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Education & Health Ministry urged states to implement tobacco-free guidelines in schools to combat youth tobacco use. A joint advisory highlighted alarming statistics from Global Youth Tobacco Survey, showing 8.5% of students aged 13-15 use tobacco. Tobacco-Free Educational Institutions manual aims to raise awareness about tobacco’s dangers and a healthy environment in educational set...
Centre has approved the appointments of Chief Justices for several High Courts, including Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh, following a Supreme Court inquiry into delays in judicial appointments. Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal announced the appointments, including Justice Manmohan as Chief Justice of Delhi. Supreme Court is monitoring the status of reiterated Collegium recommendati...
A mass shooting in Birmingham, Alabama, has resulted in at least 4 deaths and several injuries, with police reporting multiple assailants. The incident occurred in the Five Points South district just after 11 PM, where 2 men and 1 woman were found dead from gunshot wounds. Dozens were injured, with at least 4 in critical […]
Sundar Pichai announced a $120 million “Global AI Opportunity Fund” at the UN Summit of the Future, aiming to enhance AI education in local languages through partnerships with nonprofits. Highlighting his own journey from Chennai to tech leadership, he emphasized responsible AI development and the impact of AI on global productivity, citing advancements in Google […]
Ex-Deputy CM of Delhi and AAP leader Manish Sisodia recounted his struggles after his arrest related to the Delhi liquor policy. He revealed attempts to turn him against CM Arvind Kejriwal, stating he was pressured to implicate Kejriwal. Reflecting on financial hardships, Sisodia mentioned having to beg for help to pay his son’s fees after […]
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal accused PM Narendra Modi of conspiring to label him as corrupt. Speaking at the ‘Janta ki Adalat’ event in Delhi, he claimed PM Modi aimed to tarnish his and Manish Sisodia’s reputations. Kejriwal further asserted that he has governed Delhi with integrity for the past decade and that […]
Ahead of the release of the Pakistani film ‘The Legend of Maula Jatt’, starring Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan, MNS chief Raj Thackeray has issued a strong warning against its screening in Maharashtra. He criticized the cultural exchange with Pakistan, asserting that given the tense relations, films featuring Pakistani actors should not be allowed in […]
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wrote to PM Modi again, criticizing the Damodar Valley Corporation for releasing water without her government’s consultation, causing floods in West Bengal. In response to Union Minister CR Paatil’s claims of proper communication, she disagreed, asserting that decisions are often made unilaterally by central authorities, disregarding state concerns.
A 29-year-old woman, H Mahalakshmi Das, was found murdered in her Bengaluru home, with her body chopped into over 30 pieces and stored in a refrigerator. The discovery occurred when her mother and sister entered the apartment after the building owner, Jayaram, reported a foul smell. A police investigation is underway. Mahalakshmi, an employee at […]
Union Minister Amit Shah campaigned for BJP’s J&K chief Ravinder Raina, addressing rallies in Jammu and criticizing Congress, NC, and PDP for halting development and spreading terrorism. He praised Gujjars & Bakarwals for their bravery in wars against Pak. Meanwhile, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge accused BJP of spreading lies as both leaders prepared for J&K’s [&hell...
Donald Trump declined a second debate with Kamala Harris, citing early voting already underway before the November 5 election. This comes after Harris had accepted CNN’s invitation for an October 23 debate. Trump, during a rally in North Carolina, called debates good entertainment value but said it was “too late” as early voting had already […]
Just seconds before ticket sales for Coldplay’s Mumbai concert began, ticketing site BookMyShow crashed. The band will perform at D.Y. Patil Stadium on Jan 18-19, 2025, as part of their “Music of the Spheres World Tour.” Fans eagerly anticipate a mix of new hits and classics like “Yellow.” Coldplay’s new album, “Moon Music,” releases October [&hel...
Israel and Hezbollah exchanged heavy fire Sunday, with Israel conducting its most intense airstrikes in southern Lebanon in nearly a year. Hezbollah launched rocket attacks on Israel’s Ramat David Airbase. Israel struck 290 Hezbollah targets and restricted gatherings in northern areas. Iran-backed Iraqi militants also claimed a drone attack on Israel. No serious casualties reported.
A gas explosion in a coal mine in Iran’s South Khorasan Province has resulted in at least 19 fatalities and 12 injuries, according to state reports. Officials indicate that around 30 individuals remain trapped inside the mine following the blast. Rescue operations are underway as authorities work to locate and assist those still stuck in […]
Donald Trump rejected a second debate against Kamala Harris before the November 5 election. He said it was “too late” with early voting already underway in some states. Earlier, Harris’s campaign said she had accepted an invitation from broadcaster CNN to participate in a debate on October 23. It would have been the candidates’ second […]