Unsafe food causes 600 mn illnesses, 420K deaths annually · 70 percent of fatalities from unsafe food occur among children under five · Ghebreyesus stressed that collaboration is essential to ensure safe and accessible food for all At the second Global Food Regulators Summit in Delhi, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus underscored the urgent need for strong…
As the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) completes its first 100 days in power in Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has claimed significant progress. Key achievements include the opening of all four doors of the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri and the launch of the Subhadra Yojana, aimed at empowering women. Additionally, the Minimum Support…
The tragic death of 26-year-old Anna Sebastian Perayil, an Ernst & Young (EY) employee, has brought the work culture at the multinational firm under scrutiny. Allegedly due to overwhelming work stress, Anna’s passing, just four months after joining EY’s audit and assurance team in Pune, has resulted in an outpouring of grief and anger from…
In a world dominated by financial goals and corporate achievements, Himanshu Sekhar Nayak stands out as a banker with a mission far beyond his professional responsibilities. A senior manager at a prestigious private bank, Himanshu balances his demanding career with an inspiring dedication to environmental conservation. From planting thousands of trees to promoting environmental awareness,…
A Shift in Evaluation The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has put forth a significant proposal to revamp the evaluation system for Class 12 board exams in India. This new model suggests that students’ performance from Classes 9, 10, and 11 should be factored into their final Class 12 results. The move…
Kolkata, a city known for its vibrant culture and history, is on high alert as a massive protest march, “Nabanna Abhijan,” looms over the horizon. With over 6,000 police officers deployed and a three-layer security apparatus in place, the city has turned into a fortress. The protest, organized by a controversial group, has raised concerns…
Families flee after new evacuation orders for Deir Al-Balah · MSF considers suspending wound care at Al-Aqsa Hospital · Diplomatic efforts by Qatar, Egypt, and U.S. fail to end conflict · Seven killed in Israeli strikes on Monday, medics say Mass Displacement in Deir Al-Balah Late Sunday, the Israeli military issued fresh evacuation orders for Deir Al-Balah, a…
A Night of Devastation Across Ukraine Ukraine faced one of the most intense and widespread assaults in weeks as Russian forces launched a coordinated overnight attack involving over 100 missiles and around 100 drones. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the barrage as “vile,” condemning the deliberate targeting of critical civilian infrastructure and the heavy toll…
Authorities in Kandhamal district have implemented extensive security measures ahead of the dual observance of Janmashtami and the death anniversary of Swami Lakshmanananda Saraswati on Monday. The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader was tragically killed on August 23, 2008, along with four of his disciples, during the Janmashtami celebrations at his Jalespeta ashram. His assassination…
India is intensifying its scrutiny of Telegram, the popular messaging app, amid growing concerns that the platform is being exploited for criminal activities, including extortion, gambling, and other fraudulent schemes. This investigation, led by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the Ministry of Electronics and Information…
