first spy satellites last year – North Korea in November and South Korea in December — amid heightened animosities. They said their satellites would boost their abilities to monitor each other and enhance their own missile attack capabilities.
Eclipse spectators staked out their spots across three countries Sunday, fervently hoping for clear skies despite forecasts calling for clouds along most of the sun-vanishing route.
At least two people were killed, and five, including a woman, were injured in a blast near Umer Umar Farooq Chowk in Khuzdar city of Balochistan on Sunday, ARY News reported citing a government official.
Mumbai, April 8: Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, political strategist Prashant Kishor suggested that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi should consider stepping back if the grand old party does not get the desired results in the general polls. He also said that Rahul Gandhi has been unable to let somebody else steer the Congress despite his inability to deliver in the last 10 years. Prime Minister Narendra Modi attacked the Congress over its manifesto for the Lok Sabha elections. PM Narendra Modi said the manifesto smacks of appeasement and reads like a poll document of the erstwhile "Muslim League".
Top leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party gathered at the Jantar Mantar on Sunday, April 7, for a day-long fast to protest against the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Similar protests were held in other states and abroad, such as Harvard Square in Boston, the Hollywood Sign in Los Angeles, and New York Times Square. On Sunday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that the central investigating agencies were asking Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders to either join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) or face action. AAP Leaders Hold Collective Fast in Delhi's Jantar Mantar to Protest Against Arvind Kejriwal's Arrest (See Pics and Videos).
In a shocking incident in Delhi, a youth was stabbed to death by two juveniles after he refused to give a matchbox in the Timarpur area. After the incident came to light, the police arrested the two juveniles. Meanwhile, the Delhi police said they recovered the stolen car of BJP chief JP Nadda's wife from Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi. The police also arrested two people for theft. Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar termed BJP's '400 paar' slogan "perception management". He also said such claims are a "malicious attempt" to alter the reality and reflect the ruling party's fear of defeat. BJP Giving ‘400 Paar’ Slogan To Ensure People Don’t Ask Why Petrol ‘100 Paar’, Says Congress Leader Kanhaiya Kumar.
Miles away in Pakistan, six security personnel and 12 terrorists were killed in separate incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan on Friday night and Saturday. The six security personnel included a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP). The BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi hosted an interfaith cultural evening called "Omsiyyat" that involved over 200 leaders and community members from diverse faiths.
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