Union Health Minister JP Nadda criticized the Punjab govt, asking CM Bhagwant Mann to settle dues owed to private hospitals under the Ayushman Bharat scheme. He emphasized the importance of timely payments for families, especially farmers, benefiting from the program. He claimed that mismanagement by Mann’s govt has resulted in reduced access to free healthcare […]
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flagged in a first-of-its-kind open-water swimming expedition to 21 islands in the Andaman & Nicobar archipelago, named after Param Vir Chakra awardees. Launched by the Tri-Service Andaman & Nicobar Command, the team swam over 300 kilometers, unfurling the national flag at each island. The expedition lasted five months and culminated on […]
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted moderate to light rains across the Telangana state for the next 2 days. Heavy rains will occur in Jayashankar Bhupalapally, Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Nalgonda, Janagama, Yadadri, Rangareddy, Sangareddy and Nagar Kurnool districts on Saturday. It is said that gusty winds will blow at a speed of 30 to 40 […]
Mumbai’s first underground Metro line, Metro 3, will launch in October 2024, connecting Aarey to Bandra Kurla Complex. This 12-kilometre stretch, part of a ₹38,000 crore project, aims to improve daily commutes for 1.7 million passengers across ten stations. With trains running every three to four minutes, it promises to reduce travel times and enhance […]
Amid outrage over the death of 26-year-old Anna Sebastian Perayil, an EY employee allegedly stressed by overwork, Shashi Tharoor proposed a 40-hour workweek. Tharoor urged stricter workplace regulations, stressing that human rights do not stop at the workplace. He also stated that he plans to raise the issue at the first opportunity during the upcoming […]
The Indian Embassy in the US on Friday confirmed the death of a mission member on September 18. They are coordinating with relevant agencies and the family for the prompt transfer of the remains to India. The embassy expressed deep regret. The Indian Embassy added that no further details about the deceased have been released […]
The QUAD summit will announce the expansion of the Indo-Pacific Partnership for Maritime Domain Awareness initiative to the Indian Ocean Region, the White House confirmed. The summit, beginning Saturday in Wilmington, Delaware, includes leaders from India, the US, Japan, and Australia. The initiative aims to monitor illegal activities at sea and will incorporate new technologies […]
Kamala Harris launched a fierce attack on Donald Trump and the Republican Party, calling them hypocrites over abortion. Speaking in Atlanta as early voters began casting ballots, she blamed Trump for Georgia’s abortion ban, which she said led to two women’s deaths. Harris criticized the GOP’s claims of prioritizing women and children, demanding, “Where have […]
The TTD Executive Officer will submit a report to the government today regarding the Tirumala Laddu controversy. The govt plans to take action based on this report, including measures for the temple’s purification and promotion. In this context, CM Chandrababu will convene a meeting at the Agama, Vedika, and Dharmika Parishad. These allegations have sparked […]
The US Secret Service revealed multiple failures in its review of the July assassination attempt on former President Trump. Shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks fired from a rooftop, wounding Trump. Acting Director Ronald Rowe Jr. cited deficiencies in planning, complacency among team members, poor communication with local law enforcement, and inadequate mitigation of line of sight […]
PM Modi has begun a three-day visit to the United States, where he will attend the Quad Leaders’ Summit and address the UN’s ‘Summit of the Future.’ The summit, hosted by President Biden in Wilmington, Delaware, involves leaders from India, Australia, Japan, and the US, focusing on promoting a free and inclusive Indo-Pacific. India will […]
AP Congress chief YS Sharmila is set to meet state Governor Abdul Nazir on Saturday. During this meeting, she will submit an emergency petition regarding the adulteration of Tirumala Laddu and urge the Governor to initiate a CBI investigation. Additionally, Sharmila has announced that she will write a letter to the Union Home Ministry addressing […]
The UN Security Council held an emergency session on Lebanon amid escalating cross-border violence between Hezbollah and Israeli forces. Rosemary DiCarlo cited ongoing breaches of resolution 1701. Lebanon’s foreign minister condemned Israel’s actions as terrorist aggression, calling for accountability and emphasizing the targeting of civilians as a violation of international law.
Early in-person voting underway in Virginia, South Dakota, and Minnesota for the November 5 presidential election, as Americans choose between Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump. Voters like Tom Kilkenny in Virginia lined up early to participate, with many emphasizing the importance of setting an example and engaging their families in the […]