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District Entomologists play a critical role in vector-borne disease control. The Tamil Nadu Public Health Entomologists Association says the existing vacancies may adversely impact planning and monitoring of dengue control activities

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Both Ambedkar and EVR had declared support to Jinnah’s call to Muslims to observe December 22, 1939, as a “Day of Deliverance” in the context of the exit of Congress regimes in the States

The State Bank of India has announced the release of the SBI PO Prelims scorecards for 2026. Candidates can now access their results and download the scorecard directly from the official SBI website. Those who passed the preliminary examination are set to take on the Main Examination, which is scheduled for September 12, 2026. The bank will soon issue hall tickets for this crucial stage of the selection process.

A shocking event unfolded on Monday in Times Square as a vice president of Bank of America was violently stabbed in an unprovoked attack. Armed with kitchen knives, a woman assaulted two people before police intervened, resulting in her death. The victim's attack included a 68-year-old man who sustained injuries but remains stable. This incident underscores escalating violence against corporate professionals in Manhattan, following a series of alarming attacks.

According to the organisers, this is part of an initiative to increases concentration, self-confidence and bring out the latent talent in children

Students cite non-functional Wi-Fi, lack of hot water for bathing, poor quality of drinking water, irregular cleaning and hygiene issues, mosquito menace, malfunctioning lifts, and empty food vending machines

Mr. Naidu also ordered restoration of 1,000 ancient temples and called for developing Shiva temples and Shakti Peethas

They said about 14 premises in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Jammu and Kashmir, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi-NCR and West Bengal were brought under the searches

As the chair this year, India will be hosting the 18th BRICS Summit on September 12-13 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The summit will bring together leaders of BRICS member and partner countries as well as outreach invitees

Viswanathan Anand is juggling two contrasting roles at this time. He is the interim FIDE President and also a competitive chess player. While handling increased responsibilities at world chess’s governing body, the Indian Grandmaster remains focused on the Global Chess League. Representing Alaskan Knights, Anand says his hunger to win remains strong, while his experience and routine help him balance administration, family commitments, and competitive chess.

To enhance accountability, promoters are now required to upload digitally signed certificates from architects, engineers, and accountants for project progress reports. This will be done through the UP RERA portal, in accordance with the upcoming RERA 2.0 updates. The adoption of digital certification will improve the establishment of quarterly project targets, supported by help desks for seamless submissions.

BJP MLA claimed that earlier Upa Lokayukta B. Veerappa went on record that 63 % of people in Karnataka had to pay bribe to get their works done in government offices

A glacier collapse in Nepal and China showed visible signs days before the disaster. Scientists noted brown meltwater and a propagating crack as pre-event indications. The disaster killed over 1,100 people, with more lives potentially saved by better warning systems. Comprehensive monitoring of glaciers and slopes is now stressed for vulnerable communities. Enhanced cross-border cooperation is also needed for transboundary hazard management.

The Karnataka high court quashed a criminal case filed under BNS Section 75(2). The court ruled accidental exposure while answering nature's call is not an offense. This ruling came after a man was seen urinating near a railway track. The complainant alleged the man made gestures, which the court deemed a shock reaction. Allowing the case to continue would have been a misuse of legal process.

Two-and-a-half months after flights began, the new airport offers a smooth terminal experience, but patchy public transport, high travel costs and a still-developing ecosystem are shaping how passengers and staff use it

Police arrested a self-styled Aghori for allegedly trespassing at a cremation ground. The accused was seen consuming flesh from a burning pyre in a viral video. A complaint was filed by the Senapati Kaal Bhairav Committee after the video surfaced online. The Aghori faces charges for trespass and indignity to human remains under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. This incident has been condemned by religious leaders as unacceptable in society.

The spoon-tailed duskhawker was recorded in October 2024 on the Miao-Vijaynagar Road inside Namdapha National Park and Tiger Reserve

After a 194-run defeat at Lord's, which gave England an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) decided to overhaul both the squad and the support staff.

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