Bhubaneswar, Aug 18 2024 : Odisha Police have successfully uncovered a SIM box racket operating from Bhubaneswar, allegedly orchestrated by a Bangladeshi national, which was rerouting international calls to countries such as Pakistan, China, and regions in West Asia. The operation resulted in the arrest of Raju Mandal, a resident of West Bengal, and the…
Bangkok August 18 2024 : In a significant turn of events, King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand has formally endorsed Paetongtarn Shinawatra as the nation’s new prime minister, making her the youngest leader in Thai history at just 37 years old. Paetongtarn, the daughter of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and niece of ex-Prime Minister Yingluck…
Bangladesh : Four more advisers to the interim government were sworn in yesterday. President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered the oath to them at the Durbar Hall of Bangabhaban, Dhaka. The new advisers were sworn-in in the presence of interim government chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus and other advisers. Chiefs of the three services were also present…
New Delhi : Union Cabinet has given its approval to three new metro rail projects in the country. The projects include phase three of Bangalore Metro with an estimated cost of 15 thousand 611 crore rupees, Thane Integral Ring Metro Rail Project with a cost of 12 thousand 200 crore rupees and Pune Metro Phase-1…
Bihar : The nationwide strike led by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) has severely disrupted health services across Bihar. Both government and private hospitals have been affected by the protests, which stem from a recent incident at Kolkata Medical College and Hospital. Junior and resident doctors from various state medical colleges, including AIIMS Patna, have…
Dr. Gita Gopinath, the First Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has highlighted that India’s economic performance exceeded expectations during the fiscal year 2023-24. She projects that India is likely to become the world’s third-largest economy by 2027. Gopinath noted that to achieve this goal, India will need to generate millions of…
New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged nations of the Global South to come together and present a unified front. In his opening remarks at the 3rd Voice of the Global South Virtual Summit, PM Modi reaffirmed India’s commitment to working closely with Global South countries. He highlighted India’s dedication to advancing trade,…
The Indian Air Force (IAF) and Indian Army have successfully conducted a pioneering operation by executing the precise para-drop of a critical trauma care cube at a high-altitude location of approximately 15,000 feet. This marks a significant achievement in high-altitude medical logistics. The trauma care cubes, developed under Project BHISHM (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog…
Kolkata : In the ongoing investigation of the Kolkata rape-murder case, the CBI has once again called in Dr. Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, for further questioning. This action reflects the CBI’s deepening probe into the case, as they seek to clarify any remaining ambiguities or gather additional…
Kanpur, August 17 2024 : In the early hours of Saturday, 17 August, the Ahmedabad-bound Sabarmati Express derailed near Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, after the train’s engine struck an unidentified object placed on the track. The incident occurred around 2:35 a.m., leading to the derailment of 20 to 22 coaches. Fortunately, there have been no reports…