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Dr. Tapabrata Roy, a Kolkata Municipal Corporation medical officer, was arrested at the ‘Durga Puja Carnival’ for wearing a t-shirt and badge supporting doctors protesting the RG Kar hospital incident. He claimed police detained him without explanation while on duty. Following public pressure for his release, he was freed on a personal bond, highlighting ongoing […]
An APSRTC driver suffered a heart attack while driving a bus, causing it to go out of control and crash into fields in the Bapatla district of Andhra Pradesh. Fortunately, as the bus slowed down, all 40 passengers managed to escape unharmed. The driver, Sambasivarao, suffered a heart attack and passed away while the bus […]
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade today, October 16, 2024. The Sensex started trading today at 81663.51, down 156.61 points or 0.19%, and the Nifty was at 25016.25, down 41.10 points or 0.16%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 84.04 against the dollar.
The Biden administration on Tuesday confirmed that US Secretaries of State Antony Blinken and Defence Lloyd Austin co-signed a letter last week urging Israel to enhance humanitarian conditions in Gaza within 30 days. The letter warned that failure to improve aid access could jeopardize US military aid to Israel due to foreign assistance laws.
The toss for the first Test between India and New Zealand has been delayed due to rain. Steady rain is falling at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, and the pitch is covered, making it unlikely that play will start on time. India enters the match as the stronger side compared to the Kiwis. Also, New Zealand’s […]
In the past 48 hours, 10 flights, including an Air India plane carrying 211 passengers from Delhi to Chicago, received bomb threats via social media, leading security agencies to conduct counter-terrorism drills at multiple airports. On Tuesday, 7 threats were reported on X, following 3 threats to flights from Mumbai on Monday, which were deemed […]
The league stage of the ongoing ICC Women’s T20 World Cup concluded on Tuesday, with four teams qualifying for the semi-finals. Australia and New Zealand secured their spots from Group A, while South Africa and the West Indies qualified from Group B. The West Indies’ significant victory over England on Tuesday in Dubai confirmed the […]
National Conference leader Omar Abdullah will be sworn in as CM of J&K on Wednesday in Srinagar, after his party’s alliance with Congress to win last month’s Assembly polls. Abdullah will be the region’s first CM since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. Key Congress leaders like Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, and Priyanka Gandhi […]
The controversy surrounding adulterated ghee mixed in Tirumala Laddu has been a topic of national discussion for the past month. The Supreme Court has established a Special Investigation Team to probe the matter. The AP govt has appointed two IPS officers to the SIT. DGP Dwarka Tirumala Rao stated that he has submitted the names […]
The US warned Israel about potential withholding of assistance unless aid delivery to Palestinians in Gaza improves. In a letter, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin emphasized the need for Israel to enhance humanitarian aid levels. The letter calls for changes within 30 days and reflects ongoing US concerns about civilian […]
The Karnataka High Court dismissed a criminal case against two individuals accused of chanting “Jai Shri Ram” slogans inside a mosque. Justice M Nagaprasanna stated that it was unclear how such slogans could offend any religious sentiments. The accused faced charges under IPC Section 295A, while the complainant acknowledged that Hindus and Muslims coexist harmoniously […]
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu informed French President Emmanuel Macron that he opposes a ceasefire deal that doesn’t prevent Hezbollah from rearming. Macron called for a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, as well as a halt to arms exports. Netanyahu criticized Macron’s intention to host a conference involving countries he believes deny Israel’s right to self-defense [&he...
Star pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been appointed as the vice-captain of Team India for the Test series against New Zealand. Captain Rohit Sharma commented on this decision, stating, “Bumrah is a crucial player for the team. He has a deep understanding of what the team needs. He plays a role in guiding the young bowlers […]
The IMD has issued an ‘orange’ alert for Bengaluru due to heavy rain forecasts, leading to the closure of all aided, private schools, Anganwadi centers, and high schools on October 16. Following heavy rainfall, many areas experienced waterlogging and traffic congestion, prompting BBMP to establish 24/7 control rooms and a helpline (1533) for rain-related issues.
World Bank President Ajay Banga estimated Gaza war damage at $14-20 billion, with destruction in southern Lebanon adding to the total. Speaking at a event, Ajay Banga said the war’s global economic impact is small for now but warned that wider conflict could involve key global growth contributors, including commodity exporters. He condemned the immense […]