A new COVID-19 variant, Stratus, is now spreading globally. This variant, first detected in Southeast Asia, is currently predominant in several US states. Stratus evades the immune system better than the previous Nimbus strain. It causes typical COVID-19 symptoms, though often mild for vaccinated individuals. Health experts advise precautions like masking and hand washing to…
John Abraham is rebooting the Force franchise with Bhav Dhulia directing. Meenaakshi Chaudhary is the female lead, making her Hindi debut. Filming begins in November 2025, after John completes his biopic. The film focuses on a desi conflict, with John deeply involved in script development.
Rishab Shetty’s ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’ received a UA certificate with one cut. The film is a prequel to the 2022 Kantara. It explores the origins of Kantara, set in the 4th Century AD. A battle sequence involved 500 fighters and 3,000 people. The director mentioned the film’s impact will match the 2022 climax.
Prime Minister Modi intensified his Bihar election campaign, launching the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana, transferring Rs 10,000 to 75 lakh women. He lauded women’s entrepreneurial spirit under the NDA government, contrasting it with the RJD’s “dark age” of atrocities and corruption.
Palestine has formally applied to join the BRICS bloc, confirmed by its ambassador to Russia, Abdel Hafiz Nofal. This move comes as several Western nations, including Canada, Australia, Portugal, and the UK, recently recognized Palestinian statehood. China, a key BRICS member, has expressed openness to welcoming more “like-minded partners” into the expanding group of emerging…
AAP leaders protested at the MCD, wearing mosquito repellent nets, to highlight the alarming rise in malaria, chikungunya, and dengue cases in Delhi. AAP LoP Ankush Narang criticized the ruling BJP for its lack of strategy, citing a report showing 333 malaria cases, the highest in five years, and increasing dengue.
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation relocated 200 stray cattle to goshalas before Durga Puja to mitigate traffic issues and accidents. With existing shelters nearing capacity, BMC is constructing a mega facility at Jamukoli for 3,000 cows, which will feature a veterinary hospital
Sri Lanka’s Maheesh Theekshana delivered a spectacular caught-and-bowled dismissal of Shubman Gill early in the Asia Cup Super Fours match against India. Despite Sri Lanka being eliminated from the final, this moment of brilliance showcased their determination. India, already secured in the final, made two changes while addressing ongoing fielding concerns.
Sri Lanka’s Maheesh Theekshana delivered a spectacular caught-and-bowled dismissal of Shubman Gill early in the Asia Cup Super Fours match against India. Despite Sri Lanka being eliminated from the final, this moment of brilliance showcased their determination. India, already secured in the final, made two changes while addressing ongoing fielding concerns.
‘Trying to buy votes’: Priyanka Gandhi slams NDA in Bihar rally; criticises Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana
