Panaji (Goa) [India]: Prasar Bharati, India’s public broadcaster, on Wednesday launched its own OTT platform, ‘Waves’. The app, available on Android and iOS, aims to deliver diverse content under the tagline “Waves – Family Entertainment Ki Nayi Lehar.” The platform was launched by Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant at the opening ceremony of the International… Continue reading Prasar Bharati launches its own OTT platform ‘Waves’ at IFFI
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1.5 tonnes of waste cleared in Badrinath’s massive post-season cleanup drive
Badrinath (Uttarakhand) [India], November 21: After hosting an impressive 47 lakh devotees this season, the Badrinath Nagar Panchayat initiated a comprehensive cleaning drive to restore the sacred shrine and its surroundings to their pristine condition ahead of the winter closure. A dedicated team of 50 ‘Paryavaran Mitra’ conducted the cleanup, collecting 1.5 tonnes of waste… Continue reading 1.5 tonnes of waste cleared in Badrinath’s massive post-season cleanup drive
Social media ban for children younger than 16 introduced in Australia’s Parliament
MELBOURNE: Australia’s communications minister introduced a world-first law into Parliament on Thursday that would ban children younger than 16 from social media, saying online safety was one of parents’ toughest challenges. Michelle Rowland said TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Reddit, X and Instagram were among the platforms that would face fines of up to 50 million Australian… Continue reading Social media ban for children younger than 16 introduced in Australia’s Parliament
About 182 mn children in poor nations lack nurture; pollution, climate change risk factors: Study
NEW DELHI: In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), three-fourths of those aged three or four years lack — nearly 182 million children — access to adequate nurture, thereby risking healthy development, according to a new series paper, published in The Lancet journal. Child development is also affected by air pollution, climate change, and exposure to… Continue reading About 182 mn children in poor nations lack nurture; pollution, climate change risk factors: Study
CAQM amends GRAP Stages III & IV: Stricter measures enforced in NCR
New Delhi [India] November 21: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has amended the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), introducing stricter measures to address escalating pollution”>air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR). According to the revisions, it will now be mandatory for NCR states to discontinue physical classes up to Class V under… Continue reading CAQM amends GRAP Stages III & IV: Stricter measures enforced in NCR
India set to welcome first-ever international padel tournament
Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India]: India is set to welcome its first-ever international Padel tournament, the CUPRA FIP Tour, with the FIP Promotion India Padel Open, taking place from November 21 to 24 in Greater Noida. Along with the finest Indian Padel talent, the tournament will host notable International players from countries like Spain, Japan,… Continue reading India set to welcome first-ever international padel tournament
Madurai Bench of Madras HC seeks response on Agni Theertham pollution
Madurai (Tamil Nadu) [India], November 21: The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Wednesday directed the concerned officials to file a counter affidavit within two weeks in response to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) over pollution in Agni Theertham at Rameswaram. The PIL highlights the alarming issue of sewage and contaminated water mixing… Continue reading Madurai Bench of Madras HC seeks response on Agni Theertham pollution
Snake found in Jan Shatabdi Express in MP; Railways starts probe
JABALPUR: A snake was found slithering around in the Jan Shatabdi Express train, which runs between Bhopal’s Rani Kamlapati station and Jabalpur, prompting the Railways to launch a probe, an official said on Wednesday. The snake was found in the Jan Shatabdi Express two days back and the matter is being robed, West Central Railway… Continue reading Snake found in Jan Shatabdi Express in MP; Railways starts probe
Bihar govt to award each member of Indian women’s hockey team with Rs 10 lakh
RAJGIR (BIHAR): The Bihar government has decided to award Rs 10 lakh to each and every playing member of the Indian women’s hockey team that won the Asian Champions Trophy here on Wednesday, beating reigning Olympic medallist China 1-0 in the final. “Each player in the squad will receive Rs 10 lakh in recognition of… Continue reading Bihar govt to award each member of Indian women’s hockey team with Rs 10 lakh
India defend women’s ACT title, beat Olympic silver medallist China 1-0 in final
RAJGIR (BIHAR): Indian women’s hockey team retained the Asian Champions Trophy title with a narrow 1-0 win over Olympic silver medallist China in a pulsating final here Wednesday. Young striker Deepika scored the winner for India from a penalty corner in the 31st minute to finish as the tournament’s highest goal getter with 11 strikes.… Continue reading India defend women’s ACT title, beat Olympic silver medallist China 1-0 in final