Ten central trade unions have called for a nationwide strike, Bharat Bandh, on Wednesday, supported by rural and agricultural labor organizations. The unions are protesting government policies favoring big businesses at the expense of workers and farmers. They are demanding better wages, more government jobs, and opposing new labor codes,…
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Bharat Bandh LIVE Updates: Nationwide strike today, banks, public transport, power supply to get affected; check what’s open and what’s not
Bharat Bandh today: A nationwide Bharat Bandh has been on July 9 by a united front of 10 central trade unions along with farmer’s organizations. Over 25 crore workers are expected to participate across India. Here’s what’s shut and open. Read More | Source: DNA…
View More Bharat Bandh LIVE Updates: Nationwide strike today, banks, public transport, power supply to get affected; check what’s open and what’s not2.2 hours per day: Screen time of Indian kids 2x safe limit, claims study
A recent study reveals that Indian children under 5 spend an average of 2.2 hours daily on screens, exceeding recommended limits. This excessive screen time is linked to developmental delays and behavioral issues. Experts advise parents to establish tech-free zones, limit screen time, and engage children in offline activities to…
View More 2.2 hours per day: Screen time of Indian kids 2x safe limit, claims study‘Had to come out alive’: Himachal woman survives 5 hours under landslide debris
In Himachal’s Mandi district, Tuneja Thakur, a 20-year-old woman, displayed incredible resilience after being buried in a landslide. For five hours, she clawed through mud and debris, creating a breathing space and digging her way out. Her determination to survive amidst the devastating flash floods has been hailed as a…
View More ‘Had to come out alive’: Himachal woman survives 5 hours under landslide debrisDidn’t ask for blocking of Reuters handle, says government as X cries ‘censorship’
A dispute has erupted between X and the Indian government following the blocking of Reuters and ReutersWorld accounts on the platform. X claims the government ordered the blocks under threat of criminal liability, while the government denies issuing a fresh order and accuses X of delaying the unblocking process. …
View More Didn’t ask for blocking of Reuters handle, says government as X cries ‘censorship’PM Modi makes BIG statement in Brazil, says, ‘There is no place for…’
India and Brazil strongly oppose terrorism and those who support it, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday while asserting there is no place for double standards on terrorism, in a veiled reference to Pakistan and its all-weather ally China. Read on to know more. Read More | Source:…
View More PM Modi makes BIG statement in Brazil, says, ‘There is no place for…’Brics rejects EU’s unilateral carbon border tax proposal
BRICS nations have strongly condemned the European Union’s carbon border tax, deeming it discriminatory and a barrier to their development. They argue the CBAM, set to begin next year, unfairly burdens developing countries and disrupts global trade. …
View More Brics rejects EU’s unilateral carbon border tax proposalYoung Indian-AJL transaction a sham: ASG in Herald case
Additional solicitor general SV Raju argued in a Delhi court that the transaction between Associated Journals Ltd and Young Indian Pvt Ltd was a sham. He alleged a criminal breach of trust, claiming that funds given to the All India Congress Committee were misused. The court has scheduled further proceedings…
View More Young Indian-AJL transaction a sham: ASG in Herald caseThis British-era bridge has been named after India’s Operation Sindoor, it is located in…
A bridge in western India has been renamed as “Sindoor Bridge,” a nomenclature inspired by India’s military action in early May against Pakistan to avenge the Pahalgam terror attack. Read on to know more about it. Read More | Source: DNA…
View More This British-era bridge has been named after India’s Operation Sindoor, it is located in…NC decides to observe July 13 as Martyrs’ Day
National Conference will observe July 13 as Martyrs’ Day, honoring the 22 Kashmiris killed by Dogra soldiers in 1931, emphasizing their struggle against monarchy. Despite the government removing it as a public holiday post-Article 370 abrogation, other parties like Apni Party and PDP have called for its reinstatement, while BJP…
View More NC decides to observe July 13 as Martyrs’ DayWhat is ERASR? Indigenous anti-submarine rocket system successfully tested by Navy, will benefit…
India has tested an extended range anti-submarine rocket system that is expected to significantly enhance the Indian Navy’s fire power. The user trials of Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket (ERASR) have been successfully carried out from INS Kavaratti. Read More | Source: DNA…
View More What is ERASR? Indigenous anti-submarine rocket system successfully tested by Navy, will benefit…Sudden deaths to be notified and post mortem made mandatory for out-of-hospital deaths
Karnataka’s health department mandates notification and autopsies for out-of-hospital sudden deaths, particularly for those under 45, following a concerning report. This initiative aims to understand the causes better, enabling effective health policies. Cardiac screenings will be widespread, including schools and workplaces, alongside increased defibrillator availability in public areas to prevent…
View More Sudden deaths to be notified and post mortem made mandatory for out-of-hospital deathsEPOMs, PayPal, and VPNs: Pulwama, Gorakhnath cases cited as FATF warns of online terror financing; says ‘e-commerce and online payment platforms’ misused
The FATF highlights the increasing use of e-commerce and online payment platforms for terrorist financing, citing the Pulwama attack and Gorakhnath Temple incident. State-sponsored terrorism is identified as a significant concern, with nations providing financial and logistical support to terrorist organizations. …
View More EPOMs, PayPal, and VPNs: Pulwama, Gorakhnath cases cited as FATF warns of online terror financing; says ‘e-commerce and online payment platforms’ misusedKolkata gang rape case: Court sends 4 accused to 14-day judicial custody; SFI holds protest at Howrah college
Alipore Court remanded the four accused, including prime suspect Monojit Mishra, in the South Calcutta Law College gang rape case to 14 days of judicial custody. Kolkata Police’s detective department is investigating discrepancies in the attendance register. Meanwhile, SFI activists protested outside a Howrah college, demanding action against TMCP leader…
View More Kolkata gang rape case: Court sends 4 accused to 14-day judicial custody; SFI holds protest at Howrah collegeMastermind of religious conversion gang arrested, Adityanath calls him ‘anti-national’
Yogi Adityanath stated Jalaluddin’s activities are anti-national. Properties of Jalaluddin and his gang will be seized. UP Anti-Terrorism Squad arrested Chhangur Baba and Neetu alias Nasreen. They are accused of unlawful religious conversions. Victims were lured with incentives. Earlier, Naveen alias Jamaluddin and Mehboob were arrested. …
View More Mastermind of religious conversion gang arrested, Adityanath calls him ‘anti-national’