Ulhasnagar civic body to conduct door to door survey for TB
Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation (UMC) in India will conduct a door-to-door survey to identify suspected tuberculosis patients and prevent the spread of the disease. The survey will be conducted from November 20 to December 6, mainly in slum areas, and will involve 85 teams. Sputum tests and X-ray tests will be conducted for suspected patients. Symptoms of TB include coughing for more than 14 days, fever for more than two weeks, weight loss, bleeding from the sputum, chest pain, and swelling in the neck. | Mumbai news Key Points
Hindustan TimesBSF Punjab recovers Pakistan drone, two packets of suspected narcotics in Fazilka
Drone, 2 kg of narcotics originating from Pakistan seized by BSF in Punjab on June 22, 2023. Read more on The Hindu. Key Points
The Hindu5 killed, 2 wounded in Philadelphia shooting incident
Five people were killed and two children wounded when a suspected attacker opened fire in Philadephia city of the U.S.A. Key Points
Economic TimesGujarat police question 20 passengers of Nicaragua-bound flight sent back by France
The aircraft, an Airbus A340 carrying 276 passengers, was grounded in France for 4 days over suspected human trafficking. It landed in Mumbai on 26 December. Key Points
ThePrintUK's BBC, ITV among TV firms investigated over freelance contracts
Britain's antitrust regulator said it suspected that television production companies including the BBC, ITV (ITV.L), Hat Trick and Tiger Aspect could have broken competition law in relation to the purchase of services from freelancers. Key Points
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Man dies of suspected drug overdose in Ludhiana, body found in vacant plot
Police recovered his body from a vacant plot on Dhandra road. His family told police that he was undergoing de-addiction treatment and was on medication. It is suspected that a person who accompanied him on Wednesday late gave him drugs again. Key Points
The Indian ExpressSenior DRDO official held in suspected honey trap case with Pakistan links
The official has worked on several strategically significant projects of the DRDO including several missiles. He has been booked under Official Secrets Act. Key Points
The Indian ExpressMaharashtra ATS arrests one person for ‘passing on sensitive information’ to Pakistan-based operatives
In its press note, the agency said the suspect was in touch with the operatives through social media. Three others have been booked in the case. Key Points
ThePrintGujarat CID grills 20 passengers of Nicaragua-bound flight sent back by France
The Nicaragua-bound aircraft, an Airbus A340 carrying 276 passengers, was grounded in France for four days over suspected human trafficking. It landed in Mumbai in the early hours of December 26. Key Points
FirstpostTired of spam calls and messages? Here's how this new Government portal can help you
Ministry of Telecommunication launched Chakshu portal for reporting fraud calls/messages. Users can report within 30 days, cyber crimes at 1930 helpline or cybercrime.gov.in. Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP) coordinates stakeholders to prevent misuse of telecom resources. Key Points
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27 Indians still in France as grounded flight lands in Mumbai. Here's why
A charter plane, carrying 303 Indian passengers, was grounded in France for suspected human trafficking. After a four-day investigation, the flight landed in Mumbai in the early hours of Tuesday. Key Points
India TodayA week after blast, Rameshwaram Cafe to reopen tomorrow with CM, DCM as chief guests
Bengaluru's popular eatery, 'The Rameshwaram Cafe,' is set to reopen after a low-intensity blast last week. The reopening on Friday, March 8, will be attended by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, and Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has announced a cash reward of ₹10 lakh for information about the suspected bomber, captured on CCTV boarding a BMTC bus. Key Points
Economic TimesIndia and France probe suspected human trafficking case
India and France are investigating a suspected case of human trafficking involving a Nicaragua-bound flight detained by French authorities during a technical halt. The flight, carrying mostly Indian passengers, was grounded at Vatry airport, east of Paris. Two men have been taken into custody, and sources suggest it is a significant case of attempted human trafficking. Key Points
Economic TimesWorld's largest bank hit by ransomware gang linked to Boeing, Ion attacks
The prolific gang known as Lockbit is suspected to have orchestrated a ransomware attack against the US unit of ICBC, the worlds largest lender by assets, according to people familiar with the situation, who asked not to be identified because the information isnt public. The attack has resulted in disruptions across the US Treasury market, with some transactions failing to clear and traders being asked to reroute their deals. Key Points
