Iran hangs former defence ministry official over spy claim

Iran hangs former defence ministry official over spy claim

Iran said Saturday it had executed a dual Iranian-British national who once worked for its defence ministry, despite an international outcry over his death sentence and those of others held amid nationwide protests. Iran’s Mizan news agency, associated with the country’s judiciary, announced Ali Reza Akbari’s hanging. It did not say when it happened. However,…

One dead, several injured in stampede-like situation at Makar Sankranti fair in Odisha
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One dead, several injured in stampede-like situation at Makar Sankranti fair in Odisha

At least one was killed and several others were injured in a stampede-like situation in Odisha’s Cuttack. Officially, the death toll is yet to be confirmed. The incident occurred at Singhanath Pitha on T Bridge in Badamba-Gopinathpur. Over 2 lakh people devotees had visited the ‘pitha’ for Makar Sankranti. Badamba-Narsinghpur MLA and former minister Debi…

Tamil Nadu: DMK suspends office-bearer for derogatory remarks against Governor Ravi
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Tamil Nadu: DMK suspends office-bearer for derogatory remarks against Governor Ravi

The ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu on Saturday suspended an office-bearer, Sivaji Krishnamurthy, from all his posts and the primary party membership for using abusive and derogatory language against Governor R N Ravi. A DMK release by party general secretary and senior Minister Duraimurugan (Water Resources Department) said party orator Sivaji Krishnamurthy is suspend for…

China reports almost 60,000 COVID-related deaths
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China reports almost 60,000 COVID-related deaths

China on Saturday reported nearly 60,000 deaths in people who had COVID-19 since early December following complaints the government was failing to release data about the status of the pandemic. The death toll included 5,503 deaths due to respiratory failure caused by COVID-19 and 54,435 fatalities from other ailments combined with COVID-19. The National Health…

‘Not a threat we expect’: Omar Abdullah tells ‘friend’ DMK over leader’s ‘go to Kashmir’ remark
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‘Not a threat we expect’: Omar Abdullah tells ‘friend’ DMK over leader’s ‘go to Kashmir’ remark

“Not a threat we expect from our friends in the DMK,” National Conference (NC) vice president Omar Abdullah said on Saturday in response to remarks by a member of Tamil Nadu’s ruling party against the state’s Governor R N Ravi. Shivaji Krishnamoorthy sparked a controversy on Friday with his remarks against Ravi. “If the Governor…

SED directs Schools to identify students involved in cigarette smoking, other drug addiction activities for counselling
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SED directs Schools to identify students involved in cigarette smoking, other drug addiction activities for counselling

Calls for survey & mapping of shops within periphery of 100 yards selling cigarettes or drugs The School Education Department has asked the Head of Institutions of all schools to identify the students involved in cigarette smoking and other drug addiction activities for counselling to eradicate the menace. The official documents available with states that…

Kuttey Box Office Day 1: Arjun Kapoor Starrer Crosses 1 Crore Mark On The First Day!

Kuttey Box Office Day 1: Arjun Kapoor Starrer Crosses 1 Crore Mark On The First Day!

Kuttey opened on expected lines as 1.07 crore came in. The way this film was pitched, marketed and promoted, a number around these lines as on the cards. In fact had the film opened in 75 lakhs–1 crore range, it wouldn’t have been too surprising. However, it has somehow managed to edge past the 1…

Google says Android smartphones will get expensive, warns of threat to user security

Google says Android smartphones will get expensive, warns of threat to user security

Google has warned that the Competition Commission of India’s latest ruling will make smartphones more expensive in the country. The tech giant also warned about the potential threat to users’ security. In 2022, CCI imposed a fine of Rs 2273 crore on Google in two different orders. The company was fined Rs 1337 crore for…

Singapore train blinds windows near housing complexes automatically, leaves netizens in awe

Singapore train blinds windows near housing complexes automatically, leaves netizens in awe

In another initiative to make urban life easier, a Singapore train has been automated to blind the windows when it crosses residential blocks. A video of the train is being widely shared on social media platforms and users are praising the new feature. The futuristic-looking train has eliminated the issue of discomfort due to noise…

Three villages in Himachal facing Joshimath-like imminent danger, cracks in several houses

Three villages in Himachal facing Joshimath-like imminent danger, cracks in several houses

The Joshimath crisis has set alarm bells ringing in other states as well. Besides Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh too sits on shaky ground. India Today TV reaches the difficult terrains of Himachal Pradesh and finds three villages — Nagani, Thalaut and Faagu in Seraj valley of Mandi district — facing a Joshimath-like situation, with cracks in…