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The West Bengal govt announced the closure of schools and academic institutions from October 23-26 due to Cyclone Dana, expected to make landfall by Oct 24. The shutdown affects several districts, including Kolkata, 24 Parganas, and Medinipur. Fire and Emergency Services Minister Sujit Bose confirmed the deployment of teams across 85 stations for cyclone preparedness […]
The West Bengal govt announced the closure of schools and academic institutions from October 23-26 due to Cyclone Dana, expected to make landfall by Oct 24. The shutdown affects several districts, including Kolkata, 24 Parganas, and Medinipur. Fire and Emergency Services Minister Sujit Bose confirmed the deployment of teams across 85 stations for cyclone preparedness […]
An E. coli outbreak tied to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers has resulted in one death and 49 illnesses across 10 states, primarily Colorado, which reported 26 cases. The CDC is investigating, focusing on fresh onions and beef patties as potential sources. Shares of McDonald’s fell about 6% in after-hours trading, and the outbreak could affect […]
The Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction has released its first candidate list for the Maharashtra elections. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde will contest from the Kopri-Pachpakhadi seat. Notable candidates include Sadanand Sarvankar in Mahim against Amit Thackeray, Manisha Wayakar in Jogeshwari (East), and Kiran Samrat in Rajapur. This list follows the BJP’s release of 99 candidates.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, inviting Putin to India for the 23rd Annual Summit next year. They discussed cooperation across political, economic, defense, energy, and cultural sectors. This was their second meeting in 2024, following the 22nd Annual Summit in Moscow […]
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will file her nomination today for the Wayanad Lok Sabha bypolls on November 13, marking her political debut. The bypolls follow her brother Rahul Gandhi vacating the seat after winning in Raebareli. Priyanka, accompanied by her mother Sonia Gandhi, arrived in Wayanad for a roadshow ahead of her nomination […]
The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) has finalized seat-sharing for the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections, with Congress contesting 104 seats, Shiv Sena (UBT) 96, and Sharad Pawar’s NCP 88, sources said. Smaller partners, like the Samajwadi Party, will also be allotted seats. The MVA aims to challenge the ruling BJP-Shiv Sena-Ajit Pawar alliance, hoping to replicate […]
PM Modi is set to hold a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, on Wednesday. India’s Foreign Secretary, Vikram Misri, announced that a formal meeting will take place between the two leaders as part of the summit. Notably, this will be their first official […]
AP CM Chandrababu held a review meeting to assess the progress of railway projects in the state. During the meeting, a decision was made to form a task force comprising officials from the Railways, Revenue, and Roads & Buildings (R&B) departments. The CM ordered that all ongoing projects be completed within three years and advised […]
A newly discovered snake species in the Himalayas has been named ‘Anguiculus dicaprioi’, honoring actor and environmentalist Leonardo DiCaprio. This species is found from central Nepal to Himachal Pradesh, while ‘Anguiculus rappii’ is located in Sikkim, Bhutan, and Arunachal Pradesh. Active from late May to August, little is known about their biology, and ‘Anguicul...
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.