At least five people lost their lives due to suffocation amid a heavy crowd at the air show organised by the Indian Air Force (IAF) in Chennai. The accident happened on the occasion of the Air Force Day celebration at Marina Beach on Sunday. Around lakhs of people gathered to watch the air show. According to reports, people felt suffocated due to the heavy crowd and a total of 230 people fainted due to the scorching sun and heavy crowd. Out of these, the condition of 93 people deteriorated and they were admitted to the nearby hospital. Though the air show…
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One year in, Israel’s conduct of the war has exacted an unprecedented and horrific toll on Palestinian journalists and the region’s media landscape. At least 128 journalists and media workers, all but five of them Palestinian, have been killed – more journalists than have died in the course of any year since CPJ began documenting journalist killings in 1992. All of the killings, except two, were carried out by Israeli forces. CPJ has found that at least five journalists were specifically targeted by Israel for their work and is investigating at least 10 more cases of deliberate targeting. Two Israeli…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Saturday, alleged that the Congress party is being run by a “gang of urban Naxals” and asked people to unite against the “dangerous agenda” of the party. Addressing a rally in Maharashtra’s Washim district after launching various projects, the Prime Minister emphasised the need for collective action to counter the influence of these elements within Congress and protect the nation’s interests. He also accused the Congress of looting the poor and not improving their condition for its selfish politics. “They (Congress) think that if we all unite, then their agenda to divide the country will…
At the first high-level meeting of the Global Commission on People- Centred Clean Energy Transitions, the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) has urged policymakers to prioritise fairness in the clean energy transition. Speaking alongside key global figures in the clean power transformation, ITUC General Secretary Luc Triangle highlighted the critical need for social justice in energy reforms. “Fairness and social justice in the energy transition is too often overlooked by policymakers. We cannot wait until after decisions are made to address job losses and rising costs. “Fairness must be a guiding principle from the start, and we have the tools…
The Delhi High Court Bar Association and Live4Freedom LLP conferred the “Fight 4 Justice Awards, II Edition, 2024” in the “Administration & Governance” category on the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) for its fight against the Electoral Bonds Scheme, which was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court of India. They have initiated the Fight for Justice Awards to identify and honour Indian citizens – the average litigants – who have won cases in the Supreme Court of India against all odds; cases that have resulted in landmark judgments and have made an impact on the society as a whole. On behalf of ADR, Prof Jagdeep Chhokar…
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit Pakistan for the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting hosted by Islamabad on October 15-16, said the Ministry of External Affairs on Friday. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Jaishankar will lead the Indian delegation at the SCO meeting, which Chinese President Xi Jinping is also expected to attend. This would be Jaishankar’s first visit to Pakistan as India’s External Affairs Minister. The announcement came after the ministry confirmed in August that Pakistan had sent an invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the SCO meeting scheduled this month. “We have received an invitation…
In a significant development in Chhattisgarh, 36 Naxals were killed in an encounter with police forces on Friday. The clash took place in a remote area known for Naxalite activity. Authorities have reported that the bodies of several insurgents have been recovered, along with a substantial cache of automatic weapons. Police officials have stated that they are continuing operations to ensure the area is secure and to gather further intelligence on any remaining Naxalite presence. More details regarding the circumstances of the encounter and the identities of the deceased Naxals are expected as the investigation unfolds. This incident underscores the ongoing efforts by…
India’s steel industry is poised for significant expansion, with plans to add approximately 23 million tonnes (MT) of crude steel capacity between FY24 and FY27, according to a report by Nomura. The industry is expected to reflect a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8%, aligning with its long-term average growth from FY15 to FY24. Despite this substantial increase in capacity, experts believe the Indian steel sector is entering a favourable phase. The report highlights that major steel players such as JSW, JSPL, Tata Steel, and ArcelorMittal & Nippon Steel are projected to account for nearly 87% of the ongoing…
The Supreme Court on Friday ordered a probe by a special investigation team (SIT), under the supervision of the CBI, into allegations that the previous Andhra Pradesh government had used substandard ghee containing animal fat to prepare Tirupati laddus. The SIT will also consist of two state police officers and one member of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). Saying that the allegations had the potential of hurting sentiments of people worldwide, the Supreme Court said the SIT investigation would be monitored by the CBI director. “In order to assuage the feelings of crores of people, we find that an investigation…
In a significant development, the Narendra Modi government on Thursday conferred the status of ‘Classical Language’ to Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese and Bengali. Addressing a press conference, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, “PM Modi has always focused on Indian languages. Today, 5 languages such as Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese and Bengali have been approved as classical languages. “By now, we had Tamil, Sanskrit, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Odia were the notified classical languages and the Centre is taking steps to conserve and promote the classical languages and to preserve the rich heritage of these languages,” he said. With this new addition,…