Economic TimesWoman, son die of suspected ‘poisoning’
A 27-year-old woman and her 8-year-old son died of suspected poisoning in their house in Mumbai. The woman's brother-in-law is undergoing treatment. | Mumbai news Key Points
Hindustan Times
Blinken reschedules postponed Beijing visit for June 18
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to China next week, rescheduling a visit that was cancelled in February after a saga over a suspected surveillance balloon, U.S. officials said on Friday. Key Points
The HinduIndian Navy, NCB seize 2,500 kg drugs; apprehend suspected Pakistani national
One suspected Pakistani national was also detained. The seizure part of 'Operation Samudragupt' targeted the maritime trafficking of drugs originating from Afghanistan. Key Points
mintIndia saw 56 heat-related deaths, nearly 25,000 heat stroke cases from March to May, shows govt data
At 14, Madhya Pradesh reports highest number of deaths due to heat-related illnesses, followed by Maharashtra at 11. MP also recorded most suspected heat stroke cases at 6,584. Key Points
ThePrintCops search European Parl over suspected Russian interference
Belgium’s federal prosecutor’s office said on Wednesday that police carried out searches at the residence of an employee of the European... Key Points
The Tribune India3,300 kg of hashish, meth seized near Gujarat port in biggest drug bust
The Narcotics Control Bureau along with the Indian Navy seized 3,300 kg of drugs from boat near the Gujarat port. Five crew members suspected to be Pakistanis. Key Points
India Today
Gujarat cops to coordinate with passengers of flight returned from France to trace 'agents'
The aircraft, an Airbus A340, carrying 276 passengers, mostly Indians, was grounded in France for four days over suspected human trafficking. It landed in Mumbai in the wee hours on Tuesday. Key Points
Economic TimesIRB jawan among two killed by suspected insurgents in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district
Henminlen Vaiphei, who was serving as rifleman in 6th India Reserve Battalion, was 'not on duty' at time of attack. Both victims were unarmed and from Kuki community, it is learnt. Key Points
ThePrintLouvre Museum and Versailles Palace evacuated after bomb threats with France on alert
The Louvre Museum in Paris and Versailles Palace evacuated visitors and staff Saturday after receiving bomb threats. The government has put France on high security alert after a fatal school stabbing by a suspected extremist. Key Points
The Tribune IndiaUBS, Credit Suisse face wider US probe over Russia sanctions -Bloomberg News
UBS (UBSG.S) shares plunged on Wednesday after a report the U.S. Department of Justice has stepped up its scrutiny into suspected compliance failures that helped Russian clients evade sanctions. Key Points
Reuterssuspected thief beaten to death by villagers, two aides injured in Uttar Pradesh
Suspected thief beaten to death by villagers in Uttar Pradesh, while his two accomplices were critically injured. All three had previous criminal records. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan Times
Three suspected Russian spies arrested in Britain
Three individuals, Bulgarian nationals, have been charged with identity document offences as part of a national security investigation, following accusations of their ties to Russian security services. The individuals were arrested under the Official Secrets Act while counter-terrorism officers made five arrests. Key Points
Economic TimesChabad house pic found from terror suspects, security up
The Mumbai Police have beefed up security outside Chabad house in Colaba after a Google image of the building was recovered from two suspected terrorists arrested for planning an attack in Rajasthan. The Chabad house was one of the targets of the 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai in 2008. Key Points
The Tribune India2 children die of suspected food poisoning in Sonepat
According to a spokesman of Sonepat police, three siblings had consumed noodles and parathas on Wednesday evening, following which their health deteriorated.Two children, aged 7 and 5, died of suspected food poisoning in Sonepat’s Mayapuri colony on Wednesday night, said police. Key Points
Hindustan TimesPeople asked to stay indoors as Army carries out massive anti-terrorist operation in J-K's Poonch
All roads leading to the besieged vast area were closed and the residents were asked to stay indoors as a precautionary measure, they said, adding the searches were completed in the populated area but no one was arrested. However, the combing operation is still going on in the woods but there was no contact with the suspected terrorists so far, the officials said. Key Points
Economic TimesRaids across Kashmir districts over crowdfunding by suspected terror sources
Raids by the State Investigation Agency (SIA) were underway in various districts of Kashmir, in connection with crowdfunding by suspected terror sources. An FIR in the case has already been registered. Key Points
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