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Former US President and Republican candidate Donald Trump cast his ballot in Florida for the 2024 presidential election. After voting, he said he is ready to concede defeat if “election results were fair”. But, he voiced concerns over EVM’s security. “If I lose an election, if it’s a fair election, I would be the first […]
Foreign policy experts believe that the positive momentum in India-US relations will remain intact despite potential differences in approach under a Trump or Harris administration. Dhruva Jaishankar, executive director of the Observer Research Foundation’s America chapter, noted that while the relationship’s direction may shift in areas like trade, energy, and immigration, overall t...
Indian govt has raised concerns with Wikipedia over potential bias and inaccuracies in its content. Authorities are questioning whether the platform should be considered a publisher rather than an intermediary, according to sources quoted by PTI on Tuesday. This development marks a significant step in the ongoing scrutiny of online platforms and their content management […]
Hoteliers in Maharashtra have strongly opposed the state govt’s directive to monitor licensed bars with AI-based CCTVs, calling it “draconian” and intrusive. Hotel and Restaurant Association Western India criticized the mandate, which requires around 20,000 liquor vendors to install 24/7 AI-enabled surveillance at entry points, accusing the govt of creating a “police sta...
The special court conducting the trial for the 2008 Malegaon blast case received a bomb threat on October 30. An unidentified caller warned of a bomb in courtroom number 26, where the trial of BJP leader Pragya Thakur and others is taking place. The police have been informed, and while the details are being verified, […]
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 […]