India

Massive DDoS attack disrupts Trump-Musk livestream on X

13 Aug 2024 09:04 AM IST

Elon Musk announced that a significant DDoS attack disrupted his livestream with former U.S. President Donald Trump, forcing the X owner to reduce the live audience size. The interview experienced delays as technical issues prevented users from accessing the livestream. “We’ll proceed with a smaller live audience and post the

Samajwadi Party appoints election in-charges for Assembly by-polls

13 Aug 2024 08:52 AM IST

The Samajwadi Party has designated election in-charges for six Assembly by-poll seats, signaling its intent to field its own candidates in these constituencies. Shivpal Singh Yadav, the National General Secretary of the party, has been appointed as the in-charge for the Kathari Assembly in Ambedkar Nagar. Awadhesh Prasad and Lal

Independence Day rehearsal 2024: Delhi traffic advisory, routes to avoid

13 Aug 2024 08:19 AM IST

The Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory for Tuesday in light of the dress rehearsal ahead of Independence Day celebrations on August 15. The advisory announces the closure of several key roads and provides alternative routes for commuters. According to the notice, numerous roads will be closed from 4

SC directive puts Haryana govt in a spot

13 Aug 2024 05:03 AM IST

The Supreme Court’s recent directive to partially reopen the Shambhu Border, where farmers have been protesting since February 13, has put the BJP-led Haryana government into a difficult position as the directive, aimed at alleviating local hardships, could potentially reignite farmer protests in a state bracing for upcoming elections. Since

Record-Breaking ITRs Filed; Direct Tax Collections Surge 24% to Rs 8.1 Lakh Crore

12 Aug 2024 22:38 PM IST

Gross direct tax collections by the government for the current financial year (2024-25) have soared by 24% compared to the same period last year, reaching Rs 8.13 lakh crore, according to data released by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on Monday. The previous year’s figure stood at Rs

JNU Teachers Start 24-Hr Hunger Strike Over Delayed Promotions

12 Aug 2024 22:18 PM IST

The Jawaharlal Nehru University Teachers’ Association (JNUTA) initiated a 24-hour hunger strike and protest today against the university administration’s alleged high-handed, arbitrary, and discriminatory approach to faculty appointments and promotions under the Career Advancement Scheme (CAS). Despite inclement weather, numerous faculty members participated in the protest, showing solidarity with colleagues,

Doctor’s rape-murder: Mamata sets Sunday deadline for police to solve case

12 Aug 2024 20:52 PM IST

Faced with intensifying protests and withdrawal of services by junior doctors at all Government hospitals following the rape and murder of a trainee doctor inside a Government hospital in Kolkata, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said her Government would ask the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to

Himachal To Experience Rain Over The Next Few Days, Says IMD

12 Aug 2024 19:23 PM IST

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted rainfall for several districts in Himachal Pradesh over the next five days. A yellow alert has been issued for Chamba, Kangra, Mandi, Solan, Sirmaur, Shimla, Una, Bilaspur, and Hamirpur. Sandeep Kumar Sharma, Senior Scientist at IMD Himachal Pradesh, reported that in the past

Assam BJP Sends 10 Names for Rajya Sabha Nominations to Central Committee

12 Aug 2024 17:44 PM IST

Assam BJP president Bhabesh Kalita announced on Monday that 10 members have applied for nominations to fill two vacant Rajya Sabha seats in the state. The names have been forwarded to the central parliamentary committee for the final decision. After a meeting of the state election committee, Kalita shared that

Kejriwal Delegates Flag Hoisting to Atishi Amidst BJP Criticism

12 Aug 2024 17:39 PM IST

On August 7, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) announced that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has requested the Delhi Lieutenant Governor to allow Education Minister Atishi to hoist the national flag in his place on Independence Day. Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai confirmed that Kejriwal has asked Atishi to perform

Priyanka Gandhi Demands Action From TMC Government For Doctor’s Rape-Murder Case

12 Aug 2024 17:27 PM IST

On Monday, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra called on the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC government in West Bengal to take decisive action and ensure justice in the case of a woman doctor’s alleged rape and murder at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The body of the postgraduate trainee, who

Diamond Industry Crisis Leads to Surge in Suicide Helpline Calls

12 Aug 2024 17:26 PM IST

A suicide helpline, launched by the Diamond Workers Union Gujarat (DWUG) on July 15, has received over 1,600 distress calls from industry workers, highlighting the severe impact of the ongoing crisis in the diamond sector. DWUG vice president Bhavesh Tank reported that 65 diamond workers in Surat have taken their