In Betul district, Madhya Pradesh, severe medical negligence led to the death of a mother and her newborn. The family accused the district hospital staff of incompetence, prompting a dramatic protest where they carried the infant’s body in a bag.
Wayanad landslide: Survivors of the Wayanad landslide in Kerala recount their harrowing experiences of narrow escapes as rescue efforts continue. An elderly couple and a woman searching for her family share their emotional stories.
Parliament Monsoon Session: Union Health Minister JP Nadda emphasised the importance of a One Health approach to tackle emerging diseases, highlighting the integration of human, animal, and environmental health.
Parliament Monsoon Session HIGHLIGHTS: The session is expected to address critical legislative business, including the passage of several key bills related to economic reforms, national security, and social welfare.
One of the astronauts from India's Gaganyaan mission will travel to the International Space Station (ISS) in a joint mission with NASA, Union Minister Jitendra Singh informed the Lok Sabha. The astronaut training is progressing well, with collaboration details finalised with Axiom Space.
Heavy rains in Delhi caused severe flooding at Rau's IAS Study Circle in Rajendra Nagar, trapping several students in the basement. The bodies of two students have been recovered, and the search for missing students continues. Rescue operations face challenges due to the lack of lighting.
PM Modi chaired the 9th NITI Aayog governing council meeting, outlining a strategy for making India a developed nation by 2047. Held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, the meeting included leaders from 20 states and six Union Territories.
The Haryana government has issued new transfer and posting orders for 15 IAS officers, including seven deputy commissioners. Sushil Sarwan has been appointed as DC of Kurukshetra, and Parth Gupta as DC of Ambala. Other key postings include Mandeep Kaur to Fatehabad and Shantanu Sharma to Sirsa.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called for robust international efforts to combat terrorism, dismantle terror sanctuaries, and tackle cybercrime during his address at the 31st ASEAN Regional Forum in Vientiane.
US Vice President Kamala Harris is in a virtual tie with former President Donald Trump, according to a recent New York Times/Siena College poll. Following President Joe Biden's withdrawal from the race, Harris has gained significant support from Democratic voters, closing the gap with Trump.
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel announced the establishment of GRIT, a think-tank modelled after NITI Aayog, to drive state development. Presenting the 'Gujarat@2047 Roadmap,' Patel emphasised improving quality of life and economic growth.
In Bihar, GRP personnel beat a passenger, rupturing his surgical stitches and causing his intestines to bulge out. The incident followed an argument over train seats on the Karmbhoomi Express. Two GRP officers were suspended, and an inquiry is underway. The injured passenger is in stable condition.
American pop star Lady Gaga mesmerised the audience with a stunning performance at the Paris Olympics 2024 opening ceremony, held on July 26 along the River Seine. The event took place under tight security with extensive measures implemented to ensure safety amid multiple security threats.
The Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has barred fugitive liquor baron Vijay Mallya from trading in India's securities market for three years. SEBI also froze Mallya's existing holdings, including units of mutual funds.
This initiative, supported by a collaboration with Banas Dairy and Toyohashi University of Technology, aims to establish five biogas plants in North Gujarat to enhance rural mobility and promote green energy.
Two trains transporting athletes to the Paris Olympics were unexpectedly stopped just hours before the opening ceremony, causing significant delays and concerns.
This action, part of Operation Chakra-II, targeted a network operating across multiple countries since 2022, with significant cooperation from international law enforcement agencies including the FBI and INTERPOL.
The Sensex rebounded by 1,293 points, and the Nifty surged nearly 2% to a record high, ending a five-day losing streak. Heavy value buying at lower levels and a rally in blue-chip stocks, particularly Reliance Industries, drove the recovery.
Gold prices plummeted by Rs 5,000 per 10 grams following the government's budget announcement to reduce the basic customs duty on gold. This 7% drop is expected to benefit the organized jewellery sector and curb smuggling, encouraging more investments in gold.
The office of Russian President Vladimir Putin has responded to a plea regarding Urgen Tamang, an ex-serviceman from Kalimpong, West Bengal, who was allegedly forced to join the Russian Army. The response, forwarded to the Russian defence ministry, brings hope for Tamang’s return to India.
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