The automatic weather station installed at the National Defense Academy (NDA) in Khadakwasala has measured the minimum temperature at 8.8 degrees Celsius on Saturday morning. Other parts of the district such as Haveli (9.3) and Malin (9.9) also recorded single-digit temperatures, while Shivajinagar’s main observatory recorded a minimum temperature of 10.1 degrees Celsius. The India … Read more
The get-together, scheduled for Saturday to celebrate an interfaith couple’s return home to Aligarh for the first time since their parents got married in the United States, was due to protests by members of Hindu organizations, police said. They got married in March under the Special Marriage Act in the presence of their families and … Read more
At least 22 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza on Saturday, medics said, while the Israeli military said it targeted gunmen operating from shelters and aid depots. At least 10 people were killed in an airstrike near a municipal building in Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip, where people had gathered to … Read more
On his maiden visit to the city to inaugurate the Pune Book Festival, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said Pune’s development agenda would gain momentum in the coming days. “In the last two-and-a-half years, we have set the agenda for Pune. In the coming days, the agenda will gain momentum,” the chief minister said on his … Read more
Four passengers were killed and 24 others injured when a truck and a state transport bus collided near Madhya Maharashtra’s Jalna town on Saturday, an official said. The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) bus carrying 60 passengers was traveling from Malegaon to Mahurgad when the accident occurred at Nawa Road area around 4 pm, … Read more
Senior Puisne Judge of Pakistan Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah has expressed concern, warning against the growing threat of executive overreach in what he sees as one of the weakest periods in the history of the judiciary. In a five-page letter to Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail, Chairman of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) Rulemaking … Read more
The Jeddah-bound IndiGo flight was diverted to Karachi airport on Saturday as there was a medical emergency on board and later returned to Delhi. Civil Aviation Authority of Pakistan (CAA) sources said the plane was in Pakistani airspace when the plane made an emergency landing at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport after a male passenger fell … Read more
Former Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi underwent successful hip replacement surgery in Luxembourg and is “doing well,” her office said in a statement. Pelosi was injured on a trip to Luxembourg and was hospitalized for evaluation, her office said Friday. Pelosi, 84, was the first woman to serve as speaker of … Read more
Written by Brody H. Foy If you’ve ever had a doctor order a blood test for you, chances are they ran a complete blood count or CBC. One of the most common blood tests in the world, CBC tests are run billions of times each year to diagnose conditions and monitor patients’ health. But despite … Read more
Healthy hair is an integral part of our beauty routine, and quick fixes that promise long, luscious hair are hard to pass up. Youtuber Blowout Professor shares a care routine that promises to improve hair health and prevent split ends within a week. Curious about its effectiveness, indianexpress.com sought insights from Namika Kant, technical expert … Read more
Bochum’s goalkeeper was hit in the head by an object thrown from the stands at Union Berlin and both Bundesliga teams left the field on Saturday. Patrick Drews was hit by an object the size and shape of a cigarette lighter as he prepared to take a goal kick to tie the game at 1-1 … Read more
Istanbul-born founder and owner of the fashion empire Mango Isak Endik died in a mountain accident on Saturday, the company said. He was 71 years old. Spanish newspaper La Vanguardia reported that the businessman slipped and fell from a 150-meter cliff while hiking with relatives in the Montserrat caves near Barcelona. “His departure leaves a … Read more
The Indian Embassy here announced on Saturday that 6 Indian nationals caught up in the employment scam have been released for repatriation to India, bringing the number of repatriates to over 100 since July. According to the embassy, there has been an increase in the number of Indian citizens being killed by an active international … Read more
Manipur Police shot dead an armed man and arrested six others during an alleged counter-insurgency operation in Thoubal district on Saturday. The incident took place at 9:45 am at Salungpham Manang Lekai under Hirok Police Station. According to police sources, the armed men were traveling in a car and the police initially searched them on … Read more
A physically challenged woman was burnt to death in Laharwadi village of Haryana’s Nuh district in a violent clash between two groups over the arrest of an eight-month-old murder accused, police said on Saturday. The family of the woman, identified as Shahnaz, has alleged that she was burnt by a rival group. A 24-year-old woman … Read more
An anti-terrorism court in Pakistan on Saturday ordered the release of 38 people arrested in protests led by the party of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who was jailed last month. On November 26, hundreds of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters who took part in a march and planned sit-in demonstrations in the capital Islamabad were … Read more
Finally, the decks have been cleared for the expansion of the Maharashtra government’s cabinet in Nagpur on Sunday. The final list of cabinet ministers, which was sent to the central leadership in Delhi for approval, was cleared on Saturday night. “The Council of Ministers will expand at 4 pm on Sunday,” said a high source … Read more
At least five migrants drowned after a wooden boat capsized off the southern Greek island of Gavdos, the coastguard said on Saturday, and witnesses said more were still missing as the search continued. So far 39 men – most of them from Pakistan – have been rescued by cargo ships sailing in the area. They … Read more
The Pune Book Festival organized by the National Book Trust (NBT) on December 14 featured a diverse literary palette with over 600 book stalls. The festival, which was inaugurated by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday, is scheduled to run till December 22 at the Fergusson College grounds. The theme of this year’s festival is … Read more
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said on Saturday that the US has direct contact with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the rebel group that is trying to topple the government of President Bashar al-Assad. “Yes, we are in contact with HTS and other parties,” Blinken said, adding, “Our message to the Syrian people is this: … Read more
As of March 2019, over 43 per cent of the total non-performing assets (NPAs) – Rs 4.02 lakh crore – were accounted for by a total of 100 companies and 30 of these borrowers contributed more than 30 per cent of the gross NPAs – Rs 2.86 lakh crore. , research by The Indian Express … Read more
As part of the anti-encroachment campaign, the Sambhal administration here reopened the temple, which has been closed for 46 years, on Saturday. Bhasma Shankar Mandir located in Khaggu Sarai area under Nakhasa police station houses an idol of Lord Hanuman and a Shivlinga. Locals claim that the temple has been closed since 1978 after communal … Read more
The legacy of the Kapoor family in Indian cinema is unparalleled, with generations of stars redefining romance and leaving an indelible mark on audiences. In celebration of Raj Kapoor’s centenary, Indian cinema’s legendary showman, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt embodied vintage glam in a 60s callback. The event, a film festival held in Mumbai, celebrated … Read more
UPSC Weekly Quiz is a current affairs-based quiz on relevant topics from the past week, curated for the aspirants of competitive examinations. Attempt the weekly quiz every Saturday and find answers to the MCQs with explanations. 1. It has a mass equal to about 10 million stars the size of our sun. 2. The European Space Agency’s James … Read more
Okra (Bhindi) is a favorite in Indian cuisine. Paired with roti or rice, this nutritious vegetable is also a childhood tiffin staple. However, digital creator Dr Poornima Bahuguna shared a reel on Instagram claiming that okra is a “slow poison” in winter, killing us slowly due to the fungal content in okra leaves in cold … Read more
US President-elect Donald Trump is set to take office within a month and immigration policies are being strictly enforced. US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has released a list of 1.45 million people it says will be deported, including about 18,000 undocumented Indians. For many undocumented Indians, the process of legalizing their status is fraught … Read more