Panjgur DC killed, four injured in shooting on Quetta-Karachi highway

August 13, 2024

Panjgur Deputy Commissioner Zakir Hussain Baloch was killed and four others were injured in a shooting incident on the Quetta-Karachi National Highway near Mastung on Monday, according to Dawn. Baloch, along with Panjgur Municipal Committee Chairman Abdul Malik Baloch, was en route to Quetta when their vehicle was attacked by...

Nationwide Doctors’ protest disrupts OPD services: ‘No Safety, No Duty’

August 13, 2024

Doctors nationwide have halted work, except for emergency procedures, in protest against the rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The protests have spread across the country. Here are 10 key points about the situation: The Federation of Resident Doctors' Association (FORDA)...

Telangana CM seeks investment from Hyundai officials in South Korea

August 13, 2024

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, along with IT and Industries Minister Sridhar Babu, held a meeting with Hyundai Motor officials in Seoul, South Korea, on Monday to attract investments aimed at boosting the state’s economy. During the discussions, CM Reddy highlighted Telangana’s focus on securing major investments from global giants....

Massive DDoS attack disrupts Trump-Musk livestream on X

August 13, 2024

Elon Musk announced that a significant DDoS attack disrupted his livestream with former U.S. President Donald Trump, forcing the X owner to reduce the live audience size. The interview experienced delays as technical issues prevented users from accessing the livestream. "We'll proceed with a smaller live audience and post the...

Samajwadi Party appoints election in-charges for Assembly by-polls

August 13, 2024

The Samajwadi Party has designated election in-charges for six Assembly by-poll seats, signaling its intent to field its own candidates in these constituencies. Shivpal Singh Yadav, the National General Secretary of the party, has been appointed as the in-charge for the Kathari Assembly in Ambedkar Nagar. Awadhesh Prasad and Lal...

Independence Day rehearsal 2024: Delhi traffic advisory, routes to avoid

August 13, 2024

The Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory for Tuesday in light of the dress rehearsal ahead of Independence Day celebrations on August 15. The advisory announces the closure of several key roads and provides alternative routes for commuters. According to the notice, numerous roads will be closed from 4...

SC rejects UGC-NET cancellation plea, cites chaos

August 12, 2024

The Supreme Court of India refused to intervene in the Centre's decision to cancel the UGC-NET 2024 exam, citing concerns that doing so would lead to further "uncertainty" and "utter chaos." The court's bench, comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, noted that...

Manish Sisodia expresses hope in supreme court’s justice

August 12, 2024

In his first interview since being granted bail in the Delhi Excise policy case, senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia expressed optimism that the Supreme Court would deliver justice for both himself and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Sisodia said, "We have...

BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad claims George Soros is main investor in Hindenburg

August 12, 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) accused Hungarian-born U.S. investor George Soros of being the primary investor in Hindenburg Research. BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad claimed, “Today we want to raise some issues. Who is investing in Hindenburg? George Soros, known for his frequent propaganda against India, is the main investor...

Jocata launches one case manager for RBI compliance

August 12, 2024

Jocata, a prominent RegTech partner for the BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance) industry, has launched its groundbreaking solution, 'One Case Manager,' in a nationwide rollout. This innovative offering aligns with the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) January 2024 directive, which mandates regulated entities to adopt a unified dashboard for...