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NatGeo to showcase 10 environmental changemakers from across India

The National Geographic on Tuesday announced to showcase a series of short films, spotlighting 10 individuals from across India, who are taking significant steps towards planet conservation and restoration starting from Earth Day, April 22.

Apr 19, 2022

J&K security forces seize huge cache of weapons; foil PAK's attempt to smuggle pistols, grenades [details]

Facing a shortage of weapons, terrorists use pistols instead of assault rifles in terror attacks.

Apr 19, 2022

Hijab not allowed during II PUC exams: K'taka Edu Min BC Nagesh

Students wearing hijab will not be allowed to write the crucial annual II PUC examination in Karnataka, state Minister for Education B.C. Nagesh said on Tuesday.

Apr 19, 2022

Cybersecurity breach reported in military; high-level probe ordered [details]

The intelligence agencies have reported a cyber-security breach in the military and a high-level probe has been ordered, sources said here on Tuesday.

Apr 19, 2022

Pentagon covered up footage of UFO following US warship [details]

The documentary filmmaker made it clear that marines had reported details of the UFO event to the higher authorities

Apr 19, 2022

Projects worth Rs 11,495 cr approved in K'taka

In a massive push to the industrial growth, the State High Level Clearance Committee (SHLCC) on Monday approved a slew of industrial projects worth Rs 11,495 crore that would generate jobs for over 46,984 persons in Karnataka, officials said.

Apr 19, 2022

Hubballi violence: K'taka Police launch manhunt for Maulvi

The Karnataka Police have launched a hunt for a Maulvi for delivering hate speech and instigating a mob to indulge in large-scale violence after an objectionable post appeared on social media, police said on Tuesday.

Apr 19, 2022

Kamala Harris announces ban on anti-satellite missile tests to cut space debris

US Vice President Kamala Harris has declared that the country will no longer conduct destructive, direct ascent anti-satellite (ASAT) missile testing to reduce space debris and safeguard satellites in low-Earth orbit.

Apr 19, 2022

Twitter's board salary will be $0 if my bid succeeds: Musk

Tesla CEO and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has taken another dig at Twitter board, saying the members of the board will get zero salary if his $43 billion takeover bid succeeds.

Apr 19, 2022

After viral video, 7 held for making Class 10 UP student lick feet

Seven persons have been arrested after a video, that showed a Class 10 Dalit student being assaulted and made to lick feet of rivals, went viral on social media.

Apr 19, 2022

UAE announces new visa and residence scheme to attract global talent,updates its Golden Residence rules

The UAE had adopted a new liberalised Entry and Residence Scheme, including new categories and expanding the scope of beneficiaries.

Apr 19, 2022

Global Covid caseload tops 504.9 mn

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 504.9 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 6.19 million and vaccinations to over 11.18 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University.

Apr 19, 2022

5.9-magnitude offshore earthquake jolts southern Philippines

An offshore earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 jolted Davao Oriental province in southern Philippines on Tuesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said.

Apr 19, 2022

Shanti Sethi, Indian American Navy veteran appointed as defense advisor to Kamala Harris

Shanti Sethi, a trail-blazing woman Navy veteran has been appointed defence as advisor to Vice President Kamala Harris, according to Politico.

Apr 19, 2022

Mega crypto ponzi scheme busted by B'luru CCB; crores of rupees defrauded [details]

The "board of directors" of the company behind the multi-crore Ponzi scheme include a cab driver, a scrap merchant cum painter and a mechanic, a trio from Bengaluru in their late 20s.

Apr 19, 2022