US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under scrutiny for allegedly sharing sensitive military information about Yemen operations in a private Signal group, his second such incident. The group included his wife, brother, and personal lawyer. This follows an earlier leak involving National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, prompting a Pentagon investigation.
VHP and Bajrang Dal activists disrupted an Easter prayer meet in Odhav, Ahmedabad, alleging religious conversion. The activists, chanting slogans and wielding sticks, entered the gathering and demanded attendees leave. Police responded to the scene after being alerted, and are currently investigating complaints from both the activists and the Christian group. No physical altercations were reported.
In Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, a shocking incident occurred at a state-run district hospital where a 77-year-old man, Udhal Lal Joshi, was allegedly assaulted by Dr. Rajesh Mishra and an assistant.
Mala Papalkar, a visually challenged woman rescued from a dustbin at Jalgaon railway station 25 years ago, overcame immense odds. After clearing the MPSC exam, she is now poised to begin her career as a revenue assistant in Nagpur collectorate. Her journey from abandonment to public service is truly inspiring.
With the national labour codes awaiting implementation, numerous states are proactively amending their labour laws to attract investments and boost manufacturing. These changes include raising the retrenchment threshold, increasing worker limits for Factories and Contract Labour Acts, and permitting women to work night shifts.
After a brief respite due to recent wet spells, northwest and central India are bracing for another heatwave. The IMD forecasts a gradual temperature increase of 2-3 degrees Celsius in northwest India over the next five days, with isolated pockets of south UP, MP, Rajasthan, Haryana, and Vidarbha likely to experience heatwave conditions.
Delhi Police is investigating whether alterations at a ground-floor meat shop triggered the collapse of a four-storey building in Mustafabad, resulting in 11 deaths. The FIR indicates unauthorized construction work at the shop just before the incident. Authorities are also probing potential seepage and will examine building approvals and compliance, while grieving families search for lost belongings amidst the rubble.
Indian Institute of Science aims to develop angstrom-scale chips. This project seeks to position India as a leader in semiconductor technology. A team of scientists has proposed this to the ministry. The chips will be smaller than current ones. It could revolutionize industries like AI and quantum computing. The project requests Rs 500 crore funding.
The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has filed an FIR and initiated an investigation into an inter-state module allegedly using encrypted platforms to spread anti-national content and radicalize youth for suicide attacks. The group, active on platforms like Signal and WhatsApp, promoted jihad, encouraged attacks on Indian security forces, and discussed targeting Hindu leaders and Israeli establishments.
