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Sindhudurg, the stronghold of MP Narayan Rane, is now a battleground between his sons, Nitesh and Nilesh, contesting the Maharashtra elections on BJP and Shinde Sena tickets. The “Rane vs. Rane” rivalry has drawn local attention. Known for its beaches, the district gained attention after a Chhatrapati Shivaji statue collapse sparked political tension between Mahayuti […]
A comprehensive plan is being developed to protect the city of Hyderabad from the threat of heavy floods, with an eye on the needs of 2050. Currently, the city’s drainage system can only handle up to 8 cm of rain per day. In Oct 2020, when 19.2 cm of rainfall fell in a single day, […]
The Indian Coast Guard conducted a 3-day Regional Pollution Response Exercise (Re-PREX-24) off Odisha’s Paradip coast from November 12-14. The drill, involving key stakeholders like Paradip Port and BPCL, focused on oil spill and marine pollution response. It featured mock drills and discussions to enhance preparedness, with the Indian Navy’s ‘Sea Vigil-24’ set for Novem...
The Bombay High Court ruled there was no need for further investigation in the 2015 Govind Pansare murder case, but the search for two absconding suspects should continue. The court noted that the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) had thoroughly examined all angles. The Pansare family’s petition for a case transfer was reviewed, and the matter will […]
The fourth day of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly session will continue today, November 15. The session will begin at 9 am with the Question Hour. Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav and Energy Minister Gottipati Ravikumar will introduce the Employee Service and Electricity Amendment Bills in the House. Also, the debate on budget allocations will continue […]
Delhi remains engulfed in severe smog, with AQI at 498, making it the second most polluted city globally after Lahore. Top polluted areas include Jahangirpuri and Bawana. Visibility is reduced to 400-500 meters. All primary schools have shifted online, and the Commission for Air Quality Management has enforced Stage 3 restrictions under GRAP to tackle […]
Mumbai Cyber Police arrested eight individuals, including employees from telecom companies and shop owners, for illegally porting mobile numbers without KYC documents. These numbers were provided to cyber fraudsters who used them to create WhatsApp groups for scams, defrauding people of several crores. The probe began after a ₹51.33 lakh fraud complaint, linked to illegal […]
In 2023, 9 serious offences, including sexual assault and child cruelty, were committed by individuals with diplomatic immunity in the UK. Diplomatic missions owe £152 million in unpaid congestion charges, with the US, Japan, and China owing the most. The UK government seeks immunity waivers for investigations or requests diplomat withdrawal in severe cases, as […]
The Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) announced it would leave Elon Musk’s X, citing concerns over upcoming changes to the platform’s terms of service that could affect its legal battles. The updated terms require disputes to be handled in Texas courts, which CCDH argues benefits Musk. This move follows similar actions from the Guardian, […]
India’s top product certification agency will investigate Ola Electric following 10,000 complaints over service and product issues. The Central Consumer Protection Authority had previously sent a notice to the company, which claimed to resolve 99.1% of complaints. The Bureau of Indian Standards will now conduct a detailed probe, following rising regulatory scrutiny since Ola’s marke...
Donald Trump appointed Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an anti-vaccine activist and environmental campaigner, as his Secretary of Health. Trump announced the decision on Truth Social, expressing enthusiasm for Kennedy’s role in reshaping healthcare. Kennedy, a vocal critic of mainstream medicine, aims for major reforms in American health practices if confirmed by the Republican-controlled Senate.
The deadline for applications for the ‘PM Internship’ program is set for Monday, November 15. The initiative aims to provide youth with a one-year internship opportunity at top 500 companies. A total of 1.25 lakh internships are available on a pilot project basis, and youth aged 21-24, with educational qualifications ranging from 10th grade to […]
At least 12 people were killed in an Israeli strike on a civil defense facility in Baalbek’s Douris region, including eight rescuers. The Lebanese health ministry reported the ongoing recovery of body parts, condemning the attack as the 2nd on a health facility in less than 2 hours. The earlier strike had killed Hezbollah-affiliated rescuers. […]
Sri Lanka’s new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s party, the National People’s Power (NPP), is set for a landslide victory in snap parliamentary elections, securing 63% of the vote with over half of ballots counted. The NPP, which previously held just three seats, leads in nearly every constituency. Dissanayake aims to combat corruption and restore stability […]
Elon Musk recently met Iran’s UN Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani to reduce US-Iran tensions. The secret meeting, described as “positive,” hints at Trump’s openness to diplomacy over a hardline approach. Musk’s influence in Trump’s circle is evident, reportedly joining calls with world leaders, signaling Trump’s potential shift from his previous “max...