Delhi Police Seize Over 560 kg of Cocaine in Major Drug Syndicate Bust

02 Oct 2024

In a major crackdown on an international drug syndicate, the Delhi Police have seized more than 560 kg of cocaine in the national capital. The operation, led by the Special Cell, is being hailed as the "biggest cocaine haul in recent times," according to Pramod Singh Kushwaha, Additional Commissioner of...

Timeline of Escalation in the Israel-Hezbollah Conflict

02 Oct 2024

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has sharply escalated, marked by a significant missile attack from Iran and retaliatory strikes from Israel. This timeline outlines key events over the past 14 days, reflecting the escalating violence in the region. September 17-18, 2024: Pager Attack and Casualties On September 17,...

Tea Garden Workers in West Bengal Demand 20% Bonus Amid Protests

02 Oct 2024

West Bengal's tea garden workers are intensifying their protests against management’s advisory recommending a 16% bonus instead of their demanded 20%. The workers organized a "Chakka Jam" movement on Wednesday, blocking roads in various locations, including the Rohini area of Kurseong. Stalled Negotiations and Workers’ Discontent According to union leaders,...

India Eases Rice Export Restrictions, Boosting Domestic Prices Ahead of Harvest

02 Oct 2024

India has lifted restrictions on rice exports, leading to an increase in domestic prices and opening new markets for exporters. The removal of trade barriers is expected to enhance the competitiveness of Indian rice in the global market. Price Trends and Market Insights While rice prices for both basmati and...

Gandhi Jayanti: Viral Videos Resurface, Sparking Conversations on Mahatma Gandhi’s Legacy

02 Oct 2024

As India celebrates Gandhi Jayanti, social media is abuzz with two viral videos featuring Samajwadi Party (SP) leaders from 2019 and 2021, where they are seen hugging and crying in front of the statue of Mahatma Gandhi. Users are sharing these clips with the sentiment that the celebration of Gandhi's...

India Set to Become USD 1 Trillion Digital Economy by 2028, Driven by Internet, 4G, 5G, and Digitalisation

02 Oct 2024

A recent report by Ask Capital projects that India is on track to become a USD 1 trillion digital economy by 2028, fueled by government digital initiatives, widespread internet penetration, and the rollout of 4G and 5G services. This transformation is reshaping India's financial and economic landscape, positioning the country...

Boris Johnson Claims Queen Elizabeth Battled Bone Cancer Before Her Death

02 Oct 2024

In his upcoming memoir, Unleashed, former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson claims that Queen Elizabeth II suffered from bone cancer during the last year of her life. Johnson describes the queen's deteriorating health in the year leading up to her death on September 8, 2022, at 96. Queen’s Health in...

RBI is unlikely to cut rate in Oct 9 monetary policy: BoB Report

02 Oct 2024

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is anticipated to keep both policy rates and stance unchanged for the tenth consecutive time in its upcoming October policy meeting, according to a report by the Bank of Baroda (BoB). The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is expected to take a cautious approach, awaiting...

Tensions Between India and China Will Persist Until Military Forward Deployments Are Addressed: EAM

01 Oct 2024

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar stated on Tuesday that tensions between India and China will continue until the forward deployment of military forces along their shared border is addressed. Speaking at an event hosted by the Carnegie Endowment in the US, Jaishankar emphasized that China violated agreements meant to...

Nine Captive-Bred Pygmy Hogs Released in Assam’s Manas National Park

01 Oct 2024

The Pygmy Hog Conservation Programme (PHCP) has released nine captive-bred pygmy hogs into the Manas National Park of Assam, marking a significant step in the conservation of this critically endangered species. The pygmy hog (Porcula salvania) is recognized as the world's smallest and rarest wild pig and remains under threat...