The BMC has also stopped issuing permits for trenching work, which involves digging up roads for utilities or infrastructure projects and is a major contributor […]
Year: 2024
‘Expelled for not paying college fee’, Haryana student dies by suicide
A Dalit college student committed suicide in Rohtak amid pressure to pay pending fees, resulting in an abetment case against the college principal and three […]
Centre Declares Wayanad Landslides ‘Severe Nature’ Disaster, Announces Aid Process
On July 30, massive landslides occurred in the Chooralmala and Mundakkai regions of Wayanad, triggered by torrential rains, resulting in over 200 deaths.
5 months on, Centre declares Wayanad landslides ‘severe’ nature disaster
The Centre has declared the Wayanad landslides in Kerala, which occurred on July 30, as a disaster of severe nature. The catastrophic event claimed over […]
ISRO’s PSLV-C60 Takes Off With Tech For Space Docking
With space docking technologies, ISRO is set to enhance its operational flexibility besides expanding its mission horizons.
Musk v MAGA: Faced with nativist fury, Elon dials down support for H-1B, calls for reform
Elon Musk moderated his support for H-1B visas, admitting the program needs reform due to backlash from MAGA hardliners. Musk suggested raising the minimum salary […]
Comeback that shocked US: The 12 months that led to Trump’s re-election
Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election, overcoming legal challenges, an assassination attempt, and a divided Republican Party. His victory, despite various controversies and a […]
Smoking takes much larger toll on life expectancy, reveals study
A recent study has shown that smoking a single cigarette cuts 17 minutes off a man’s life and 22 minutes off a woman’s. Smokers lose […]