Government initiates investigation into allegations of cash-for-kidney transactions involving Apollo Hospitals.

“A recent exposé by ‘The Telegraph’ alleges Apollo Hospitals’ involvement in a cash-for-kidneys scandal, asserting that the hospital transported individuals from Myanmar to donate kidneys to affluent Burmese patients in exchange for payment. Responding to these claims, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has initiated an inquiry into the matter. The investigation was prompted … Read more

Live Updates from the Parliament Winter Session 2023: Opposition walks out in response to Shah’s statement on ‘Nehru’s blunders’ regarding Kashmir.

“In the course of discussing the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023, and The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill, 2023, Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasized the positive outcomes since the removal of Article 370. Shah highlighted that the voices of the Kashmiri people, unheard for years, were acknowledged by PM Modi on August … Read more

Protest in Rajasthan sparked by the murder of Karni Sena chief Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi. Get the full story here.

“The assassination of Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi, the leader of Karni Sena, at his residence in Jaipur on December 5, triggered a political controversy just two days after the Congress suffered defeat to the BJP in the Rajasthan assembly election, as reported by Hindustan Times. In response to the murder, the Karni Sena called for a … Read more

World Soil Day: The Vital Role of Soil Health in Mitigating Climate Change

Often dismissed as mere Earth surface dirt, soil is, in reality, a intricate symbiotic system encompassing organic matter, minerals, gases, liquids, and living organisms. Discussions and campaigns at the COP28 climate summit underscore the importance of soil health, a seemingly abundant resource that requires attention. Despite its apparent simplicity, soil plays a pivotal role in … Read more

India abstains from endorsing commitments to phase out coal at the UN climate summit.

India chose not to participate in a statement underscoring the imperative to significantly decrease greenhouse gas emissions for health-related advantages. India has chosen not to endorse a commitment to triple renewable energy capacity, citing references to phasing out coal and discontinuing investments in coal-fired power plants in the draft text. The Global Renewables and Energy … Read more

Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi, the leader of the Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena, was fatally shot in Jaipur.

Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi, the chief of Shri Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena, was fatally shot by three assailants at his residence in Jaipur. In response, Gogamedi’s bodyguard engaged in retaliatory firing, resulting in the death of one of the attackers, Naveen Singh Shekhawat. Surveillance footage from Gogamedi’s home captured the moment when two armed men opened … Read more

Fitness and Exercise: Health Benefits, How to Get Started, and How to Get Better

Numerous individuals aspire to achieve fitness because, fundamentally, fitness is synonymous with good health. Maintaining a high level of overall fitness is associated with a reduced risk of chronic diseases and an enhanced ability to effectively manage health challenges. Furthermore, optimal fitness contributes to increased functionality and mobility throughout an individual’s lifespan. In the short … Read more

BMTC has launched 10 additional Vajra buses connecting Bengaluru’s Attibele and Hoskote. More information to follow.

BMTC has introduced 10 new Vajra buses between Attibele and Hoskote, marking the first time fully air-conditioned buses have been deployed on this route. Previously, only ordinary buses were operational. The route for these Vajra buses includes stops at Indlabele, Bidaraguppe, Medahalli, Billapura, Sarjapur, Somapura, Yemare, Dommasandra, Heggondahalli, Gunjur, Varthur, Varthur Kodi, Whitefield Post Office, … Read more

Vice Admiral Dinesh Tripathi is set to assume the role of India’s new Vice Chief of Navy Staff.

With the Government of India approving key appointments, Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi is poised to become the new Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, succeeding his current role as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command. Scheduled to assume the crucial position in early January 2024, Vice Admiral Tripathi’s wealth of naval … Read more