Elon Musk is at odds with the FAA, which recently fined SpaceX $633,009 for licensing violations during two 2023 launches. The FAA cited unauthorized launch control usage and a missed safety poll. Musk criticized the decision on X, claiming it misallocates resources and endangers lives. He pointed out that NASA deemed Boeing’s capsule unsafe, yet […]
AIIMS students protested against the administration, demanding the establishment of a College of Optometry. Key issues raised included lack of hostel accommodations, women’s safety, and outdated syllabi. Naseer Hassan, an optometry student, criticized the college for failing to implement the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare’s curriculum and for inadequate support for out-of-sta...
Vinod Agarwal, the Mayor of Moradabad and senior BJP leader, faced backlash on social media after a video surfaced showing him faking a blood donation during a drive for Prime Minister Modi’s birthday on September 17. In the clip, he lies on a donation bed but abruptly gets up and leaves as the paramedic prepares […]
Amul has clarified that it has never supplied ghee to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) amid controversy over alleged animal fat in Tirupati laddoo. In a statement on X, Amul, owned by Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation, emphasized that its ghee is produced from high-quality milk fat at ISO-certified facilities, undergoing stringent quality checks as per […]
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 […]
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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 […]