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Dr. Jay Varma, New York City’s former COVID-19 czar, was fired from SIGA Technologies after revelations of his involvement in drug-fueled sex parties during the pandemic. Secretly recorded conversations exposed Varma boasting about hosting underground raves during lockdowns. SIGA terminated him on September 23, ending his service on the company’s Board of Directors.
At least seven people died and one critically injured after a speeding car rammed into a truck in Sabarkantha district in Gujarat. The accident took place near a cooperative mill in Sabarkantha’s Himmat Nagar when the speeding car rammed into the rear end of a truck. The car was completely crushed, and the fire department […]
NOYB, a Vienna-based advocacy group, has filed a complaint against Mozilla with the Austrian data protection authority, alleging that Firefox tracks user behavior without consent. The group claims that the “privacy preserving attribution” feature enables tracking without user knowledge, violating EU privacy laws. Mozilla defends it as a non-invasive tool for ad performance tracking,...
One of the driest places on Earth is seeing a surprising burst of greenery. This comes as heavy rainfall has led to vegetation sprouting across the typically barren Sahara Desert. NASA’s satellite images reveal patches of plant life emerging in the desert after an extratropical cyclone that drenched parts of northwestern Africa on September 7 […]
Israeli warplanes continued strikes in southern Lebanon for a 3rd day, with casualties reported amid escalating tensions. Sirens also sounded in Tel Aviv as Israel intercepted a missile. Hundreds of thousands have fled their homes, some crossing into Syria, as the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel intensifies following Hamas’s attack on Israel on Oct 7, […]
White House said India-US relationship is “strong and getting stronger”. It added that President Joe Biden when looks back at his term will be most proud of deepening the partnership with India. “I think one word — well, actually, three words: strong, and getting stronger,” White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby said while […]
The Andhra Pradesh Excise Department is set to release an official notification for new liquor shops in the state with in 2 to 4 days. The NDA government, led by CM Chandrababu, is planning to allocate a total of 3,736 liquor shops, with 340 shops specifically reserved for stonemasons. The excise department is currently addressing […]
A Dubai-bound flight was delayed at Chennai as smoke emanated from the wing portion of the flight just before its departure. The flight was carrying 280 passengers, airport officials said. After the smoke was noticed, officials were alerted by the flight crew and technical experts inspected the airplane and smoke ceased in about 10 minutes. […]
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake appointed a new Cabinet, including PM Harini Amarasuriya and lawmaker Vijitha Herath. Dissanayake will oversee crucial portfolios like defense and finance, aiming to address the country’s severe economic crisis. His plans to cut taxes and renegotiate an IMF bailout have raised investor concerns about potential delays in debt restructuring.
Former Ongole Congress MP Magunta Parvathamma passed away on Wednesday at Apollo Hospital in Chennai. Her family members announced that her body will be brought to Magunta Layout in Nellore shortly. Parvathamma was a member of the 11th Lok Sabha and also won the Kavali Assembly seat in 2004. She was married to politician Magunta […]
The Srisailam project continues to manage floodwaters due to heavy rainfall in the upstream region. Currently, the inflow into the project is 56,196 cusecs, while the outflow stands at 35,315 cusecs. The full reservoir level is 885 feet, and the current water level has reached 874.80 feet. Power generation is ongoing in both the right […]
China has confirmed its first public test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) into the Pacific Ocean, raising international concerns over its nuclear arsenal. The missile, launched by the People’s Liberation Army Rocket Force, carried a dummy warhead and was described as part of routine training. The launch aimed to test weapon performance and […]
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for heavy rainfall in several Maharashtra districts on September 25. Raigad is expected to experience extremely heavy rain, while an orange alert is in effect for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg. Last night’s downpour led to flooding, with Santacruz recording 75 mm of rain […]
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar highlighted the crucial role of the India-China relationship in shaping the future of Asia and the world during his address at the Asia Society in New York. He noted that as Asia undergoes significant changes, India is pivotal in this transformation, asserting that a multipolar world depends on a multipolar […]
The Medical Health Services Recruitment Board has announced a notification for 633 pharmacist Grade-2 posts in Telangana. Candidates can apply online from October 5 to 21, 2024. An opportunity to edit applications will be available from October 23 to 24 for those who have made mistakes. The recruitment exam is scheduled to take place on […]