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Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein has been diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia, a type of bone marrow cancer, according to reports. This diagnosis comes just a month after he was indicted on a new sex crime charge. Weinstein, 72, is currently receiving treatment in a New York prison, as reported by media news.
Giulia Manfrini, a 36-year-old Italian surfer, tragically died after being impaled by a swordfish in Indonesia. The incident occurred while she was surfing at a well-known break off the West Coast of Sumatra. Manfrini sustained a fatal stab wound to her chest, approximately 5 cm deep, after the swordfish struck her in the waters near […]
Japan’s general election on Sunday presents a crucial challenge for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba as he aims to strengthen his leadership amid party scandals. His decision to call a snap election after a tight victory last month may backfire, with polls indicating potential seat losses to the opposition. Ishiba faces a fractured party still reeling […]
Government has launched a new spam-tracking system to identify and block incoming international calls that spoof Indian phone numbers. Within 24 hours, the system successfully blocked about 1.35 crore (90%) of these calls. Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia emphasized that this initiative aims to create a safer digital environment for citizens and combat cyber-crime.
An under-construction building in Bengaluru collapsed due to heavy rains, with approximately 17 construction labourers feared trapped in the debris. Rescue teams have recovered three bodies and rescued three individuals, while efforts continue for others. One injured worker provided details about the situation, prompting police and emergency services to launch a rapid rescue operation.
Government emphasized that accurate land records are essential for socio-economic planning, public service delivery, and conflict resolution. Department of Land Resources has launched a pilot program to create land records in approximately 130 cities across states and UTs within a year, with plans to cover around 4,900 urban local bodies in 5 years, according to […]
A woman in her 20s spent seven hours hanging upside down in a deep crevice between boulders in New South Wales while trying to retrieve her phone. Rescuers used a specialist winch to move heavy rocks, ultimately freeing her with only minor injuries. Despite the ordeal, her phone was lost. Paramedic Peter Watts praised the […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Russian President Vladimir Putin today on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, where he emphasized India’s belief in peaceful resolutions to conflicts, specifically referencing the Russia-Ukraine situation. Modi congratulated the BRICS grouping on its success and noted the increasing interest from other nations wanting to join.
Bombay High Court has ruled that a Muslim man can register multiple marriages under personal laws, addressing a case where a man sought to register his third marriage. On October 15, Justices B P Colabawalla and Somasekhar Sundaresan directed the Thane Municipal Corporation to reconsider the application, which had been previously rejected based on state […]
India’s aviation industry is facing significant disruptions due to a wave of bomb threats, all of which turned out to be hoaxes. Over 130 fake calls in nine days have prompted government crisis management efforts. On October 20 alone, 24 threats were received, affecting multiple airlines and leading to emergency landings, bomb squad checks, and […]
Climate change is a global challenge requiring collective action, yet debates persist over responsibility between developed and developing nations. Key issues include technology sharing and financing the transition from fossil fuels to sustainable practices. At the NDTV World Summit, Harjeet Singh emphasized the urgent need to address the trust deficit regarding the responsibilities of develope...
A Delhi man, Aaraynsh Singh, was horrified to find a live centipede in his raita while dining at IRCTC’s VIP Executive Lounge. He shared the shocking discovery on social media, criticizing the food safety standards of Indian Railways. Despite warning fellow diners, many ignored his alert. In response to the viral post, IRCTC promised to […]
The Supreme Court on Tuesday extended Malayalam actor Siddique’s pre-arrest bail in a rape case by 2 weeks, questioning the delay in the complaint against him. This extension follows the initial bail granted on Sep 30, which required Siddique to cooperate with the investigation by appearing before the police. The decision was made by Justices […]
A pro-Russia Telegram account has shared a photo of the Russian and North Korean flags together on a Ukrainian battlefield, suggesting North Korea may have sent troops to assist Russia in the ongoing war. The image, posted by blogger @rvvoenkor_bot, shows the flags at a mine in Pokrovsk, a suspected site for North Korean soldiers. […]
TMC leader Kalyan Banerjee broke a glass water bottle during a heated confrontation with BJP leader Abhijit Gangopadhyay at a Joint Parliamentary Committee meeting on the Waqf Bill on Tuesday. He injured his thumb and index finger, requiring first aid. AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi and AAP leader Sanjay Singh escorted Banerjee for treatment, and the […]