Author: Sumit Kumar

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Sumit Kumar is a Photojournalist who mainly works as a reporter for The New Indian. His coverage spans a wide array of topics including education, environment, medical issues, and human interest stories. He also keeps a close watch on political developments and student movements. Additionally, he has a keen interest in reporting on environmental and forest-related issues.

Delhi-Dehradun Expressway with wildlife corridor nears completion

NEW DELHI: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced on Friday that the Delhi-Dehradun expressway which is expected to reduce travel time between the two cities to just two hours will be completed within the next three months. Currently, the journey between Delhi to Dehradun takes five to six hours. Addressing a media event Nitin Gadkari also […]

‘Stuck Squirrel’ photo wins Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Award 2024

NEW DELHI: The Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2024 winners have been announced and the grand prize has been awarded to Italian photographer Milko Marchetti for his amusing shot titled “Stuck Squirrel.” The photograph which was taken on April 23, 2022 in Podere Pantaleone Park, Bagnacavallo, Ravenna, Italy, captures a squirrel seemingly stuck in a […]

Diljit Dosanjh’s Indore concert faces protests over meat, liquor

NEW DELHI: A day after Bajrang Dal voiced protests against the scheduled sale of meat and liquor at Diljit Dosanjh’s Indore concert, the singer performed in the city on Sunday. As part of his ongoing Dil-Luminati Tour, the Indore gig did not serve any alcohol or meat at the venue. An attendee confirmed that there […]

Khan Sir hospitalized during BPSC protest in Patna

NEW DELHI: Renowned tutor and popular YouTuber from Patna, Khan Sir, has been hospitalized following a health deterioration during protests against the changes to the rules for the upcoming 70th Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) Preliminary Examination. A video of Khan Sir has surfaced, showing his health suddenly deteriorating during the demonstration. He was subsequently […]

India’s Tiger population reaches 3,682 amid 37% decrease in mortalities: NTCA report

NEW DELHI: India’s tiger population has experienced significant growth of 6.1%, bringing the estimated number of tigers to 3,682, according to the report “Status of Tigers: Co-predators and Prey in India-2022,” released as part of the International Tiger Day celebrations. The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) and the Wildlife Institute of India jointly released the […]

IIT Delhi leads the way in 6G research with global workshop

NEW DELHI: The Department of Electrical Engineering at IIT Delhi and the Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT) are organizing a significant two-day international workshop titled “Indo-US Workshop on 6G Technologies” on December 9th and 10th. The event will be held at the Research and Innovation Park on the IIT Delhi campus.   The primary […]

Sputnik video highlights Delhi Metro’s cleanliness over NYC subway

NEW DELHI: A recent video shared by the Russian news portal Sputnik has ignited a spirited debate by comparing the New Delhi Metro to the New York City Subway. The footage highlights stark differences in cleanliness and management while showcasing the Delhi Metro’s high standards versus the challenges faced by New York’s subway system.   The video […]

SC withdraws GRAP Stage 4 measures as Delhi’s AQI improves

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has announced the withdrawal of emergency measures under Stage 4 of the GRAP due to the improvement in Delhi’s AQI. The decision came after a noticeable downward trend in AQI levels was observed. The court was addressing measures to curb air pollution in Delhi-NCR areas when it made this statement.   […]

Rashid Khan advocates for women’s medical education amid Taliban restrictions

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan’s cricket captain Rashid Khan has recently taken a bold stance against the Taliban’s restrictions on women’s education. In a heartfelt social media post Rashid expressed his deep concern over the recent ban on medical training for women and emphasized the importance of education for all.   “Learning knowledge is obligatory for every […]

Kolar embraces animatronic elephant for temple festivities

NEW DELHI: Kolar witnessed a groundbreaking event as Shree Madh Nagalapura Veera Simhasana Matha held its first-ever procession featuring a mechanical elephant which is inspired by Niranjana, the life-size animatronic elephant of Yediyur Sri Siddalingeshwara Swamy Temple in Tumkur, Karnataka. This compassionate initiative was facilitated by NGOs Compassion Unlimited Plus Action (CUPA) and People for […]

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