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Federal Transport Minister Anita Anand announced increased security measures for travelers to India, citing “an abundance of caution.” In a statement issued, she confirmed that Transport Canada has implemented temporary additional security screenings, which may result in delays at airports. The measures are designed to enhance safety and security for international travelers.
Jharkhand witnessed a voting percentage of 67.59% till 5 pm in the second phase of the Assembly polls. ECI officials are sealing the EVMs as the polling in many places concluded. However, polling is going on in certain polling stations where voters were waiting in queue before the culmination of poll hours. BJP-led NDA and […]
Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena approved the long-pending promotion of 295 Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) working in Delhi govt hospitals on Wednesday. The promotions, implemented under the Delhi Health Service (Allopathy) Rules, 2009, aim to address long-standing issues faced by govt employees. This move ensures timely career progression and improved working conditions for the CMOs.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw advised filmmakers to embrace AI, 5G and virtual production in their craft. In an editorial, he wrote about India’s creative economy. He noted that India’s creators evolved from being just storytellers to being nation-builders. Calling the creative industry a $30-billion one, he highlighted government initiatives to foster content creation and innovat...
US Embassy in Kyiv announced a temporary closure after specific intelligence of a potential large-scale air attack expected on November 20. This comes amid fears of an escalation in the Russia-Ukraine war. “Out of an abundance of caution, the embassy will be closed, and embassy employees are being instructed to shelter in place,” the US […]
Kannada movie ‘Bagheera’, starring Srii Murali of ‘Ugramm’ fame, was released on Diwali (October 31, 2024) and received mixed reviews. Directed by Dr. Suri and written by Prashanth Neel, the film is now preparing for its OTT debut. Netflix announced that ‘Bagheera’ will premiere on November 21, 2024, in multiple languages, including Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, [&...
Manipur government extended the suspension of mobile internet services for three more days in seven districts, according to an order issued on Wednesday. The suspension, initially imposed on November 16 for two days to curb the spread of provocative content amid rising violence, was extended twice, with the latest extension set to last until November […]
A video journalist was killed after his motorcycle was hit by a speeding car in Chennai. The victim is identified as Pradeep Kumar. He was a cameraperson with a popular Telugu news channel, and worked as a part-time Rapido driver. He died when a BMW car hit his motorcycle. The driver of the car abandoned […]
Delhi High Court on Wednesday stayed proceedings against Senior Congress Leader P Chidambaram in the Aircel Maxis money laundering case. The court sought a response from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) regarding Chidambaram’s plea challenging the trial court’s decision to take cognizance of the ED’s chargesheet. The matter will be heard again in January 2025.
Election Commission of India (ECI) asked authorities in UP to ensure fair bypolls in the state. This comes after controversy erupted over checking of voters’ identity. ECI suspended at least seven police personnel for violating voter guidelines based on complaints by Samajwadi Party. “Any kind of biased attitude during voting will not be tolerated,” ECI […]
India’s Hardik Pandya reclaimed the top spot in the ICC Men’s T20I all-rounder rankings on Wednesday, following his standout performance in the recent T20I series against South Africa. Pandya’s 39* in the second match and 1/8 from three overs in the fourth game helped India secure a 3-1 series win, surpassing Liam Livingstone and Dipendra […]
Congress key leader Sachin Pilot said that Congress will win all seven seats in Rajasthan bypolls. He also expressed confidence over party’s solid performance in Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly polls. Pilot said, “The by-elections were held on seven seats in Rajasthan. Our party has a strong presence across all constituencies, and we are confident of […]
Delhi’s severe air pollution has led to a 40% rise in eye-related ailments, including dryness, redness, and irritation. Patients with conditions like dry eye syndrome and ocular allergies are experiencing worsening symptoms, while new cases are emerging. Experts warn that prolonged exposure to polluted air could harm eye health and reduce vision if untreated.
Senior National Conference leader Nasir Aslam Wani claimed on Wednesday that Articles 370 and 35A would not have been revoked in Jammu and Kashmir if the PDP had not allied with the BJP in 2014. He alleged that the Mehbooba Mufti-led party, instead of prioritizing the region’s development, contributed to the decisions that led to […]
Calcutta High Court granted bail to suspended TMC leader Kuntal Ghosh in a money laundering case. ED arrested Ghosh, then a Trinamool Congress youth leader, in January 2023 during its investigation into the money trail in the recruitment scam related to the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) of 2014. He has been granted conditional bail in […]