With hundreds of trees uprooted in Bengaluru due to strong winds and heavy rains over the past few weeks, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has asked residents of the city to report any vulnerable trees in dangerous positions around them. The civic body expects cooperation from citizens to deal with the menace that takes … Read more
The U.S. State Department issued a global warning security alert on Friday, saying it was aware of the increased potential for foreign terrorist groups to incite violence against LGBTQ people and events. Bystanders watch LGBTQ+ rights activists hold rally (AFP)
In recent years, there has been growing concern about high sugar content in packaged foods, especially in India, where the issue has become of paramount importance due to the sharp contrast with similar products in Western countries. Products sold without added sugar. Not only are there differences in sugar content, but also in ingredient quality, … Read more
The India Meteorological Department on Tuesday issued an orange alert for two of the 14 districts in Kerala amid heavy rains. Orange alert has been issued for Pathanamthitta and Idukki districts. Apart from this, the meteorological department also issued a yellow alert for eight districts in the southern state on Tuesday. It rains a lot … Read more
Rains in Karnataka are likely to continue till next week, the India Meteorological Department said on Saturday. Light to moderate rain will also occur in parts of Bengaluru in the coming days and the yellow warning will remain in effect till May 13. Meteorological department predicts rainfall in Bengaluru in coming days, issues yellow alert … Read more
A tornado ripped through a small Oklahoma town, destroying homes, forcing the evacuation of nursing homes and downing trees and power lines. The tornado was one of several tornado outbreaks across the central United States that continued into Tuesday. At least one death was reported. Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers search for storm damage on Tuesday, … Read more
The Union Health Ministry has modified the CoWIN certificate for Covid-19 vaccination, specifically removing the image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. While the certificate still features Modi’s quote affirming India’s determination to defeat Covid-19, his name has been omitted. The change comes amid discussions about Covishield’s potential association with thrombosis in thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS). Some … Read more
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has filed a response to the Enforcement Directorate’s affidavit in the Supreme Court and said his arrest is a classic example of how the ruling party-led central government is misusing ED and PMLA to suppress its biggest political rivals – Aam Aadmi Party & its leaders. Kejriwal retorted: “The illegal … Read more
New Delhi: According to a preliminary report issued by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau, an IndiGo aircraft operating on the Delhi-Hyderabad route turned left after takeoff and came dangerously close to another IndiGo flight from Delhi airport to Raipur in November last year. (AAIB). IndiGo Airlines Airbus A320 aircraft (Reuters file photo) The report, uploaded … Read more
Published on February 16, 2024 at 08:47 pm (IST) Mass shootings occurred in Israel during fighting between the IDF and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The attack occurred on February 16 in the southern Israeli city of Qiyat Malaki. At least two people were killed in a shooting on Highway 40 near Bnei Re’Em. Two … Read more