Remote bomb targets police van in Pakistan; Injures five officers amid high-level SCO summit

Islamabad: At least five police officers were injured on Wednesday in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province following a remote-controlled explosive attack targeting their vehicle. The incident occurred in the Buner district’s rugged Kankoi Mandnar area. Militants detonated an explosive device near a mobile police van, leaving a sub-inspector among those seriously injured. According to reports, the injured officers were quickly transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. The explosion took place during Pakistan’s ongoing hosting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, attended by various foreign dignitaries, including India’s External…

UST Trivandrum Marathon 2024 Brings Vibrant Energy to the City Streets with Participation of More Than 5000 Runners

The winners of the various race categories won a total cash prize of Rs 22 lakhs. Thiruvananthapuram, 14 October 2024: UST, a leading digital transformation solutions company, hosted its first ever ‘UST Trivandrum Marathon’ on Sunday with more than 5000 runners across the city taking part, making the inaugural event a resounding success. The marathon, which was organized in collaboration with NEB Sports, also marked the 25th anniversary of UST’s founding. The Trivandrum Marathon, organised to promote awareness of a healthier lifestyle among the general public and UST employees, concluded…

India expels six Canadian diplomats as diplomatic tensions soar amid Nijjar case

On Monday, India escalated the ongoing diplomatic row with Canada by expelling six Canadian diplomats. This move follows increasing tensions between the two countries after Ottawa’s accusations in the murder of pro-Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued an official statement listing the names of the diplomats, who have been asked to leave India by 11:59 PM on Saturday, October 19, 2024. The expelled diplomats include Acting High Commissioner Stewart Ross Wheeler, Deputy High Commissioner Patrick Hebert, along with First Secretaries Marie Catherine Joly, Ian…

Will Modi govt give compensation to two Agniveer who died while training? Rahul Gandhi asks

Following the recent deaths of two Agniveers during a firing practice in Nashik, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has once again raised concerns about the Centre’s Agniveer scheme. The deaths of Gohil Vishwaraj Singh (20) and Saifat Shit (21) have sparked renewed criticism of the scheme, with Gandhi leading the charge on social media. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha questioned the government’s handling of the Agniveer scheme, particularly its impact on the families of deceased soldiers. He demanded clarity on…

If govt spends $50 billion, who pays it? Elon Musk shares Friedman’s TRUTH behind inflation

Tesla and SpaceX owner Elon Musk shared a video on his official twitter handle of Milton Friedman speaking on vital cause of inflation and debunking the myth behind its link to public spending. The video’s caption read, “Milton Friedman debunks every single myth on inflation being pushed in the media right now.” Milton Friedman, a distinguished American economist and recipient of the 1976 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, is known for his groundbreaking research on consumption analysis, monetary theory, and stabilization policies. In the video shared by Musk, Friedman…

Man? Myth? Magic? Global media pays tribute to visionary Ratan Tata

Renowned Indian industrialist Ratan Tata, who transformed the Tata Group into a global powerhouse, has passed away at the age of 86. His passing has garnered tributes not only from across India but also from international media outlets like Al Jazeera, The New York Times, The Guardian, and Dawn. Major publications have praised his leadership, highlighting his impact on the world stage. British public broadcaster BBC paid homage to Ratan Tata, describing him as a “modest” tycoon. The headline of their obituary reads, “Ratan Tata, the ‘modest’ Indian tycoon.” The BBC…

Samajwadi Party announces six candidates for UP bypolls; Rejects Congress’ demand for more seats

Samajwadi Party (SP) has released the names of six candidates for the upcoming by-elections in Uttar Pradesh, where polls are expected to be held later this year. Despite ongoing disagreements over seat-sharing with its INDIA alliance partner, the Congress, the SP has proceeded with its candidate announcements. SP chief Akhilesh Yadav’s cousin, Tej Pratap Yadav, has been chosen to represent the party in Karhal. Other notable candidates include Nasim Solank for the Sishamau constituency and Ajit Prasad for Milkipur. The party has also nominated Shobahwati Verma for Katehari, Mustafa Siddiqi…

Seeking restoration of Article 370 from BJP is ‘foolish’: Omar Abdullah

New Delhi:  Omar Abdullah, Vice President of the National Conference (NC), has called any expectation of Article 370’s reinstatement by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)—the party that abrogated it in 2019—“foolish.” His statement came amid renewed discussions about the controversial decision. Despite this, Abdullah reaffirmed his party’s unwavering commitment to the demand for restoring Article 370. He emphasized that the NC will continue its efforts to bring the issue to the forefront of the political agenda in Jammu and Kashmir. Abdullah’s comments followed the NC-Congress alliance’s notable success in the…

When Ratan Tata fell in love with a Bollywood beauty, due to this reason the business tycoon’s love story remained incomplete

Business tycoon Ratan Tata passed away at the age of 86 due to age-related ailments. The world knew him as a businessman and philanthropist, but the legend’s personal life is like a closed book, very few people know about his personal life. If reports are to be believed, he was once in a romantic relationship with Simi Grewal? Once recalling her past, Simi had recalled her special relationship with the industrialist. If reports are to be believed, Ratan Tata fell in love with the famous actress of the 80s, Simi…

Legendary philanthropist Ratan Tata passes away at 86 after recent health complications

New Delhi: Ratan Tata, the esteemed chairman emeritus of Tata Sons, has died at the age of 86. On Monday, the renowned industrialist dismissed health rumors in a social media post, stating he was undergoing routine medical investigations related to his age. “It is with a profound sense of loss that we bid farewell to Mr. Ratan Naval Tata, a truly uncommon leader whose immeasurable contributions have shaped not only the Tata Group but also the very fabric of our nation,” said N. Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons, in a heartfelt…