POLITICS
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Aug- 2025 -24 August
Actress’ misbehaviour charges: Congress MLA from Kerala in dock, faces internal inquiry
Kerala Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil faces an internal inquiry after actress Rini Ann George accused him of harassment through objectionable messages. Opposition parties demand his resignation, while Congress leader V D Satheesan assured a fair probe, stating no guilty leader would be spared Thiruvananthapuram: Congress MLA from Kerala, Rahul Mamkootathil faces an internal inquiry after actress Rini Ann George accused “a young leader” of a well-known political party in of misbehaviour, with senior Congress leader V D Satheesan saying nobody found guilty will be spared. The Opposition BJP and ruling CPI(M) affiliated youth organisation DYFI have accused Mamkootathil, also Youth Congress state president, of having harassed the actress. Speaking to reporters in Thiruvananthapuram, Satheesan also said the complainant was “like a…
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24 August
CCPA slaps Rs 10 lakh fine on Rapido over misleading advertisement
The Central Consumer Protection Authority fined Rapido ₹10 lakh for misleading advertisements like “Auto in 5 min or get Rs 50.” The regulator found unfair trade practices, unclear disclaimers, and compensation via restrictive “Rapido coins,” directing the company to refund consumers New Delhi: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a penalty of Rs 10,00,000 on online ride-hailing platform Rapido (Roppen Transportation Services) for publishing misleading advertisements and unfair trade practices. The regulator also directed Rapido to ensure that all consumers who availed the “Auto in 5 min or get Rs 50” offer receive the promised Rs 50 “amount in full without any further delay or condition”. The directive comes as the CCPA took cognisance of the misleading advertisements of…
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24 August
Ghaziabad woman alleges harassment for dowry, demand to maintain body like actor Nora Fatehi
A Ghaziabad woman lodged a complaint against her husband and in-laws for dowry harassment, body-shaming, forced abortion, and physical assault. She alleged they demanded she maintain a figure like Bollywood actor Nora Fatehi, denied her food, and subjected her to torture Ghaziabad: A woman here has filed a police complaint alleging that her husband and in-laws subjected her to harassment and mental torture for dowry, and demanded that she maintain a body like Bollywood actor Nora Fatehi, officials said. The woman also accused her in-laws of forcing her to take an abortion pill, which she claimed led to a miscarriage. In her complaint, the woman, who was married six months ago, alleged that her family spent more than Rs 76 lakh…
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24 August
Major earthquake rocks South Atlantic, prompting tsunami advisory for parts of Antarctica
A powerful magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck the South Atlantic’s remote Drake Passage late Thursday, prompting a tsunami advisory for Antarctica’s coast. The quake, southeast of Ushuaia, Argentina, caused no reported damage or casualties, though the region lies in an active seismic zone Buenos Aires: A major, preliminary magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck in the South Atlantic Ocean late Thursday, the United States Geological Survey reported, prompting Chilean authorities to issue an advisory for a potential tsunami along parts of Antarctica. There were no evacuation orders immediately declared for Chile or Argentina, the two countries closest to the quake. The temblor happened at 11.16 pm local time in Argentina about 710 kilometres southeast of Ushuaia, Argentina, in the Drake Passage, according to the…
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24 August
Saudi Arabia’s new digital app makes Islamic pilgrimage easy, for Indians too
Saudi Arabia launched the Nusuk Umrah platform, allowing global pilgrims, including Indians, to apply directly for visas and book services like accommodation and transport. The app, available in seven languages, aims to simplify and enhance the Umrah pilgrimage experience Dubai: Saudi Arabia has rolled out a digital platform, Nusuk Umrah, for all international pilgrims including Indians to enrich the lifetime memory and spiritual journey of Umrah. Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah launched on Wednesday, the “Nusuk Umrah” service to enable international pilgrims to directly apply for an Umrah visa and book services related to their trip to Islamic Holy cities, without intermediaries. The platform, which is available on https://umrah.nusuk.sa/aims to improve service quality and enrich the pilgrim experience. Nusuk Umrah is…
