In Ukhrul town, Manipur, things got serious with prohibitory orders after a gunfight broke out over a land dispute tied to the 'Swachhata Abhiyan.' Two groups from the Naga community clashed, resulting in injuries and police stepping in.
Devendra Fadnavis' "Vote Jihad" comment has really stirred things up in Maharashtra. The Opposition is firing back, saying he's not doing his job and stirring the pot with divisive politics, especially after he linked it to the BJP's not-so-great showing in the recent Lok Sabha elections.
Security at the Israel embassy in Delhi is increased because of those recent missile attacks from Iran. Tensions in the Middle East are high, and the Delhi Police are all over it, boosting patrols and keeping a strong presence around the embassy. It’s all about safety these days.
Tesla just dodged a bullet with a lawsuit that claimed they were misleading folks about their self-driving tech. A judge decided there was no real basis for the shareholders' claims, and Elon Musk was quick to say, "Justice prevails." The lawsuit was all about whether drivers could safely catch some Z's while using Tesla's self-driving features.
Air India's recent struggles, with all those viral complaints about terrible long-haul flights, really show they're not listening to the wisdom of their founder, JRD Tata. Even with some attempts to make things better, passengers are still saying the service is lacking and the planes look dated, leaving folks worried about the airline's future.
Royal Enfield is calling back bikes made between November 2022 and March 2023 because of some dodgy reflectors. They’ll swap out the faulty parts for free, keeping things safe and straightforward for their riders.
Rwanda is dealing with its first-ever Marburg virus outbreak, with 26 confirmed cases and six deaths. Health authorities are ramping up control measures and keeping an eye on those who were in contact with the infected. The WHO is jumping in to help with medical supplies as the country fights this super contagious virus.
The Jalan Kalrock Consortium is calling out the State Bank of India (SBI) for messing up Jet Airways' resolution plan, claiming SBI would rather scrap the airline's assets than help it get back on its feet. They say SBI's actions have made it tough for them to meet regulatory needs and keep their airport slots.
As of October 2023, the Reserve Bank of India says that 98% of the Rs 2,000 notes have been returned since they announced they were pulling them from circulation back in May. The total value of these notes has dropped from Rs 3.56 lakh crore to just Rs 7,117 crore.
Former UK PM Tony Blair thinks that by mid-century, the US, China, and India will be the big players on the world stage. He talked about this at a recent summit, stressing how important it is for countries to team up and navigate this new global scene shaped by these three nations.