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Protesting junior doctors in West Bengal held a meeting on Thursday to discuss their future actions after senior medics urged them to reconsider their total work stoppage due to the hardships faced by patients. The junior doctors had resumed their indefinite strike on Oct 1, advocating for safety measures. They plan to announce their decision […]
Ravindra Waikar, Shiv Sena MP from Eknath Shinde’s faction, has opposed an election petition by Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Amol Kirtikar, seeking its dismissal. His lawyer, Anil Sakhare, submitted applications to dismiss petition and strike unnecessary paragraphs. Waikar argues Kirtikar’s claims lack substance and aim to undermine the election process while trying to gain political [&he...
Mark Zuckerberg became the world’s second-richest person for the first time on Thursday, surpassing Jeff Bezos as Meta Platforms Inc shares surged. His net worth reached $206.2 billion, $1.1 billion more than Bezos and nearly $50 billion behind Elon Musk. Meta’s stock rose 23% following strong Q2 sales, driven by investments in AI and long-term […]
TPCC Chief Mahesh Kumar Goud will visit Nizamabad on Friday, marking his first trip to his home district as the president of the PCC. Congress leaders plan to give him a warm welcome, and a large rally will be held from Madhavnagar Saibaba Temple to the Collectorate. Several ministers, including Rajanarsimha and Ponnam, are expected […]
Hindu American groups launched a massive airline banner over the Hudson River, urging global action against violence towards Hindus in Bangladesh. The banner circled the Statue of Liberty, symbolizing human dignity. Since the 1971 genocide, Bangladesh’s Hindu population has plummeted from 20% to 8.9%, facing targeted violence, poverty, and property seizures.
Union External Affairs Minister (EAM) Subramanyam Jaishankar will begin his official visit to Sri Lanka on Friday, October 4. During this visit, he will meet the new President of Sri Lanka to discuss the bilateral partnership between the two countries. Notably, this marks Jaishankar’s first visit to Sri Lanka since Anura Kumara Dissanayake assumed office […]
The Supreme Court will resume the NEET PG 2024 hearing on October 4, addressing aspirants’ concerns over last-minute exam pattern changes and lack of transparency in the results. The hearing was previously postponed due to the absence of a representative from the Union of India. The case focuses on the fairness and clarity of the […]
At least 18 Palestinians were killed in an Israeli strike on the Tulkarm refugee camp in the West Bank, according to the Palestinian health ministry. The Israeli military claimed the strike targeted Hamas commander Zahi Yaser Abd al-Razeq Oufi. The Palestinian government condemned the attack, calling for urgent international action to stop the escalating violence […]
While the US election focuses on the presidency, many Americans see the battle for Congress as equally crucial. Control of Congress will determine whether the incoming president faces a cooperative govt or gridlock. Corryn Freeman of Future Coalition emphasizes the importance of congressional polls as they shape key policies like healthcare, education, and climate change.
Veteran Malayalam actor Mohan Raj, known as Keerikkadan Jose, passed away at his home in Kanjiramkulam on Thursday at age 70. He was undergoing treatment for various ailments. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Minister Saji Cheriyan expressed their condolences. Mohan Raj is best remembered for his role in “Kireedam” and had a prolific career in […]
The Krishna River has flooded due to continuous rains over the past few days in Maharashtra. As a result, the Jurala project is managing the floodwater by lifting for crest gates to release water into the Srisailam project. The inflow was recorded at 1,07,000 cusecs, while the outflow reached 1,14,400 cusecs. A total of 434 […]
Israel announced it targeted Hezbollah’s intelligence headquarters in Beirut amid escalating hostilities between Israeli forces and Iran-backed group. Southern Beirut’s Dahiye, Hezbollah stronghold, was heavily bombed after residents were told to evacuate. The strikes follow Iran’s launch of over 180 missiles at Israel in retaliation for the killings of Hezbollah leader Nasral...
The United Nations Security Council voiced its full support for Secretary-General Antonio Guterres after Israel’s foreign minister announced a ban on his entry. The 15-member council stated that “any decision not to engage with the UN Secretary-General or the United Nations is counterproductive,” especially given escalating tensions in the Middle East, though Israel was not [&...
Padmini Pillai from Boston and Nalini Tata from New York have been appointed to the 2024-2025 class of White House Fellows. Among the 15 chosen, they will work with senior officials for a year. Ms Tata is assigned to the White House Office of Cabinet Affairs, while Ms. Pillai, an immunoengineer, will serve at the […]
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un stated his forces would use nuclear weapons “without hesitation” if attacked by North Korea or the US. He warned that any encroachment on North Korean sovereignty would trigger a strong response. His remarks follow South Korea’s military parade, where President Yoon threatened “the end of the North Korean regime” […]