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24 August
Antarctica is now undergoing abrupt changes
New research reveals Antarctica is experiencing abrupt, accelerating changes: shrinking sea ice, melting ice shelves, weakening ocean currents, and destabilizing ice sheets. These shifts threaten wildlife, ecosystems, and global coastlines, with rising sea levels and climate disruption inevitable without urgent emission cuts Canberra: Antarctica has long been seen as a remote, unchanging environment. Not any more. The ice-covered continent and the surrounding Southern Ocean are undergoing abrupt and alarming changes. Sea ice is shrinking rapidly, the floating glaciers known as ice shelves are melting faster, the ice sheets carpeting the continent are approaching tipping points, and vital ocean currents show signs of slowing down. Published in Nature, a new research shows these abrupt changes are already underway – and likely to significantly…
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24 August
One dead after fatal shooting near US elementary school; suspect in custody
A woman was shot dead near Rockefeller Early Childhood Center in Little Rock, Arkansas, prompting a temporary school lockdown. No students were harmed. Authorities took the suspected shooter into custody, and police continue to investigate the domestic dispute that triggered the incident. Arkansas: The Rockefeller Early Childhood Center, an elementary school in Little Rock, US’ Arkansas, was placed under lockdown after a fatal shooting occurred near the school’s parking lot. The lockdown has since been lifted, and parents were seen picking up their children, according to local media reports. The school, located on 700 E 17th Street, became the site of a heavy police presence as officers cordoned off the area to investigate. Authorities confirmed that the shooting took place at…
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24 August
Israel readies expanded Gaza City offensive as ceasefire talks drag on
Israel is preparing a large-scale military operation in Gaza City, calling up tens of thousands of reservists even as negotiators push for a ceasefire to end 22 months of war. Human rights groups warn the assault could worsen Gaza’s humanitarian crisis. Jerusalem: Israel is preparing to launch an expanded military operation in Gaza City, possibly in the coming days, even as negotiators scramble to bring Israel and Hamas to a ceasefire to end 22 months of fighting. The Israeli military said Wednesday that the country’s defence minister has approved plans to begin a new phase of operations in some of Gaza’s most densely populated areas, and that it would call up 60,000 reservists and lengthen the service of an additional 20,000…
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24 August
Albanese unfazed as Netanyahu brands him ‘weak’ over Palestine
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese brushed off Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu’s attack that he had “betrayed Israel” by recognising a Palestinian state, saying Canberra seeks peace and global stability. Melbourne: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Wednesday brushed off accusations from his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu that the Australian leader is a “weak politician who had betrayed Israel” by recognising a Palestinian state. Netanyahu’s extraordinary public rebuke came after Albanese’s August 11 announcement that his government’s recognition of a Palestinian state would be formalized at the United Nations General Assembly in September. Tit-for-tat cancellations of Australian and Israeli visas followed the announcement. “History will remember Albanese for what he is: A weak politician who betrayed Israel and abandoned Australia’s Jews,” Netanyahu posted…
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23 August
Fire breaks out in Bhadrachalam warehouse, vehicles gutted, locals demand action
A warehouse fire in Bhadrachalam’s old vegetable market gutted vehicles and triggered panic on Thursday. Firefighters contained the blaze before it spread to nearby shops. Locals blamed a contractor for illegally storing hazardous chemicals in the densely populated area. Kothagudem: A massive fire broke out at a warehouse at the old vegetable market area in Bhadrachalam here on Thursday. According to the locals, a loud sound an explosion was heard prior to the breaking out of fire during early hours. It was said that a contractor had kept bleaching powder bags and acid bottles in the room. It was suspected that the room exploded due to lack of ventilation for many days. As soon as the information was received, the fire officer Srinivas…
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