Aedes albopictus, a dengue-carrying mosquito species that was prevalent in Kolkata during the 1950s and 1960s, has resurfaced. This mosquito prefers rural areas and bushes, in contrast to the commonly found Aedes aegypti. Their larvae have been discovered in the city’s peripheral areas, raising concerns among entomologists and doctors about increased dengue cases.
Read MoreThe Supreme Court criticized the National Testing Agency (NTA) regarding the NEET-UG paper leak. Congress accused NTA chairperson Pradeep Kumar Joshi of having a ‘dubious’ record as former chairman of the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC). The opposition raised concerns about the lack of information on the NTA website and Joshi’s politically influenced...
Read MoreThe BSA in Aligarh has directed over 2,000 government schools to avoid filming unwell individuals in classrooms and report such cases to block education officers. This comes after a teacher was suspended for beating children, and a video of her lying down during class was circulated online.
Read MoreFormer US President Donald Trump announced on his Truth Social platform that he accepted Fox News’ invitation to debate Vice President Kamala Harris on September 4 in Pennsylvania. The debate will be moderated by Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum. Trump’s previous ABC News debate with President Joe Biden was cancelled. Harris had expressed readiness...
Read MoreOn March 7, 2024, Yogi government notified the ordinance which barred conversion of Nazul land into freehold in favour of a private person.
Read MoreResearchers in Uruguay discovered a method using AI to intercept video signals from HDMI cables by capturing electromagnetic radiation emissions. Despite HDMI’s encryption, the ‘Deep-TEMPEST’ method successfully decoded EM radiation, achieving up to 70% accuracy. Though not perfected, this poses potential security risks, highlighting the need for EM-shielding measures in the future.
Read MoreAjit Pawar announced that Mahayuti parties will contest seats they won in the 2019 assembly elections. A coordination committee is finalizing seats, and discussions about candidates are ongoing. Despite distinct ideologies, the coalition will focus on development issues. Chhagan Bhujbal’s absence from Ajit Pawar’s Nashik tour raised questions due to his recent political setbacks.
Read MoreThe first half of 2024 saw small-budget films with compelling narratives outperforming big-budget movies with lesser-known stars drawing audiences. Horror films like Munjya and Aranmanai 4 were notably successful. Director Aditya Sarpotdar emphasized the broad appeal and cost-effectiveness of horror.
Read MoreIsro’s Landslide Atlas of India-2023 revealed that 13 out of 14 districts in Kerala are among the top 50 most vulnerable to landslides in India, with Wayanad ranking 13th. The atlas ranked areas based on landslide density and population exposure. Rainfall thresholds for triggering landslides were also discussed, emphasizing the significant socio-economic impact, especially...
Read MoreIn a surprising turn of events at Ramnagar village in Lakhisarai district, Rajesh Kumar arranged for his wife Khushboo Kumari to marry her childhood friend and lover, Chandan Kumar, after discovering their relationship. The marriage took place at a local temple with the village’s consent. Rajesh expressed his support for the couple and wished...
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