Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Announces Rs 10 Lakh Aid To Family Of Journalist Killed
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Tuesday announced an aid of Rs 10 lakh to the family of journalist Mukesh Chandrakar, who was murdered in Bijapur district earlier this month. Talking to reporters at the helipad in Police Lines, Vishnu Deo Sai said a building will be constructed for scribes and named after the […]
Hospital Photos, Account Locked Amid Divorce: How ‘Brad Pitt’ Scammed Woman
With photos from the hospital and smooth conversations, a French woman was convinced she is talking to actor Brad Pitt and scammed to the tune of 800,000 euros. The suspect messaged her on Instagram and convinced her to help him with medical treatment as his bank accounts were blocked amid an ongoing divorce case with […]
‘Kallakkadal’ Warning Issued In Coastal Areas Of Kerala, Tamil Nadu
The coastal areas of Kerala and Tamil Nadu are likely to experience the “kallakkadal phenomenon,” the sudden swell of the seas causing rough waves, on January 15 night, according to an alert issued by a central agency. The areas are likely to experience waves of upto 0.5 to 1.0 meters until 11.30 pm on the […]
Home Ministry Approves Expansion Of CISF With 2 New Battalions
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has approved a major expansion of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), which will create two new battalions. Each newly sanctioned battalion will consist of 1,025 personnel, bringing the total number of CISF battalions from 13 to 15 and creating 2,050 new posts. Both battalions will be led by […]
Meta To Get Parliamentary Panel Summons Over Zuckerberg’s India Poll Remark
Social media giant Meta is set to get a summons from a Parliamentary Standing Committee over its boss Mark Zuckerberg’s remark on the 2024 Indian general election. Nishikant Dubey, BJP MP and chairman of the House panel on Communication and Information Technology, said Meta would be summoned on grounds of spreading misinformation. “Misinformation on a […]
RBI Governor Signals He’s Open To More Flexible Rupee
New central bank governor has shown a willingness to allow the rupee to move more freely in tandem with peers in the region while still intervening in the foreign-exchange market to curb excessive moves, according to people familiar with the regulator’s thinking. Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra, who took office in December, has […]
Saudi Arabia Tightens Work Visa Rules For Indian Workers. Mandates This Crucial Step
Indians planning to apply for a work visa for Saudi Arabia will now be required to undergo pre-verification of their professional and educational qualifications. The Saudi mission in India in a circular said professional verification procedures for issuing work visas will be implemented from January 14. “The professional verification will become one of the mandatory […]
Fact Checkers Fight Los Angeles Wildfire Myths As Their Jobs Face Extinction
As wildfires raged through Los Angeles, so did the conspiracy theories and misinformation about the natural disaster on social media. This happened even as Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced plans to end its US-based fact-checking programme. From false claims of looting to AI-generated images of the Hollywood sign engulfed in flames, fact-checking teams still working […]
India’s 30 Best Bars For 2024 Revealed: This Delhi Bar Has Topped The List
India’s 30 Best Bars, a homegrown platform, held its annual awards ceremony on January 13, 2025. Its much-awaited rankings for the top bars in the country were announced and accolades were bestowed on establishments across the country. This year’s list “celebrates bars pushing boundaries, embracing sustainability, and creating unforgettable experiences across India,” the platform declared […]
A Fibre-Rich Diet May Help Reduce Depression Symptoms: Here’s How
Your diet affects a lot more than just your body weight. Not many know that what you eat affects your mood and mental well-being in more ways than one. Several studies have highlighted the link between food and mental health. Many foods are particularly known to lift your mood. Depression is a growing concern worldwide. […]
6 Soldiers Injured In Landmine Blast In Jammu And Kashmir’s Rajouri
Six soldiers were injured in a landmine blast in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district today. The incident took place in the forward areas of Nowshera. According to news agency PTI, one of the soldiers accidentally stepped over a landmine around 10:45 am which triggered the blast. The injured have been shifted to a hospital and […]
Jammu And Kashmir Is “Incomplete” Without PoK, Says Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday praised Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for his efforts to reduce the distance between the hearts of the people of the union terrorirorty and Delhi, and asserted that the BJP government treats Delhi and Kashmir equally. Mr Singh was addressing the ninth armed forces veterans’ day rally […]