Manpriya Khurana

Articles by Manpriya Khurana

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Fraudsters get creative, come up with newer ways to dupe people

White collar crimes get savvy: FedEx scam fleeced Bengalureans of Rs 65.19 crore in just 5 months

The scam, which has changed its modus operandi several times, started with unsuspected victims being called to inform of their stuck parcels with the law enforcement authorities.

Jul 7, 2024

Fact Check: No, Indian Forces did not martyr 12 Kashmiris in June; zero civilian deaths in 2024

Apart from political instability and terror, the Valley seems to have another set of demons to counter — propaganda and disinformation.

Jul 5, 2024

Beware of Manchurian, cotton candy & now Pani Puri; foods that miserably failed K'taka safety checks

Out of the 260 samples collected, artificial colors and carcinogenic agents were found in as many as 41 samples pf Pani Puri. Whereas other 18 samples were also found unfit for human consumption

Jul 2, 2024

Who is General Upendra Dwivedi? The 30th Chief of the Indian Army takes charge [key points]

Hailing from Madhya Pradesh, General Dwivedi is an alumnus of Sainik School, followed by National Defence Academy. His military career is generously dotted with several awards and distinctions

Jun 30, 2024

No more chemo! 4yo wins two-year-long battle against leukemia; Hospital staff and parents celebrate [viral video]

According to WHO, every year over 75,000 children in India are diagnosed with cancer. Leukemia is among the common types of cancer among children

Jun 29, 2024

Social media influencers must pay TDS on freebies; same goes for doctors [see guidelines]

From Reels to Riches: How much do Indian influencers really make [DECODED]

It's a youngsters' world out there with Instagram creators aged between 18 to 25 making up over 49% of the demographic.

Jun 5, 2024

No sale of uniforms, stationary items in Hyderabad school premises; non-commercial approach advised [details]

The notice directs that if at all any such sale is to be made within the school premises, it should strictly be on non-commercial, no-profit and no-loss basis.

May 31, 2024

Air pollution spares no one, causes over 7mn deaths worldwide; urgent need for govts' intervention needed

Tiny invisible particles in air pollution affect heart rhythm, cause blood clotting and the build-up of plaques in arteries and blood pressure, as well as adversely cause respiratory diseases and other conditions across the body.

May 26, 2024

Gang war in Udupi: Car dashes bonnet into the other, then rams into a guy on the road; Viral video leaves netizens shocked

A political row also erupted over the incident, which seems to have been shot from the terrace of a building in the same area

May 25, 2024

Lawyer impersonates magistrate, hides number plate, refuses to show license; arrested [viral video]

When asked about the nature of the traffic violation, the accused takes out his camera, starts recording and argues with the cop on duty while refusing to show his driving license.

May 21, 2024

maternity bill, maternity benefits, pregnancy, childcare

SC backs working mothers; two-year-childcare leave & 180-day maternity leave Constitutional right of women [details]

Taking note of the fact that the denial of such leaves amounts to unequal working conditions for women, the Supreme Court bench said that the denial also tantamount to forcing women to resign from their jobs.

Apr 25, 2024

Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Will it be the three-time MP Tharoor or the LS poll debutant Chandrasekhar in Thiruvananthapuram?

For the Thiruvananthapuram constituency in Kerala, in the fray are Tharoor, 68, and Chandrasekhar, 59, who will also be contesting against Pannyan Raveendran of the CPI(M) led LDF

Apr 11, 2024

Eid 2016 in India: Eid al-Fitr falls on July 7 this year

When is Eid in Saudi Arabia, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh; crescent sighting report for Eid-ul-Fitr

Since Muslims follow lunar calendar, it is the sighting of the crescent moon that confirms the day of Eid-ul-Fitr.

Apr 9, 2024

Cholera outbreak in B'luru stirs political debate; Congress says "get your facts correct"

On Friday, 47 students of Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute's girls hostel were admitted in suspected case of food poisoning. However, the dean later clarified that the girls were diagnosed with acute gastroenteritis.

Apr 7, 2024

Lok Sabha Poll 2024: Ajai Rai Vs Narendra Modi contest in Varanasi promises to be key for unique reasons

With Rai being fielded for the third time against the PM in the Varanasi constituency, many have questioned and underscored his resolve to defeat Modi

Apr 6, 2024

'I don't need UN to tell me': Jaishankar dismisses UN official's remark on upcoming elections in India [details]

While rallying for BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar in Thiruvananthapuram, the External Affairs Minister was questioned about the UN official's remarks saying he "hoped everyone's rights are protected."

Apr 5, 2024

Man repeatedly hit by steel rod in broad daylight in Bengaluru; dashcam video goes viral, police responds [details]

The shocking incident was recorded by a car dash camera while it was driving through Bangalore's Kalyan Nagar. Many of those who saw the unfortunate visuals doubted if the victim survived.

Apr 2, 2024

"Click Here" images flood X as accessibility feature takes political turn; what's it all about?

The feature, which allows the visually challenged to understand the image, left many users wondering what it is all about

Mar 31, 2024

WFH vs water conservation: Debate rages amid Bengaluru's worsening water crisis

Once the work from home option is given to employees, it is estimated that a staggering number of migrant workforce will go back to their hometowns and help tide over the crisis during peak summer months.

Mar 26, 2024

After SC summons, Patanjali issues unconditional apology for misleading ads claiming magic cure. Is sorry enough, question Netizens

Many of the social media users came down heavily on the word sorry and questioned if an apology should even be an option for those who have played with the health of millions of people

Mar 21, 2024

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