Showing posts from October, 2023

Kerala IEDs likely triggered with phone signal

The bombs used in the attack on a Jehovah Witnesses congregation in Ernakulam, Kerala were radio frequency-activated improvised explosive devices (IEDs) packed with low-grade explosives and…

Only three online companies offer minimum wage

Bigbasket, Flipkart, and Urban Company have implemented a minimum wage policy to ensure their workers earn the local minimum wage. The Fairwork India Ratings 2023 report revealed that these…

Stuntman gets caught under tractor; dies in Punjab

The unfortunate incident occurred on a Sunday evening when Sukhmandeep Singh, hailing from Thathe village, lost his balance while trying to mount the tractor's tires, which suddenly rev…

Delivery agent who groped customer held after gunfight

A 25-year-old delivery executive from Blinkit, an online grocery store, was arrested after sexually assaulting a 19-year-old customer in Greater Noida West. The accused was apprehended afte…

Loan dues can't take away fundamental right: HC

The Delhi High Court has ruled that a person's fundamental rights cannot be taken away for non-payment of a loan. The court quashed a look-out circular (LOC) issued against a man who de…

JEE (Main) to get lighter next year, syllabus soon

The National Testing Agency is expected to announce a lighter syllabus for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE-Main) next year. The syllabus has been rationalized, taking into account the r…

In a first, India set to bag 100+ medals in Para Asiad

India is on track to achieve its best-ever performance at the Asian Para Games, with a projected 100 medals. The athletes are expected to secure more medals in para athletics, chess, and ro…

'Deeply concerned': India on Israel-Hamas war at UN

India has called for both Israel and Hamas to de-escalate the ongoing conflict and avoid violence. The country expressed deep concern over the worsening security situation and the loss of c…

Pollution rising, agencies stop sharing crucial data

Two agencies under the Union earth sciences ministry, System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR) and Decision Support System (DSS), have stopped sharing information …

Designate Hamas as terrorist body: Israel to India

Israel urged the Indian government to designate Hamas as a terrorist organisation after it launched a terror strike on Israel on October 7, Israel ambassador to India Naor Gilon said on We…

WHO looks for treatment for epidemic of loneliness

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has formed a technical advisory committee to address the issue of loneliness, which is becoming a public health problem. The committee is seeking experts…

Joint survey to remove farms along Nepal border

A joint survey will be conducted by officials from India and Nepal to address encroachments on the Indo-Nepal border in Uttarakhand. The survey will focus on the Khatima area of Udham Singh…

India keeps close watch as China hosts Bhutan EAM

Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi hosted his Bhutanese counterpart Tandi Dorji to discuss resolving their boundary dispute and potentially establishing diplomatic relations. Bhutan has expre…

Five dead including three children in Canada shooting

Five people, including three children, were found dead from gunshots in two residences in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, in what is being described as a case of "intimate partner violence.…

Sri Lanka to give free visas to Indian tourists

The Sri Lankan cabinet has approved a policy to issue free tourist visas to travelers from India and six other countries, including China, Russia, and Japan. This move is part of efforts to…

Earth's mysterious core may be leaking: Study

A recent study examining lava flows on Baffin Island in the Arctic Archipelago has found high levels of helium-3 (³He), a rare isotope associated with the Earth's core. This suggests th…

Iron Sting: Israel deploys new weapon in Gaza

The Israeli military has introduced a new high-tech weapon called the "Iron Sting." It is an innovative and accurate mortar bomb designed to counter threats in the Middle East reg…

Israel forms special unit to hunt down Hamas fighters

The Israeli security force, Shin Bet, has established a new unit named Nili to track down suspects involved in a recent attack that resulted in the deaths of 1,400 Israelis. This unit speci…

Isro takes a dip in sea before Gaganyaan soars

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully conducted the first test of its crew rescue system for the Gaganyaan mission. The test involved an "inflight abort" wher…

NCBC notice to West Bengal on central OBC list tweak

The National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) has requested West Bengal to provide evidence of the status and ethnographic details of 87 castes recommended for inclusion in the centra…

Decoding the Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli contrast

India's changed approach to Powerplay batting, led by captain Rohit Sharma's aggressive opening, has allowed middle-order batters like Virat Kohli to play to their strengths and con…

600 MBBS students to lose seats in NMC crackdown

Over 600 students in India have had their admissions to medical colleges invalidated by the National Medical Commission for violating guidelines. This, combined with mismanagement of the co…

US to send upgraded ATACMS missiles soon, says Ukraine

Ukraine expects to receive a shipment of ATACMS long-range missiles from the US, which can travel almost twice as far as the recently delivered ones. Ukraine's foreign affairs minister,…

Mahua gave Lok Sabha login to post queries: Bizman

Businessman Darshan Hiranandani has supported the allegations made against TMC MP Mahua Moitra, stating that he had access to her Parliament login and password. Hiranandani claims that Moit…

Use ‘obese’ only if it’s diagnosed: Experts

The World Obesity Federation (WOF) has issued new recommendations to combat weight stigma, including using non-stigmatizing language and imagery and engaging in weight-neutral health promot…

Border villages join festive e-shopping rush

Small towns in India, such as Hayuliang in Arunachal Pradesh and Haroa in West Bengal, are contributing significantly to e-commerce sales during the festive season. Platforms like Flipkart,…

Centre hikes wheat MSP by Rs 150, highest since 2014

The seasonal hike, which came ahead of the assembly polls in wheat producing states of MP and Rajasthan, is the highest quantum of increase in MSP for wheat since the Modi government came t…

Hamas attack spurs DGCA hang-glider curbs

India has tightened its rules for operating hang gliders after Hamas terrorists used paragliders to enter Israel and launch attacks. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has rev…

Azam Khan & family get 7 years in jail in fake DoB case

Senior Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan, his wife Tazeen Fatima, and son Abdullah Azam have been convicted in a fake birth certificate case and sentenced to seven years in jail. The court i…

Taj Mahal drowning amid 470 illegal buildings

There are 470 illegal structures, including restaurants and cafes, within a 500m radius of the Taj Mahal in Agra. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has lodged FIRs against these encr…

Several mega-projects on way for IMEEC: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced plans for the India-Middle East Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC), which he claims will transform global trade. The corridor will involve several p…

Some people are working to harm our name, claim Adanis

The Adani group has accused certain individuals and groups of trying to harm its reputation and market standing. They claim that these entities have been working since 2018 to besmirch the …

SC may hear NewsClick founder's plea on UAPA use

The Supreme Court Monday said it will consider listing for hearing the plea of NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha and its HR head Amit Chakravarty against the Delhi high court's rejec…

HC: Why can't unmarried women go for surrogacy?

The Delhi High Court has questioned the Centre about the legal prohibition on single, unmarried women opting for surrogacy procedures to become parents. The court was hearing a plea from a …

SC verdict today on right to marry for LGBTQIA+ people

The Supreme Court of India is set to deliver its verdict on a batch of petitions by the LGBTQIA+ community seeking the right to marriage under the Special Marriage Act. The community argues…

EC poll apps run into gender hurdle in Rajasthan

Representatives of the Rajasthan state election commission are facing opposition from certain communities who do not want their women members to use mobile apps and social media due to the …

Sell your tech to us, Nasa said: Isro chief

NASA scientists visiting the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) headquarters for the Chandrayaan-3 mission were impressed by the sophisticated technologies developed by Indian space …

Load More
That is All