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Defending champions India started their men’s junior Asia Cup Hockey campaign on a rousing note. Indian team thrashed lowly Thailand 11-0 in a lop-sided Pool A match in Muscat on Wednesday. Besides India and Thailand, Chinese Taipei, Japan and South Korea are the other teams in Pool A. Eight players from Indian team scored at […]
Alison Pickering, a 23-year-old Texas student, tragically died from an allergic reaction after unknowingly consuming peanuts in a dish at a restaurant. The restaurant had changed the recipe to include peanut sauce without disclosure. Despite using her Epipen, Alison suffered severe anaphylactic shock. Her family is now advocating for better communication between restaurants and customers.
PM Narendra Modi said the ‘Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue’ is a “very special opportunity for letting innovative ideas be heard by the topmost levels of Government.” In a post on X, PM Modi called on people to engage in the dialogue. He said, “This is a very special opportunity for letting your innovative ideas […]
UNAIDS reports significant progress in reducing HIV infections and deaths but warns of challenges in ending AIDS by 2030. Over 9 million people still lack access to antiretroviral therapy, and 630,000 AIDS-related deaths occurred in 2023. Human rights violations hinder access to care, especially for women. The report calls for increased investment in HIV prevention, […]
YSRCP leader Chevireddy Bhaskar Reddy accused the coalition government in Andhra Pradesh of acting vindictively by filing false cases against him. He stated that he was ready to face the allegations and expose the motives behind the actions against him. He revealed that the government filed a POCSO case against him, which he described as […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Wednesday that the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) presence in Telangana is rapidly growing as people are dissatisfied with the Congress government. After meeting BJP MPs and legislators from Telangana, PM Modi shared on X that the people are frustrated with Congress and have negative memories of BRS misrule, expressing […]
Major political parties in West Bengal expressed concerns over the rampant violence against the minorities, especially Hindus in Bangladesh. This comes amid the recent clashes in Bangladesh after Hindu religious leader Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahamchari was arrested. Political bigwigs including BJP, Congress, and TMC have all unequivocally slammed the violence and called for immediate peace.
Food Minister Pralhad Joshi confirmed that the Centre has no plans to raise margins for fair price shop (FPS) dealers under the Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS). While the government sets margin rates, states can adjust them. The Centre provides assistance for intra-state foodgrain movement, but state governments manage the operational aspects, including dealer margins […]
American spirits maker Sazerac plans to introduce more bourbon whisky brands in India, targeting the country’s growing premiumisation trend. The privately held Louisiana-based company views India as an “opportunity market” due to its status as one of the largest whisky consumers, with increasing disposable income driven by economic growth. The company aims to capitalize on [&h...
President-elect Donald Trump’s team is exploring the possibility of direct talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, aiming to reduce tensions and revive diplomacy. Despite previous failed efforts, Trump believes this approach could break the ice. However, with rising tensions and North Korea’s expanding missile arsenal, the outcome of renewed engagement remains uncertain.
Actor Dhanush and Aishwarya Rajinikanth have officially been granted a divorce by Chennai Family Welfare Court. The court’s verdict comes after both parties expressed their inability to continue living together. Dhanush and Aishwarya appeared before the family court in Chennai on November 21. The court adjourned the hearing to November 27, when the final verdict […]
A 23-year-old IIT Delhi PhD scholar, Surabhi Verma, died and three others were injured after soil collapsed on them at the Lothal archaeological site in Gujarat on Wednesday. The researchers, including two from IIT Delhi and two from IIT Gandhinagar, were collecting soil samples near the ancient Indus Valley site when the accident occurred. The […]
The Ajmer Civil Court has scheduled a hearing for December 20 regarding claims of a Shiva temple within the famous Dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti. The case, filed by Vishnu Gupta of Hindu Sena, seeks an archaeological survey of the alleged temple. Defendants include the Dargah Committee, Archaeological Department, and Central Minority Department.
Russia warned United States to halt what it called a “spiral of escalation” over Ukraine. It also added it would keep informing Washington about test missile launches in order to avoid “dangerous mistakes”. These comments from Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov sent a signal that Moscow, wants to keep communication channels open at a time […]
Ex union minister Chidambaram approached the Delhi High Court, challenging the trial court’s cognizance of money laundering charges against him in the INX Media case. Chidambaram argued that the mandatory sanction for his prosecution was not obtained. Senior counsel N. Hariharan contended that the requisite sanction was not in place when the trial court took […]