New Delhi became the epicenter of a green revolution on April 25, 2024, as the India-Sweden Innovations’ Accelerator (ISIA) Workshop unveiled transformative technologies poised to revolutionize sustainable development. Strengthening ties further, India and Sweden’s partnership is set to turbocharge climate action, spotlighting cutting-edge solutions in green energy and eco-friendly materials at this landmark event. This initiative aligns with Sweden’s leadership role in global climate initiatives, as emphasized at COP28, where Sweden pledged to support multiple international efforts to boost ..read more

New Delhi, 1 May 2024: The final data for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, released by the Election Commission of India (ECI), has once again sparked questions regarding the ECI’s integrity, particularly concerning the voter turnout in Phase 1 and Phase 2. The Election Commission of India (ECI) released voter turnout data in the first two phases of the ongoing Lok Sabha Elections. The percentage figure is nearly 6 per cent higher than the preliminary numbers released on the day of the polling. 2 Phase Data Released BY ECI on Tuesday Doubts were raised regarding the low voter turnout during the i ..read more

New Delhi, 01 May 2024: Panic swept through Delhi-NCR’s schools today as several schools in the received chilling bomb threats via email. The targeted institutions included Mother Mary School in Mayur Vihar, Delhi Public School in Dwarka, Sanskriti School in Chanakyapuri, Delhi Public School in Vasant Kunj, and Amity School in Saket. According to police officials, the threats triggered a swift response, prompting the evacuation of all five schools. Local law enforcement agencies were immediately notified upon the reception of the threatening emails. “The safety of students and faculty is our ..read more

Kenya is reeling under the weight of heavy rainfall as devastating flash floods wreak havoc across several regions, claiming the lives of 169 people, according to a statement by Government Spokesman Isaac Mwaura. The toll was confirmed on Monday evening, with Mwaura revealing that a dam burst in the western town of Mai Mahiu resulted in the deaths of 48 individuals and severely impacted numerous others. The East African nation is currently grappling with El Nino-induced above-average rainfall, as forecasted by the Kenya Meteorological Department. Predictions suggest that the heavy rainfall wi ..read more

The UK pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca has acknowledged, according to a report by The Telegraph, the potential for its COVID-19 vaccine, which was utilized in India under the name Covishield, to cause a rare side effect known as Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS). The vaccine was developed by AstraZeneca in collaboration with Oxford University during the pandemic and manufactured by the Serum Institute of India, Pune. What is TTS and its Symptoms? Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS) is a rare yet serious condition associated with certain COVID-19 vaccines, particul ..read more

Karnataka, 29 April 2024: In a scandal that has shaken the political landscape of India, Prajwal Revanna, a Member of Parliament from Karnataka, grandson of former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda, and scion of the influential Janata Dal (Secular) party, has fled the country amidst allegations of sexual assault and misconduct. The controversy erupted when explicit videos, purportedly featuring Prajwal Revanna engaging in sexual acts, surfaced on social media just days before the crucial elections in the Hassan constituency of Karnataka. The videos, which allegedly show him assaulting multiple wom ..read more

New Delhi, 29 April 2024: The Delhi High Court has rejected a petition seeking a six-year ban on Prime Minister Narendra Modi from contesting elections, alleging violations of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) by invoking religious sentiments. Justice Sachin Datta dismissed the plea, emphasizing that the court cannot direct the Election Commission of India (ECI) to act in a particular manner. The petition, filed by Advocate Anand S Jondhale, referenced a speech delivered by PM Modi in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh, where he allegedly sought votes in the name of Hindu and Sikh deities and their places ..read more

As the countdown to the T20 World Cup intensifies, New Zealand coach Gary Stead is eagerly eyeing the performances of debutantes Matt Henry and Rachin Ravindra. Both players, set to make their first appearance on the grand stage of the T20 World Cup, have been the subject of keen interest and anticipation within the Kiwi camp. Stead, speaking on the team’s preparations and prospects, expressed particular excitement about how Henry and Ravindra would fare in the tournament. “Stead is especially looking forward to see how Henry and Ravindra can perform on the big stage, in what will be their fi ..read more

In a delightful twist of political theater, the Indian National Congress (INC) has extended a heartfelt thank you to none other than Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his unwitting promotion of their manifesto. Pawan Khera, the messenger of this gratitude, expressed his appreciation in a satirical video that left many scratching their heads and chuckling in disbelief. Pawan Khera’s video, a masterclass in political irony, hailed Modi for his unintentional assistance in spreading awareness about the Congress manifesto. “We couldn’t have afforded such extensive promotion ourselves,” Khera quippe ..read more

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered on Thursday at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), one of the leading public universities in the United States, to establish a protest encampment in solidarity with Palestinians. Under the banner of “UCLA Palestine Solidarity Encampment,” organizers voiced their vehement opposition, stating, “We will not be silent while Gaza is being annihilated.” Comprised of UCLA students, faculty, staff, and community members, the group issued a set of demands, including the call for boycotts against Israeli universities. In a pointed critique, the organize ..read more