The death toll from nationwide protests in Iran surpassed 2,000 people on Tuesday, activists said, and Iranians made phone calls abroad for the first time in days after authorities severed communications during a crackdown on demonstrators.
Delhi HC pulls up Centre, IndiGo over mess
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed crisis-hit IndiGo to compensate passengers who were stranded at airports due to the cancellation of thousands of flights, even as it blasted the Centre for failing to prevent airfares from soaring to Rs 40,000.
Rains reverse dengue decline in TN, cases climb to 25,000
Heavy rainfall in the past few days across Tamil Nadu has triggered a sharp surge in dengue fever cases, according to the State’s Public Health department.
Gaza war death toll surpasses 62,000, says Palestine
The Palestinian Health Ministry has said that more than 62,000 Palestinians have been killed in the 22-month war in Gaza.
Total number of e-Services in India crossed 22,000
India has more than 22,000 e-Services under the National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment (NeSDA) framework, the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions said on Saturday.
India’s covid cases rise to nearly 3,000
India’s active coronavirus cases have risen to nearly 3,000, with Kerala fighting the latest resurgence of infections – followed by Maharashtra, and Delhi. Official data shows a quick rise in the cases within four days.
Gold prices surge in Chennai: One sovereign crosses ₹67,000
Gold prices in Chennai witnessed a sharp increase today, with the price of 22-carat jewelry gold rising by ₹520 per sovereign, reaching ₹67,400.
Death toll in Gaza Strip from Israel-Hamas war tops 45,000
Health officials in the Gaza Strip say the death toll from the 14-month war between Israel and Hamas militants has topped 45,000 people.
Death toll from monkeypox in Africa nears 1,000
The death toll from Africa’s ongoing monkeypox outbreak has risen to 979, with a total of 38,300 cases, including 7,339 confirmed ones, since the beginning of 2024, according to the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC).
Bangladesh cracks down on protests, Arrests over 10,000
Bangladesh has escalated its crackdown on dissent, arresting over 10,000 people and banning the major opposition party Jamaat-e-Islami in response to widespread protests.
