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Denmark’s government has reached a political agreement to ban social media access for individuals under the age of 15. The Ministry of Digitalization’s move sets a strict age limit but allows parents, after an assessment, to permit children aged 13 and above to access social media. The policy aims to protect young users from potential […]
Following a technical fault in the ATC system at Delhi’s IGI Airport, over 700 flights were delayed. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has successfully restored the Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS). While flight operations at Delhi have resumed, disruptions are still being felt at Mumbai and Ahmedabad airports.
Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan will deliver the 16th convocation address at JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research in Mysuru, Karnataka, on November 9. Radhakrishnan, also Chairman of Rajya Sabha, will present gold medals and awards to students. The convocation will be held at the Shivarathreeshwara Nagar campus.
The Maharashtra govt has proposed relocating 50 leopards to the Vantara rehabilitation center in Jamnagar, Gujarat, owned by the Ambani Group. The proposal seeks approval from the Central Zoo Authority and involves leopards rescued and housed in state centers. Measures to manage human-leopard conflict and birth-control proposals are also being implemented.
The SC criticized India’s property transaction process, calling it “traumatic” and highlighting that property disputes make up 66% of civil cases. It urged the Centre to adopt blockchain technology for transparency in property registration. The court also directed the Law Commission to modernize colonial-era laws like the Transfer of Property Act.
In an update to the October 24 bus accident case, Vemuri Vinod Kumar, the owner of the V. Kaveri private bus that crashed into a bike, was arrested today. The crash, which resulted in 19 fatalities, occurred on NH-44 at Chinnatekur village. Kumar was later granted bail by the court, marking the latest development in […]
The TMC accused the Chief Election Commissioner of inconsistency between recent remarks and written instructions to booth-level officers for the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in West Bengal. In a letter to the state’s chief electoral officer, the party claimed this caused “widespread confusion and operational paralysis” among BLOs.
A survey by the Wildlife Institute of India identified 77 species of freshwater fish in Kaziranga National Park’s rhino domain. Simultaneous surveys showed that the 1,307 km park hosts nearly 40% of the 274 amphibian and reptile species and over 18% of the 422 freshwater fish species found in Northeast India. Kaziranga remains a vital […]
South Asian experts gathered in Delhi for a two-day conference on hidden hunger among mothers and its impact on infant brain development at the Sitaram Bhartia Institute of Science and Research. Experts from India, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal attended. Representatives from UNICEF and WHO joined the SACMIND Stakeholders Meeting.
Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Russia is prepared to respond to Venezuela’s requests for assistance while cautioning against any regional escalation. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has sought military support from Moscow, including repairs to Sukhoi jets, radar upgrades, and delivery of missile systems.
A technical glitch in the air traffic control system at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport caused significant delays for departing flights, creating chaos and inconvenience for travelers. Over 265 flights from IGI were affected. The disruption had a ripple effect, severely impacting air traffic across the country.
November 7 is observed as ‘National Cancer Awareness Day’ in India, aimed at spreading awareness about the prevention and early detection. This day encourages people to understand the importance of regular screenings and timely medical intervention. It also highlights the need for greater research and funding to combat cancer and improve patient outcomes.
PM Modi asserted that the strong turnout in Bihar’s first-phase Assembly elections signals voter confidence in the “track record of Narendra and Nitish.” He projected victory for the NDA, headed by Chief Minister and JD(U) president Nitish Kumar. Modi praised the Election Commission for conducting elections smoothly across 121 constituencies.
The Maharashtra Congress accused the BJP of politicizing the 150th anniversary of the national song ‘Vande Mataram.’ Composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, it was first published in 1875 in ‘Bangadarshan’ and later in his novel ‘Anandamath.’ The Constituent Assembly adopted it as India’s national song on January 24, 1950.
Kerala’s Excise Department has filed a chargesheet against three Malayalam filmmakers, Khalid Rahman, Ashraf Hamsa, and Sameer Thahir, and their friend Shalif Muhammad. They were earlier arrested for allegedly possessing suspected ganja. The chargesheet was submitted recently before the Judicial First Class Magistrate Court in Ernakulam.