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Bill Gates’ recent laboratory remark about India sparked controversy, referencing the country’s progress and collaboration with the Gates Foundation. Critics revived the 2009 clinical trial funded by the foundation, which resulted in the deaths of 7 tribal schoolgirls and left others severely ill. Gates’ words have reignited debate over the trial’s ethical implications.
Bollywood actress Nargis Fakhri’s sister, Aliya Fakhri, was arrested in New York for allegedly killing her ex-boyfriend, Edward Jacobs, and his friend, Anastasia Ettienne. Reports suggest Aliya, jealous of their growing bond, set fire to Jacobs’ garage. Both victims died from smoke inhalation and thermal injuries after Ettienne tried to rescue Jacobs from the blaze.
A waterfront mansion in Weston, Connecticut, valued at over $4 million, was destroyed by a fire caused by a turkey fryer in the garage. Around 40 people safely evacuated, with no injuries reported. The fire, which began at 3:42 p.m., rapidly spread from the garage to the entire home, according to the Weston Fire Department.
Much-anticipated film *Pushpa 2*, starring Allu Arjun and directed by Sukumar, will hit theaters on December 5, with special benefit shows starting tomorrow night. Releasing in 80 countries across six languages, the film has 55,000 shows scheduled worldwide on its first day. It has already earned over ₹670 crore in theatrical rights and ₹400 crore […]
Telangana govt launched a new unified online building and layout approval system, ‘BuildNow’, on Tuesday, aiming to reduce processing time from weeks to minutes. Minister D. Sridhar Babu explained that the new system would cut scrutiny time to under five minutes, compared to the previous system, TG bPASS, where the process took 2 to 30 […]
India captain Rohit Sharma had a double shift in the nets at Adelaide Oval on Tuesday, with a lively crowd attending the nearly four-hour session. There are strong indications that Rohit may move down the batting order, allowing in-form openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul to continue. During the session, the team utilized four nets […]
Delhi’s PM2.5 level in November reached its highest monthly average in eight years, according to a recent report. The Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) revealed that the PM2.5 concentration soared to 249 micrograms per cubic metre, the highest since 2017. This occurred despite the implementation of the Graded Response Action Plan […]
On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, YSR Congress Party leader YS Jagan Mohan Reddy extended his greetings via X. He emphasized that disability affects only the body, not an individual’s determination. Praising the resilience of people with disabilities, Jagan highlighted their achievements across various fields, wishing them a happy International Day of Persons with […]
Andhra Pradesh govt has decided to invite fresh tenders for construction works in Amaravati, the state capital. Urban Development Minister Narayana announced this decision after a committee of engineers reviewed stalled projects. Based on the committee’s report, previous tenders were canceled, and a new bidding process will begin. An estimated ₹11,471 crores will be allocated […]
In a major step to enhance India’s defence capabilities, the Central govt approved five military acquisition proposals worth Rs 21,772 crores on Tuesday. The Defence Acquisition Council, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, sanctioned the procurement of 31 new water jet fast attack crafts (NWJFACs) for the Indian Navy, designed for maritime operations, surveillance, and […]
Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna recused himself on Tuesday from hearing pleas challenging the law that removed the Chief Justice from the panel responsible for appointing the Chief Election Commissioner and other election commissioners. While on the bench with Justice Sanjay Kumar, Chief Justice Khanna directed the matter to be listed before a different […]
Tensions within Karnataka BJP have increased as 32 district presidents called for disciplinary action against Vijayapura MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal. This follows Yatnal’s public criticism of state president BY Vijayendra, causing unrest. In response, BJP Central Disciplinary Committee member secretary Om Pathak has summoned Yatnal for a meeting on December 4.
Ten individuals, including a staff member from the Karnataka Examinations Authority, were arrested in connection with a seat-blocking scam during the 2024-2025 undergraduate engineering admissions. The scam, involving manipulation of seat allocations under the government quota, led to an investigation after KEA officials filed a complaint on Nov 13.
Congress on Tuesday urged the Centre to allocate sufficient funds for the rehabilitation of those affected by Cyclone Fengal in Tamil Nadu. The cyclone, which started as a low-pressure area on November 23, caused widespread devastation across 14 districts, affecting 1.5 crore people. It made landfall on December 1, bringing 90 km/h winds and damaging […]
Bangladesh has summoned India’s High Commissioner, Pranoy Varma, after protests and vandalism at its Agartala mission. This comes as Bangladesh suspends consular services in the region. While India has expressed regret over the incident, diplomatic tensions have escalated, raising concerns about the safety of personnel and further affecting relations between the two countries.