Breaking News Today: Shocking Study Claims Covid-19 Slashed India’s Life Expectancy by 2.6 Years, Govt Rebuttal Sparks Debate
India News Live Updates:
Covid-19 Impact on Life Expectancy: The Union Health Ministry deemed a study suggesting the pandemic reduced India’s life expectancy by 2.6 years as ‘untenable.’
UPSC Controversy: Following the resignation of UPSC Chairman Manoj Soni citing personal reasons, Congress criticized the government, questioning the untouched status of NTA chief.
Mumbai Rains: An old building’s balcony collapse claimed one life and injured three others amid heavy downpour in Mumbai.
Kannur Yatra Order: Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi supported UP government’s controversial directive to eateries for the Kanwar Yatra, despite dissent from other allies.
Dharavi Redevelopment: Uddhav Thackeray announced intentions to scrap the Dharavi slum redevelopment project tender post-Maharashtra elections.
Kanwariyas Injured: A truck accident in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, injured ten kanwariyas.
Protests in Bangladesh: Up to 1,000 Indian students have returned due to violent protests in Bangladesh, which have claimed 115 lives.
Air India Incident: An Air India ferry flight, stranded in Russia due to a technical glitch, safely landed in San Francisco.
World News Live Updates:
Joe Biden’s Irritation: President Joe Biden is reportedly frustrated with pressure from allies, including Barack Obama, to step down.
Jake Paul’s Assassination Claim: Jake Paul alleged threats against his life following an incident involving Donald Trump.
Mark Zuckerberg Stays Neutral: Zuckerberg opted not to endorse either Donald Trump or Joe Biden in the upcoming election.
Assassination Attempt on Trump: Ukraine’s President Zelensky condemned an assassination attempt on Trump, planning further discussions on peace efforts.
Netflix Plans Update: Netflix will discontinue its basic plan without ads in the US, affecting subscribers.
China’s Archaeology: China is reportedly using archaeological discoveries to justify its governance over Xinjiang region.
Cities Live Updates:
Bengaluru Shoe Theft Ring: Bengaluru police arrested a duo responsible for stealing over 10,000 pairs of branded shoes over seven years.
Bengaluru’s Cold Day: Bengaluru recorded its coldest day of 2024 with temperatures hitting a maximum of 23.8°C.
Bengaluru Tattoo Artist Trouble: Ritesh Aghariya faced legal action after posting a controversial tattoo on Instagram.
Power Outages in Bengaluru: Scheduled power maintenance disrupted supply across various prominent areas in Bengaluru.
Punjab Soldier Accident: Six soldiers were injured due to a vehicle overturn on the Jalandhar-Amritsar highway.
Sonepat MLA Arrested: Haryana’s Sonepat Congress MLA Surender Panwar was arrested in connection with illegal mining activities.
Bengaluru Airport Anthem: Grammy winner Ricky Kej has composed an official anthem for Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport.
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