Veteran politician SM Krishna, former Karnataka CM (1999-2004) and Maharashtra Governor (2004-2008), passed away at 92 after prolonged illness. He joined BJP in 2017, ending his long Congress association. Krishna also served as External Affairs Minister from 2009-2012. In 2023, he was awarded the Padma Vibhushan for his contributions to public affairs and retired from […]
Israel carried out over 100 airstrikes on Syrian military targets, including the Barzah research center in Damascus, suspected of links to chemical weapons, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. Observatory chief Rami Abdel Rahman reported intensified Israeli efforts to dismantle the former regime’s military capabilities, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu ruled out ending the Gaza war, warning Hamas would rebuild and attack again. Despite US calls to conclude the war after dismantling Hamas’s military leadership, Netanyahu insists objectives are incomplete. Mediators Qatar, Turkey, and Egypt report renewed momentum for ceasefire talks, spurred by Donald Trump’s US election, raising hopes for breakthroughs.
Sitting for 8-10 hours daily increases risks of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and even cancers like colorectal or ovarian. While exercise helps, prolonged inactivity still poses risks. Experts recommend incorporating movement into your routine—try walking meetings, standing desks, or active hobbies like gardening or dancing. Reduce screen time, tidy the house, or take stairs to […]
Two Bengaluru men wearing giant billboards for a food delivery app sparked outrage online. Dressed in bright green shirts, they walked in scorching heat, prompting concerns about worker exploitation. Netizens slammed the tactic as “desperate” and unethical. The viral incident reignited debates over marketing boundaries and employee treatment, though the company remains silent on the […]
Jennifer Lopez embraced intense training for her Hustlers role, learning pole dancing and visiting strip clubs with ex-fiancé Alex Rodriguez for research. Determined to perform her own stunts, she showcased grit and authenticity, saying, “Make sure they know it’s me.” Despite skipping an Oscar nod, JLo felt empowered by the role, calling it a bold […]
A thief was hung upside down from a tree and beaten up in Rajasthan’s Bundi for stealing cables from local farms. After stealing cables from half a dozen locations in the night, the thief got drunk and slept in a farm hut. In the morning, villagers captured him and recovered the cables from his bag. […]
A petitioner sought to apply Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act) to political parties. Supreme Court asked the petitioner to first approach Election Commission of India. A bench comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice Manmohan was hearing the petition filed by Supreme Court lawyer Yogamaya MG.
Air India placed a huge order for a 100 aircrafts, all to France’s Airbus. Air India placed an order for 570 aircrafts since 2023. IndiGo placed orders for 1,260 aircrafts since 2011. Akasa Air placed orders for 226 aircrafts since 2021. Airlines and manufacturers don’t like to spell out the exact price of deals, but […]
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) recorded 406 cases of an undiagnosed disease between October 24 and December 5. Congo’s Ministry of Public Health alerted WHO regarding the increased deaths from an undiagnosed cause in Panzi health zone on November 29. WHO sent experts to Panzi to investigate the outbreak, which is causing fever, headache, cough, […]