NGT imposes Rs 20 lakh fine on MCD for dumping garbage near visually impaired school

NEW DELHI: The National Green Tribunal on Friday imposed Rs 20 lakh fine on the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) for illegally dumping solid waste in a dhalao near a school for the visually impaired in west Delhi’s Raghubir Nagar. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) observed that authorities cannot be allowed to take advantage of… Continue reading NGT imposes Rs 20 lakh fine on MCD for dumping garbage near visually impaired school

Lithuanian film ‘Toxic’ wins Golden Peacock Award at IFFI 2024

PANAJI: Lithuanian film ‘Toxic’, written and directed by Saule Bliuvaite, won the coveted Golden Peacock Award at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) as the nine days of global cinema extravaganza concluded in Goa on Thursday night. The Best Actor (Female) award was jointly won by Vesta Matulyte and Leva Rupeikaite for their… Continue reading Lithuanian film ‘Toxic’ wins Golden Peacock Award at IFFI 2024

“Human rights organisations must speak up for Hindus” says former Spiritual advisor to Trump on minorities being targeted in Bangladesh

Washington DC [US]: Johnnie Moore, the former Commissioner of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), and the former spiritual advisor to President Trump has called on Human Rights Organisations need to speak up on atrocities against Hindus in wake of the recent reports of persecution of minorities in Bangladesh. “Human rights organizations… Continue reading “Human rights organisations must speak up for Hindus” says former Spiritual advisor to Trump on minorities being targeted in Bangladesh

Long COVID appears to be driven by ‘long infection’. Here’s what science says

MELBOURNE: Around 5–10% of people with COVID infections go on to experience long COVID, with symptoms lasting three months or more. Researchers have proposed several biological mechanisms to explain long COVID. However, in a perspective article published in the latest Medical Journal of Australia, we argue that much, if not all, long COVID appears to… Continue reading Long COVID appears to be driven by ‘long infection’. Here’s what science says

180 films from 29 countries to be screened at 30th Kolkata International Film Fest

KOLKATA: Around 180 films from 29 countries will be screened at the 30th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF), its chairman Goutam Ghose said. He said France will be the focus country, with 21 films from the European nation to be screened during the festival, which will be held from December 4-11. “Around 180 films will… Continue reading 180 films from 29 countries to be screened at 30th Kolkata International Film Fest

Indian Navy enhances interoperability with Mauritius in 15th annual training program

Port Louis [Mauritius], November 30: The Indian Navy is in Mauritius for the 15th edition of the annual training program between India and Mauritius aimed at enhancing interoperability between the Indian and Mauritian Armed Forces. The Spokesperson of the Indian Navy shared the details on X. According to them, the Indian Navy Marine Commando and… Continue reading Indian Navy enhances interoperability with Mauritius in 15th annual training program

Mumbai police cyber wing manages to retrieve Rs 1.31 cr in two online cheating cases

MUMBAI: The cyber wing of Mumbai Police managed to block Rs 1.31 crore taken from victims by online cheats, an official said on Thursday. “The finance manager of a private company situated in Marine Lines in south Mumbai was duped on Tuesday by fraudsters who created a fake profile of its owner. They then asked… Continue reading Mumbai police cyber wing manages to retrieve Rs 1.31 cr in two online cheating cases

Cyclone Fengal: Alert at Puducherry coast, security stepped up across beaches

Puducherry (Tamil Nadu) [India], November 30: A team led by Puducherry SSP Kalaivanan visited the beaches and the coastal roads in the region and inspected them as the Cyclone Fengal is expected to cross the coast on Saturday evening. The authorities have advised the public to not visit beaches in Puducherry as well as in… Continue reading Cyclone Fengal: Alert at Puducherry coast, security stepped up across beaches

Heavy rains lash Tamil Nadu, ‘Fengal’ continues to moves towards coastline

CHENNAI: Heavy rains accompanied by gusty winds pounded several parts of northern Tamil Nadu on Saturday, affecting normalcy, as cyclonic storm Fengal, expected to make landfall near Puducherry later in the day, continued moving towards the coast. What began as intermittent rainfall in coastal regions on the night of November 29, gradually became steady leading… Continue reading Heavy rains lash Tamil Nadu, ‘Fengal’ continues to moves towards coastline

Trump 2.0 to see reduction in global wars, lesser geo political uncertainty and stable crude

New Delhi [India]: After Donald Trump’s re-election as the U.S. President, Trump 2.0 is likely to see some reduction in global wars, lesser geo political uncertainty and stable crude prices, according to a report by by stockbroking firm Prabhudas Lilladher. The report highlighted that Trump’s foreign policy has historically emphasized negotiation over prolonged military engagements.… Continue reading Trump 2.0 to see reduction in global wars, lesser geo political uncertainty and stable crude