NEW DELHI: Twenty people have died due to heatstroke across four states while 4,853 cases of heatstroke were reported across country since March 1 this year, home ministry informed Lok Sabha Tuesday. Maharashtra recorded the highest number of fatalities and Telangana most heatwaves, junior home minister Nityanand Rai said. Delhi reported 32 heatstroke cases and…
Supreme Court urged prompt action against cyber fraudsters, while noting a reduction in incidents. Authorities were directed to expedite decisions on a ‘kill switch’ for phones. Monies transferred to mule accounts will be placed on hold by banks. Victims will receive recovered amounts expeditiously after investigations conclude. New directives aim to enhance cyber crime grievance…
‘Jana Nayagan’ box office collections day 13: Thalapathy Vijay’s film drops 45.5% on Tuesday; crosses 300 crore worldwide Thalapathy Vijay‘s ‘Jana Nayagan’ has achieved another major milestone at the box office. The action drama has crossed the Rs 300 crore mark worldwide after completing 13 days in theatres.Jana Nayagan Movie Review According to Sacnilk, the…
NEW DELHI: Indian cargo ship MSV Faize Noore Oliya was hit by a projectile in Red Sea off Yemen Tuesday, causing the vessel to capsize and sink, shipping minister Sarbananda Sonowal said, adding all 14 seafarers, including 13 Indian nationals, have been rescued.India condemned this “unprovoked attack on the defenceless mechanised sailing vessel” and said…
NEW DELHI: Auto industry body SIAM flagged concerns over “high chloride” presence and moisture content in fuel resulting in a “huge increase” in issues related to vehicle parts and replacements, including fuel pumps, fuel injectors and EGR valve. It demanded stringent checks, arguing that contamination raises a wrong impression about E20 fuel in customers’ minds,…
The promotional campaign for ‘Batwara 1947’ has picked up its pace with actress Preity Zinta joining leading man Sunny Deol for promotions ahead of the film’s theatrical release on August 14.In photographs and videos from the promotional event, Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta posed together for the media, leaving fans nostalgic and excited to see…
NEW DELHI: Dismissing reports of fuel quality issues at outlets, govt Tuesday said additional checks have been introduced by oil marketing companies (OMCs) to detect fuel contamination and adulteration.In a post on X, the petroleum ministry said OMCs were regularly monitoring fuel quality, water ingress and contamination, and that only two cases of chloride contamination…
FILE PHOTO_ The logo of Meta at the Meta Lab in Los Angeles NEW DELHI: National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has taken up the issue of alleged advertisements linked to child sexual exploitative and abuse material (CSAM) with Meta and has instituted an inquiry to determine the facts of the matter.Persons in…
West Bengal government has approved land acquisition for a new railway line. This project aims to improve connectivity to the India-China-Bhutan tri-junction area. The new rail link will boost tourism in the Jhaldhaka-Bindu-Todey Tangta region. Railways and the forest department will conduct a joint survey after the monsoon. This strategically important project was previously stalled…
In an important meeting scheduled for this week, government officials will confront Meta executives regarding pressing issues. The discussions will center around the presence of child sexual abuse material, the rise of AI-created content, and the measures in place for takedowns involving notable personalities. Compliance with local laws and the efficiency of Meta’s content moderation…