Apple Inc. plans to begin producing its premium iPhone Pro models in India for the first time this year, marking a critical milestone in the tech giant’s worldwide strategy. This decision is anticipated to have a significant influence on the pricing of high-end smartphones in the Indian market. Foxconn, Apple’s manufacturing partner, is supposed to […]
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SC Orders Removal of Victim’s Identity in Kolkata Rape-Murder Case
The Supreme Court (SC) has directed that any references to the doctor who was reportedly raped and killed at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, including her name, images, and videos, be removed from social media sites. This ruling came after a three-member bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud pointed […]
Jay Shah Poised to Become ICC Chairman: Report
According to a report released in The Age, it is speculated that BCCI Secretary Jay Shah will emerge as the next chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC). This comes after current ICC chairman Greg Barclay announced that he will not be seeking a third term. Barclay has held this position since November 2020 and […]
Nationwide Strike Called by Dalit, Adivasi Groups
Indians of all castes and tribes have joined hands in calling for a nationwide strike, ‘Bharat Bandh’, today on 21, August. The purpose of the walkout is to demand more jobs and seats in educational institutions for the marginalised communities and ensure that their Constitutional rights are protected. The bandh has gathered pace following a […]
Sabarmati Express Derails Near Kanpur After Hitting Object on Track
A serious accident happened early Saturday morning when 22 cars of the Ahmedabad-bound Sabarmati Express (train number 19168) ran off the rails between Kanpur and Bhimsen stations in Uttar Pradesh. The event occurred at roughly 2:29 a.m., only 30 minutes after the train left Kanpur Central Station. Fortunately, there are no early reports of passenger […]
Delhi Airport’s New Terminal 1 Begins Operations Today: Key Details
Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport will open its newly renovated Terminal 1 today, August 17, marking a crucial milestone in the airport’s growth plans. The terminal’s reopening comes weeks after it was closed due to a canopy collapse in late June, which resulted in a heartbreaking death. On 14 August 2024, Delhi Airport Limited […]
Kolkata Doctor’s Rape-Murder Sparks Nationwide Strike: IMA Makes 5 Key Demands
In reaction to the savage rape and murder of a trainee women doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) has called for a 24-hour countrywide strike beginning at 6 a.m. on Saturday, August 17. Non-emergency medical services will be stopped nationwide during the walkout as physicians seek justice […]
Internet Suspended in Udaipur After Communal Clashes Erupt
Udaipur, Rajasthan, saw a massive security clampdown on Friday, August 17, 2024, when internet connections were banned for 24 hours due to violent communal confrontations. The rioting began after a knife assault at a local government school. Incident Details: The assault began when a fellow student reportedly stabbed a Class 10 student in the morning. […]
CAS Dismisses Vinesh Phogat’s Appeal for Olympic Silver Medal
Vinesh Phogat’s appeal against being disqualified from the Paris 2024 Olympics was dismissed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). The judgement, which came out on Wednesday, is a big setback to Phogat who was expecting an overturning of her disqualification that happened just before her gold medal fight after weighing in with an […]
Flash floods in Himachal’s Una Cause ₹100-Crore Damage to Industrial Units
Flash floods in Himachal Pradesh’s Una district have caused havoc in the industrial sector, notably in the Bathu-Bathri industrial region in Haroli tehsil. According to district administration authorities, the disaster caused an estimated loss of ₹100 crore. The Haroli Industries Association claimed that 22 industrial facilities were seriously damaged, with many sustaining major damage. The […]