Manpriya Khurana

Articles by Manpriya Khurana

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Eid 2016 in India: Eid al-Fitr falls on July 7 this year

When is Eid in Saudi Arabia, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh; crescent sighting report for Eid-ul-Fitr

Since Muslims follow lunar calendar, it is the sighting of the crescent moon that confirms the day of Eid-ul-Fitr.

Apr 9, 2024

Cholera outbreak in B'luru stirs political debate; Congress says "get your facts correct"

On Friday, 47 students of Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute's girls hostel were admitted in suspected case of food poisoning. However, the dean later clarified that the girls were diagnosed with acute gastroenteritis.

Apr 7, 2024

Lok Sabha Poll 2024: Ajai Rai Vs Narendra Modi contest in Varanasi promises to be key for unique reasons

With Rai being fielded for the third time against the PM in the Varanasi constituency, many have questioned and underscored his resolve to defeat Modi

Apr 6, 2024

'I don't need UN to tell me': Jaishankar dismisses UN official's remark on upcoming elections in India [details]

While rallying for BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar in Thiruvananthapuram, the External Affairs Minister was questioned about the UN official's remarks saying he "hoped everyone's rights are protected."

Apr 5, 2024

Man repeatedly hit by steel rod in broad daylight in Bengaluru; dashcam video goes viral, police responds [details]

The shocking incident was recorded by a car dash camera while it was driving through Bangalore's Kalyan Nagar. Many of those who saw the unfortunate visuals doubted if the victim survived.

Apr 2, 2024

"Click Here" images flood X as accessibility feature takes political turn; what's it all about?

The feature, which allows the visually challenged to understand the image, left many users wondering what it is all about

Mar 31, 2024

WFH vs water conservation: Debate rages amid Bengaluru's worsening water crisis

Once the work from home option is given to employees, it is estimated that a staggering number of migrant workforce will go back to their hometowns and help tide over the crisis during peak summer months.

Mar 26, 2024

After SC summons, Patanjali issues unconditional apology for misleading ads claiming magic cure. Is sorry enough, question Netizens

Many of the social media users came down heavily on the word sorry and questioned if an apology should even be an option for those who have played with the health of millions of people

Mar 21, 2024

Prince Charles is new King and UK's head of state; new title: King Charles III

Await "extremely important announcement"; theories concerning royal family take over social media [details]

The conspiracy theories got to a point that UK was forced to deny King Charles' death after state-owned Russian TV channel claimed so

Mar 18, 2024

What does electoral bonds data say? BJP gets lion's share; TMC, BRS, Congress no saints [details]

It has taken repeated reprimands by the SC for the SBI to make the data on electoral bonds available. With the details and information on the key alphanumeric numbers still missing, the SC has listed the matter for the next hearing on March 18

Mar 16, 2024

SC raps SBI, again — this time for not disclosing unique alphanumeric number of each bond

Ever since the first ruling, by the Supreme Court of India to scrap electoral bonds scheme and furnish details to the Election Commission, came out on February 15, the issue has rattled the ruling BJP and given content to the opposition leaders

Mar 15, 2024

Centre bans these 23 ferocious dog breeds; what it means for the existing owners? What does PETA India say

In a petition filed before the Delhi High Court, PETA India called for a ban as these breeds are often the most abandoned, raised as weapons and used in illegal dog fighting

Mar 14, 2024

Boeing whistleblower found dead in US; had flagged serious concerns about company's safety standards

Barnett said that he had alerted the management, but no action had been taken. He also said the company harmed his career prospects because he had raised safety and production concerns.

Mar 12, 2024

Citizenship Amendment Act becomes law ahead of polls; what are the rules? [CAA decoded]

The law also empowers the Central Government to grant citizenship to anyone it deems fit by granting registration or naturalization.

Mar 11, 2024

Mistake, too good to be true: PayPal credited $92 quadrillion into a Pennsylvania man's account, accidentally [details]

Chris Reynolds, who sells auto parts on eBay, had seen a maximum of $ 1000 in his account. He was shocked and at first thought someone was having fun at his expense

Mar 11, 2024

drought, water tankers, water scarcity, water crisis, indian farmers, agri loans, bank loans, farm loans, waiver

Bengaluru water crisis: Administration caps the water tanker prices, private operators upset [details]

In a bid to control unregulated profiteering by the taker cartel, the administration has capped tanker prices at a maximum of Rs 1,200 for a load of 12,000 L. Currently, a 12,000-litre tanker was costing anywhere between Rs 1,800 to Rs 2,500.

Mar 8, 2024

Electoral bonds: After SBI seeks time till June 30, EC goes silent; Contempt plea against SBI before SC [details]

Transparency activists claim that SBI seeking three months more for divulging data on the Electoral bond donors and doing so after the 2024 elections negates the very spirit of Supreme Court ruling

Mar 8, 2024

Borewell at even Dy CM DK Shivakumar's home dried up; B'luru's battle for survival spurs real estate chaos

A few weeks ago, while addressing the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, Dy CM Shivakumar said that close to 25% of water demand in the capital is met by water tankers.

Mar 6, 2024

Lost twice but BJP keen on Amritsar Lok Sabha seat; Will former diplomat Taranjit Singh Sandhu change the course?

Many local BJP members are said to be vying for a ticket from the Amritsar constituency and have reportedly been lobbying against an outsider

Mar 4, 2024

"Sexual aggression in India unlike anywhere": Foreign journalist poses serious questions on women's safety

Not much has changed even after the horrific Delhi Gang Rape case in 2012, as womens' safety still remains heavily dependent on circumstances, time and place.

Mar 3, 2024

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