Flood situation in Tripura worsens, death toll rises to 10, over 34,000 people in camps

Tripura Flood Crisis Escalates: Death Toll Rises, Thousands Displaced

The northeastern Indian state of Tripura is struggling with a worsening flood situation, with the death toll rising to 10 and over 34,100 people seeking refuge in 331 relief camps across all eight districts.The incessant heavy rains since Monday have wreaked havoc in the state, causing landslides and drowning incidents that have claimed lives and injured people. Aug 22, 2024
Delhi-NCR

Delhi-NCR Tops APAC Logistics Rental Growth

Delhi-NCR has emerged as a leading player in the Asia-Pacific logistics market, according to a recent report by Knight Frank. The region has been ranked among the top 10 markets for annual rental growth in the first half of 2024. Aug 22, 2024
Kolkata Police summons BJP leader, two doctors for questioning over social media posts

CBI submits status report in SC in Kolkata doctor rape-murder case

The CBI submitted its status report to the Supreme Court on the progress of the investigation into the rape and murder of a woman doctor in state-run R.G Kar Medical College & Hospital in Kolkata, and as per sources the agency has found several missing links. Aug 22, 2024
Bangladesh Islamist leader's plan of implementing Sharia spells trouble for region

Bangladesh Islamist leader's plan of implementing Sharia spells trouble for region

Fearing Bangladesh could well be the next Pakistan in the making in India's troubled neighbourhood, several scholars and experts on Wednesday severely condemned the recent statements given by Shafiqur Rahman, the radical leader who currently heads Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami (BJI), in which he has openly backed implementation of Sharia law in the country. Aug 22, 2024
Mpox

Can Mpox virus spread through air; what precautions you must take?

The Mpox virus, a zoonotic disease primarily found in the tropical rainforest areas of central and west Africa, has been causing concern among health experts worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the current outbreak, which has seen over 14,000 cases and 524 deaths, a global health emergency. Aug 21, 2024