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Mumbai: 14 killed after oversized billboard collapses, FIR registered against ad agency
Mumbai: 14 killed after oversized billboard collapses, FIR registered against ad agency
The city civic body said it had not granted any permission or no-objection certificate to the hoarding.
Scroll.in - 14 May 2024
Eying 3rd Term, PM Modi To File Nomination For Varanasi Today
Eying 3rd Term, PM Modi To File Nomination For Varanasi Today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will today file his nomination from Varanasi for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, seeking a third term from the constituency.
NDTV - 14 May 2024
Book Culprits in Poll Violence: CEO to Police
Book Culprits in Poll Violence: CEO to Police
�Vijayawada: Chief electoral officer Mukesh Kumar Meena directed the district election officers and the police to file cases against those who are involved in poll-related violence at Tenali, Macherla and Anantapur and asked them to subject the (...)
Deccan Chronicle - 13 May 2024
Leather exports drop 10% in FY24 on weak US, Europe demand
Leather exports drop 10% in FY24 on weak US, Europe demand
Tamil Nadu, the largest exporter, saw a significant decline of 18% in leather product exports.
The Hindu BusinessLine - 14 May 2024
At 38%, Srinagar records highest turnout since 1996
This was the first general election in the valley after the abrogation of Article 370 and the enactment of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, the EC said in a statement.
Rediff News - 13 May 2024
BAPS Swaminarayan temple in Robbinsville, NJ, holds Veterans Appreciation Day
On May 11, 2024, the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham hosted its second annual Veterans Appreciation Day with more than 140 veterans from four branches of the United States Armed Forces and their families in attendance. It was a day of remembrance (...)
News India Times - 14 May 2024
Is Your Ice Cream Fake? Here’s How to Identify
Frozen desserts are masquerading as ice creams in the market. How do you differentiate between them? Here are a few simple steps to identify real ice creams.
The Better India - 13 May 2024
Warburg Pincus to acquire Shriram Housing Finance for Rs 4,630 cr in its biggest India deal
Shriram Finance is one of India's leading NBFCs, serving over 84 lakh customers across India offering commercial vehicle loans, two-wheeler loans, and MSME financing.
Business Today - 13 May 2024
Immigration disparities spotlighted as ‘Bollard Man’ granted residency
Devil’s Advocate: Serving you a cocktail of wit, humour and sarcasm On 13 April 2024, a tragic event unfolded in Sydney, casting a shadow over the Westfield Bondi Junction shopping centre. Joel Cauchi, a man suffering with mental illness, (...)
The Indian Sun - 13 May 2024
Unraveling brand boycotts: What are the top triggers for consumer boycotts across global markets?
Shunning companies whose products pose health risks, such as containing toxic or cancer-causing substances, stands out as the primary motivation for consumers worldwide to cancel brands.
Campaign India - 13 May 2024
How to plan and host a community fundraising event
There are many benefits to being part of a strong, local community. Our communities provide valuable support networks in case we ever need help, and provide us with a sense of belonging. Good communities are able to rally around members when (...)
The Indian Sun - 13 May 2024
How climate change is shaping democracy
How climate change is shaping democracy
From its effect on polling and political mobilisation to how voters perceive power structures, the changing environment has far-reaching repercussions.
Scroll.in - 14 May 2024
Andhra Pradesh registers 78.36% polling till midnight, EC yet to announce final turnout
Andhra Pradesh registers 78.36% polling till midnight, EC yet to announce final turnout
Voter turnout may set an all-time record
The Hindu BusinessLine - 14 May 2024
From a new book of essays: Is ‘resistance’ futile? Is a ‘revolution’ necessary?
From a new book of essays: Is ‘resistance’ futile? Is a ‘revolution’ necessary?
An excerpt from ‘Indian Philosophy, Indian Revolution: On Caste and Politics’, by Divya Dwivedi and Shaj Mohan.
Scroll.in - 14 May 2024
NVS registration deadline today for 1377 non-teaching posts; here’s apply link
NVS registration deadline today for 1377 non-teaching posts; here’s apply link
Candidates can apply for the posts at navodaya.gov.in or exams.nta.ac.in/NVS.
Scroll.in - 14 May 2024
Indian UN Staff Member Killed In Gaza: Report
Indian UN Staff Member Killed In Gaza: Report
An Indian personnel working with the United Nations was killed in Gaza when the vehicle he was travelling in came under attack in Rafah, making it the first international casualty for the organisation since the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict.
NDTV - 14 May 2024
‘What use is a bullet train to us?’ In Maharashtra’s Palghar, tribal anger at BJP over lack of jobs
‘What use is a bullet train to us?’ In Maharashtra’s Palghar, tribal anger at BJP over lack of jobs
The big-ticket development projects in the region have not helped the poor, many residents said.
Scroll.in - 14 May 2024
OpenAI Releases New GPT-4o, A Faster And Free AI Model For All Users
OpenAI Releases New GPT-4o, A Faster And Free AI Model For All Users
OpenAI on Monday released a higher performing and even more human-like version of the artificial intelligence technology that underpins its popular generative tool ChatGPT, making it free to all users.
NDTV - 14 May 2024
Musical band of Varsha Joshi gets high praise for Mother’s Day event
Prominent Indian American community leaders and other members of the community attended a house-full show of the musical band Josh, led by Varsha Joshi, recently, in New Jersey. About 185 people attended the rocking performance on Mother’s Day, (...)
News India Times - 14 May 2024
Seminar on “What’s Vaisakhi?” held at Skokie Public Library
Skokie Public Library Community Engagement section in collaboration with the local Sikh community members held a seminar on April 27, 2024 at the library about the Punjabi festival of Vaisakhi and its significance to the Sikhs, a distinct (...)
News India Times - 13 May 2024
Enthusiastic Voters, Sporadic Unrest Mark Polls in Chittoor and Nellore Regions
Enthusiastic Voters, Sporadic Unrest Mark Polls in Chittoor and Nellore Regions
�Tirupati: The simultaneous assembly and parliament elections in the erstwhile Chittoor and Nellore districts on Monday witnessed sporadic incidents of violence and disruptions, despite a good voter turnout. The elections turned into an arena (...)
Deccan Chronicle - 13 May 2024