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Vegetable prices, including potatoes and onions, have surged in Odisha as consumers engage in panic buying in anticipation of an impending cyclone, traders reported. At Chhatra Bazaar in Cuttack, the price of potatoes jumped from ₹30 to ₹50 per kg, while onions increased from ₹40 to ₹60 per kg. Market is one of the largest […]
After a Supreme Court reprimand for inadequate action against stubble burning that contributes to air pollution in Delhi, Haryana has arrested 14 farmers in Kaithal. The agriculture department also suspended 24 officials for failing to prevent such incidents. The burning of crop residue, particularly in Haryana and Punjab during winter, significantly elevates pollution levels in […]
PDP president Mehbooba Mufti has called for intervention from J&K CM Omar Abdullah and Lt Governor Manoj Sinha regarding claims that the administration is pressuring non-local laborers to leave the Valley after a recent terror attack in Ganderbal. She warned that such actions could provoke backlash against Kashmiris elsewhere in India, emphasizing that asking them […]
International hockey is returning to New Delhi after a 10-year hiatus, as Olympic bronze-medallists India face world champions Germany in a two-Test series starting Wednesday. The matches aim to test new players and seek revenge for a recent defeat by Germany. The Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, once the spiritual home of hockey, has not […]
At the BRICS summit, while President Vladimir Putin aims to show resilience against Western sanctions, attendees are advised to bring cash. The summit’s website warns that foreign Mastercard and Visa cards won’t work in Russia. Participants are encouraged to carry dollars or euros for easy conversion to rubles and consider obtaining Russian Mir bank card, […]
Telangana Food Safety Department’s task force has been inspecting various food establishments, including restaurants and bakeries. Recently, they examined Kohinoor Dairy Products in Peerzadiguda, near Hyderabad, and identified multiple violations. The dairy was operating in a shed without a proper layout plan and lacked essential documents regarding milk procurement and the sales of milk ...
Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi stated that the Indian military is working to restore trust with China following a recent patrolling agreement along the Line of Actual Control. He emphasized the importance of seeing and reassuring each other to avoid encroachments into buffer zones. The aim is to return military relations to their […]
The Realme GT 7 Pro is set to launch in India this November, following its debut in China. Touted as the country’s first flagship with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, it will be available via Amazon and select offline stores. The phone is expected to feature a quad-micro-curved display, IP69 water resistance, and a robust […]
Tata Motors boasts the highest number of 5-star safety-rated cars in India, including the Punch.ev, Nexon, Nexon.ev, Curvv, Curvv.ev, Harrier, and Safari. Surprisingly, the models with the best ratings in adult occupant protection (AOP) and child occupant protection (COP) are not the more expensive options like the Safari and Harrier, which, while rated highly, don’t […]
The Election Commission on Tuesday issued a notification for the second phase of Jharkhand Assembly elections, covering 38 seats, with polling on November 20. Nominations close on October 29, with scrutiny on October 30 and withdrawals by November 1. The first phase, covering 43 seats, will be held on November 13, with nominations open until […]
India’s medal prospects for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow have been significantly impacted as key sports like hockey, cricket, wrestling, and badminton are excluded from the program. The Games, set for July 23 to August 2, 2026, will feature 10 sports, including athletics and swimming, across four venues, highlighting a focus on inclusivity and […]
Threatening calls were received at CRPF schools in the Hakimpet and Jawahar Nagar areas of Hyderabad. Consequently, students were evacuated while police conducted search operations. Reports indicate that these threats included warnings of potential bombings at CRPF schools across the country. This comes in the wake of an explosion at a CRPF school in Delhi […]
Ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly polls, posters featuring Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath and the slogan “Bantenge to Katenge” surfaced across Mumbai on Tuesday. BJP member Vishwabandhu Rai said the posters aim to counter opposition tactics, highlighting North Indians’ faith in Yogi’s leadership. The BJP also released its first list of 99 candidates for the […]
Japanese researchers from Kobe University found that SARS-CoV-2 carries an enzyme that efficiently removes the ISG15 tag from its nucleocapsid proteins, helping it evade the host’s innate immune response. This mechanism enhances its infectiousness compared to SARS and MERS. The findings may lead to new antiviral drugs targeting this enzyme and the nucleocapsid protein.
A priest in Rajasthan, Baba Balaknath, faces charges of drugging and raping a woman after giving her a “prasad” laced with drugs. The incident, which reportedly occurred in April, was brought to light when a video went viral this month. The victim claimed that Baba promised to solve her family problems and threatened her with […]