Nipah virus in Kerala: 4 people including 9-year-old recover from infection, says Health Minister Veena George

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Kerala’s Health Minister, Veena George, delivered a glimmer of hope to the state by announcing the full recovery of four Nipah virus patients, including a courageous nine-year-old boy. The patients, who had been receiving treatment in Kozhikode, have not only survived but have also tested double negative, signaling their complete recuperation. Speaking to the news … Read more

Lok Sabha, state polls together from 2029? Law panel working on formula: Report

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The Law Commission of India has announced that simultaneous elections, a part of the ‘One Nation, One Election’ initiative, will not be feasible for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections, according to sources within the commission. However, the commission is actively working on a formula to synchronize all state assembly polls with the Lok Sabha … Read more

Khalistani extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar was an ‘asset of Canada’s Intelligence Services’?

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In an ongoing diplomatic dispute between India and Canada, fresh revelations have emerged regarding the slain Khalistani extremist, Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Balraj Singh Nijjar, the son of the deceased, has claimed that his father maintained regular contact with officers from the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), meeting with them “once or twice a week.” Notably, … Read more

Punjab: Train services hit as farmers’ ‘rail roko’ protest over MSP, flood compensation enter 2nd Day

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Punjab, India – Train services in Punjab faced severe disruptions as farmers’ ‘rail roko’ agitation entered its second day today. Large numbers of farmers gathered on railway tracks as part of their protest, demanding a financial package to aid those affected by recent floods, a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP) on all crops, … Read more

In a first, security forces rain pellets on protesters in Imphal

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Hundreds of students have taken to the streets of Imphal, the capital of Manipur, following the confirmation of the deaths of two students who had gone missing in July. The state government identified the victims as a 17-year-old girl, Hijam Linthoingambi, and a 20-year-old young man, Phijam Hemjit. Their bodies, allegedly depicted in photographs shared … Read more

Cauvery dispute: Karnataka bandh disrupts normal life; 44 flights cancelled at Bengaluru airport

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Pro-Kannada activists have called for a dawn-to-dusk bandh in opposition to the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, causing disruptions in Bengaluru and other parts of Karnataka. While no major untoward incidents have occurred in the city, the bandh has had a noticeable impact on daily life. Airport Disruptions: Police Clarification: Impact on Bengaluru: … Read more

Pakistan: Second suicide bombing reported from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, death toll surges to 57

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Pakistan was struck by a wave of devastating bomb blasts on Friday, sending shockwaves through the nation as it celebrated Milad-un-Nabi, the birth of Islam’s Prophet Muhammad, also known as Eid Miladun Nabi. The attacks unfolded in quick succession, claiming the lives of at least four individuals, including a police officer, and leaving a dozen … Read more

Jangpura heist: Delhi Police detain 2 men from Chhattisgarh; 18 kg of jewellery recovered

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The Delhi Police have made significant progress in the investigation of the recent Rs 25 crore heist at a jewellery store in Southeast Delhi’s Bhogal area. Two suspects, identified as Lokesh Shrinivas and Shiva, both hailing from Chhattisgarh, have been detained in connection with the audacious robbery. Investigators have also managed to recover approximately 18 … Read more