The Congress party has urged for Kangana Ranaut’s expulsion from the BJP following her support for reinstating repealed farm laws. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge condemned her statements, accusing the BJP of an anti-farmer stance. Ranaut retracted her comments, clarifying they were personal views and not representative of BJP policies.
Read MoreIn the second phase of voting in Jammu and Kashmir, voter turnout dropped in 20 out of the 26 assembly segments compared to the 2014 elections. The overall turnout was approximately 56.05 percent, a decrease from over 60 percent in the previous polls. Some regions saw significant declines, while others maintained higher participation rates.
Read MoreThe Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has declared a holiday for all schools and colleges in Mumbai on Thursday, 26 September 2024, as a precautionary measure due to severe weather conditions. The India Meteorological Department has issued a Red Alert until tomorrow morning. Residents are advised to avoid leaving their homes unless absolutely necessary.
Read MoreOn Wednesday evening, heavy rain and wind shear caused significant disruptions at Mumbai airport. Two flights were diverted to Ahmedabad, including Air India flight AI-656 from Rajkot and IndiGo flight 6E1052 from Bangkok. Additionally, seven flights aborted their initial landings due to weather conditions, resulting in an average delay of 30 minutes for flight...
Read MoreUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the UN General Assembly, questioning China and Brazil’s true interest in proposing peace talks with Russia. He criticized temporary truce plans and asserted that Ukraine would reject any externally imposed agreements. Zelenskyy cautioned that alternative peace efforts would only prolong the conflict instead of achieving genuine resolution.
Read MoreRussian President Vladimir Putin has called for revisions to Russia’s nuclear deterrent rules due to evolving global military and political dynamics. He emphasized the importance of updating strategic defenses in response to new threats and risks. This announcement suggests a potential shift in Russia’s nuclear posture, which could have significant implications for international security.
Read MoreDespite advisories from the food department to keep edible oil prices stable during the festive season, prices have increased by Rs 8-22 per litre. This follows an import duty hike on soyabean, sunflower, and palm oil. The food department has asked industry associations for clarification on these price hikes.
Read MoreUnion road transport minister Nitin Gadkari has initiated an investigation into the maintenance of Sohna-Vadodara and Amritsar-Jamnagar expressways following numerous complaints during monsoon. The Central Road Research Institute will conduct this probe. Additionally, Gadkari ordered a review of Eastern Peripheral Expressway’s upkeep, stressing accountability and severe actions against those responsible for lapses.
Read MoreThe Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation has declared over 50 drugs, including paracetamol, as “not of standard quality” in its recent report. The list includes calcium and vitamin D3 supplements, anti-diabetes pills, and high blood pressure medicines. Several pharmaceutical companies have denied responsibility for these drugs, calling them spurious. Investigations are underway to verify...
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