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Nepal’s Department of Flood Forecasting issued a flood alert due to heavy rainfall causing rising water levels in rivers. Affected areas include the Arun, Dudhkoshi, Sunkoshi, Bagmati, Narayani, Tinau, and Banganga rivers, with many exceeding warning thresholds. Continuous rainfall is expected to worsen conditions, prompting officials to urge residents to avoid unnecessary travel and seek […]
The Odisha govt announced plans to implement a quality check mechanism for ‘Mahaprasad’ and ghee used at the Puri Jagannath Temple. This decision follows row sparked by Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu’s claims of low-quality ghee and animal fat in Tirupati temple laddoos. A food inspector will be appointed to ensure the quality of ingredients before […]
In response to a potential terror threat, Mumbai police have increased security in crowded areas, particularly at religious sites. Officers have been instructed to carry out mock drills in these locations to ensure preparedness. Temples in the city have been advised to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity. A mock drill was conducted on […]
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade today, September 28, 2024. The Sensex started trading today at 85571.85, down 264.27 points or 0.31%, and the Nifty was at 26178.95, down 37.10 points or 0.14%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 83.72 against the dollar.
A designated CBI court denied bail to Sandip Ghosh, former principal of RG Kar Medical College, citing the serious nature of the accusations against him, which could result in the death penalty if proven. Ghosh, along with former Tala police station officer Abhijit Mondal, was arrested for allegedly tampering with evidence related to a doctor’s […]
PM Modi will address a major BJP campaign rally on Saturday at MA Stadium in Jammu, named the ‘BJP Sankalp Maha Rally.’ He will support all 24 BJP candidates contesting in the Jammu division for the Assembly polls on October 1. This marks Modi’s fourth campaign appearance in J&K during this election cycle. All BJP […]
At the UN General Assembly, Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif reiterated the Kashmir issue, urging India to reverse the abrogation of Article 370 for lasting peace. During the 79th session’s General Debate, he advocated for dialogue to achieve a peaceful resolution regarding J&K, alleging that India is straying from its commitments to implement Security Council resolutions […]
Aleem Dar, the respected Pakistani umpire with over 20 years of experience, has announced his retirement at the end of the 2024-25 domestic season. Officiating in 448 international matches, he won the ICC Umpire of the Year award three times. Dar plans to focus on charity work after his retirement, emphasizing the importance of his […]
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri emphasized the need for consensus on including petrol and diesel under the Goods and Services Tax during a lecture at the Pune International Centre. Advocating for this change, he noted the finance minister has also supported it. Puri highlighted India’s need for strategic petroleum reserves and exploration to reduce dependency […]
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao was released from a California correctional facility on Friday after serving four months for violating US money laundering laws. Zhao pleaded guilty to charges related to Binance’s failure to report over 100,000 suspicious transactions involving terrorist groups. Binance faced a $4.32 billion penalty, while Zhao paid $50 million in criminal fines […]
