On Day 10 of doctors’ hunger strike, Bengal govt and associations meet today
Kolkata, Oct 14 (IANS) The fast-unto-death agitation by junior doctors over the rape and murder of a junior doctor at R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital entered the 10th day on Monday. A crucial meeting of various doctors’ associations and the West Bengal government is scheduled for the day to find a solution. The number […]
Heavy rain alert in Chennai, residents worried over incomplete stormwater drain project
Chennai, Oct 14 (IANS) The northeast monsoon is set to hit Tamil Nadu by October 16, and residents of several areas in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu districts are growing increasingly anxious. The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has already issued a red alert for many parts of Chennai. The weather department has predicted rainfall of […]
Fan murder case: Bengaluru court to pronounce order on Darshan’s bail plea
Bengaluru, Oct 14 (IANS) A Bengaluru court will pronounce its orders on the bail plea of jailed Kannada superstar Darshan on Monday in the fan murder case. The court will also give its orders on the bail petition of Darshan’s partner and prime accused Pavithra Gowda and other accused persons. Darshan, Pavithra Gowda and 15 […]
Mumbai-New York Air India flight diverted to Delhi after bomb threat
New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) An Air India flight from Mumbai to New York was diverted mid-air to Delhi on Monday following a bomb threat. All passengers are safe, and further inspection is underway, said officials here. The aircraft is currently stationed at Indira Gandhi International Airport, and authorities added that all standard safety protocols […]
Obscene video case: SC to hear plea to cancel Bhavani Revanna’s bail today
New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) The Supreme Court, on Monday, will hear a plea moved by the Karnataka Special Investigation Team (SIT) seeking cancellation of anticipatory bail granted to Bhavani Revanna, the mother of Prajwal Revanna. Prajwal Revanna, the prime accused in the Karnataka sex video scandal case, is the grandson of former Prime Minister […]
SC to hear plea seeking restitution of provision in new panel code akin to Section 377 of IPC
New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) The Supreme Court will hear a plea on Monday against the “missing” protection in the newly enacted Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) about non-consensual unnatural sex against male, female, transgender and bestiality. Section 377 of the now-repealed Indian Penal Code (IPC) made it a punishable offence with a life sentence or […]
CM Bhajan Lal Sharma to visit Germany, Britain ahead of ‘Rising Rajasthan’ global summit
Jaipur, Oct 14 (IANS) Ahead of the ‘Rising Rajasthan’ Global Investment Summit, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has emphasised the need for increased investments and employment opportunities for the state’s youth as he embarks on a trip to Germany and Britain on Monday. CM Sharma is travelling to Germany and Britain to meet with various […]
President’s Rule revoked in J&K, clears path for formation of Omar Abdullah govt
New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu has revoked the President’s rule in Jammu and Kashmir, clearing the way for the formation of a new National Conference (NC)-Congress alliance government after the recently concluded Assembly elections in the Union Territory, said an official order. A gazette notification regarding this order was issued by the […]
NASA’s Europa Clipper mission to lift off on Monday: SpaceX
New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) After being stalled due to hurricane Milton, NASA’s Europa Clipper mission aims to fly to Jupiter’s icy moon Europa in search of life on Monday, SpaceX has said. Europa Clipper will launch its first mission aboard SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket from NASA Kennedy’s Launch Complex 39A in Florida at 12:05 […]
1 in 4 American adults suspect they have undiagnosed ADHD: Study
New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) While attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder — also known as ADHD — is typically thought of as a childhood condition, a new study on Monday showed that one in four or 25 per cent of adults in America suspect they may have it but is undiagnosed. The study based on a national survey […]
