The vice-presidential election heats up as the opposition nominates former Supreme Court judge B Sudershan Reddy, challenging NDA's CP Radhakrishnan. This "South vs South" contest puts regional parties like DMK, YSRCP, and BRS in a bind. With NDA holding a comfortable majority in both houses, the election outcome hinges on potential defections.
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Donald Trump is reportedly planning a trilateral meeting with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington before April 22nd. This comes amid claims Trump suggested Ukraine cede control of the Donbas region for a ceasefire, aligning with Putin's demands. While Zelenskyy rejects territorial concessions, he's open to summit discussions, seeking security guarantees and an end to the conflict.
A recent study reveals that a significant portion of Indian diabetics, nearly 40%, are unaware of their condition. The research, analyzing data from over 57,000 adults, indicates a 20% diabetes prevalence among those aged 45 and above, with urban rates double those in rural areas. Limited healthcare infrastructure, particularly in rural regions, hinders effective management, with frequent medicine stockouts reported.
T20 cricket has undergone a six-hitting revolution, transforming batting from risk-averse accumulation to power-driven aggression. India, once lagging behind, now match the world’s best with a six every 12 balls in 2024. With IPL and internationals fuelling the trend, six-hitting is now the currency of modern T20 cricket.
The Supreme Court overturned the Karnataka High Court's decision, cancelling the bail of Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, his girlfriend Pavithra Gowda, and five others implicated in the Renukaswamy murder case. Darshan was arrested with 16 others for allegedly abducting, torturing, and murdering Renukaswamy, a 33-year-old fan.
Blue Origin now accepts cryptocurrency, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, for its New Shepard space tourism flights, partnering with Shift4 Payments for secure transactions. This move allows customers to book flights with digital currencies, requiring a $150,000 deposit. The initiative aims to broaden accessibility and integrate crypto into the luxury space travel market, offering an 11-minute suborbital experience.
India bloc launched 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' in Sasaram, Bihar, led by Rahul Gandhi, protesting against alleged electoral roll discrepancies and "vote theft." The event showcased the unity of the 'mahagathbandhan' with RJD, CPM, CPI(M-L) Liberation, CPI, and VIP leaders joining Congress. Lalu Prasad's fiery speech and Tejashwi's warning to central leaders highlighted the rally.
A devastating cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district triggered flash floods, obliterating Chasoti village. At least 60 lives were lost, with scores injured and dozens still missing. Piyra Singh, a survivor, recounted the horror as his home collapsed, claiming the lives of his relatives. Rescue operations are underway as families grapple with immense grief.
Delhi Public School in Dwarka faced a bomb threat on Monday, leading to immediate evacuation and searches by police and bomb disposal squads. This incident follows a similar situation on July 18, where over 20 schools in Delhi, including Abhinav Public School and Richmondd Global School, received bomb threats via email, prompting evacuations and extensive search operations by authorities.