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Eyewear giant Lenskart has partnered with Blinkit to deliver powered glasses in just 10 minutes. Blinkit CEO Albinder Dhindsa said that customers can choose their lens power and frame colour without needing a prescription. The service has been launched in Delhi, Bengaluru, Pune, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai, offering quick convenience for eyewear buyers.
A proposal is underway to connect 145 TMC of Godavari water allocated to Chhattisgarh with the Cauvery river. This involves constructing a dam at Ichchampally in Telangana’s Karimnagar district to divert water. Discussions with partner states have been ongoing to move the interlinking project forward, aiming to address regional water-sharing.
The Supreme Court criticized Bihar’s political parties for failing to help voters excluded from the draft rolls during the SIR process. Despite 1.68 lakh booth-level agents, only two objections were filed. The court directed 12 parties to assist affected voters and ensure proper submission of claims using valid documents or Aadhaar.
Israel warned Hamas to disarm and release all hostages or face a massive assault on Gaza City. Defence Minister Israel Katz declared, “The gates of hell will open.” PM Netanyahu authorized military action and negotiations. Israel’s plan to expand fighting has drawn international concern, as over 62,000 Palestinians have died in the ongoing conflict.
The Supreme Court upheld its stray dog pickup order, modifying it to state that aggressive or rabid dogs must be immunized and not released. Dogs can be released post-sterilisation. Feeding on roads is banned, with designated feeding zones, notice boards, and enforcement by authorities. Civic bodies must plan zones based on dog population and concentration.
Following heavy rains in Maharashtra, the Godavari River is in full flow. Flood inflow continues into the Sriramsagar Project in Telangana, prompting authorities to lift 16 gates to release water downstream. The project currently has an inflow of 80,000 cusecs and an outflow of 78,812 cusecs. While the full reservoir level is 1091 feet, the […]
NRI industrialist Lord Swraj Paul, founder of UK-based Caparo Group, passed away in London at 94. Born in Jalandhar, he built a global steel and engineering empire across 40+ sites. Surrounded by family, he breathed his last. PM Modi condoled, praising his industrial, philanthropic, and India-UK contributions, calling his legacy unforgettable.
A man allegedly entered the Parliament building around 6:30 am by jumping over the wall using a tree, sources said. Security personnel quickly apprehended him and are interrogating the accused. A Rajya Sabha official confirmed the unauthorized attempt, stating the matter is under investigation, with no further details available at this time, officials added.
The Supreme Court has ordered that stray dogs in Delhi’s NCR should be released from shelters after vaccination and returned to their original locations. A three-judge bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, and N.V. Anjaria stated that dogs with aggressive behavior or infections should be immunised. Earlier, the Supreme Court had ordered that all […]
OpenAI, the parent company of ChatGPT, is planning to expand its presence in India by opening an office in Delhi by the end of this year. The company has already partnered with India AI as a Machine Partner. As per the latest data, India is now ChatGPT’s second-largest market globally, following the United States.
Punjabi comedian Jaswinder Bhalla, aged 65, passed away early this morning at Fortis Hospital, Mohali. His death has shocked fans, friends, and the entertainment industry in Punjab. Bhalla’s last rites are scheduled for Saturday at 12 pm at Balongi cremation ground, Mohali, with close friends, family, and industry colleagues expected to attend.
A strong earthquake has struck the Drake Passage, a body of water located between South America and Antarctica. The United States Geological Survey reported that the earthquake had a magnitude of 7.5. However, no tsunami warning has been issued. So far, no damage or injuries have been reported.
Floodwaters continue to enter the Srisailam reservoir in Andhra Pradesh’s Nandyala district from upper catchment areas. As of 6 AM, inflow stands at 4,73,039 cusecs and outflow at 4,86,493 cusecs through 10 crest gates. Power generation is ongoing. The reservoir’s current water level is 882.10 feet, with storage at 199.7354 TMC.
RJD leader Tej Pratap Yadav alleged that five powerful families conspired to ruin his political and personal life. Posting on X, he vowed to expose their faces and actions tomorrow. His claims come amid political and family turbulence, following his six-year expulsion from the Yadav family and party over a viral post involving Anushka Yadav.
The Godavari river’s flood level has risen at Dhavaleswaram barrage in Andhra Pradesh’s East Godavari district, prompting a second danger alert at 6 AM. Authorities are releasing 13,05,400 cusecs of water into the sea through 175 crest gates. With the water level reaching 13.9 feet, residents nearby have been advised to remain vigilant.