Month: February 2024

At least 14 confirmed dead after an illegal open-pit gold mine collapses in Venezuela

February 22, 2024 admin

People gather at the bank of Guacara River Port while waiting for information on miners following the collapse of an illegal gold mine in La Paragua, Bolivar, Venezuela February 21, 2024. | Photo Credit: Reuters The collapse of an illegally operated open-pit gold mine in central Venezuela killed at least 14 people and injured several…

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Boeing Fires 737 MAX Chief Ed Clark After Mid-Air Scare, Katie Ringgold To Replace Him

February 22, 2024 admin

The January 5 mid-air scare has led to enhanced scrutiny of Boeing (Representational) New York: Boeing announced Wednesday that the head of its 737 MAX program is departing the aviation giant less than two months after a major safety incident temporarily grounded 171 planes. Ed Clark, an 18-year Boeing veteran is “leaving the program,” Boeing…

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The Hindu Morning Digest: February 22, 2024

February 22, 2024 admin

Farmers engaged in harvesting and loading of sugarcane in Belagavi district of Karnataka. File photo | Photo Credit: The Hindu Centre increases Fair and Remunerative Price of sugarcane The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, met here on Wednesday, approved ₹ 340/quintal as the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane for Sugar Season 2024-25 at…

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Maharashtra Resident Doctors To Hold Indefinite Strike From Today

February 22, 2024 admin

Doctors are demanding better hostel accommodation and a hike in stipend. (Representational) Mumbai: Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors Central (MARD) demanding better hostel accommodation, a hike in stipend, and clearance of arrears, will hold a state-wide indefinite strike starting today at 5 pm. Dr Abhijit Helge, MARD President, said that the Central MARD, had kept…

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Anurag Thakur Amid Farmers Protest

February 21, 2024 admin

Anurag Thakur said that Centre has no problem in discussion with protesting farmers. New Delhi: Emphasising the dialogue as the only way to address farmers’ concernss, Union Minister Anurag Thakur said that the government is always ready for discussion with the farmers, adding that farmers are the nation’s ‘Annadatas’ The Union Minister also slammed the…

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“INDIA Bloc Is Alliance Of Corruption Group”: JP Nadda

February 21, 2024 admin

JP Nadda said that the opposition group consists of individuals involved in corrupt practices. Mumbai: Hitting out at the opposition’s INDIA bloc, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President JP Nadda said that the opposition group consists of individuals involved in corrupt practices. Addressing the party workers here, Mr Nadda said, “This is the alliance of…

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In Life Or Death, Alexei Navalny Will “Influence History”: Lawyer

February 21, 2024 admin

Last week, Russia authorities said that Alexei Navalny, 47, suddenly died in his Arctic prison. Paris: Alexei Navalny’s top lawyer, Olga Mikhailova, said on Wednesday that in life or in death the opposition leader would “influence history” as she paid an emotional tribute to the late Russian opposition icon. Mikhailova, who is arguably the most…

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U.K. Parliament descends into chaos over vote on Gaza ceasefire

February 21, 2024 admin

A Palestinian flag flaps in the air by a message reading “Stop bombs” projected on the “Big Ben” during a Pro-Palestinian demonstration in Parliament Square in London on February 21, 2024, on the sidelines of the Opposition Day motion in the House of Commons calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. | Photo Credit: AFP…

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Centre increases Fair and Remunerative Price of sugarcane; will be in force from October 1

February 21, 2024 admin

Briefing reporters on February 21, 2024 about the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs decision, Union Minister Anurag Thakur said the Narendra Modi government always gave importance to the issues of farmers and sugarcane farmers in India get the highest price for their produce compared to other countries. | Photo Credit: PTI The Cabinet Committee on Economic…

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Fake Akaay Kohli Accounts Create Mayhem On Internet After Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma’s Announcement

February 21, 2024 admin

Akaay Kohli accounts create mayhem on social media© Twitter As Star India batter Virat Kohli announced that he and his actress wife Anushka Sharma were blessed with a baby boy on February 15, fake social media accounts of their newborn son Akaay started to surface on social media. The moment Virat and Anushka…

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