August 10, 2026
  • August 10, 2026

Coast Guard DG Rakesh Pal dies of heart attack in Chennai

by on August 18, 2024 0

Coast Guard director general Rakesh Pal, 59, died of a cardiac arrest in Chennai while preparing for an event with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Pal suffered multiple cardiac arrests before reaching Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital, where he underwent emergency procedures. Despite efforts to revive him, Pal passed away. His remains will be taken...

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NCPCR chairman flags use of Pak books in Bihar madrassas

by on August 18, 2024 0

The NCPCR chairman Priyank Kanoongo criticised Unicef’s involvement in creating a “radical curriculum” for Bihar’s government-funded madrassas and the use of Pakistan-published books. He raised concerns about Hindu children enrolling in these madrassas and recommended a UN probe and dissolution of the Madrassa Board, calling the curriculum development an act of appeasement.

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Bank cuts EMIs from Wayanad survivors’ relief aid, sparks row

by on August 18, 2024 0

Kerala Gramin Bank deducted loan EMIs from emergency relief provided by the state government to survivors of the July 30 Wayanad landslides. The move, deemed ‘cruel’ by state cooperatives minister VN Vasavan, affected many victims who had planned to use the aid for essential needs. Authorities have now instructed the bank to return the...

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Elephanta Caves, World Heritage site, adopted by private firm

by on August 18, 2024 0

A private firm adopted the Elephanta Caves under the Archaeological Survey of India’s ‘Adopt a Heritage’ scheme. It was the first monument in the state to be adopted under this initiative. The firm will enhance and maintain public amenities at the site, using CSR funds. Revenue from allowable amenities like light and sound shows...

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In a rare sight, Pant seen bowling in DPL opener. Watch

by on August 18, 2024 0

Leading Purani Delhi 6, Rishabh Pant scored 35 off 32 alongside Arpit Rana’s 41-ball 59 and Vansh Bedi’s unbeaten 19-ball 47 to lift their side to 197 for 3. Superstarz however chased down the total riding on fifties from Priyansh Arya (30-ball 57), Ayush Badoni (57 off 29) and a 26-ball 41 from Sarthak...

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