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The Taj Mahal in Agra received a bomb threat on Tuesday, which was later determined to be a hoax, said police officials. UP Tourism’s regional office received an email claiming to blow up the monument. Police responded by forwarding the email to Agra Police and ASI. Despite deploying a bomb disposal squad and dog squad, […]
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Tuesday revealed that BJP offered Eknath Shinde the Mahayuti chief’s post and a central ministerial role, both of which he declined. Athawale indicated the new Maharashtra CM might be announced on December 4, with Devendra Fadnavis leading the race. He noted Shinde is not in contention and is reportedly uneasy […]
A report titled ‘Health Misinformation Vectors in India’ highlights the widespread online misinformation about cancer, which can mislead individuals. Released at the Health of India Summit, the report analyzed social media content from October 2023 to November 2024. It identified cancer, reproductive health, vaccines, and lifestyle diseases as key areas prone to misinformation.
Indian benchmark equity indices traded higher for the third consecutive session, supported by gains in metal and financial stocks. Positive cues from Asian markets and expectations of a 25 basis-point rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve later this month boosted sentiment. Sensex surged 598 points, closing at 80,846, while the Nifty settled above 24,450, […]
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday warned that if disruptions and adjournments continue, he will convene the House on weekends to make up for lost time. After a week-long impasse, an agreement was reached for a discussion on the Constitution. The discussion will be held in the Lok Sabha on Dec 13-14 and Rajya […]
A 56-year-old man in Mumbai lost ₹12.81 crore after fraudsters convinced him he was under investigation for illegal activities and placed him under ‘digital arrest’ for nearly a month. The victim, contacted by a person named Naga Chimit, was tricked into believing a fake officer from the Mumbai Crime Branch. The fraudsters obtained his personal […]
The phone tapping case in Telangana took a new twist on Tuesday as the police registered a case against former BRS minister T. Harish Rao and others. The complaint, filed by real estate businessman G. Chakradhar Goud, alleges harassment, threats, and illegal phone surveillance. The case includes charges under various sections of the IPC and […]
Union minister Nitin Gadkari described politics as a sea of unsatisfied souls, where everyone is unhappy and striving for higher positions. Speaking at a book launch in Nagpur on Tuesday, he emphasized that life is full of compromises and challenges, whether in family, social, political, or corporate life. He urged understanding the “art of living” […]
Work on the Sri Lankan port’s expansion, led by the Adani Group, is progressing as planned, with phase one set for completion in early 2025. Despite uncertainty surrounding $553 million in American funding due to the indictment of Adani executives, Sirimevan Ranasinghe, chairman of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority, confirmed construction is ongoing and financing […]
Former CBI Director Vijay Shankar passed away on December 3 at the age of 76, after battling stage 4 pancreatic cancer. A 1969-batch IPS officer from Uttar Pradesh, Shankar had served in the Uttar Pradesh Police and Moscow under the Ministry of External Affairs. He led the CBI from 2005 to 2008, overseeing the Aarushi-Hemraj […]
Andaman police will seek details from Elon Musk’s Starlink after seizing over 6,000 kg of meth worth $4.25 billion from a Myanmar boat using Starlink’s satellite device for navigation. This marks the first time such technology was used to bypass legal channels and reach Indian waters. Police aim to trace the device’s buyer and usage […]
Following Cyclone Fengal, Tamil Nadu’s Vikravandi is facing severe flooding. Govt-stored crops have been destroyed, causing significant losses. Villagers are struggling to recover cotton and groundnuts from the inundated areas. The flooding has created widespread challenges, as local residents work tirelessly to salvage what remains amidst the devastation caused by the cyclone’s aft...
Eknath Shinde, the outgoing Maharashtra Chief Minister, was taken to Thane’s Jupiter Hospital on Tuesday afternoon for a “full examination” as recommended by doctors. Although there was speculation about his condition, sources clarified that it was a routine check-up, not an emergency. Shinde reassured reporters outside the hospital, stating, “My health is fine.”
A night out turned into tragedy for 5 first-year MBBS students of Vandanam Govt Medical College, who were killed in a car accident on Monday night. The rented car they were traveling in collided with a KSRTC bus, leaving six others seriously injured. Families, friends, and hostel roommates, who had shared moments with the victims […]
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin has announced financial aid for Cyclone Fengal flood victims, including ₹5 lakh for deceased families, ₹10,000 for damaged huts, and ₹2,000 for impacted families. Farmers and livestock owners will receive compensation. Special camps will replace lost documents, and students will get new textbooks. Detailed reports from district collectors are also […]