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Heavy rain lashed parts of Odisha and West Bengal on Thursday. This comes as authorities in the two states were racing against time to evacuate lakhs from several coastal districts before Cyclone Dana’s expected landfall tonight. As per IMD, cyclone Dana is threatening to impact nearly half of Odisha’s population, with Bengal expected to witness […]
Devotees without SSD tokens will have to wait 8 hours to receive Sarvadarshan at Tirumala Temple, as 7 compartments are currently filled, according to the latest update from TTD. On October 23, the Tirumala Hundi reported an income of ₹3.38 crore. Also, on Wednesday, at least 25,555 devotees underwent tonsuring, while a total of 64,447 […]
Former AP CM Jagan, during his visit to Vizianagaram district, met with victims affected by diarrhea. He stated, “14 people have already died from diarrhea in Gurla village. Despite the first case being reported 35 days ago, the govt has ignored it.” The YSRCP leader emphasized the deteriorating conditions in the state, asserting that they […]
Following a security review meeting led by Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha, senior Congress leader P Chidambaram emphasized that the elected chief minister lacks authority, making the restoration of full statehood to J&K essential. In a post on X, he noted the absence of the chief minister at the law and order review meeting, […]
North Korea and South Korea have been at odds over garbage balloons for some time. In this context, the North Korean govt, led by Kim Joun Un, has taken action. The largest such balloon ever from the North landed in the presidential compound in Seoul, South Korea. Officials confirmed this incident, noting that the balloon […]
The Uttar Pradesh govt is enhancing security for Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj by deploying over 6,000 PAC personnel and establishing 10 flood companies along the rivers for devotees’ safety. Additionally, a training program named ‘Sankalp Training Pandal’ is being implemented by UP Police to improve security measures and promote soft skills and gender sensitization […]
Tollywood’s popular choreographer Jani Master was granted bail on Thursday in connection with a sexual harassment case. The Ranga Reddy court approved his bail after a female choreographer from Madhya Pradesh filed a complaint at the Narsingh police station on September 15, 2024. She alleged that Jani had sexually assaulted her multiple times over the […]
Madhabi Puri Buch, chairperson of the SEBI, will miss the Public Accounts Committee meeting on Thursday due to emergency work. The committee aimed to assess regulatory bodies’ performance, with SEBI representatives invited. Buch’s summons has sparked tension among ruling party members amid ongoing political controversy over allegations of conflict of interest.
Calls for Canadian PM Justin Trudeau’s resignation intensified as Liberal MPs gathered in a closed-door meeting on Parliament Hill. Dissenting MPs expressed their grievances, urging Trudeau to make a decision regarding his leadership by October 28. A document outlining the case for his resignation was presented, signed by 24 MPs, reflecting growing discontent within the […]
A building collapse in Bengaluru claimed 8 lives, prompting CM Siddaramaiah to address the tragedy. He confirmed the structure was unauthorized and attributed the collapse to substandard construction rather than rain. The govt will cover medical expenses for the injured and provide ₹5 lakh in ex-gratia payments to the deceased’s families, said the CM.
A 19-year-old migrant from Uttar Pradesh, Shubam Kumar, was shot and injured by terrorists in Tral, Jammu and Kashmir, on Thursday morning. This marks the third attack on migrant workers in the region within a week. Kumar sustained bullet wounds to his hand and is currently stable in the hospital. Previously, seven individuals were killed […]
The Supreme Court Bar Association has expressed discontent over the unconsulted changes to the apex court’s emblem and the ‘Lady Justice’ statue. The new statue, which features an open-eyed Lady Justice holding the Constitution instead of a sword, symbolizes a law that is neither blind nor punitive. The SCBA’s resolution questions the rationale behind these […]
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government is set to lower Canada’s annual permanent-resident target to approximately 395,000 for next year, marking a 21% reduction from last year’s goal of 500,000. Further cuts are planned, with targets of about 380,000 for 2026 and 365,000 for 2027. This shift indicates a scaling back of the country’s previous high […]
Kolkata airport authorities will suspend flight operations for 15 hours from 6 PM on October 24 due to the impending impact of Cyclone Dana. This decision prioritizes the safety of passengers, airline staff, and airport infrastructure. The IMD predicts heavy winds and rainfall, with the cyclone expected to make landfall between Odisha’s Bhitarkanika National Park […]
Chinese startup Deep Blue Aerospace said on Thursday that it will sell its first two tickets for a 2027 suborbital space flight, priced at 1.5 million yuan ($211,000) each. Ticket sales will begin at 6 p.m. (1000 GMT), with more tickets available next month. The company emphasizes the importance of reusable rockets for reducing launch […]