Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the extension of the PM Garib Kalyan Ann Yojna (PMGKAY) scheme, which provides free foodgrains to over 80 crore poor people, for the next five years. The scheme, expected to cost Rs 2 lakh crore annually in subsidies, will fortify Modi’s “pro-poor” platform ahead of the 2024 Lok...
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A dog has been waiting outside a hospital mortuary in Kerala’s Kannur district for nearly four months. The hospital authorities believe that the dog’s owner may have died and been taken to the morgue. The dog, named “Ramu” by a doctor who provides him with food, stays near the ramp leading to the mortuary,...
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The US military is using unarmed MQ-9 Reaper drones to assist in locating hostages taken by Hamas in Gaza. At least six drones have been deployed, flying at an altitude of 25,000 feet for about three hours at a time. The drones are providing planning and intelligence support to the Israeli military. MQ-9 Reaper...
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Beta Technologies, a Vermont-based company, recently completed a 16-day journey down the East Coast of the United States in its battery-powered aircraft, the CX300. The trip showcased the potential of electric aviation, which aims to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions from air travel. Beta has raised over $800 million from investors and plans to mass-produce...
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The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has accused tech giants like Amazon and Microsoft of bypassing legal telecom routes by using WhatsApp and other unregulated platforms to send enterprise messages to customers. In a letter to the telecom secretary, COAI argues that this practice violates licensing and security norms, resulting in a loss...
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Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has accused the Enforcement Directorate (ED) of targeting him for political gain ahead of the upcoming assembly elections. Baghel claimed that independent agencies were being compromised and that the timing of the ED’s actions and the Mahadev App case raised questions. He also insinuated that the ED’s allegations were...
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The food crisis in Pakistan has led to the country’s army taking control of vast amounts of land for cultivation. Pakistan ranks 102 out of 125 nations in the Global Hunger Index, and currently faces a situation where it is food sufficient but not food secure. In an attempt to alleviate food insecurity and...
Read MorePyramiden, a frozen and deserted town in the Svalbard archipelago, is now home to deadly polar bears. Once a prosperous mining community, the town was abandoned when the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991. Dark tourism has been on the rise since 2013, attracting visitors who can only reach the town by boat or snowmobile...
Read MoreAn 11-year-old boy was killed and five others injured in a shooting in Cincinnati on Friday night. The victims were found with varying degrees of injuries and were taken to different hospitals. One of the injured was discharged, while the others remain hospitalized. The police have not disclosed any information about the suspects or...
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