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Dr. Tapabrata Roy, a Kolkata Municipal Corporation medical officer, was arrested at the ‘Durga Puja Carnival’ for wearing a t-shirt and badge supporting doctors protesting the RG Kar hospital incident. He claimed police detained him without explanation while on duty. Following public pressure for his release, he was freed on a personal bond, highlighting ongoing […]
The Biden administration on Tuesday confirmed that US Secretaries of State Antony Blinken and Defence Lloyd Austin co-signed a letter last week urging Israel to enhance humanitarian conditions in Gaza within 30 days. The letter warned that failure to improve aid access could jeopardize US military aid to Israel due to foreign assistance laws.
In the past 48 hours, 10 flights, including an Air India plane carrying 211 passengers from Delhi to Chicago, received bomb threats via social media, leading security agencies to conduct counter-terrorism drills at multiple airports. On Tuesday, 7 threats were reported on X, following 3 threats to flights from Mumbai on Monday, which were deemed […]
National Conference leader Omar Abdullah will be sworn in as CM of J&K on Wednesday in Srinagar, after his party’s alliance with Congress to win last month’s Assembly polls. Abdullah will be the region’s first CM since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. Key Congress leaders like Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, and Priyanka Gandhi […]
The controversy surrounding adulterated ghee mixed in Tirumala Laddu has been a topic of national discussion for the past month. The Supreme Court has established a Special Investigation Team to probe the matter. The AP govt has appointed two IPS officers to the SIT. DGP Dwarka Tirumala Rao stated that he has submitted the names […]
The US warned Israel about potential withholding of assistance unless aid delivery to Palestinians in Gaza improves. In a letter, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin emphasized the need for Israel to enhance humanitarian aid levels. The letter calls for changes within 30 days and reflects ongoing US concerns about civilian […]
The Karnataka High Court dismissed a criminal case against two individuals accused of chanting “Jai Shri Ram” slogans inside a mosque. Justice M Nagaprasanna stated that it was unclear how such slogans could offend any religious sentiments. The accused faced charges under IPC Section 295A, while the complainant acknowledged that Hindus and Muslims coexist harmoniously […]
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu informed French President Emmanuel Macron that he opposes a ceasefire deal that doesn’t prevent Hezbollah from rearming. Macron called for a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, as well as a halt to arms exports. Netanyahu criticized Macron’s intention to host a conference involving countries he believes deny Israel’s right to self-defense [&he...
The IMD has issued an ‘orange’ alert for Bengaluru due to heavy rain forecasts, leading to the closure of all aided, private schools, Anganwadi centers, and high schools on October 16. Following heavy rainfall, many areas experienced waterlogging and traffic congestion, prompting BBMP to establish 24/7 control rooms and a helpline (1533) for rain-related issues.
World Bank President Ajay Banga estimated Gaza war damage at $14-20 billion, with destruction in southern Lebanon adding to the total. Speaking at a event, Ajay Banga said the war’s global economic impact is small for now but warned that wider conflict could involve key global growth contributors, including commodity exporters. He condemned the immense […]
A federal judge in California has ruled that Meta must face lawsuits from US states accusing it of promoting teen social media addiction. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers rejected Meta’s motion to dismiss the claims, allowing the case to proceed. The states seek injunctions against Meta’s practices and monetary damages amid numerous lawsuits against major social […]
World Bank President Ajay Banga said Donald Trump appreciates the importance of international financial institutions in expanding markets for American companies. When asked about the World Bank’s potential future under Trump, who criticizes multilateral institutions, Banga noted that Trump previously authorized a capital increase for the IBRD, highlighting his understanding of its value.
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar dismissed concerns over “varying EVM battery levels,” asserting that Electronic Voting Machines are “safe and robust” with batteries similar to calculators. He emphasized EVMs’ three-layered security and the collection of signatures from political party representatives for transparency. Kumar noted that unlike pagers, EVMs ar...
North Korean state media reported that 1.4 million young people, including students and youth league officials, joined or re-enlisted in the army this week, pledging to fight in a “sacred war.” The enlistment comes amid rising tensions as North Korea destroyed parts of inter-Korean infrastructure. Pyongyang accused Seoul of sending drones and threatened South Korea […]
The Israeli military reported that about 50 projectiles were fired from Lebanon at northern Israel early Wednesday, with no casualties. “Some of the projectiles were intercepted, and fallen projectiles were identified in the area,” a military said. Hezbollah claimed responsibility, stating it launched “a large salvo of missiles” at the town of Safed, as tensions […]