Kim Jong Un Selects 25 ‘Attractive’ Women Annually for His ‘Pleasure Squad’: Report

Yeonmi Park, a young woman who escaped from North Korea, has revealed sensational things about the country’s leader Kim Jong Un. ·       claimed that Kim Jong-un picks 25 virgin girls every year for his “pleasure squad”. ·        Notably, the women are picked based on their looks and political loyalty. ·       She claims that once the girls are selected,…

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India’s $13 Billion Oil Savings from Russian Imports Amidst Global Geopolitical Dynamics

In the backdrop of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, India has emerged as a significant beneficiary, saving a staggering $13 billion through its increased imports of crude oil from Russia. This substantial windfall, as highlighted by a study from the Investment Information and Credit Rating Agency (ICRA), has significantly impacted India’s oil import dynamics and economic…

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Election Commission Implements New Protocol for Handling Symbol Loading Units: Compliance with Supreme Court Mandate

In a significant development, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has revised its protocol for the handling and storage of ‘symbol loading units’ (SLUs) of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) systems. This revision comes in response to directives from the Supreme Court, urging enhanced transparency and security in the…

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Delhi Women’s Panel Shakeup: 223 Employees Axed by LG Saxena Over Alleged Irregularities

40 Posts, 223 Hired: Lt Governor’s Big Crackdown on Delhi Women Panel. ·       The Lieutenant Governor’s office, citing breaches of the Delhi Commission for Women Act, revealed that these appointments were made without the requisite approval. ·       Furthermore, the order highlights disparities in the emoluments of some incumbents, pointing to arbitrary and substantial increases in salaries without…

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Odisha’s Conservation Initiative: Implements Temporary Ban on Visitors to Safeguard Bhitarkanika National Park’s Crocodile Mating Season

To ensure a safe mating season for saltwater crocodiles, Odisha has imposed a three-month ban on entry of tourists and visitors to Bhitarkanika National Park. ·       According to the Assistant Conservator of Forests, the ban will be in force from May 1 to July 31. ·       the noise of mechanised boats transporting tourists and Forest Department officials…

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India’s GST Collection Hits Record High, Surpasses Expectations in April, Signalling Robust Economic Growth

 India’s Gross GST collections for April 2024 soared to an unprecedented Rs 2.10 lakh crore, marking a staggering 12.4 per cent increase compared to the previous year. ·       The surge in GST revenue was underpinned by a substantial uptick in both domestic transactions, witnessing a notable 13.4 per cent rise, and imports, which grew by 8.3…

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Tragic Turn: Accused Anuj Thapan, in Salman Khan House Firing Case, Dies by Suicide in Custody

 Anuj Thapan, one of the accused in the Salman Khan house firing case, met a tragic end by hanging himself with a bedsheet while in police custody. ·       Anuj Thapan and Sonu Subhash Chander, were arrested for allegedly supplying firearms to shooters who fired multiple rounds outside Salman Khan’s Galaxy Apartments. ·       The Mumbai Crime Branch has…

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Godrej Family Legacy Reimagined: An Inside Look at the 127-Year Split

In a monumental decision marking the end of an era, the Godrej family, custodians of the 127-year-old Godrej Group, has announced a strategic split of the conglomerate. This historic move, characterized as an “ownership realignment,” delineates a new chapter for one of India’s most prominent business dynasties. As the dust settles on this paradigm-shifting announcement,…

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AstraZeneca’s Acknowledgment: Covishield’s Rare Side Effects and the Emerging Picture of Thrombosis

AstraZeneca, the British pharmaceutical titan, has publicly acknowledged the rare but potentially severe side effects associated with its Covid-19 vaccine, Covishield. ·       The Telegraph (UK) reported that the vaccine can trigger a condition leading to blood clots and low platelet count, as revealed in court documents. ·       Covishield, a product of the collaboration between AstraZeneca and Oxford…

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Scorching Odisha: Mercury Peaks at 46°C, IMD’s Warning and District-wise Temperature Check

As the sun beats down relentlessly, Odisha finds itself in the grip of an intense heat wave, with temperatures soaring to unprecedented heights. ·       The mercury has surged to a staggering 46 degrees Celsius, marking the highest maximum temperature recorded thus far on Tuesday. ·       The IMD reports that this is the first time this season that…

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