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The Uttarakhand Pollution Control Board has classified Ganga water in Haridwar as ‘B’ category, making it unsafe for drinking but suitable for bathing. The water quality is based on parameters like pH, dissolved oxygen, and bacteria. Local priest Ujwal Pandit raised concerns about pollution from human waste. Pollution in Indian rivers, including the Yamuna, continues […]
Heavy security is in place as Congress leaders Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi head to Sambhal, UP, amid recent violence. Authorities have requested neighboring districts to intercept them, and barricades have been set up along the route. Sambhal has imposed Section 163, banning outsiders until December 10. Traffic jams were reported on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway due […]
US Congressman Brad Sherman stated that Bangladesh’s interim govt must protect its Hindu minority after the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s govt. He emphasized the obligation to address protests by Hindus over recent attacks and harassment. He also called for leadership in tackling violence, referencing calls for investigations from the Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar criticized the govt for not fulfilling promises made to farmers and lacking dialogue with those protesting. He stressed that ignoring farmers’ concerns reflects poor policymaking. Speaking in Mumbai alongside Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Chouhan, he warned against testing farmers’ patience, emphasizing the consequences for the nation.
A mild earthquake was felt in several parts of Andhra Pradesh, with the ground shaking for about 2 seconds in cities including Vijayawada, Rajahmundry, Jaggaiyapet, Nandigama, Tiruvuru, Gudivada, and Mangalagiri. In panic, people rushed out of their houses. Also, after 20 years, a magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck Telangana this morning, and the epicenter was located […]
The Telangana HC dismissed a petition to block “Pushpa 2” release on Dec 5, citing speculative claims. The petitioner argued the film could glorify illegal activities, but the court found no evidence beyond the teaser. It imposed a penalty for wasting judicial resources, directing funds to organizations helping trafficked women and children. The CBFC cleared […]
The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) has blocked over 1,700 Skype IDs and 59,000 WhatsApp accounts used for digital fraud, as informed in the Lok Sabha by Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar. Additionally, the ‘Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting and Management System’ has helped prevent the loss of ₹3,431 crore in over 9.94 lakh […]
PM Modi praised the rise in India’s tiger population, attributing it to successful conservation efforts. He expressed hope for continued growth as part of the nation’s environmental ethos. His comments followed Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav’s announcement of India’s 57th tiger reserve, Ratapani in Madhya Pradesh. The tiger population has reached 3,682, reflecting ...
The Indiramma House Scheme app is ready in Telangana and application details have already been collected through it. As part of a pilot project, full details of applicants were gathered in Mahabubnagar, Nizamabad, Bhadradri Kothagudem, and Medak districts. The app will be officially launched by CM K. Chandrashekar Rao and Housing Minister Ponguleti on December […]
US President Joe Biden announced over $1 billion in humanitarian aid for people displaced by drought or conflict in 31 African nations. The assistance will address food insecurity and urgent needs of refugees and displaced communities. Biden highlighted the devastating drought affecting southern Africa, causing significant crop and livestock losses.
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwa has been elected as Namibia’s first female president, according to an official statement from the country’s Election Commission. The commission revealed that over 90% of the votes had been counted in the recent elections. Nandi-Ndaitwa, 72, secured 57% of the vote. In her remarks, she expressed that the people had voted for peace […]
A 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck Telangana’s Mulugu district this morning, with tremors felt in Hyderabad. The quake caused panic but no immediate reports of casualties or damage. Authorities are assessing the situation, advising residents to stay alert and avoid unsafe structures. This rare seismic event in Telangana is the strongest in the past 20 years, according […]
Eknath Shinde has agreed to serve as Deputy CM in the Mahayuti government led by Devendra Fadnavis, as per reports. The decision followed power-sharing talks within the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance. Shinde met Fadnavis at ‘Varsha’ after consultations with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Shinde, Fadnavis, and Ajit Pawar will take the oath on Thursday.
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck northern Philippines on Wednesday, with its epicenter in Bangui, Ilocos province, at a depth of 10 km. The Philippine seismology agency PHIVOLCS warned of possible damage and aftershocks. No immediate reports of damage were received. The Philippines, located on the “Ring of Fire,” is prone to seismic activity due to […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will table the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024, in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, aiming to amend the 2005 Act. Parliamentary proceedings continue on Day 8 of the winter session. On Tuesday, during the smooth sessions, EAM S. Jaishankar provided an update on the disengagement of the India-China LAC.