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World Health Organization released a study identifying 17 endemic pathogens urgently in need of vaccines. Published in ‘eBioMedicine’, the study highlights pathogens like Group A streptococcus and Klebsiella pneumoniae as key priorities for disease control globally. WHO emphasizes the urgent need for new vaccines to combat these pathogens, which are growing resistant to antimicrobials.
Railway Board announced the operation of 7,663 special trains during the festival season from October 1 to November 30, marking a 73% increase over last year. However, despite this increase, social media is flooded with posts showing overcrowded trains, with passengers squeezed into toilets, highlighting concerns about the quality of service and passenger comfort during […]
Indian Army, in a joint operation with Manipur Police and the CRPF, recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition from Churachandpur district, Manipur, on Tuesday. Acting on intelligence, the team searched the Thanjing Ridge area and discovered country-made weapons, including two eight-foot rockets, two seven-foot rockets, mortars, and ammunition supplies, officials reported.
The authorities of the Jagannath temple in Odisha’s Puri have requested the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to conduct a scientific survey of the shrine’s 12th-century boundary wall, following the discovery of cracks. The temple management raised concerns about the structural integrity of the wall, prompting the request for a detailed investigation by ASI, reported […]
In line with the ‘Atmanirbharta’ (self-reliance) initiative, the Indian Army has inducted 550 units of the indigenously developed ‘Asmi’ machine pistols into the Northern Command. Developed by Colonel Prasad Bansod in collaboration with DRDO, the 100% Make in India weapon marks a key milestone in India’s defence manufacturing. It has been produced by Lokesh Machine...
As Chhath Puja celebrations begin, banks in several states, including West Bengal, Jharkhand, Delhi, and Bihar, will remain closed on designated days, affecting operations for up to four consecutive days. The closures, starting Thursday, November 7, through Sunday, November 10, coincide with regular weekend holidays and are also observed by educational institutions due to the […]
As Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh’s new capital, takes shape, the city is adopting the Netherlands’ gravity canal system to control flooding. Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority announced initiatives to enhance infrastructure, including gravity-based water canals. CM Chandrababu Naidu confirmed that the World Bank will allocate ₹15,000 crore, contingent on swift flood pre...
Sadhus and priests in Delhi recently performed a hawan, praying for the victory of former US President Donald Trump in the upcoming US presidential elections. Viral videos on social media show the spiritual leaders chanting slogans like “Vote for Donald Trump. Make the world great again,” expressing their support for Trump’s campaign ahead of the […]
Indian Army is stepping up its efforts to counter China’s increasing military presence along the border with Integrated Battle Groups (IBGs). As per sources, the draft proposal for IBG formation has already been sent to the government and the implementation could begin as early as 2025. This comes after India announced that it reached an […]
In Kamala Harris’ ancestral village of Thulasendrapuram in Tamil Nadu, a Hindu priest conducted prayers for her victory on Tuesday, following the conclusion of her campaign. The temple ceremony, attended by local villagers and a few tourists, featured sacred chants, bells, and offerings of flowers and bananas. Harris’ maternal grandfather, P.V. Gopalan, was born in […]
Kerala High Court clarified the boundaries of voyeurism according to law. It stated that capturing images of women in public areas, where they would not reasonably expect privacy, does not constitute an offence under IPC Section 354C. The court made the ruling while addressing the allegations of a woman regarding inappropriate behavior of two men […]
Voting for the 2024 US Presidential election has begun in the eastern time zone, with New Hampshire kicking off polling at 6 am local time (4:30 pm IST). This marks the final chance for Americans to cast their votes in the fiercely contested race between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris, heading toward an […]
Parliament Winter Session is scheduled to begin on November 25 and will continue until December 20. The session will take place two days after the announcement of Maharashtra and Jharkhand Assembly election results. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju confirmed that the proposal to convene Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha during this period was sanctioned by […]
A temple in Shamshabad, Hyderabad, was vandalised on Tuesday. The priest found the idols damaged when he arrived for morning rituals. Local police, alerted by the priest and residents, began investigating and suspect the miscreants struck late Monday night. BJP leaders visited the site, demanding severe punishment for those responsible. Police have detained a suspect […]
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong condemned the attack on Hindu temple in Canada. She said that everyone is entitled to be safe and respected irrespective of their identity. On Sunday, Khalistani protestors stormed into Hindu Sabha temple in Brampton. “It is very upsetting thing for Indian community. Vandalism should be dealt with appropriate law enforcement […]