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Trash and recycling crews around Baltimore paused operations due to the intense heat Wednesday. “Our crews began cooling off early this morning, but due to the extreme temperatures, all collection and solid waste operations for the day have now ended,” the Department of Public Works said around 6 p.m. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures in the Inner Harbor topped 90 degrees after 10 a.m. and peaked at 99 degrees around 4 p.m. Temperatures are expected to drop into the mid-80s on Thursday. DPW said residents who have lost trash or recycling items should call 311 to report it…
The Malayalam film industry is ruled by very powerful forces and is a boys club and people believe that it is their right to show their power by sexually harassing or mentally harassing women and they see nothing wrong in doing so, several said the female artist who is now a film producer.“In the film, they believe that it is their right to abuse women and get away with it because they feel that the ‘power group’ will be their safety net. They believe that they can be found behind powerful people in the Malayalam film industry Protect.The same sentiments…
Last updated: August 28, 2024 9:21 pm ISTLocal resident Sandeep described the situation and said the road had turned into a “dancing road”.Collector Bhavya Mittal said the Public Works Department (PWD) has been directed to fill the potholes and the work has started.A 3-km-long stretch of road in Burhanpur in Madhya Pradesh has earned the nickname “Dancing Road” because of its large potholes, which cause vehicles to sway and sway as they pass. Local resident Sandeep described the situation and said the road had turned into a “dancing road”. He said people could see how the vehicle bounced and swayed…
Publisher: Saurabh VermaLast updated: August 28, 2024 9:47 pm ISTThe report highlights that India’s annual PM2.5 standard is set at 40 micrograms per cubic meter, but more than 40% of the population is exposed to air exceeding this limit. (Photo: PTI+AP)Delhi, India's capital and most populous city, is also considered the world's most polluted city, the report saidPersistent air pollution in Delhi is shortening the life expectancy of residents, according to the latest Air Quality Life Index 2024 report, which highlights the city's status as one of the most polluted areas in the northern plains.According to a report by the…
In a rage, he reached the airport and attacked Ramakrishna and cut his neck with a machete. (representative picture)According to police, accused Ramesh suspected that Ramakrishna was having an illicit relationship with his wifeA tram operator at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport was killed near the Terminal 1 parking space on Wednesday by a man who suspected the former of having an affair with his wife.The shocking incident took place around 7 pm when the accused Ramesh attacked the victim Ramakrishna with a machete. Following the attack, the accused was detained by Devanahalli police.Preliminary investigation revealed that the motive for the…
Article by Eric Worrell United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres is doubling down on his tough climate demands as he draws to the end of a zero-achievement term. Pacific at risk: UN urges Australia to block new coal and gas projects go through Bianca HallAugust 27, 2024 – 11:25 am Rich countries such as Australia must immediately phase out fossil fuels and block new coal projects and oil and gas expansion to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in Tonga on Tuesday. The United Nations issued a global distress call – something Guterres called “save our…
The policy classifies social media influencers into four categories based on their subscribers, including influencers on X, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. (Representative image: Unsplash)The policy encourages sharing of content based on government schemes and provides influencers with an opportunity to earn up to Rs 8 lakh per month. However, posting “anti-national” content can result in severe penalties, up to life in prisonYou need to have at least 100,000 followers on X, Facebook, Instagram or YouTube to be eligible for benefits under the Uttar Pradesh government's digital media policy. The policy encourages sharing of content based on government schemes and provides…
Last updated: August 28, 2024 11:44 pm ISTFormer WFI Chairman Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh (Photo: PTI/File)Singh argued that the investigation was conducted in a biased manner as only the claims of the victims who were interested in seeking revenge against him were considered and the chargesheet was submitted to the trial court without considering the falsehood of the allegations.Former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president and ex-BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has approached the Delhi High Court seeking quashing of the FIR and sexual harassment cases filed by six women wrestlers charges against him.The petition has been listed for…
Last updated: August 28, 2024 11:50 pm ISTThe meeting was held in the backdrop of protests over incidents of atrocities against women in West Bengal, Maharashtra and some other parts of the country. (Photo/PTI File)Measures for four castes – women, poor, youth and farmers – were highlighted during the meeting, which was also attended by secretaries of various government departmentsPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired a plenary meeting of the Council of Ministers, which focused on issues affecting women and timely implementation of various policy measures, sources said.The five-hour meeting held at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan also took stock of…
Publisher: Shrishti NegiLast updated: August 29, 2024 12:12 am ISTImages shown are for reference only. (Courtesy of Getty Images)The move is significant as the commission had last month canceled the provisional candidature of IAS trainee officer Puja Khedkar and barred her from appearing in all future examinations.In a first, the Center on Wednesday allowed the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to implement Aadhaar-based identity verification on a voluntary basis to verify the identity of candidates, both at the time of registration and at various stages of examination and recruitment.The move is significant as the commission had last month canceled the…