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Delhi Police intensified vehicle checks on Tuesday night to enforce GRAP Stage IV, banning BS-IV and older diesel-operated medium and heavy goods vehicles, except those in essential services, due to poor air quality. Meanwhile, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai urged the Union Environment Minister to convene an emergency meeting to implement cloud seeding as a […]
A suicide attack in Bannu, northwest Pakistan, killed 10 soldiers, following a clash the previous day that killed 8 soldiers. The Hafiz Gul Bahadur group claimed responsibility for the bombing. The TTP took credit for the earlier attack. Violence has surged since the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan, with deadly incidents also occurring in […]
The WHO approved KM Biologics’ LC16m8 mpox vaccine for emergency use, marking the second vaccine to receive approval. This aims to improve vaccine access in outbreak areas. Japan will donate 3.05 million doses to the DRC. WHO also warned against using the vaccine in pregnancy or for immunocompromised individuals. Mpox, formerly monkeypox, causes fever, aches, […]
Security has been increased in Mumbai ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly Election to ensure smooth voting. Police are conducting vehicle checks and maintaining law and order. Voting will take place from 7 am to 6 pm. Key leaders contesting include CM Eknath Shinde, DCM Devendra Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar, Aditya Thackeray, and Amit Thackeray in crucial […]
Italy, Japan, and the UK discussed expanding the 6th-gen GCAP jet fighter project during a meeting at the G20 Summit. The countries aim to develop a stealth fighter by 2035 to counter threats from Russia and China. The project merges the UK’s Tempest program with Italy’s and is being developed by BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, Leonardo […]
An Indian Navy diving team rescued a severely injured woman after a speedboat collision in Odisha’s Mahanadi River during Bali Yatra preparations. Using the buddy carry technique, they transported her over a kilometer to a police center and then to SCB Medical College via autorickshaw. The Navy’s swift action ensured timely medical care, showcasing their […]
The ED, Lucknow, has taken custody of Ravi Attri and Subhash Prakash, accused in a money laundering case tied to the 2023 UP Police Constable Recruitment and UPPSC RO/ARO exam leaks. Arrested by UP STF in April, they allegedly sold leaked papers, using resorts in Haryana and Madhya Pradesh for deals. Suspicious bank transactions linked […]
For the first time, 75% of polling booths in Uttarakhand’s Kedarnath by-election will feature webcasting, monitored via CCTV by election offices. GPS tracking is installed in 205 election vehicles for transparency. Led by Chief Election Officer Dr. BVRC Purushottam, these measures aim to ensure a fair, fearless election, with dedicated control rooms overseeing webcasting and […]
Russia’s military said that Ukraine fired US-supplied long-range missiles at a military facility in the Bryansk border region. This would be the first attack since Washington authorized the use of its weapons. Russia said, “The enemy struck a site in the Bryansk region with six ballistic missiles. According to confirmed data, US-made ATACMS tactical missiles […]
The Oppo Reno 12 5G offers top-notch features, making it a standout in the smartphone market. It boasts a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate for a smooth experience. Powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 2 processor, it ensures seamless performance. The device features a 64MP triple-camera setup, 32MP selfie camera, and a […]
Federation of Wine Merchants Association of Karnataka decided to call off the statewide strike of liquor shops. The strike was originally scheduled to end on Wednesday. The protest was against alleged corruption in Excise Department and to press many demands about the welfare of liquor sellers. But, it was called off after a meeting between […]
BRS working president KTR condemned Congress for its decision to require apartment residents in Hyderabad to install transformers. He termed the policy as another “Tughlaq move.” He said that the cost of installing a transformer is around ₹3 lakh, translating to an additional ₹30,000 to ₹50,000 per household. He estimated the total financial burden on […]
Kerala police used water cannons against BJP workers who were on a protest march towards Secretariat in Thiruvananthapuram. They were demanding swift action against land claims made by Waqf Board in many places across the state. The protest march took place a day after Indian Union Muslim League leaders met with Christian priests to find […]
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that Karimganj district in the state would be renamed to Sribhumi to honor Rabindranath Tagore. “Over a 100 years ago, Kabiguru Rabindranath Tagore described modern day Karimganj in Assam as ‘Sribhumi’- the land of Maa Lakshmi. Today Assam Cabinet has fulfilled this long standing demand of our people,” the […]
Defying curfew, members of various civil society groups in Imphal West, Manipur, staged a rally protesting the reimposition of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in parts of the state. The procession, led by AMUCO and other local bodies, covered 3.5 km before being halted by police at Keisampat junction. Protesters condemned the act, […]