A government school teacher in Telangana’s Vikarabad district has been suspended following an incident where she brought an animal brain to class for an anatomy lesson on June 24. Authorities have initiated a police investigation into the matter. Students reported the teacher identified the brain as potentially belonging to a crow, though police are yet to confirm the animal species. The case is registered under the Cow Slaughter Act. The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) protested the teacher’s actions, alleging they offended religious sentiments. Subsequently, education officials suspended the teacher. In a separate event, Kerala’s Minister of Public Education and…
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Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that NATO’s recent decision to increase military spending will not significantly affect Russia’s security. Speaking at a press conference, Lavrov dismissed Western claims of a Russian threat as unfounded and reiterated Moscow’s openness to peace talks, provided the core issues behind the Ukraine conflict are addressed. This follows the NATO summit in The Hague, where member states committed to raising defense expenditure to 5% of GDP by 2035, citing the ‘long-term threat posed by Russia to Euro-Atlantic security.’ Responding to questions, Lavrov said, ‘I don’t think it will have any significant effect.’ He emphasized Russia’s…
Vishnu Manchu’s highly anticipated film, ‘Kannappa,’ has premiered in theaters. The mythological fantasy film has generated significant excitement among audiences. Addressing an event before the film’s release, Vishnu Manchu discussed plans for its digital release, confirming that ‘Kannappa’ will not be available on any OTT platform for ten weeks. The team aims for viewers to experience the film in theaters without immediate pressure to stream it online. The film’s OTT rights have yet to be sold. Adding to the film’s significance, the Andhra Pradesh government has approved a ₹50 increase in ticket prices for ‘Kannappa’ screenings, indicating its anticipated impact.…
The Bihar government is making strides in providing self-employment opportunities to its youth. Through the Chief Minister’s Gram Parivahan Yojana, the future of young people in the state’s remote villages is being shaped. According to information from the Transport Department, in the 11th phase of the scheme, from June 2024 to date, over 3,500 rural youth from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes and Extremely Backward Classes have applied to purchase vehicles. Around 900 of these youth have purchased vehicles, while the process of providing grants to other beneficiaries is ongoing. The Chief Minister Gram Parivahan Yojana, implemented since 2018, aims…
India has rejected the Court of Arbitration established under the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, labeling it as illegal. The government has also declared that it does not recognize the court’s authority. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the court, which was purportedly constituted under the treaty, has issued a ‘supplemental award’ concerning the Kishenganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects in Jammu and Kashmir. India maintains that the court’s formation is a violation of the Indus Waters Treaty, and therefore, any proceedings or decisions made by it are illegal and void. India has rejected the ‘supplemental award’ as it has…
Israel Defence Forces (IDF) Spokesperson Brigadier General Effie Defrin disclosed the extent of damage inflicted on Iran’s nuclear and missile programs during recent military operations. Defrin stated that Israel was compelled to act, as reported by The Jerusalem Post. Israel had previously attempted to address Iran’s nuclear and missile development through diplomatic means. However, intelligence indicated that Iran had accumulated sufficient nuclear material for several bombs and was escalating missile production to expand its arsenal from 2,500 to 8,000 missiles within two years. The initial strike targeted numerous senior military officers, 11 nuclear scientists, and multiple development sites. Simultaneously, the…
Prepare to be captivated! The highly anticipated adaptation of the web novel, *Lord of the Mysteries*, is set to premiere soon, promising a unique blend of science fiction, dark fantasy, and supernatural intrigue. Fans of intricate world-building and mind-bending mysteries are in for a treat as the series makes its way to the OTT platform. The official release date for *Lord of the Mysteries* is June 28th, exclusively on Crunchyroll. The story unfolds in a reimagined Victorian world, where steam-powered dreadnoughts and arcane symbols coexist. Zhou Mingrui is reborn as Klein Moretti, thrust into a city rife with conspiracy and…
Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra has once again demonstrated his generous nature by offering a fan a VVIP experience at the upcoming NC Classic in Bengaluru. The heartwarming gesture came in response to a social media post by javelin enthusiast Ranjit Kumar Ravichandran, who sought financial assistance to attend the event. Chopra’s response, a tweet offering a fully sponsored trip and a stay at Radisson Hotels, delighted not only Ranjit but also fans across the nation. The NC Classic, India’s premier javelin throw tournament, aims to promote accessibility to the sport and will feature top international athletes, including Anderson Peters and…
Odisha is expected to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms, for the next five days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reports that a low-pressure area over north Odisha and adjoining Gangetic West Bengal has weakened. However, a new upper-air cyclonic circulation is predicted to develop over the north Bay of Bengal and coastal Bangladesh and West Bengal around June 29. This will likely lead to the formation of another low-pressure area in the same region within 24 hours, intensifying rainfall from June 30. Yellow warnings have been issued for several districts, including Sundargarh, Keonjhar, Jharsuguda, Bargarh, Sambalpur,…
Special pujas and rituals were conducted throughout the day on Friday at the Jagannathpur Temple during the Rath Yatra festival. The day’s events began with the Mangal Aarti at 4 AM and concluded with the Shyanam ritual of the deities at 8 PM. Devotees thronged the temple premises to witness the procession of Lord Jagannath, his sister Subhadra, and brother Balabhadra to their aunt’s place (Mausi Badi). The worship of the deities took place according to Vedic rituals amidst a large gathering of devotees. The main priest, Rameswar Padi, mentioned that after the Mangala Aarti, the deities were given a…