A Kolkata Police civic volunteer, Sanjay Roy, was arrested for the rape-murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at RG Kar Hospital. Evidence, including CCTV footage and a torn earphone, implicated him. The incident has sparked widespread protests among junior doctors, demanding better security and stringent punishment for the accused.
Read MoreFollowing the resignation and flight of Sheikh Hasina, volunteer groups in Dhaka guarded Hindu and Buddhist religious sites amidst rising attacks. Social media initiatives mobilized locals to protect these heritage sites and call for assistance when needed. Historical temples in Bangladesh have withstood past turmoil, and efforts continue to preserve these cultural landmarks.
Read MoreUrban households earning up to Rs 9 lakh annually were made eligible for the interest subsidy scheme on home loans under the newly revamped PM Awas Yojna (Urban) scheme. The government also introduced incentives for affordable rental housing for migrant workers and other groups. These changes aimed at providing financial relief to deserving beneficiaries.
Read MoreUnion Home Minister Amit Shah announced the government’s decision to advance the target of 20% ethanol blending in petrol from 2030 to 2025-26. He urged sugar cooperatives to boost ethanol production, emphasizing its benefits for the environment, sugar mills, and farmers. The announcement followed the cabinet’s approval of the modified Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana.
Read MoreKieron Pollard of Southern Brave smashed five consecutive sixes off Rashid Khan, turning the game and leading his team to victory over Trent Rockets in The Hundred. With 49 runs needed from 20 balls, Pollard’s rapid 45 off 23 balls shifted momentum, helping Southern Brave chase down 127 and win with one ball to...
Read MoreCongress urged the central government to address conflicts of interest within Sebi after Hindenburg Research accused Sebi chairperson Madhabi Buch of undisclosed stakes in offshore funds tied to the Adani Group. The party called for a Joint Parliamentary Committee to investigate these allegations and criticized Sebi’s lax approach to investigating Adani’s offshore entities.
Read MoreCybersecurity researchers reported a significant rise in GPS spoofing incidents targeting commercial airliners, particularly near conflict zones. Unauthorized systems broadcast false positions, leading to disruptions, including the manipulation of aircraft clocks. In one instance, a plane’s clocks advanced by years, disabling its communication systems and grounding it for weeks. While not directly causing crashes,...
Read MoreArshad Nadeem returned to Pakistan from the Paris Olympics, celebrated for his historic gold medal in the javelin throw with a record-breaking throw of 92.97 meters. He will receive the Hilal-e-Imtiaz award. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced a commemorative stamp featuring Nadeem’s image. This marks Pakistan’s first individual gold medal in 40 years.
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