Japan has named Keiichi Ono as its new ambassador to India, taking over from Hiroshi Suzuki. Ono, who is well-versed in Japan-US relations, previously served as senior deputy minister for foreign affairs. The recent 2+2 dialogue between India and Japan aimed at updating their 2008 security cooperation agreement, with PM Modi set to visit...
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Hokato Sema, an Indian landmine-blast survivor, achieved a bronze medal in the men’s F57 shot put final at the Paris Paralympics with a career-best throw of 14.65 metres. The 40-year-old para athlete from Dimapur had previously earned bronze at the Hangzhou Para Games. Another Indian competitor, Rana Soman, finished fifth with his best throw...
Read MoreRubel Sheikh of Malda, West Bengal has spent over a decade performing ‘maut ka kuan’ stunts. Despite gaining some global attention through viral videos, he earns just Rs 18,000-20,000 monthly. The rising fuel costs and low ticket prices further complicate their financial situation while they continue to risk their lives daily.
Read MoreThe health ministry has introduced the BPaLM regimen to treat Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis under the National TB Elimination Program. This new approach, featuring Pretomanid, Bedaquiline, and Linezolid, aims to cure MDR-TB in six months with fewer side effects. A nationwide rollout plan includes rigorous training for healthcare professionals.
Read MoreThe Punjab and Haryana High Court dismissed a habeas corpus petition seeking to force a 30-year-old woman to stay with her father. The court emphasized that an adult woman has the right to live independently and make her own choices without coercion, highlighting the importance of constitutional morality over social norms.
Read MoreIndia launched the Agni-4 intermediate range ballistic missile from Chandipur in Odisha, achieving a strike range of 4,000 km while meeting all operational and technical criteria. This milestone comes shortly after commissioning its second nuclear-powered submarine, INS Arighaat, which is equipped with K-4 missiles. A third SSBN will be commissioned as INS Aridhaman next...
Read MoreVillagers in Kishanganj, Bahraich district, are resorting to special rituals at a Shiva temple due to relentless wolf attacks. Despite extensive efforts by forest and police teams, the threat persists. The community is now turning to prayer for protection from Lord Shiva as frustration mounts over the administration’s inability to control the situation.
Read MoreThe Public Accounts Committee may summon Sebi chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch following Congress’s allegations of conflict of interest. They claim she earned over Rs 2 crore in rental income from a company facing multiple violations. Wockhardt, connected to the firm, denies these charges and maintains legal compliance.
Read MoreThe Supreme Court ruled that high court collegiums must collectively decide on recommending names for appointment as HC judges. This ruling followed a petition by two district judges challenging the Himachal Pradesh HC chief justice’s individual decision to decline reconsideration of their names, pointing out a procedural lapse in the process.
Read MoreWarren Curtis Grant, aged 15, died after being shot in a bathroom at Joppatowne High School in Maryland during a dispute with another student. The suspect, aged 16, fled the scene but was quickly apprehended. Authorities are investigating and have not yet recovered the weapon used in the incident.
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