Hajj 2024: Over 1,000 Pilgrims Die from Heat, Including 70 Indians

June 20, 2024

Death toll from this year’s Hajj pilgrimage surpassed 1,000 on Thursday, with more than half of the deceased being unregistered worshippers who undertook the journey in extreme heat. The death count, which totalled 1,081 people included 658 Egyptians, out of whom 630 were unregistered, as reported by News18. Notably, the...

Rahul Gandhi Attacks PM Modi Over NEET, UGC-NET Exam Controversies

June 20, 2024

On Thursday, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the controversies surrounding the NEET and UGC-NET exams. Taking a jibe at PM Modi, Gandhi remarked, “It was being said that Modi ji stopped the Russia-Ukraine war. But due to some reasons, Narendra Modi...

Flesh Eating Bacteria Disease Sparks Alarm Across Japan. What Are Its Symptoms?

June 20, 2024

A new 'flesh-eating bacteria' has sparked alarm across Japan, with nearly 1,000 cases reported. As of June 2, a total of 977 people have been infected by Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS), a severe disease caused by the same bacteria. What is Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome? STSS, or Streptococcal Toxic...

UGC NET exam cancelled: What Is Anti-cheating bill?

June 20, 2024

Amid ongoing controversy over alleged irregularities during the medical entrance exam NEET, the Union Education Ministry on Wednesday, June 19, cancelled the UGC-NET 2024 after concerns about the exam's integrity were raised. The matter has been handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for a thorough probe. Additionally,...

World War 3 To Start On This Date, Indian Astrologer Predicts

June 19, 2024

An Indian astrologer is making headlines for predicting World War 3. Kushal Kumar, an astrologer from Panchkula in Haryana, wrote in a Medium post that “Tuesday, 18 June 2024 has the strongest planetary stimulus to trigger WW3 although 10 and 29 June may have a say as well.” He reportedly...

Donald Trump Says He Hates Being Pictured With Youngest Son Barron. Here’s Why

June 19, 2024

Donald Trump has opened up about his youngest son Barron, who recently came into the spotlight for missing the former President’s hush money trial along with his mother, Melania. Last month, Trump became the first former or current U.S. President to be convicted of criminal charges. On Monday, the 71-year-old...

Nikhil Gupta’s Extradition: What US Attorney General Said In His First Court Appearance

June 19, 2024

Nikhil Gupta, an Indian national accused of plotting to murder Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, will face justice in an American courtroom, announced US Attorney General Merrick Garland on Tuesday. Gupta, detained in the Czech Republic in 2023, was extradited to the US last week. "Nikhil Gupta will now face...

Watch | Fresh Protests In Israel As Thousands Call For Netanyahu’s Ouster

June 19, 2024

Fresh waves of protests emerged in Israel on Monday as thousands of youngsters congregated on the streets to call for PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s resignation. For months, the Jewish nation has been shadowed by demonstrations demanding immediate elections. On Monday, the situation was exacerbated as hundreds of protesters clashed with police...

PM Modi Varanasi Visit: PM Thanks Supporters, Visits Sampurnand Stadium

June 18, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday, attended the PM Kisan Samman Sammelan in Varanasi, during which he hailed his supporters for upholding the mandate of democracy. "More than 31 crore women voters have participated in this election. This is the highest number of women voters in the world. This number...

Thailand Approves Same-Sex Marriages in Historic Vote

June 18, 2024

Thailand on Tuesday passed the final reading of a historic marriage equality bill, setting the stage for the country to become the first in Southeast Asia to recognize same-sex marriage. The bill, which received overwhelming support from upper-house lawmakers, will now be sent to King Maha Vajiralongkorn for pro-forma endorsement....