Deputy chief of Shiv Sena (UBT) Thane unit, Milind More died from a suspected heart attack after a violent clash at a resort in Navapur. Following his death, officials demolished illegal structures at the resort, claiming prior notices were issued. Seven arrests were made. The incident was captured on CCTV, and police are awaiting...
Read MoreUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath urged kanwariyas to exercise self-discipline during their pilgrimage, emphasizing internal and external devotion. He highlighted the extensive arrangements by central and state governments for a smooth yatra, including enhanced patrolling, cleanliness, and health camps. The kanwar yatra, held from July 22 to August 6, is a period of...
Read MoreA special court sentenced former Assam Public Service Commission chairman Rakesh Paul to 14 years of rigorous imprisonment for a cash-for-job scam. Two other APSC members received 10-year sentences, and 29 convicted candidates got four years each. This stems from allegations made in 2017 by an unsuccessful candidate questioning the selection process for agricultural...
Read MoreIndia reported 2,829 human deaths from elephant attacks and lost 528 elephants due to electrocution, train accidents, poaching, and poisoning over the past five years. Habitat loss and fragmentation were the primary causes of these conflicts. The government is promoting awareness campaigns and financial assistance to reduce human-elephant conflicts and promote alternative crops.
Read MoreDefence minister Rajnath Singh accused Rahul Gandhi of misleading the country on national security and the Agnipath initiative after Rahul’s Budget speech in Lok Sabha. Singh offered to clarify in Parliament, addressing concerns over compensation for Agniveers killed in action. Rahul disputed Singh’s claims about the monetary support for Agniveer martyrs’ families.
Read MoreOn August 1, IIT-Tirupati welcomed new students including Bonila Aryan Roshan from Telangana’s Siddipet district. Despite securing admission in chemical engineering with a JEE rank of 2406 (SC category), Roshan faces financial uncertainties. Like several marginalized students, he struggles to cover costs beyond tuition fees, highlighting a significant issue in higher education access for...
Read MoreSharad Pawar, NCP (SP) chief, voiced concerns about potential disturbances in Maharashtra similar to those in Manipur, urging societal unity. He criticized the Centre’s handling of Manipur’s ethnic strife and reiterated worries about community rifts over quota issues. BJP’s Chandrashekar Bawankule deemed Pawar’s remarks inappropriate and potentially inflammatory.
Read MoreThe NEET counselling for undergraduate medical seats began on August 14. The process is scheduled in four rounds, concluding on October 30. This year, the exam faced a controversy over an alleged paper leak, but the Supreme Court dismissed the pleas for a re-test. Over 23 lakh students appeared for the May exam, seeking...
Read MoreA case of vaccine-derived poliovirus (VDPV) transmission was reported in Kerala, where an immune-deficient child’s virus was transmitted to his healthy father. The discovery came from a study by ICMR and WHO, revealing the potential threat of iVDPVs for poliovirus re-emergence and highlighting the need for long-term iVDPV surveillance post-polio eradication.
Read MoreFour scrap dealers died in Sopore, Kashmir, after discarded ammunition exploded during unloading. The consignment, sourced from Ladakh, caused instant fatalities and hospital deaths. Police have registered a case and are investigating the source. Forensic experts have been called to determine the explosive’s nature. The incident incited panic in the Sher Colony locality.
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