Who is Gourangalal Das? India’s new envoy to South Korea who played key role in India-China negotiations

Senior diplomat Gourangalal Das has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Korea, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Wednesday. “He is expected to take up his new assignment in Seoul shortly,” the MEA said in a statement. The Indian Embassy in South Korea also announced on X.”Gourangalal Das appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Korea”, said the Embassy. At present, Amit Kumar is serving as India’s Ambassador to South Korea.
Maharashtra strike: Medical services across state to be affected on THIS date, check details

The strike comes in the wake of the Maharashtra government’s decision to allow homeopaths with CCMP (Certificate Course in Modern Medicine and Surgery) qualification to register with the state medical council. Read on for more details on this.
Delhi tragedy: 1 sanitation worker dies, three others hospitalised after exposure to toxic gas

The three other workers — Sonu, Narayana (both from Kasganj) and Naresh (from Bihar) — were admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) in drowsy condition. A police team inspected the spot, and the manager of Brijgopal Construction Company was summoned for inquiry. Read on to know more on this.
Indians made to wait for 5 hours without food, toilets, made to sit on footpath like animals in freezing cold in THIS country…

Sharing her experience on Instagram, a traveler described how Indians were humiliated without any reason at the Sadakhlo border despite carrying valid e-visas and other necessary documents. Details here.
Weather Update: Rain lashes parts of Delhi-NCR; THESE states to experience rain showers for next…, check forecast here

After days of scorching heat, people in Delhi-NCR got some respite on Wednesday, i.e., September 17, as several parts of the national capital received rain showers, leading to a slight drop in temperature.
Durga Puja 2025: 5 ancient caves that celebrate divine energy of Goddess Durga during Navratri

Discover 5 sacred caves in India where Goddess Durga is believed to appear every Navratri. From Vaishno Devi to Harsiddhi Mata, explore the legends, significance, and divine power of these mystical sites of devotion.
Vaishno Devi Yatra reopens: How devotees can seek blessings at J-K’s holy shrine after 22-day landslide suspension? Check routes, safety guidelines

Hundreds of pilgrims gathered at Banganga Darshani gate as the Vaishno Devi yatra resumed after a temporary suspension due to bad weather and maintenance. The yatra began at 6 a.m. from both routes to the hilltop shrine.
‘India ready to make…’: PM Modi thanks ‘friend’ Putin for birthday wishes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for his birthday greetings. He emphasised India’s commitment to strengthening the ties between New Delhi and Moscow.
Pakistan’s nefarious design exposed: Islamabad uses drones to push drugs into India, Karachi and Gwadar port for trafficking, details…

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has said in its report that the traffickers have used the ports of Chabahar (Iran) and Gwadar and Karachi (Pakistan) for trafficking.
After Bihar, SIR in Delhi? Chief Electoral Officer begins preparations, check details

SIR is a time-bound verification process conducted by the ECI, aimed at ensuring accuracy in voter lists. It involves including all eligible voters, removing ineligible ones (such as those who may have died or moved to another location), and correcting any discrepancies. Read on to know more.