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Tragic plane crash in São Paulo, Brazil, has claimed the lives of 61 people

Brazil : a plane crash in São Paulo has tragically claimed the lives of 61 people. The aircraft, a twin-engine turboprop, was en route from Cascavel in Paraná to São Paulo when it crashed in the town of Vinhedo. The plane was carrying 57 passengers and four crew members, all of whom perished in the…

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Bangladesh’s Chief Justice to “resign” amid hundreds of protesters storming the Supreme Court and issuing ultimatums

DHAKA : Chief Justice of Bangladesh, Obaidul Hassan, who assumed leadership of the Supreme Court last year and is widely regarded as a close ally of the ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, is reportedly preparing to step down. This decision follows a large-scale protest on Saturday, where hundreds of demonstrators besieged the Supreme Court in…

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Kathua Police have released sketches of four suspected terrorists and announced a reward of ₹5 lakh

Jammu and Kashmir : The Kathua Police today released sketches of four suspected terrorists reportedly sighted in various parts of the district. The police have announced a cash reward of ₹5 lakh for each terrorist for actionable information leading to their capture. These terrorists were last seen in the remote areas of Malhar, Bani, and…

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India’s defense exports surged by 78 percent in the first quarter of 2024-25

New Delhi : India’s defense exports soared by 78 percent in the first quarter of 2024-25 compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year. The Defence Ministry reported that exports reached ₹6,915 crore in the first quarter of 2024-25, up from ₹3,865 crore in the same quarter last year. In a social media…

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Server at Delhi AIIMS failed, leading to major disruptions and difficulties for patients

New Delhi : On Saturday, services at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi were significantly impacted due to a breakdown of the hospital’s server used for online facilities. Patients are facing considerable difficulties as all procedures have been halted because of this technical issue. Currently, Delhi AIIMS relies on the National…

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Former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki Passes Away After Battle with Cancer

August 10 2024 : In a poignant announcement on social media, Google CEO Sundar Pichai revealed the passing of Susan Wojcicki, former CEO of YouTube, who succumbed to cancer after a two-year battle. Pichai expressed deep sorrow in his message on X, stating, “Unbelievably saddened by the loss of my dear friend @SusanWojcicki after two…

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PM Narendra Modi is scheduled to carry out an aerial survey of the landslide-affected areas in Wayanad and meet with…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Kannur airport this morning, on his way to Wayanad. He was welcomed at the airport by Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, and Minister of State for Tourism, Petroleum and Natural Gas, Suresh Gopi, along with other officials. From there, the Prime Minister is scheduled to…

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IMD has predicted light to moderate rainfall across East and Northeast India over the next seven days

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light to moderate rainfall over Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and East Rajasthan during the next seven days. Additionally, scattered to fairly widespread rainfall is expected across Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi, and West Rajasthan over the same period. The Met Department has also issued a warning for isolated…

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All Aboard Killed as Plane Carrying 61 Crashes in Brazil

São Paulo August 10 2024 : A regional turboprop plane carrying 61 passengers and crew crashed near São Paulo, Brazil, on Friday, resulting in the deaths of everyone on board, according to local officials. The ATR 72-500 aircraft, operated by Voepass, went down near the town of Vinhedo, approximately 80 kilometers (50 miles) northwest of…

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India Reaffirms Ties with Maldives Amidst New Diplomatic Initiatives

Male August 10 2024 : External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is in Male for a three-day official visit aimed at revitalizing India-Maldives relations. His arrival marks the first high-level diplomatic engagement since Maldives’ pro-China President Mohamed Muizzu took office last year. This visit comes after a period of strained relations exacerbated by controversial remarks about…

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