Arvind Kejriwal, the outgoing chief minister of Delhi, has announced he will give up all government facilities and vacate his official residence within 15 days. He aims to live like a common man without security or official vehicles. Concerns for his safety have been raised due to past attacks.
Read MoreGold Apollo, a Taiwanese pager manufacturer, has denied involvement in producing devices used in Lebanon explosions. The company stated that its European licensee, BAC, was responsible for manufacturing the pagers. Gold Apollo plans to sue BAC for damages and maintains it is a victim of the incident.
Read MoreThe Union Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Modi, has approved the ‘one Nation One Poll’ panel report led by former president Ram Nath Kovind. This initiative seeks to hold simultaneous elections nationwide. Home Minister Amit Shah announced that it will be implemented within the next five years during Modi’s third term in office.
Read MoreExplosives embedded in over 5000 pagers by Mossad triggered simultaneous explosions across Lebanon, causing over 11 deaths and injuring more than 3000 people. Hezbollah blamed Israel for the attack and vowed retaliation. Taiwanese company Gold Apollo denied involvement, stating they only authorized the brand and had no part in designing or manufacturing the pagers.
Read MoreA 38-year-old man from Kerala’s Malappuram has been diagnosed with monkeypox after returning from Dubai. He self-isolated upon noticing symptoms and is now undergoing treatment. This comes after a recent case in Delhi, making it the 30th reported instance of monkeypox in India since July 2022, as per the Union health ministry.
Read MoreIndia has formally notified Pakistan, seeking amendments to the Indus Water Treaty due to significant changes in circumstances and lack of cooperation from Pakistan. The treaty, established in 1960, allocates waters from eastern rivers to India and western rivers to Pakistan. Disputes continue over India’s efforts to utilize its allotted water resources.
Read MoreThe Union Cabinet has approved the ‘one nation, one election’ proposal recommended by a panel led by former president Ram Nath Kovind. Opposition parties criticize the move as impractical and harmful to federalism. Meanwhile, BJP and its allies support it, citing benefits like reduced election expenses and improved law and order.
Read MoreFour lakh people visit Madurai Book Fair; books worth Rs 3.5 crore sold
Read MoreTamannaah Bhatia’s dance number, ‘Aaj Ki Raat’, in ‘Stree 2’ has garnered rave reviews since the film’s August release. Paralympic gold medalist Navdeep Singh recently praised the movie in a podcast, humorously sharing his preference for Tamannaah over Shraddha Kapoor, highlighting the song’s catchy beats and vibrant performances.
Read MorePM Modi-led Union Cabinet has approved major space missions: Chandrayaan-4 for lunar sample return, Bharatiya Antariksh Station by 2035, and a Venus Orbiter Mission. Additionally, the development of the Soorya rocket, a reusable next-generation launch vehicle with enhanced payload capacity, has been sanctioned to bolster India’s space capabilities.
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