Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav launches ‘Tiranga Yatra’ in Bhopal

August 12, 2024

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav inaugurated the 'Tiranga Yatra' in Bhopal on Monday as part of the 'Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan.' The event saw the participation of BJP state chief VD Sharma, state cabinet minister Vishwas Sarang, Paris Olympic hockey medalist Vivek Sagar, and international rifle shooter Aishwarya Pratap...

US Boosts west Asia military; UK, France, Germany warn Iran over Israel tensions

August 12, 2024

The Pentagon announced that the US is enhancing its military presence in West Asia amid rising regional tensions, including deploying an additional guided missile submarine. On August 12, the UK, France, and Germany issued a joint statement praising the efforts of Qatar, Egypt, and the US to negotiate a ceasefire...

Kangana Ranaut calls Rahul Gandhi ‘Most Dangerous Man’ for destabilizing Nation

August 12, 2024

BJP leader Kangana Ranaut launched a sharp critique against Rahul Gandhi on Monday, as the stock market largely ignored the latest Hindenburg Report targeting the SEBI chief. The Mandi MP accused Gandhi of "endorsing" the US-based short-seller's report and charged him with attempting to "destabilize" India's security and economy. Kangana...

AIIMS Delhi doctors list 6 demands as strikes continue: Kolkata rape-murder

August 12, 2024

The principal of Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College has resigned as junior doctors, interns, and postgraduate trainees continued their strike for the fourth consecutive day on Monday, demanding a magisterial inquiry into the rape and murder of a 31-year-old woman trainee doctor. The medical community had been calling for the...

Jaishankar’s maldives visit sends strong signal to Dhaka

August 12, 2024

Following External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s visit to Male, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu emphasized that his government would not permit actions contrary to its foreign policy, reaffirming that he prioritizes Maldives’ interests. This statement was in response to a question about whether his government would support the ‘India Out’ campaign...

Doctors Nationwide strike over Kolkata murder

August 12, 2024

Doctors across India have declared an indefinite strike in response to the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital. The strike will halt all elective services in cities including Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata until a thorough investigation is completed. The medical community is also...

Eyewitness describes Bihar stampede Chaos: ‘There Was a Brawl’

August 12, 2024

At least seven people have died and nine others were injured in a stampede at Baba Siddhanath Temple in Bihar on Monday morning. The tragedy occurred at the Vanavar hill in the Makhdumpur block area. Eyewitness Manoj, who was present just before the stampede, recounted the scene, explaining that the...

CM Stalin to inaugurate 104 projects across Tamil Nadu today

August 12, 2024

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin is set to inaugurate 104 completed projects worth Rs 800.75 crore across the state via video conferencing on Monday. According to the Tamil Nadu Department of Information and Public Relations, these projects fall under the Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department. In addition to...

Adani Shares drop 7% amid Hindenburg report, market slips

August 12, 2024

The Sebi chief, Madhabi Puri Buch, addressed claims made by US short-seller Hindenburg, clarifying that the investment in the fund mentioned in the report was made in 2015 when she and her husband, Dhaval Buch, were private citizens residing in Singapore. This was nearly two years before she joined SEBI...

UAE amends anti-money laundering and terrorism financing laws

August 12, 2024

The Government of the United Arab Emirates has issued a Federal Decree-Law amending some provisions of the Federal Decree-Law on Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Financing of Illegal Organisations. In line with the ongoing development of the legislative and legal system, the Decree aims to, further,...