New Delhi , August 2, 2024: The Delhi government has launched an inquiry following the deaths of 13 residents at the state-run Asha Kiran shelter home within a month. The incident has sparked widespread condemnation and led to protests by BJP members across the city after they were denied entry to the shelter home premises.…
Delhi, August 2, 2024: Vikas Divyakirti’s Drishti IAS coaching centre has announced financial assistance of ₹10 lakhs each to the families of three UPSC aspirants who drowned in Rau’s IAS basement library in Old Rajendra Nagar, Delhi. The victims, Shreya Yadav from Uttar Pradesh, Tanya Soni from Telangana, and Nevin Dalwin from Kerala, died on…
August 2, 2024: In a dramatic and controversial turn at the Olympics, Italian boxer Angela Carini abandoned her fight against Algeria’s Imane Khelif just 46 seconds into the bout. The match, held at the North Paris Arena, ended abruptly after Khelif’s powerful punches dislodged Carini’s chinstrap and caused a noticeable injury to her nose. Carini,…
New Delhi, August 2, 2024: Air India has announced an immediate suspension of its flights to and from Tel Aviv, Israel, effective until August 8, 2024, due to the escalating tensions in the Middle East. The decision comes as a precautionary measure amid heightened regional conflict and safety concerns. In a statement, Air India emphasized…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid tribute to Pingali Venkayya, the designer of the national flag and a prominent freedom fighter, on his birth anniversary. In a social media post, PM Modi highlighted the enduring legacy of Venkayya, stating that his efforts in giving the nation the Tricolour will always be remembered. The Prime Minister…
The CBI has filed its first chargesheet against 13 accused in the NEET-UG entrance examination paper leak case in Bihar. The agency has charged mastermind Manish Prakash, Sikander Yadvendu, and 11 others under sections 120-B, 201, 409, 380, 411, 420, and 109 of the IPC. The Economic Offence Unit (EOU) of Bihar police had initially…
More than 95 percent of villages in India today have internet access with 3G or 4G mobile connectivity. According to data released by the Ministry of Communication, out of approximately 644,000 villages, almost 613,000 have internet access as of April this year. Additionally, out of a total of 954.4 million internet subscribers in India, more…
Domestic benchmark indices plunged over one percent each in early trade today due to an across-the-board sell-off amid weak global cues. The Sensex at the Bombay Stock Exchange dropped 640 points to trade at 81,227 in the opening trade. Meanwhile, the Nifty 50 at the National Stock Exchange declined by 271 points, hitting the 24,740…
Heavy rains have battered parts of Himachal Pradesh since late Wednesday, resulting in multiple incidents of cloudbursts that have caused significant devastation. On Thursday, cloudbursts in the Mandi, Shimla, and Kullu districts left around 50 people missing, while two bodies have been recovered so far. Tragically, a total of 5 people have lost their lives…
In cricket, India and Sri Lanka will play the first One Day International of their three-match series in Colombo today. The match is set to begin at 02:30 PM at R. Premadasa Stadium. Fans will see star Indian batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli back in action in the blue jersey. The squad, led by…