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Indian Navy will conduct the fourth edition of the pan-India coastal defence exercise, ‘Sea Vigil-24’, on November 20-21 to assess coastal security readiness. Exercise will involve 6 ministries and 21 organisations. Since October-end, naval officers have been carrying out the Coastal Defence and Security Readiness Evaluation, auditing the entire coastal defence infrastructure across...
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan unveiled the logo of ‘Swami chatbot’, an AI assistant for Sabarimala pilgrims. The chatbot was developed by Pathanamthitta district administration to enhance the Sabarimala pilgrimage experience for the devotees. It is accessible in six languages. Pilgrims can access the information available on the chatbot on their smartphones.
Amid the ongoing by-elections in Rajasthan, Naresh Meena, Congress rebel candidate from Deoli-Uniara constituency, was caught slapping a Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM). Meena was immediately restrained. Samarwata voters were boycotting the polls demanding their panchayat to be moved to Uniara from Deoli. Meena accused SDM of undermining the boycott by secretly allowing 3 people to vote.
Bombay High Court has raised concerns over the Maharashtra govt’s decision to reduce and waive police protection charges for cricket matches retroactively from 2011, questioning the rationale behind it. A bench of Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Amit Borkar directed the BCCI & Mumbai Cricket Association to file affidavits in response to the petition […]
Hyderabad’s Directorate of Revenue Intelligence rescued a live pangolin and arrested four wildlife traffickers in a sting operation in Kadiri, Andhra Pradesh. Acting on intelligence reports, DRI agents posed as buyers and met the smugglers on Kadiri-Pulivendula Road, where the illegal transaction was set to occur. The operation successfully thwarted the wildlife trafficking attempt.
A luxury cruise line introduced a unique, four-year voyage designed for travelers interested in “skipping” Trump’s second term at White House. Florida-based Villa Vie Residences is offering a 4-year “Skip Forward” voyage for Americans looking to escape the country after Trump’s re-election. This unique package allows passengers to travel the world in style, v...
Metro travel in Mumbai is generally convenient, but incidents occasionally make headlines. Recently, Mayank Gaggar, a Mumbaikar, posted on social media about being denied entry with his bicycle at Bandra metro station. He raised a query on X, asking, “What should I do now?” and inquired whether bicycles or similar vehicles are allowed on the […]
Heavy rainfall continues to impact Chennai and surrounding Tamil Nadu districts. Due to the rains, holidays have been declared for schools and colleges in Mayiladuthurai district and Karaikal, Puducherry. In Cuddalore, Ariyalur, and Perambalur, only schools are closed. The Regional Meteorological Centre has issued a yellow alert, predicting heavy rain in several coastal TN districts.
Donald Trump’s net worth took a $300 million hit after a dip in the shares of Trump Media & Technology Group. The company’s stock saw a decline of 8% on November 12. Trump Media’s stock fell below $31, down from a high of $33.41 on November 11. As a result, Trump’s 57% ownership stake in […]
Nathan Graham, the creator of the YouTube channel Unspeakable, purchased a ready-made house from Amazon for $38,999. Upon arrival, he unwrapped the house from its Amazon-branded box. While the house included windows and a bathroom, it lacked instructions and essential features like electrical outlets. Nathan humorously noted the challenge of finding a place to plug […]
EAM Jaishankar had a sharp response when an Australian journalist asked him about India’s ties with Russia. Sky News Australia’s Sharri Markson asked him if India recognizes the “angst” its relationship with Russia causes Australia. He said, “If I were to use that logic, I would say so many countries have relationship with Pak. Look […]
Canadian police allegedly demanded $70,000 from Hindu groups for protection amid attacks on temples, sources told News18. Hindu organizations expressed frustration, questioning the bias and pressure from Peel police. Sources also claimed the Canadian govt, under pressure from Khalistani groups and NDP leader Jagmeet Singh, is facing political challenges ahead of the Finance Bill.
Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council was adjourned till tomorrow after a discussion on the spread of diarrhea in Vizianagaram district. The YCP demanded an apology from Health Minister Satyakumar, leading to protests by party members. The YCP legislators eventually walked out of the house, prompting the postponement of the council meetings amid the unrest.
Over five lakh senior citizens aged 70 and above have been enrolled for Ayushman cards since the expansion of the AB-PMJAY health assurance scheme. Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi two weeks ago, the Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card provides free health coverage for seniors, with a separate ₹5 lakh annual cover in addition to the […]
Telangana ’s caste census drew criticism from BJP as well as BRS. Both parties called the move a diversion from “real issues”. The survey aims to guide the government in planning welfare schemes targeted at marginalised sections. The caste census is a large-scale door-to-door survey to collect data on the state’s social, educational, economic, employment, […]