US soldier Travis King has been sentenced to 12 months of confinement for desertion after crossing into North Korea from South Korea in July 2023. He pleaded guilty to five charges, including assault and disobeying orders. As part of a plea deal, he will be dishonorably discharged and was released early for good behavior...
Read MoreThe Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) is set to spend nearly Rs 700 crore on a three-year project to clean and rejuvenate Adi Ganga, now called Tolly’s Nullah. The plan includes setting up sewage treatment plants along the banks. EMS Ltd has emerged as the lowest bidder for the Rs 681-crore tender.
Read MoreStree 2 has achieved remarkable success at the box office, collecting Rs 568.75 crore in just 37 days since its release on August 15. Directed by Amar Kaushik and starring Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor, the film is expected to exceed Rs 570 crore this weekend due to a lack of major competing releases.
Read MoreThe 5th State Olympic Games opened at Manoj Sarkar Sports Stadium in Rudrapur with a cultural programme. The event, running until September 27, features athletes from across Uttarakhand. Lok Sabha MP Ajay Bhatt and Rudrapur MLA Shiv Arora praised the district administration and Uttarakhand Olympic Association for their efforts in organizing these games.
Read MoreThe Legend of Maula Jatt, featuring Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan, encounters opposition in Mumbai and will initially release solely in Punjab. Directed by Bilal Lashari, the film has garnered nearly Rs 400 crore worldwide. Further releases are contingent on its reception in Punjab.
Read MoreFreddie Owens was executed by lethal injection in South Carolina’s first execution in 13 years. Sentenced to death for a 1997 murder during a robbery, Owens faced multiple legal challenges up to his final moments. The case brings attention to debates over capital punishment methods and legal processes.
Read MoreThe Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the results for the 2024 National Defence Academy (NDA) 2 and Combined Defence Services (CDS) 2 examinations. Candidates can visit the official website of UPSC, i.e., upsc.gov.in, to check their results. The results have been announced in PDF format. Check important details here.
Read MoreA sound fitness regimen includes cardiovascular exercise along with strength training, flexibility, and balance exercises. Walking is a great aerobic activity but not enough for overall fitness. Combining it with strength training, core exercises, stretching routines, and balance workouts enhances muscle engagement and posture while preventing injuries. Read the article to know more.
Read MoreVirginia Tech researchers have identified how Shigella flexneri, the bacterium responsible for dysentery, changes molecules to infect its host. This breakthrough may help in understanding various bacterial infections and improving preventive strategies. Dysentery is a major health concern in low and middle-income countries, especially among children under five years old.
Read MoreSiddhant Chaturvedi’s latest action film Yudhra, directed by Ravi Udyawar and co-starring Malvika Mohanan and Raghav Juyal, opened with Rs 4.50 crore at the box office. A notable incident during filming saw Malvika slapping Siddhant hard for a scene, which added to its realism.
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