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Staffing issues at 10 airports, including New York, Washington, Newark, and Houston, are delaying flights. Ground stops were issued at Newark and Houston, while average delays reached 31 minutes at Reagan National and 62 minutes at LaGuardia. These disruptions come as the government shutdown enters its 23rd day.
Telangana reports the highest impaired kidney function prevalence at 7.4%, driven by diabetes and hypertension affecting 37 lakh people. Males face greater risk than females. Factors include heat stress, contaminated water, and misuse of medications. Both rural and urban areas are equally affected, says a recent ICMR study.
The CBI has officially cleared Rhea Chakraborty in the Sushant Singh Rajput death case, confirming his death was a suicide with no evidence of financial misconduct. The investigation found no proof of Rhea or her family pressuring or contacting Sushant before his death. The Patna court will review the closure report on December 20.
President Draupadi Murmu is on her second-day visit to Kerala today, Oct 23. She will unveil the statue of former President K.R. Narayanan and later visit Sivagiri Math, a renowned spiritual center in Varkala. As part of this tour, tight security measures have been implemented across the Kerala state to ensure Murmu’s safety during the […]
The India Meteorological Dept (IMD) has issued a flash flood alert for 14 districts of Andhra Pradesh following heavy rains. Holidays have been declared for educational institutions in the affected areas. Flash floods are likely in Guntur, Bapatla, Palnadu, Krishna, and NTR districts. Officials urged residents to stay indoors and avoid travel unless necessary.
US President Donald Trump said Chinese President Xi Jinping could have a ‘big influence’ on Russian leader Vladimir Putin in ending the war in Ukraine. Speaking ahead of an upcoming US-China leaders’ meet in South Korea, Trump emphasized his personal rapport with Putin as key to achieving a potential Ukraine peace deal.
A newborn in Greater Noida may lose her hand after allegedly receiving a wrong injection at Gopal nursing home. The baby’s hand turned blue and severely infected, leading to an amputation risk. Her father filed a police complaint. Authorities have asked the CMO to investigate the case and recommend legal action against the hospital.
An IndiGo flight from Kolkata to Srinagar made an emergency landing in Varanasi after a fuel leak was detected mid-air. The aircraft, carrying 166 people, landed safely. All passengers were safely evacuated with no injuries. Authorities are investigating the incident, and the flight will resume post-inspection and necessary repairs.
Images of Mehul Choksi’s cell at Mumbai’s Arthur Road Jail have surfaced. The fugitive, involved in the ₹13,000-crore Punjab National Bank scam, will be housed in barrack no. 12. His cell is protected by a steel structure, allowing natural light and air. Round-the-clock police security ensures his safety and emergency preparedness.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced plans to introduce bills on ‘love jihad,’ polygamy, preservation of Satras, and land rights for tea tribes in the upcoming Assembly session. Sarma confirmed that details would be shared once the state cabinet approves the draft bills, but refrained from offering specifics at this stage.
Eknath Vasant Chitnis, ISRO pioneer and Padma Bhushan awardee, passed away peacefully at 100 in Pune today. He was a close aide to Vikram Sarabhai and Chitnis shaped India’s space program, founded TERLS, and led the SITE experiment. Chitnis also inducted APJ Abdul Kalam into ISRO, leaving a profound legacy in Indian space science.
Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) has launched an online course, ‘Tufat al-Muminat,’ to recruit women for its women’s brigade, Jamat ul-Muminat. Masood Azhar’s sisters will teach women about jihad, religion, and Islam. The course collects donations and aims to train women for suicide attacks, mirroring ISIS and Hamas strategies.
With the US tightening restrictions on higher education under Trump, PM Modi is focusing on attracting talented Indian researchers and academics back to India. A key step is being drafted to offer them top jobs in major companies. The plan aims to utilize their expertise and strengthen India’s intellectual and innovation ecosystem.
President Droupadi Murmu narrowly escaped a mishap while landing at Pramadham Stadium in Kochi. The helipad suddenly caved in, prompting a swift response from firefighters. The alert team quickly secured the area and ensured the President’s safety. Authorities successfully escorted her out without injury, averting what could have been a huge accident.
Prime Minister Modi thanked President Donald Trump for his Diwali greetings, emphasizing hope and unity in fighting terrorism. Highlighting the importance of joint efforts, PM Modi noted the festival of lights as a symbol of hope, urging both democracies to work together against terrorism, amid concerns over US-Pakistan ties and regional security challenges.