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President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Stanford professor Jay Bhattacharya, a critic of COVID-19 policies, to lead the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Bhattacharya, an economist and physician, co-authored the 2020 Great Barrington Declaration and sued the government over censorship of his views. As NIH director, he will oversee medical research institutes and centers.
PM Narendra Modi said the ‘Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue’ is a “very special opportunity for letting innovative ideas be heard by the topmost levels of Government.” In a post on X, PM Modi called on people to engage in the dialogue. He said, “This is a very special opportunity for letting your innovative ideas […]
YSRCP leader Chevireddy Bhaskar Reddy accused the coalition government in Andhra Pradesh of acting vindictively by filing false cases against him. He stated that he was ready to face the allegations and expose the motives behind the actions against him. He revealed that the government filed a POCSO case against him, which he described as […]
Major political parties in West Bengal expressed concerns over the rampant violence against the minorities, especially Hindus in Bangladesh. This comes amid the recent clashes in Bangladesh after Hindu religious leader Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahamchari was arrested. Political bigwigs including BJP, Congress, and TMC have all unequivocally slammed the violence and called for immediate peace.
Russia warned United States to halt what it called a “spiral of escalation” over Ukraine. It also added it would keep informing Washington about test missile launches in order to avoid “dangerous mistakes”. These comments from Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov sent a signal that Moscow, wants to keep communication channels open at a time […]
As per sources, Waqf Amendment Bill is now likely to be tabled during the Budget Session in February 2025. The bill was deferred to the next Parliament Session due to heated debates and disruptions within the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) formed on the bill. The JPC has been often devolved into heated exchanges between ruling […]
Indian Coast Guard (ICG) intensified its preparations as a deep depression over the Southwest Bay of Bengal is expected to develop into a cyclonic storm. This poses a significant weather threat to the Tamil Nadu coast. IMD reported that the system is currently located about 240 km southeast of Trincomalee, 640 km south-southeast of Puducherry, […]
Indian Army received the Sabal 20 Logistics Drone, an electric unmanned helicopter, from EndureAir on Wednesday. This marks a significant advancement in logistics capabilities for defense forces operating in difficult terrains. The Sabal 20, designed for aerial logistics, can carry up to 20 kg of payload, which is 50% of its weight, with scalable options […]
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu undertook a comprehensive review of sand operations in the state. He issued critical directives to ensure transparency, accessibility, and the prevention of illegal activities. His approach aimed to address rising demand, reduce consumer costs, and eliminate bottlenecks in supply chain. He emphasized the importance of uninterrupted sand access for people.
Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) arrested two individuals at Visakhapatnam International Airport for attempting to smuggle six live eastern blue-tongued lizards from Thailand. Acting on specific intelligence, DRI officials intercepted the duo arriving from Bangkok. A search of their luggage uncovered the exotic reptiles concealed inside cake packets, as confirmed by a release from the ...
MUDA land allotment case involving Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and his wife, Parvathi BM, took a new turn after a civil suit was filed by a woman claiming ownership of the land in question. Jamuna is the niece of the original owner of Kesare land, She filed a civil suit in a Mysuru court asserting her […]
Telangana High Court has expressed serious concern over students falling ill due to suspected food poisoning at government schools. The court ordered that samples of mid-day meals from all affected schools be collected for lab analysis. It reprimanded officials for negligence and urged them to adopt a humane approach, emphasizing that they too have children.
A massive fire broke out at SSV Fab Industries, a plastic bag manufacturing company in Jeedimetla industrial area, on Tuesday at noon. The fire spread rapidly, engulfing the entire premises, and continued for over 24 hours, causing the collapse of the three-story building. Ten fire tenders worked to douse the blaze, battling heavy smoke and […]
A toxic gas leak at Tagoor Laboratories in Anakapalli, Visakhapatnam, resulted in one death and 20 people falling sick. The leak involved hydrogen chloride (HCl), and a liquid spill triggered the incident. Eight individuals were hospitalized, with reports stating that seven are now out of danger. The staff inhaled a combination of HCl and chloroform, […]
Andhra Pradesh (AP) took a big step to combat the growing menace of ganja and drug abuse in the state. AP government renamed the Anti-Narcotics Task Force as EAGLE (Elite Anti-Narcotics Group for Law Enforcement). During the meeting chaired by Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha, officials discussed strategies to curb drug-related activities and ensure stricter enforcement..