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Polling began at 7 am for all 288 assembly constituencies in Maharashtra as part of a single-phase election, which will continue until 6 pm. This election is significant as it marks the first since the split between the Shiv Sena and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). The ruling Mahayuti alliance and the opposition Maha Vikas […]
Delhi Police intensified vehicle checks on Tuesday night to enforce GRAP Stage IV, banning BS-IV and older diesel-operated medium and heavy goods vehicles, except those in essential services, due to poor air quality. Meanwhile, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai urged the Union Environment Minister to convene an emergency meeting to implement cloud seeding as a […]
A suicide attack in Bannu, northwest Pakistan, killed 10 soldiers, following a clash the previous day that killed 8 soldiers. The Hafiz Gul Bahadur group claimed responsibility for the bombing. The TTP took credit for the earlier attack. Violence has surged since the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan, with deadly incidents also occurring in […]
The WHO approved KM Biologics’ LC16m8 mpox vaccine for emergency use, marking the second vaccine to receive approval. This aims to improve vaccine access in outbreak areas. Japan will donate 3.05 million doses to the DRC. WHO also warned against using the vaccine in pregnancy or for immunocompromised individuals. Mpox, formerly monkeypox, causes fever, aches, […]
Security has been increased in Mumbai ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly Election to ensure smooth voting. Police are conducting vehicle checks and maintaining law and order. Voting will take place from 7 am to 6 pm. Key leaders contesting include CM Eknath Shinde, DCM Devendra Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar, Aditya Thackeray, and Amit Thackeray in crucial […]
SpaceX’s Starship megarocket launched with President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk observing. However, the booster stage failed to be caught by the “chopstick” arms, unlike last month’s successful demonstration. Instead, it splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico. The test marked the fastest turnaround between Starship flights, advancing Musk’s Mars ambitions and NA...
Italy, Japan, and the UK discussed expanding the 6th-gen GCAP jet fighter project during a meeting at the G20 Summit. The countries aim to develop a stealth fighter by 2035 to counter threats from Russia and China. The project merges the UK’s Tempest program with Italy’s and is being developed by BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, Leonardo […]
An Indian Navy diving team rescued a severely injured woman after a speedboat collision in Odisha’s Mahanadi River during Bali Yatra preparations. Using the buddy carry technique, they transported her over a kilometer to a police center and then to SCB Medical College via autorickshaw. The Navy’s swift action ensured timely medical care, showcasing their […]
The ED, Lucknow, has taken custody of Ravi Attri and Subhash Prakash, accused in a money laundering case tied to the 2023 UP Police Constable Recruitment and UPPSC RO/ARO exam leaks. Arrested by UP STF in April, they allegedly sold leaked papers, using resorts in Haryana and Madhya Pradesh for deals. Suspicious bank transactions linked […]
For the first time, 75% of polling booths in Uttarakhand’s Kedarnath by-election will feature webcasting, monitored via CCTV by election offices. GPS tracking is installed in 205 election vehicles for transparency. Led by Chief Election Officer Dr. BVRC Purushottam, these measures aim to ensure a fair, fearless election, with dedicated control rooms overseeing webcasting and […]
Russia’s military said that Ukraine fired US-supplied long-range missiles at a military facility in the Bryansk border region. This would be the first attack since Washington authorized the use of its weapons. Russia said, “The enemy struck a site in the Bryansk region with six ballistic missiles. According to confirmed data, US-made ATACMS tactical missiles […]
Manipur Minister Leishangthem Susindro Meitei has reinforced security at his home following recent attacks on lawmakers’ residences. The BJP MLA from Khurai added barbed wire fencing and constructed a bunker after inter-communal violence escalated in the state. Clashes between the Meitei and Kuki communities since May 2023 have left over 200 dead and displaced thousands.
A Chinese national, Fang Chenjin, was arrested in Delhi for his involvement in a ₹100 crore cyber fraud. Police said Chenjin ran online stock trading scams via WhatsApp groups. The fraud was uncovered after victim Suresh Kolichiyil Achuthan filed a complaint, claiming he was duped of ₹43.5 lakh through fake stock market training and fraudulent […]
A 37-year-old woman was found dead on a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai, as reported by police. The crew discovered the woman unresponsive upon the plane’s arrival in Chennai. The cause of death was later confirmed as a heart attack. Airport doctors examined her and confirmed her death. The incident has been reported to […]
Nissan has started exporting its latest compact SUV, the ‘Magnite,’ to South Africa, boosting India’s role as an export hub for the Japanese automaker. Under its ‘The Arc’ strategy, Nissan has already shipped 2,700 units of the upgraded Magnite to South Africa. The vehicle is manufactured at the Renault Nissan Automotive India facility in Oragadam, […]