An unusual incident unfolded at a hospital in Jharkhand, India, where a dog unexpectedly crashed through the ceiling during an ongoing surgery. The incident occurred in the orthopedic department’s operation theater at the Dhanbad Railway Hospital. While Dr. P.R. Thakur was performing surgery on a patient, a portion of the false ceiling collapsed, bringing down a dog along with it. An assistant, Anjali, was injured in the incident, prompting the immediate halt of the surgery and relocation of the patient. Further investigation revealed the dog had made a home in the space between the ceiling and the roof, highlighting the…
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In a significant achievement in the anti-Naxal operation, the Chhattisgarh Police have apprehended two female Naxalites. The individuals, identified as Paro Hapka and Sunita alias Sangeeta Mandavi, were active members of the Kutul LOS (Local Operating Squad) of the Maoist Mad Division. The arrests were made in the Kohkameta police station area. They were involved in expanding the ‘Jantana Sarkar,’ recruiting youth, propagating Maoist ideology, and plotting attacks against the police. Law enforcement also seized a large cache of weapons and explosive materials during the operation. Recovered items included a 12-bore BGL launcher gun, two BGL bombs, one tiffin bomb,…
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is in the process of extraditing Monika Kapoor from the United States, marking a significant breakthrough in a multi-crore fraud case. Kapoor, an Indian national, has been a fugitive for approximately 26 years. Kapoor, the owner of ‘Monika Overseas,’ conspired with her brothers, Rajan and Rajeev Khanna, in 1998. They fabricated shipping bills, invoices, and bank documents to fraudulently obtain six replenishment licenses. These licenses, meant for duty-free gold, were worth around Rs 2.36 crore. The licenses were later sold to Deep Exports, resulting in a financial loss of about Rs 1.44 crore for…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi commenced his first-ever visit to Namibia, touching down in Windhoek, the capital, on Wednesday. This marks only the third Prime Ministerial visit from India to Namibia. The visit, at the invitation of Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, began with a ceremonial welcome at Hosea Kutako International Airport. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed that the visit is a State Visit and highlighted its historical significance. During his stay, PM Modi is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with President Nandi-Ndaitwah, pay respects to the late Dr. Sam Nujoma, the Founding Father and first President of Namibia, and…
The Bharat Bandh, a nationwide strike called by various labor unions, has significantly impacted several areas in Jharkhand, particularly the coal mining regions. Protests and demonstrations were observed across the state, leading to work stoppages. In the Gobindpur excavation department of Dhanbad, union representatives were seen halting operations. This area is part of BCCL (Bharat Coking Coal Limited) and is known for its coal mining activities, with both active and closed mines present. The impact of the industrial strike was also visible in the Gandhi Nagar area. In Bokaro, the joint front leaders shut down operations at the Khasmahal Konar…
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued yellow and red alerts across numerous states due to ongoing heavy rainfall, which has caused significant traffic disruptions. Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, experienced fresh rainfall, while severe waterlogging was reported in parts of Nagpur, Maharashtra, following continuous downpours. The IMD predicts an active monsoon over Central India for the next four to five days. Isolated extremely heavy rainfall is expected in Madhya Pradesh from July 9 to 14. Vidarbha and Chhattisgarh are also expected to receive heavy rainfall on July 9 and 10. West Bengal and Jharkhand will experience heavy rainfall on July 9,…
A potential disaster was averted on Tuesday when smoke emerged from a coach of the Garib Rath train en route from Delhi to Ranchi. Passengers panicked as smoke billowed from coach G-5, prompting many to jump from the moving train out of fear. Several sustained injuries, though no major damage was reported. The incident occurred between Ghaziabad and Khurda, causing alarm among the passengers. The TT (Train Ticket Examiner) informed the guard and loco pilot, leading to a slowdown of the train. However, fear of the unknown led many passengers to jump before the train fully stopped. After the train…
A significant fire erupted early this morning in Raipur, the capital city. The incident occurred at a gym located opposite Marine Drive in the Telibandha police station area. Firefighters promptly responded to the scene upon receiving the alert and initiated efforts to control the blaze. Initial reports suggest that a short circuit may have triggered the fire. Fortunately, swift rescue operations prevented any loss of life. An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway.
The Bihar state cabinet has sanctioned the Bihar Renewable Energy Policy–2025, marking a substantial stride towards cleaner energy objectives and enhanced energy independence. The policy will guide the large-scale adoption of renewable energy technologies, positioning Bihar at the forefront of India’s transition to green energy. Encompassing a five-year timeframe, the policy supersedes the 2017 framework and prioritizes the rapid deployment of solar, wind, biomass, green hydrogen, geothermal, pumped storage, and battery storage projects. The initiative aims to generate 23,968 MW of renewable energy capacity and 6.1 GWh of energy storage, aligning with India’s national objective of net-zero emissions by 2070…
Following the announcement of new tariffs on 14 countries, former US President Donald Trump warned the BRICS group of an additional 10% tariff on goods. During a cabinet meeting, he accused the group of trying to undermine the US Dollar. The BRICS bloc, comprising 11 nations including Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Indonesia, would face these tariffs if their policies impact the US economy. Trump emphasized that the formation of BRICS aims to weaken the US dollar. He stated, “The dollar is King,” and reiterated that any challenge to…