Category: General
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Devastating Floods Leave Millions Stranded in Bangladesh: A Nation in Crisis !
According to the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief, floods in eastern Bangladesh caused by torrential rainfall have left at least 13 people dead and 4.5 million people displaced. Large areas of Bangladesh’s low-lying areas have been inundated by floods brought on by heavy rainfall, and rescuers are rushing to evacuate affected residents. Nearly 190,000…
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Exploring the ‘Deepest River Valleys’ in India: A Journey Through Nature’s Majesty !
India is a country with a wide variety of landscapes, and the deep river valleys that slash through the nation’s diverse topography are among its most breathtaking natural treasures. These valleys are a monument to the amazing powers of nature that have sculpted the terrain over millions of years; they are more than just geographical…
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’90-Foot Hanuman Statue’ Unveiled in Texas: Now the 3rd Tallest in the United States !
Lord Hanuman’s statue is the third tallest in the United States! The statue, known as the Statue of Union, was inaugurated on August 18 at a lavish Pran Pratishtha celebration in Houston, Texas. The Statue of Union will be the highest statue of Lord Hanuman in North America, representing power, devotion, and selfless service, according…
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Supreme Court Receives CBI’s Kolkata Murder Report; Bengal Prepares 21-Member Legal Team !
Ahead of today’s Supreme Court hearing, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a progress report on the investigation into the horrific rape and murder of a female trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. After taking up the issue on its own, a bench led by Chief Justice of India…
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20 injured, 4 killed following explosion at Andhra Pradesh Pharma Firm !
On Wednesday, an explosion at the pharmaceutical company Escientia in the Andhra Pradesh special economic zone (SEZ) of Atchutapuram claimed four lives and injured nearly twenty more. The incident happened at lunch, which surprised a lot of the staff. Images captured on the location showed an ambulance being driven into the business’s building. As grey…
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Baramulla Shaken: Two Consecutive Earthquakes Hit Kashmir District !
The National Center for Seismology (NCS) reported that two consecutive earthquakes measuring 4.9 and 4.8 on the Richter scale struck the Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir early on Tuesday morning. The initial quake, registering a magnitude of 4.9, took place at approximately 6:45 am, while the subsequent tremor, with a magnitude of 4.8, was…
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Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case Updates: Supreme Court Constitutes 10-Member National Task Force for Doctors’ Safety !
In the wake of widespread protests concerning the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata, a Supreme Court bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud is currently reviewing a suo motu case pertaining to this incident. Concurrently, West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has traveled to Delhi…
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Top Court Slams Kolkata Hospital: Questions Raised Over Case Filed 3 Hours Post Cremation !
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court announced the establishment of a national task force aimed at providing recommendations for ensuring safe working conditions for healthcare professionals. This decision came in the wake of the Court’s criticism of the West Bengal government regarding its management of the horrific rape and murder case involving a trainee doctor. The…
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Supreme Court Overturns Controversial High Court Ruling on Sexual Conduct Advice, Reinstates Rape Conviction !
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court overturned a judgment from the Calcutta High Court that controversially suggested “adolescent girls to control their sexual urges.” The Supreme Court reinstated the conviction of a man previously acquitted by the High Court for the rape of a minor girl with whom he was said to have had a ‘romantic…
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Kolkata Doctor Rape and Murder Case Live Updates: Nationwide Strike as Health Ministry Forms Committee for Enhanced Safety Measures !
The Kolkata Doctor Rape Case has prompted a nationwide strike organized by the Indian Medical Association (IMA), which commenced at 6 am today, August 17, and will continue until 6 am on Sunday, August 18. This 24-hour strike is a response to the tragic rape and murder of a female doctor at RG Kar Medical…