Gujarat high court issued summons to BJP MP Mukesh Dalal from Surat over two petitions challenging his uncontested victory. The petitions filed by four Congress members questioned the rejection of Congress candidate Nilesh Kumbhani’s nomination. The court directed Dalal to respond by August 9. The legality and validity of the returning officer’s decision were...
Read MoreBiologists have documented a worrying shift in the breeding behaviour of Minervarya charlesdarwini frogs, found only on the Andaman Islands. These frogs now use human trash for spawning due to habitat loss, posing significant risks. The study, led by professor S D Biju and published in Breviora, underscores the need for conservation of this...
Read MoreGoa has transformed from a laidback haven to a luxury real estate hotspot due to the new Manohar International Airport. The airport has spurred infrastructure projects and investor interest, leading to upscale developments and rising property prices in northern Goa, appealing primarily to affluent buyers from major Indian cities like Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, and...
Read MoreMaldives President Mohamed Muizzu expressed gratitude to India and China for easing debt repayment and highlighted ongoing negotiations for currency swap agreements. He revealed plans for a Free Trade Agreement with the UK and possibly India. Despite past anti-India rhetoric, Muizzu acknowledged India’s significance, stressing improved bilateral ties amidst previous strains in their relationship.
Read MoreOpenAI unveiled SearchGPT, an AI search engine accessing real-time internet information. Tested with select users and publishers, it will integrate into ChatGPT. This positions OpenAI against Google, Bing, and Perplexity. SearchGPT aims to streamline web searches through conversational queries, enhancing the ease and speed of finding desired information.
Read MoreOn Sunday, Manu, now 22, shot like a pro, like she has been for months now. No nerves, no excuses, no meltdown. She was in the zone, making history by becoming the first Indian woman shooter to win an Olympic medal — a bronze in 10m air pistol. The top two postions were secured...
Read MoreDuring heavy rains, Rau’s IAS Study Circle’s basement library flooded, creating chaos among students. Survivors recounted their harrowing experience, noting delayed rescue efforts. The incident has left many students traumatized and anxious about upcoming exams.
Read MoreA liquor shop owner in Madhya Pradesh was fined Rs 10,000 for unauthorised advertising. The banner read ‘Dindahade English bolna seekhen’ with an arrow pointing to the shop. Authorities acted swiftly, led by the district collector, and issued a legal notice. The shop owner denied wrongdoing, leading to an imposed fine for breaching the...
Read MoreIndian shooter Manu Bhaker secured the bronze medal in the Women’s 10m Air Pistol event at the Paris Olympics, marking a historic first for an Indian woman in Olympic shooting. Overcoming past setbacks, including a pistol malfunction at the Tokyo Olympics, Bhaker intensified her training and refined her technique. Her score of 221.7 secured...
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