Insacog, the central government forum of labs, has found 19 sequences of BA.2.86 (nicknamed Pirola) descendant JN.1 – one from Maharashtra and 18 from Goa – after the subvariant was first detected in Kerala a few days ago. This subvariant is believed to be causing a rise in Covid cases in various countries. Meanwhile,...
Read MoreA nine-year-old girl was allegedly kidnapped, sexually assaulted, and murdered by her 52-year-old landlord, Sanjeev Rana, who later disposed of her body in Munak canal. Police have arrested Rana and are making efforts to recover the body. The girl’s parents, who are laborers, filed a missing complaint after their daughter went missing. Rana lured...
Read MoreThe Karnataka government is fast-tracking the registration of temple properties worth crores of rupees in the name of presiding deities to prevent misuse and ownership disputes. The state’s muzrai department has already registered properties belonging to major temples in Bengaluru and other districts. In 2020, a survey and digitization of temple records were initiated...
Read MoreShubham Dubey, a hard-hitting batter, was promised a cheque of Rs5.80 crore by Rajasthan Royals to play for them in the 2024 IPL season. Dubey’s impressive performance in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy showcased his talent and big-hitting prowess. He scored 222 runs in seven matches with a strike rate of 187.28 and an...
Read MoreThe state government advises the elderly to wear masks in crowded places due to the detection of JN.1, a sub-variant of SARS-CoV2, and increasing Covid-19 cases in neighbouring Kerala. There are no restrictions on public gatherings or inter-state travel. The advisory recommends that elderly individuals, pregnant women, and those with co-morbidities wear face masks...
Read MoreThe IPL 2024 auction marked historic purchases in the tournament’s history, as specific players commanded substantial amounts, with teams engaging in lavish bids. Concurrently, certain renowned players experienced disappointment as teams considered them unsuitable for their respective needs.
Read MoreThe pilot program allowing certain H-1B visa holders to renew their visas within the US has been cleared by the Office of Management and Budget. The program, set to be implemented in January-February 2024, initially covers 20,000 principal applicants without their dependents on H-4 visas. However, the US Department of State plans to expand...
Read MoreA bridge collapsed near Anthony Puram on the Thoothukudi-Madurai highway in the rain-ravaged Tamil Nadu. The record rainfall has severely affected nearly 40 lakh people in Tirunelveli and Tuticorin districts. The situation remains alarming in Srivaikuntam and Tuticorin towns due to large flooding. CM MK Stalin-led state government has termed the rainfall ‘unprecedented’. IAF,...
Read MoreGauri Khan, wife of Shah Rukh Khan, has received a notice from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the alleged embezzlement of Rs 30 crore by the real estate company, Tulsiani Group. Gauri Khan, an interior designer and brand ambassador for the company, is being investigated for her financial dealings with the firm....
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