National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) took a suo motu cognizance of a report that a 4-year-old boy died after a part of a machine in an open-air gym fell on him. As per reports, this happened in a municipality-run park in West Delhi’s Moti Nagar on October 13th. People present on the spot suspected that […]
BJP-led central government unveiled a major infrastructure plan for Bihar and Andhra Pradesh. These are the pivotal states in BJP’s 2024 Lok Sabha victory. The plan includes 40 bridges and double rail lines, as well as a new large bridge over Andhra Pradesh’s Krishna River. Additionally, all metros will be linked to Amravati, the proposed […]
Directorate of Education (DoE) in Delhi issued a new directive advising teachers to refrain from using mobile phones during teaching hours. Teachers are encouraged to use available smart boards, projectors, and K-Yan devices to enhance the learning experience. DoE stressed the importance of creating a more interactive and engaging environment.
At least 85 flights of IndiGo, Air India, Vistara and Akasa Air received hoax bomb threats on Thursday. This comes amid a spate of bomb hoaxes on several flights for the past few days. Over 250 flights have been impacted by these threats for the past 10 days. Prior to this, more than 170 flights […]
Haryana and Punjab saw fluctuations in stubble burning incidents from 2019 to 2023. Most notable reductions observed in the last two years. In Haryana, fire counts decreased dramatically from 14,122 in 2019 to 7,959 in 2023, as per satellite data analysis. Most fires occurred between September and December, but this period has experienced a 48% […]
Retired IPS officer A.R. Anuradha has officially taken charge as the new Chairperson of the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission in Vijayawada. On Thursday, APPSC Secretary Pradeep Kumar administered the oath of office to her. Following the event, APPSC board members, the secretary, and staff congratulated her. Previously, Anuradha served as the intelligence chief and […]
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 […]