In Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, a disturbing video is making the rounds of a guy named Punit Rajput swinging animals in sacks just for social media likes. Animal rights activists are outraged and are pushing for his arrest. The local police have now jumped into action and started looking into the whole mess after all the social media buzz.
In Mumbai, 22-year-old dog trainer Hasrat Ali passed away after a Great Dane attacked him during a training session at Marshal Dog in Vikhroli. His family thinks something fishy might be going on, especially since they’ve filed an FIR against the company for negligence. The delay in the postmortem has only added to their worries.
Princess Sudhira Sundari Devi Narayan of Cooch Behar chose love over tradition, even though she was betrothed at just 5 years old. She married Alan Mander in 1914 after a fierce stand against her family’s wishes. Their marriage led her to become active in women’s rights and support for Indian soldiers in WWI.
Key Points Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has made it clear that the new Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) isn't just a rollback of the National Pension System (NPS), but a whole new thing. The UPS will give a pension that's 50% of an employee's average basic pay from the last year before they retire, as long as they've worked for at least 25 years. Under the UPS, employees will chip in 10% of their basic salary and dearness allowance, while the government will…
Dinesh Khara Wraps Up His Time as SBI Chairman and SBI Cards Director Key Points Dinesh Khara has retired as chairman of the State Bank of India (SBI) and as director of SBI Cards & Payment Services Ltd. Khara said thanks to his team and everyone who supported him in his resignation letter. CS Setty is taking over as the new chairman of SBI. During Khara's time, SBI saw a boost in profits and better loan book quality. SBI's stock went up…
Key Points The Pantanal, the biggest tropical wetland out there, is burning up with wildfires. These fires are killing off tons of rare animals, including jaguars and giant anteaters. So far, more than 7,000 square miles of the wetland have been scorched, causing huge environmental damage. The Pantanal's rich biodiversity is in big trouble, with many species at risk of disappearing. This is the worst wildfire season Brazil has seen since they started keeping track in 1998. Conservationists and scientists are super…
Key Points Rhea Ripley and Damian Priest shook things up on WWE Raw by taking on the Judgement Day. After their win, the Judgement Day didn’t just celebrate; they went after LWO members. Mami Ripley and Priest jumped in to protect LWO from more attacks. Mami hit JD McDonagh with a Rip Tide, and Priest slammed Carlito with a South of Heaven Chokeslam. This clash is setting up their mixed-tag match at Bash in Berlin. Looma News On Monday Night Raw, Rhea…
Key Points NCERT's got a new idea for Class 12 board results that shakes things up. The plan is to include grades from Classes 9, 10, and 11 in the final Class 12 results. The report, called ‘Establishing Equivalence across Education Boards,’ suggests splitting the school year into two terms. It also proposes a new way of assessing students with changing weightage for different types of assessments as they move up grades. Students will be evaluated through ongoing and end-of-term assessments to…
Key Points A young man named Abid Baloch, previously subjected to enforced disappearance, was shot and injured in Turbat, Balochistan. The attack raises concerns about a new pattern targeting individuals who have been released after enforced disappearances. Similar incidents have occurred recently, including attacks on other Baloch activists and leaders who speak out against human rights abuses. Human rights organizations, including Dr. Mahrang Baloch and the Baloch National Movement's Paank, have condemned the violence and called for thorough investigations. The Baloch National…
Key Points: Dr. Ramesh Peramsetty, an Indian-origin physician, was shot dead in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on August 23. He was the founder and medical director of the Crimson Care Network, known for its commitment to local healthcare. Peramsetty, a graduate of Sri Venkateswara Medical College, specialized in emergency and family medicine. He was also involved in philanthropy, including donations to his former school and contributions to a local temple. Peramsetty's death is a significant loss to both his local and international communities, with…