Baramulla MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid, also known as Engineer Rashid, has been released from Tihar jail on interim bail to campaign for the J&K assembly elections. Detained since 2019 under UAPA, he criticized PM Modi’s ‘naya Kashmir’ narrative and vowed to fight for a peaceful resolution of the Kashmir issue. His release has unsettled...
Read MoreProtesters in Shimla’s Sanjauli area defied prohibitory orders and clashed with police over an allegedly illegal mosque construction. The confrontation led to injuries and detentions. Himachal Pradesh’s public works minister stated that the mosque would be demolished if found illegal by the Shimla municipal commissioner’s court. The case has been pending for ten years.
Read MoreThe Union Cabinet has expanded the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) to cover all senior citizens aged 70 and above. Eligible seniors will get a health cover of up to Rs 5 lakh per year. This move aims to provide accessible and affordable healthcare for elderly citizens across India.
Read MoreOn Thursday, South Korea’s military reported that North Korea launched an unidentified missile off its east coast. This event follows a similar incident in May when North Korea fired an unidentified ballistic missile into the East Sea, also known as the Sea of Japan. According to the Japanese coast guard, the projectile from May...
Read MoreA 21-year-old man caused a 10-minute disruption on Namma Metro’s Purple Line by activating the emergency trip system at MG Road station. The incident happened around 4:20 PM and resulted in a Rs 5,000 fine. Security staff tracked him to Cubbon Park station using surveillance footage and apprehended him there.
Read MoreIn Palghar, siblings Smit and Sanskruti Bhandare saved lives by warning about a fallen live wire. Their quick thinking stopped a boy and a delivery agent from getting electrocuted. The district collector and police officials recognized their bravery, highlighting the importance of applying classroom knowledge to real-life situations.
Read MoreA new report shows that global tech giants have cut their business flight emissions by an average of 49% in 2023 compared to pre-pandemic levels. However, only seven companies have set specific reduction targets. Alphabet and Apple are lagging behind with reductions of just 23% and 31%, respectively, raising concerns about future sustainability efforts.
Read MoreThousands of protesters in Shimla clashed with police over an allegedly illegal mosque construction in Sanjauli. Despite prohibitory orders, the protest escalated into violence, resulting in injuries and detentions. Himachal’s public works minister confirmed that if found illegal, the mosque would be demolished while ensuring adherence to legal protocols.
Read MoreJunior doctors in Kolkata extended their protest by rejecting a second invitation from the Bengal government for talks. They insisted on conditions like a larger delegation and live telecast of discussions. The government urged them to return to work as per the Supreme Court’s directive, expressing frustration over their refusal.
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