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10 Jun

Bangladesh Measles Death Toll Crosses 630 as Outbreak Continues to Worsen

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Rajeev Sharma :- Bangladesh's worsening measles outbreak has claimed three more lives, pushing the combined number of confirmed and suspected deaths to 631 since March 15, according to official health data released on Tuesday. The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) reported that the latest fatalities were recorded during the previous 24 hours, with all three cases currently classified as suspected measles-related deaths. Health authorities said the outbreak continues to spread across the country despite extensive vaccination efforts. Official figures show that confirmed deaths remain at 92, while suspected fatalities have risen to 539. During the same reporting period, authorities…

09 Jun

CID Searches TMC Headquarters Amid Forged Signature Row, Deepening Party Crisis

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAbhishek Banerjee, CID, Forged Signatures Case, Kalighat, Kolkata, Mamata Banerjee, TMC, West Bengal politics

Kolkata (Gurpreet Singh): The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Tuesday entered the Trinamool Congress (TMC) headquarters-cum-residence of party supremo Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata's Kalighat area as part of its investigation into the alleged forging of signatures of party MLAs, a controversy that has plunged the ruling party into its most serious internal crisis since its formation.The CID team, accompanied by personnel from Kalighat Police Station and a large contingent of women police officers, arrived at the party's central office at 30B Harish Chatterjee Street during the afternoon. Their arrival initially led to a brief standoff with security personnel and party…

09 Jun

Cab Drivers’ Strike Disrupts Travel Across Tricity, Fare Revision Demand at Centre of Protest

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Gurpreet Singh :- Commuters across Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula are likely to face inconvenience as app-based cab drivers associated with Ola, Uber and InDrive have observed a strike, pressing for an increase in fare rates. Under the protest plan, drivers suspended passenger services from 10 am to 4 pm and warned of a larger agitation if their demands remain unresolved. According to driver associations, nearly 50,000 passengers are expected to be affected by the disruption. The protesting drivers have argued that the fare structure fixed by the Chandigarh Administration in 2025 at ₹25 per kilometre has remained unchanged despite repeated…

09 Jun

All 24 Indian Crew Members Safe After Emergency Rescue Operation Near Oman Following Tanker Attack

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): A swift rescue mission coordinated by Indian and Omani maritime authorities ensured the safety of 24 Indian sailors after the merchant vessel MT Marivex reportedly came under a missile attack near the coast of Oman. The Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Mumbai received an alert regarding the incident on June 8 after a family member of one of the crew members informed officials about the emergency. The information was immediately shared with the concerned authorities in Oman for urgent action. Responding promptly, the Oman Navy launched an aerial rescue operation using helicopters and evacuated all 24…

08 Jun

New Delhi Issues Urgent Travel Advisories For Indians In Iran and Israel Amid Fresh West Asia Escalation

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaIndia travel advisory, Indian Embassy Tehran, Iran Israel conflict, Tel Aviv security, West Asia crisis

ew Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): India on Monday issued urgent, updated security advisories for its citizens residing in or traveling to Iran and Israel, following a severe escalation of hostilities in West Asia. The Ministry of External Affairs has explicitly instructed Indian nationals to avoid all travel to Iran and strongly urged those currently inside the country to leave immediately, while advising the Indian diaspora in Israel to maintain extreme vigilance and restrict non-essential movement. The Indian Embassy in Tehran released a formal statement reinforcing its previous travel restrictions, citing the highly volatile "latest developments in the region." The diplomatic mission…

08 Jun

FSSAI Warns Food Vendors Against Using Newspapers for Packing and Serving Food

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Rajeev Sharma :- The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a fresh advisory directing food vendors and businesses to stop using newspapers for packing, wrapping or serving food, citing serious health and safety concerns. The advisory follows a recent enforcement action in Mumbai, where food was found being packed and served in newspapers. The action was carried out jointly by FSSAI’s West Regional Office and the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM). According to the food regulator, newspaper ink contains harmful substances such as chemicals, pigments, colours, lead and other heavy metals that can contaminate food…

08 Jun

Tamim Iqbal elected Bangladesh Cricket Board president unopposed

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Rajeev Sharma :- Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has been elected president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), marking a new chapter in the administration of the country's cricket. The 37-year-old was elected unopposed during the board elections held in Dhaka on Sunday and will serve a four-year term. Tamim had been functioning as the board’s interim president since April after the Bangladesh government dissolved the previous BCB board of directors. With his formal election, he becomes the 21st president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board. One of Bangladesh’s most accomplished cricketers, Tamim retired from international cricket in January last year.…

08 Jun

Punjab opens PCS pathway for principals, lecturers and BPEOs

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Gurpreet Singh :- Senior functionaries of the Punjab Education Department, including principals, lecturers, headmasters and Block Primary Education Officers (BPEOs), will now have an opportunity to enter the Punjab Civil Services (Executive Branch) through a special recruitment process initiated under the Register-C quota. The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) has commenced the selection process for eligible government officers serving in various state departments under an internal promotional quota, distinct from the regular open competitive PCS examination. Education Department officials meeting the prescribed eligibility criteria can apply for induction into the state’s administrative services. However, certain categories of officials, including tehsildars,…

08 Jun

Mohali Launches Discounted Milk Vending Initiative to Reduce Plastic Waste

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Gurpreet Singh :- In a significant step towards promoting sustainable consumption and reducing plastic pollution, a mobile milk vending van has been introduced in Mohali, offering Verka milk at a discounted price of ₹64 per litre, compared to ₹66 per litre for milk sold in conventional plastic pouches. The initiative has been launched by the regional office of the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) in collaboration with the Verka Milk Plant, Mohali, at ATS Casa Espana. The project aims to encourage residents to bring reusable containers, bottles, or utensils for purchasing milk, thereby reducing dependence on single-use plastic packaging. The…

07 Jun

Sudden Storm at Delhi Airport Damages Three Air India Aircraft via Runaway Ground Equipment

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAir India storm, Delhi airport damage, ground equipment collision

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Three Air India narrowbody aircraft parked at Terminal 2 of Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport sustained structural damage on Sunday after being struck by loose ground support equipment during an abrupt bout of severe weather. The airport operator confirmed that a sudden onset of strong winds and heavy rain displaced heavy ground machinery from its stationary positions, causing it to roll into the parked planes. Following the high-impact collisions, all three aircraft were immediately grounded and pulled from scheduled operations to undergo detailed safety inspections and structural assessments. According to the terminal operator, the involved ground…