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On Christmas Eve 1968, astronaut William “Bill” Anders captured the iconic “Earthrise” photograph while orbiting the Moon on Apollo 8. This stunning image, depicting Earth against the stark lunar landscape, transformed humanity’s perspective, emphasizing our planet’s beauty and fragility. It became a symbol for the environmental movement and inspired the esta...
Flipkart is launching its Big Diwali Sale starting October 21, with Flipkart Plus users gaining early access on October 20. The sale promises significant discounts on smartphones, laptops, and accessories, including a smartphone originally priced at Rs 19,999 now available for Rs 9,999. Customers can also benefit from bank discounts, no-cost EMIs, and exclusive deals, […]
Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) insisted that there were no differences between its partners in seat-sharing for the upcoming Assembly polls. MVA said that talks on finalising the seats would be over by tonight. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut said that talks were held between SP chief Akhilesh Yadav and Uddhav Thackeray. He also said […]
Supreme Court deemed “unnecessary” the Madras High Court’s directive for Tamil Nadu police to investigate the Isha Foundation based on a habeas corpus petition. The petition, filed by a father claiming his daughters were held captive, was addressed after the court confirmed both sisters were of legal age and expressed a desire to remain at […]
A man posed as an Army jawan and befriended a woman on Facebook. Later he was arrested for allegedly raping her. This incident happened in Madhya Pradesh’s Satna. As per police, the accused, Kapilesh Sharma, posed as an Army jawan and befriended the woman. She discovered the truth and ended the relationship. Then, he repeatedly […]
The Election Commission has ordered the immediate removal of Acting DGP Anurag Gupta in Jharkhand due to past complaints linked to previous elections. This decision comes as the state prepares for assembly polls on November 13 and 20. The DGP responsibilities will be reassigned to the senior-most officer in the cadre.
In Maharashtra’s Palghar district, a 21-year-old woman’s husband and his brother have been arrested for her murder, which they tried to pass off as a health-related death. Ismail Abdul Qayum Chaudhary, 27, allegedly strangled his wife, Khurshida Khatun, during an argument on Wednesday, accusing her of infidelity, according to the FIR filed by authorities.
Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah will launch Kashmir’s first international marathon on Sunday, featuring 2,000 athletes, including 59 international competitors. Participants can choose between a 42-kilometre full marathon and a 21-kilometre half marathon. The event aims to promote peace and showcase Kashmir’s rich culture, with local and international athletes participating.
Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday approved a resolution from CM Omar Abdullah’s cabinet, which unanimously called for restoring the Union Territory’s statehood. Officials stated that this restoration is seen as the beginning of a healing process aimed at reclaiming constitutional rights and safeguarding the identity of the people of Jammu and [&he...
To address staffing shortages, the Railway Board has launched a recruitment drive for 25,000 positions across various zones, including a new scheme to reappoint retired railway employees. Retired staff under 65 can fill roles for two years, subject to criteria like medical fitness. This initiative responds to increasing train accidents and a workforce decline, particularly […]
A shooter of Lawrence Bishnoi gang said NCP leader and former Maharashtra Minister Baba Siddique was not a good man. He further claimed that Siddiqui had connections with fugitive offender Dawood Ibrahim. The shooter identified as Yogesh alias Raju (26) was arrested in Uttar Pradesh’s Mathura district. He is not linked with Siddique’s killing on […]
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee urged junior doctors to end their hunger strike, emphasizing that while protesting is their right, it shouldn’t disrupt healthcare services. She stated that most demands have been addressed and requested 3-4 more months to fulfill the remaining ones. The doctors’ fast entered its 15th day on Saturday, advocating for justice […]
A bus carrying school children met with an accident near Haryana’s Morni, close to Tikkar Tal. The accident occurred due to the driver reportedly driving at high speed, causing the bus to overturn and fall into a gorge near Thal village. Around 10 to 15 children sustained injuries in the accident. Emergency services quickly arrived […]
Karva Chauth festival, taking place tomorrow, is expected to generate around ₹22,000 crore in business across India, up from over ₹15,000 crore last year. This increase underscores the festival’s growing economic importance alongside its cultural significance. MP Praveen Khandelwal noted the alignment of this year’s celebration with PM Modi’s “Vocal for Local” init...
Political parties in J&K criticized the Omar Abdullah-led Cabinet’s resolution seeking statehood restoration without mentioning Article 370. The People’s Democratic Party (PDP), People’s Conference (PC), and Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) accused the National Conference (NC) of betraying its pre-poll promises. PDP leader Iltija Mufti called it an utter surrender.