K Sanjay Murthy, an IAS officer, has been appointed as the new Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India, succeeding Girish Chandra Murmu. Murthy, currently serving as the Secretary of the Department of Higher Education, will assume his new role upon taking charge. The President of India made the appointment, exercising the power vested in her by the Constitution.
Former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh was injured in a stone-pelting incident while returning from a political meeting in Nagpur district. The attack occurred on the last day of campaigning for the Maharashtra assembly elections. Police are investigating the incident and have not yet identified the assailants. Deshmukh's son, Salil, is contesting the Katol assembly seat in the elections.
IIT Kanpur has developed a new indigenous Kamikaze drone capable of carrying a 6kg warhead with a range of 100km. The drone, designed for the Indian armed forces, features a foldable fixed-wing design, AI-based autonomous navigation, and advanced stealth technology for all-weather operations. This development aligns with India's push for self-reliance in defense manufacturing.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) reported record-breaking seizures of over Rs 1,000 crore in Maharashtra and Jharkhand during the recent assembly bypolls. The seizures, seven times higher than in 2019, included cash, precious metals, freebies, drugs, and liquor. Maharashtra accounted for the majority of seizures, with a significant portion being illegal cash and silver.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, emphasizing India's commitment to fighting hunger and poverty. He highlighted India's successful initiatives in poverty reduction, food security, and healthcare, and expressed support for Brazil's proposal to establish a Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty.
Maydigo Omar Yarow, a 60-year-old widow and mother of six, wakes up before dawn and heads to a livestock slaughter site on the outskirts of Baidoa to scavenge for discarded bones and hide.
Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland political leaders and thousands of mourners gathered in Hargeisa on Monday to attend the funeral prayer of former Somaliland President Ahmed Mohamed Mohamud Silanyo, a towering figure in the region's history.
Slovakia is strongly opposed to the US reportedly allowing Ukraine to carry out attacks deep inside Russia, PM Robert Fico has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has slammed the alleged US approval of long-range strikes deep inside Russia Read Full Article at RT.com
US President Biden appeared to lose his way after speaking about climate change in the Amazon rainforest Read Full Article at RT.com
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The country is a tightly controlled dependent US colony and it’s hard to see that changing in the near future Read Full Article at RT.com
[Daily News] Brasilia -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has ordered a thorough inspection of all buildings in the Kariakoo area, directing authorities to provide a comprehensive report on their condition following the recent building collapse.
[allAfrica] Cape Town -- The Pastef list, led by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, won a large majority of seats in the National Assembly, according to partial and provisional results published by polling stations in Senegal and abroad.
[allAfrica] Cape Town -- In Part 1 of the interview Juanita Williams from allAfrica had with Professor Resia Pretorius from Stellenbosch University, Pretorius spoke about her extensive research on blood clots, inflammation, and their implications, particularly in the context of acute Covid-19 and Long Covid. Pretorius' research team was among the first to identify inflammatory microclots in the blood samples of Covid-19 patients, which led to prolonged symptoms, sometimes lasting years.
The singer was diagnosed with Bell's palsy in 2020 - a neurological disorder that causes paralysis or weakness on one side of the face when the facial nerve is damaged.
The BBC show, which was presented from Thirlestane Castle, Scotland saw one hopeful bring a small music box to be appraised by the team of experts.
The attacker rushed up behind the man, who was walking down the road, and violently grabbed the victim before throwing him to the ground in the Birmingham area of Solihull on November 7
JK Rowling has slammed John Oliver for 'spouting bulls***' during a segment on his show in which he said women do not face safety threats from competing against trans athletes.
It comes as neighbouring Finland launched a new preparedness website and after Norwegians recently received booklets instructing them on how to manage on their own for a week in the event of war.
The reported decision to let Ukraine carry out long-range strikes inside Russia could spark a world war, a political commentator has told RT Read Full Article at RT.com
Slovakia is strongly opposed to the US reportedly allowing Ukraine to carry out attacks deep inside Russia, PM Robert Fico has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) are meeting with a special mediator for the first time Monday to continue talks as they enter the fourth day of a national strike.
Prince Harry will meet with children in Vancouver as part of his work with the Invictus Games to bring the event to schools everywhere.
Police in Halifax say the death of a Walmart employee who was found inside an oven in the store last month is not suspicious, but they are refusing to release any additional details.
More than 200 owners of vehicles made by Fisker could find themselves £70,000 out of pocket - after the Californian-based company declared it had gone bust in June.
Apple fans were surprised to find that a once-essential piece of tech is no longer available online, sparking concerns this popular device may have been discontinued.
London-based GP Dr Sermed Mezher shared a quick one minute test could reveal how well you can read people's emotions - something many people with autism struggle with.
Oscar Barker (pictured), Aviva Otte, and Yousef Al-Kharboush all died in 2014 after being fed with a solution that had been contaminated by a bacterium called bacillus cereus.
Incoming president Donald Trump has confirmed he is ready to declare a national emergency and use the military to deport illegal immigrants from America.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reportedly plans to propose freezing the conflict along current lines, according to Bloomberg Read Full Article at RT.com
