Pregnant women in Ganjam and Gajapati districts evacuated ahead of cyclone Montha
Over 330 pregnant women in Ganjam and Gajapati districts were moved to hospitals and transit homes ahead of Cyclone Montha’s potential landfall. As of Monday evening, 88 women had delivered safely. Health officials prioritized these expectant mothers, ensuring their well-being and smooth deliveries during the impending heavy rains.
Ashes: ‘Pink-ball Test is a lottery’ – Stuart Broad ahead of Gabba showdown
England have yet to win a pink-ball Test, having suffered defeats by 120 runs in Adelaide in 2017, followed by losses of 275 runs and 146 runs in Adelaide and Hobart during their last Ashes tour in 2021. Australia, meanwhile, have dominated pink-ball Tests at home, winning 12 of 13 matches, with their only defeat…
Trump demands $1 billion from UCLA over antisemitism claims: Here’s why California says it’s political
US President Donald Trump’s administration is demanding a $1 billion settlement from UCLA over alleged civil rights violations tied to antisemitism. The DOJ claims UCLA failed to protect Jewish students during 2024 protests. California officials, including Governor Gavin Newsom, called the demand politically motivated. The case follows similar settlements with Columbia and Brown universities. UCLA…
Bihar: Prashant Kishor outlines plan after poll rout; urge people to donate Rs 1,000 to Jan Suraaj
Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor pledged to donate 90% of his income for the next five years to fund his party’s campaign after its debut Bihar assembly election failure. He also criticised the Nitish Kumar cabinet as corrupt and accused the ruling alliance of vote-buying through cash transfers, vowing to ensure women receive promised funds.
‘Victorious’ to return with the spin-off series ‘Hollywood Arts’ – Details inside
The beloved teen drama ‘Victorious’ is officially getting a spin-off series titled ‘Hollywood Arts,’ set to premiere on major online platforms. Original star Daniella Monet will reprise her role as Trina Vega and also be involved in the financial aspects of the production. Filming is slated to begin in Vancouver in the coming weeks.
Shein fined €1 million by Italy for misleading environmental claims
Shein faces a €1 million fine in Italy for misleading consumers with unsubstantiated claims about its products’ environmental sustainability. The Italian competition authority, AGCM, found the fast-fashion giant’s marketing of recyclability and carbon emission targets to be vague, exaggerated, or false.
Clock ticks as boy finds no ICU bed in govt hospitals: Father pleads for help as medical bills mount
A kite-flying accident on August 19 left 12-year-old Rishabh Singh Parihar fighting for his life after falling from his house. His family is struggling to find a ventilator bed in Delhi’s government hospitals. Rishabh’s father, a daily-wage laborer, faces mounting medical bills and a lack of support.
With more AI pilots reporting sick after Gujarat crash, DGCA issues circular on mental health
Following the AI-171 crash on June 12, Air India has seen a spike in pilot sick leaves, prompting DGCA intervention. On June 16, 112 Air India pilots reported sick, raising concerns about mental wellbeing. MoS for civil aviation Murlidhar Mohol addressed the issue in Lok Sabha, highlighting DGCA’s medical circular on mental health for flight…