Guru Nanak: The founder of Sikhism
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April 2023
20-year youth lynched on suspicion of theft, three held in Jharkhand
According to police, the victim, identified as Wajid Ansari was first tied by electric police and then thrashed by the villagers brutally.
UAE rejects South Africa’s request to extradite Gupta brothers
The UAE government notified South African authorities on Thursday that the court had ruled in February that the Guptas could not be handed over despite an extradition treaty between the two nations.
Four dead in Thailand shooting, suspect still on loose
Thailand has high rates of gun ownership and there has been a steady trickle of violent incidents in the past 12 months, including one of the deadliest attacks in recent history.
Ukrainian foreign minister likely to seek humanitarian aid
Sources point out that one of the things that the minister is likely to talk about is assistance in the reconstruction of the war-torn country.
Even as Covid-19 cases surge to over 6,000, masks adherence low
In the survey by LocalCircles, India’s leading community social media platform, 20 per cent shared that they avoid going to crowded indoor spaces like malls, restaurants, trains, buses, etc.
Rijiju’s car rams into truck in J-K’s Ramban, no one hurt
The truck had suffered a breakdown and the minister's car grazed it before coming to a halt, it was reported.
Traffic violators to mandatorily watch two-hour film on awareness
The traffic rule violators will not be in 'police custody' but will have to mandatorily watch a film depicting awareness of traffic knowledge during the two hours.
US Treasury Secretary Yellen downplays recession fears, expects world’s biggest economy to…
Her comments came after JPMorgan Chase Chief Executive Jamie Dimon warned this week that the current crisis is not yet over and will be felt for years to come.
Punjab govt office timing changed as a summer measure
He said it is an attempt to benefit the common people who run errands at government offices during the ensuing summer season.
National Green Tribunal’s order on Andaman and Nicobar
In its order, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has admitted some basic violations made to EC (Environmental Clearance) to the project. However, It has asked the same people to review its violations.
Legal experts and environmentalists are…
Russia takes stock after failed winter offensive
Bakhmut has become the longest and bloodiest battle in Ukraine. Both sides have endured heavy losses in the eastern industrial city, home to around 70,000 people before the war.
Russia announced its winter offensive in Ukraine with great…
Wastewater provides for ideal breeding ground for antibiotic resistance
"We need to pay attention to our waste streams, as this seems to be a place where new variants of antibiotic resistance could emerge," Fanny Berglund, lead author of the study, said.
In Africa’s Okavango, oil drilling disrupts locals, nature
The delta’s defenders are now hoping to block at least one of those threats — oil exploration.
US deploys guided-missile submarine amid tensions with Iran
The US Navy has dispatched a guided-missile submarine capable of carrying up to 154 Tomahawk missiles to the Middle East
Indian men and women hockey teams get new support staff
NEW DELHI: Renowned Australian coach Anthony Farry has been appointed as the analytical coach of the Indian women's hockey team while South African Rhett Halkett will perform the same role with the men's team, Hockey India announced on…
Motto for Today: ‘Blood, sweat and respect. First two you give. Last one you earn’
This is Your Day-TODAY: Take a Determined Step Forward and Make History!
On this day, Apr.08.......
1759 - British troops chase French out of Masulipatam.
1873 - The first commercial margarine manufacturing process was patented by…
Punjab to miss fiscal targets by a wide margin due to freebies: Report
Punjab's fiscal stress will continue even in the medium term and will remain one of the fiscally most stressed states.
China launches three days of military drills in Taiwan Strait
The manoeuvres come after a meeting between President Tsai Beijing and US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in California.
Bond market expects longer pause in rate hike by RBI
The yield movements in the bond market due to the RBI’s decision to pause reflects the optimism of market participants.
