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Andhra Pradesh govt suspended senior IPS officer Sanjay after the Vigilance and Enforcement (V&E) wing’s report revealed allegations of misappropriating ₹1 crore in govt funds. The report claims Sanjay abused his position as Director General of Fire Services to misappropriate the funds. Sanjay had previously led the CID during the arrest of TDP chief N. […]
The UK’s Food Standards Agency warns of a listeria risk in cold-smoked fish like smoked salmon and trout, popular during Christmas feasts. While the general population faces low risk, pregnant women, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems are vulnerable. To stay safe, thoroughly cook cold-smoked fish and follow storage guidelines. The FSA also […]
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Raghav Chadha criticized the govt for failing to deliver on its promise of affordable domestic airfares. During a Rajya Sabha discussion on the Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, Chadha highlighted several issues faced by passengers, including rising ticket prices, overcrowded airports, and high baggage charges, pointing out the government’s inability to address [&he...
Truong My Lan, a 68-year-old Vietnamese business mogul, lost her appeal against a death sentence for masterminding the world’s largest bank fraud, embezzling $12 billion from Saigon Commercial Bank. From a market vendor to property magnate, Lan orchestrated fraudulent loans, leaving citizens with massive losses. Despite efforts to repay $9 billion, she battles to sell […]
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that railways will continue to provide concession to travelers. But, ticket subsidies have seen a significant reduction over the years, with latest figures indicating a decrease of almost 6%. “If the cost of a service is ₹100, we are charging only ₹54, which translates to a 47% subsidy. Currently, ₹56,993 […]
Low-cost airline IndiGo refuted claims made in the ‘AirHelp Score report 2024,’ which ranked it 103rd out of 109 airlines, calling it one of the world’s worst. The report also placed Air India at 61st and AirAsia at 94th. IndiGo responded by citing monthly data from India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on airline […]
In Zaheerabad, Telangana, a wife prevented her husband from falling for a “digital arrest” scam. The husband received a call from a fraudster posing as a government official, accusing him of financial crimes. Sensing danger, the wife secretly contacted the police. Authorities arrived quickly, causing the scammers to flee. Police have launched an investigation and […]
A Pakistani high court has criticized both the federal government and Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party over a violent protest on Nov 24 that disrupted Islamabad. The court deemed the protest unlawful and questioned the government’s handling of public order. Chief Justice Aamer Farooq highlighted the disregard for court orders by PTI while also […]
Centre has extended the deadline for the Commission of Inquiry investigating the violence in Manipur until May 20, 2025. The commission, led by former Gauhati High Court Chief Justice Ajai Lamba, was set up on June 4, 2023. It is tasked with probing the causes and spread of the violence that began on May 3, […]
The Assam government has requested film distributors to allocate premium slots for the Hindi political drama The Sabarmati Report due to its popularity in the state. With advance bookings for Pushpa 2 already in place, exhibitors are facing challenges. The state has previously supported films like The Kashmir Files, even declaring half-day leave for state […]
Reserve Bank of India has raised the UPI Lite transaction limit to Rs 1,000 per transaction, with a total limit of Rs 5,000. The central bank also announced that replenishment of the wallet balance will now be allowed only in online mode with AFA. The new auto-top-up feature will eliminate the need for manual reloading […]
A tragic incident occurred in Aamabahara village, Chhattisgarh, when a baby elephant killed a four-year-old girl, Radha Kamar, while she was sleeping. The elephant, seeking Mahua, dragged the girl out of the house and caused her death. The forest department provided Rs 25,000 to the family and treated the elephant, named Aghan, which had been […]
Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde said that Mahayuti leaders took a joint decision on the government formation. He emphasized that no one is big or small in Mahayuti alliance led by him, Devendra Fadnavis, and Ajit Pawar. “I am very happy with the completion of two and a half years. The work done by our […]
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah denied any power-transfer deal with Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, dismissing reports about stepping aside before the end of their five-year term. Shivakumar had earlier mentioned a power transfer agreement in a media interview. Siddaramaiah clarified there was no such agreement and stated that the party high command’s decision would be final.
Saturn, the second-largest planet in our solar system, is unique for its ability to float on water due to its low density of approximately 0.7 grams per cubic centimeter, which is less than that of water at 1 gram per cubic centimeter. This gaseous giant, primarily composed of hydrogen and helium, would remain buoyant if […]