The land seizure is considered the biggest in recent history, with officials estimating the drugs are worth at least $200 million.
The Supreme Court has established a high-level committee to engage with farmers protesting at the Shambhu border. The court, acknowledging a significant trust deficit between the government and farmers, has
A fatal bus accident occurred in Mumbai’s Lalbaugh area when an intoxicated passenger caused the driver to lose control. The incident involved a BEST bus on route no. 66, injuring
This September, several states in India will experience school closures due to regional holidays. Key dates include Ganesh Chaturthi on September 7, observed in multiple states, and Onam in Kerala
Indian shooter Manu Bhaker, who made history with two Olympic medals, spoke at the Economic Times’ World Leaders Forum 2024. Currently on a short break, she aims for gold in
Saina Nehwal, the former world No. 1 and Olympic bronze medallist, has arthritis, restricting her training and leading her to consider retiring by year-end. At 34, Nehwal reflects on her
Three pilgrims were seriously injured when a landslide hit the new Mata Vaishno Devi track in Reasi district, damaging an overhead structure near Panchi. The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released the 2024 Group 1 Preliminary Examination results. Candidates can now view the selection list and download it from tnpsc.gov.in. Qualified candidates
The RSS supports the caste census, stressing it should be used solely for the welfare of underprivileged communities and not for political purposes. This debate is highlighted as the Parliament’s
The U.S. Coast Guard and Navy rescued a distressed woman, her daughter and their pets, a cat and a tortoise from a sailboat that had been beset by weather about
Growing up as a conservative who also deeply cared about nature, Chris Barnard found it strange that only the left seemed to talk about the environment. “But if you look
A New Jersey woman who was arrested and spent two weeks behind bars over a mistaken identity cannot sue the U.S. marshals who arrested her because they are protected by
Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota has personally appointed members to the state’s teachers board, a body that will require educators to “affirm” their students’ gender identities, have “racial consciousness,” and
The Record Fire that started near San Jacinto, California, burned more than 650 acres on Sunday, according to officials. The brush fire was reported at around 2:15 p.m. near Soboba
As we gear up to return to the moon with NASA’s upcoming Artemis missions, we’re not just aiming to set foot there again. This time, we’re planning to stay. The
Here’s what is open and closed on Labor Day 2024, from retailers such as Costco to pharmacies including CVS and Walgreens.
Ukraine says Russia launched dozens of missiles and drones at Kyiv, wounding three people and damaging kindergartens ahead of the return to school.
Pakistan’s Babar Azam is enduring a lean patch in Test cricket, evident in the second Test against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi. Despite posting 274 in the first innings, Pakistan faced resilience
SME IPOs are attracting a surge of retail investors, with the average number of applicants skyrocketing to 219,000 in FY25. Listing gains make these IPOs highly appealing, but Sebi has
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced the recruitment of one lakh youths in the state’s police force over the next two years. Speaking at the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha
Shubman Gill and Sarfaraz Khan can replace Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane in India’s squad for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, starting November 22. Former India cricketer Dinesh Karthik
During September 2024, banks in various states will observe 15 days of holidays, including Ganesh Chaturthi, Milad-un-Nabi, and the Birthday of Maharaja Hari Singh Ji.
The Supreme Court of India deliberated on the legality of bulldozing properties solely due to criminal charges against the owners. The bench stressed that demolitions must follow legal protocols. Solicitor
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued new guidelines for the Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) Curriculum, effective from the 2024-25 MBBS batch. The revised curriculum emphasizes outcome-based, patient-centric learning, ethical
Avani Lekhara won her second gold medal at the Paralympic Games in the women’s 10m air rifle standing SH1 event. Her final shot of 10.5 points secured the victory after
Prince William and Princess Kate are considering changing a long-standing royal tradition, which could cause concern for King Charles. They are encouraged to establish a home in Wales to build
A transit agency in Florida installed new Narcan kits at its four bus terminals and its employees are being trained on how to use the nasal spray to reverse opioid
The fraternity brothers at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill who defended the American flag during spring semester campus unrest are getting their party. A GoFundMe page created by a
A New York bank manager sentenced last week to 9.5 years behind bars for a foiled murder-for-hire scheme against her brother-in-law allegedly told the would-be hitman that “rat poison can
The idea of including defense stocks in sustainably-minded portfolios remains controversial.
Elon Musk faces online mockery after accidentally referring to his rebranded social media platform X as Twitter. Despite the rebranding effort last year, users and Musk continue using the old
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau engaged in a heated discussion with an Algoma Steel worker in Sault Ste. Marie about high taxes and medical expenses. The worker rejected Trudeau’s reassurances about
England’s Gus Atkinson showcased an exceptional all-round performance in their 2-0 series win against Sri Lanka at Lord’s. Scoring a century and taking multiple five-wicket hauls, Atkinson contributed significantly alongside
Experts at Seattle University identified symbiosexuality, a new sexual orientation involving attraction to the collective energy within relationships, not individual people. This discovery, published in the Archives of Sexual Behaviour,
Para-javelin throwers Bhavanaben Chaudhary and Navdeep Singh praise Neeraj Chopra for raising interest in athletics in India post his Olympic gold. Bhavanaben competes in the F46 category, while Navdeep participates
Rohit Sharma’s captaincy, often compared to MS Dhoni’s, is praised for his tactical insights and relaxed team environment by Ravichandran Ashwin. Sharma’s balanced approach and detailed preparation are highlighted. He
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released sample papers for skill education subjects for the 2024-25 academic year. Available for classes 9 through 12 on cbseacademic.nic.in, these papers
Litton Das’s 138-run knock and significant stand with Mehidy Hasan Miraz led Bangladesh to recover from 26/6 to 262 all out in the second Test against Pakistan at Rawalpindi. This
Food allergies in England doubled between 2008 and 2018, with preschool children showing the highest rates at 4 percent, according to researchers from Imperial College London. A third of those
A piece of Holocaust history — a Nazi concentration camp built on Alderney, a British island — has been largely forgotten. Researchers have worked to count the island’s dead.
Bangladesh turned the tables in the second Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi, going from 26-6 to a solid 262, propelled by Liton Das’ 138 and Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s 78. Pakistan
Yograj Singh, father of Yuvraj Singh, has strongly criticized MS Dhoni, accusing him of negatively impacting Yuvraj’s cricket career, especially post-2014. Despite Yuvraj’s significant contributions to India’s 2007 T20 and
The Ayush Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC) will close the registration for AYUSH NEET UG 2024 Round 1 counselling today, September 2, 2024, at 2 PM, with the payment option
The US Embassy in India hosted an event at Wellham Girls’ School in Dehradun to promote higher education opportunities in the United States and explain the visa application process. US
In Pakistan, a surge in mpox cases raises concerns with Peshawar confirming its fifth case this year. Authorities highlight the city’s potential as a hub for infected travelers from the
NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore, on the International Space Station, reported a strange sonar-like noise from the Boeing Starliner. Mission Control is investigating. Wilmore and Sunita Williams, having extended their stay
Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, gained in opening trade on Monday morning. While BSE Sensex was above 82,500 after hitting a lifetime high
It was the beginning of new eras for both USC and LSU, but only one of them got off to an ideal start. Miller Moss, only replacing No. 1 overall
Vice President Kamala Harris’ interview drought finally ended Thursday, but after 43 days as the presumptive and now official Democratic nominee for president, she has yet to hold an official
