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Bhopal’s toxic waste: A 40-year journey

When Mahesh Pal moved to the Nishatpura area in Bhopal in 2000, the gas tragedy that claimed over 5,000 lives in the neighbourhood didn’t figure high on his list of concerns. Since December 3, 1984, when tonnes of lethal methyl isocyanate gas sheathed Bhopal in a dome of death and poisoned thousands of people, the city has been divided into …

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1 week, 2 days ago

The 17 Best EVs Coming in 2025

Wired

Much doom and gloom was aimed at the electric car world in 2024. BMW iX3 2025 BMW BMW’s well-received Vision Neue Klasse X concept hits production in 2025, and it will sit below the brand’s flagship electric SUV iX. Hyundai Ioniq 9 Photograph: ROBYN BECK/Getty After the huge success that was the Kia EV9, it's hardly surprising that many have …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Why has California declared a state of emergency over bird flu?

Al Jazeera

Cases of the H5N1 strain of bird flu are on the rise in humans in the US, with the first severe case reported in Louisiana this week. “CDC confirms first severe case of H5N1 Bird Flu in the US. Bird flu, or avian influenza, is a virus that typically spreads among birds but can also affect humans and other animals, …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Public health officials try to control bird flu in U.S. dairy capital

NPR

Public health officials try to control bird flu in U.S. dairy capital More milk products come from Tulare County, California than any other county in the U.S. Public health officials there are trying to guard against bird flu infecting humans. KLEIN: It's one way the county and state are working together trying to contain avian influenza, along with testing dairy …

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4 weeks ago

Karnataka Covid 'scandal': FIR filed over alleged corruption in PPE, mask procurement

Hindustan Times

A case was lodged at Bengaluru's Vidhana Soudha Police Station on Friday over suspected irregularities in the management of Covid-19. the case was registered on a complaint by Medical Education Department Chief Accounts Officer Dr M Vishnu Prasad. According to a PTI report, the case was registered on a complaint by Medical Education Department Chief Accounts Officer Dr M Vishnu …

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1 month ago

Rescuers rush to save geese and ducks soaked in oil due to spill in Boston river

Associated Press

BOSTON — Wildlife rescuers were rushing Monday to tend to dozens of geese and ducks that were soaked in oil after a spill in a Boston river. CORRECTS TO GOOSE Kerry Batchelder, veterinary technician with the New England Wildlife Center, tries to capture an oil covered goose along the Muddy River, Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, in Brookline, Mass. Share Share …

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JGU launches 4-year BA (Hons) in Philosophy, Politics & Economics

Hindustan Times

Dr Shashi Tharoor, writer and former international diplomat, currently serving as a Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha from Thiruvananthapuram, launched a four-year Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Politics & Economics at O.P. Jindal Global University will bring vitality and verve to a course that provides both a rigorous, comprehensive education in the humanities and is a launchpad for a great …

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Dr. Shashi Tharoor launches BA (Honours) in Philosophy, Politics & Economics at JGU

Live Mint

New Delhi, 9 December 2024: "The Philosophy, Politics & Economics programme at O.P. Jindal Global University will bring vitality and verve to a course that provides both a rigorous, comprehensive education in the humanities and is a launchpad for a great assortment of professions, from journalism to politics, entrepreneurship to civic activism, academia to the law, in all of which, …

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1 month, 1 week ago

New Covid corruption chief to leave ‘no stone unturned’, Reeves warns

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The newly-appointed Covid corruption commissioner …

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Chancellor appoints Covid corruption commissioner

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Chancellor has appointed Tom …

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1 month, 1 week ago

MoRTH forms a committee to probe Kota tunnel collapse

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: The ministry of road transport and highways has formed an investigation committee to probe collapse of a section of an under-construction tunnel which resulted in the death of one worker and left two others injured in Kota district of Rajasthan on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway. "An investigation team of Domain experts comprising of SK Nirmal, DGRD – MoRTH, AK Shrivastava, …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

First case of bird flu detected in child as blood tests reveal virus is more widespread than reported

Daily Mail

A child in California has tested positive for bird flu, local health officials say — the first pediatric case — amid growing fears the disease could spread between humans. But the case underscores the possibility bird flu could spread among people, after it caused an outbreak among cows in 2022 that sickened more than 500 herds and then jumped to …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Why is Rachel Reeves accused of ‘lying’ on her CV?

The Independent

Among her challenges, chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has been accused of “lying” about her CV. “Lying” – at least according to one lobby journalist who put that accusation, bluntly, to the prime minister’s spokesperson. Former Conservative Party chair Richard Holden has written to the chancellor, stating: “The allegations that your CV might not be accurate are incredibly serious …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

After PPE kits, now ventilators: More corruption found in BJP's Covid response

India Today

Justice John Michael D’Cunha’s committee, which looked into the alleged Covid-19 scam that took place during the BJP-led government, has now exposed corruption in ventilator procurement. After irregularities in PPE kit purchases, ventilators have also come under the scanner, with the report revealing discrepancies amounting to Rs 173.26 crore in purchases made by the Medical Education Department. The report highlights …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka govt orders SIT probe into COVID ‘mismanagement’ during previous BJP rule, implicating former CM Yediyurappa

Hindustan Times

Karnataka government ordered to form a Special Investigation Team to investigate the alleged mismanagement of the COVID-19 pandemic by the previous BJP government in the state. Minister Patil hit out at the BJP and alleged that the previous government "behaved inhumanely." Previous govt was indulging in cheating people, corruption, documents were missing, misleading accounts, didn't allow PSI committee to work, …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

SIT To Be Formed To Handle Offences And Crimes During Covid-19 In Karnataka

Deccan Chronicle

Bengaluru: Based on the interim inquiry commission report submitted by retired Justice John Michael Cunha on the alleged irregularities during Covid-19 pandemic in Karnataka, the cabinet meeting on Thursday decided to constitute a Special Investigation Team under an IGP rank officer to initiate further action on the inquiry report. The first report submitted by Cunha to the State Government recommended …

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2 months ago

Pralhad Joshi says Justice D’Cunha ‘acting like an agent’ in Karnataka Covid kit scam probe, ‘all drama to divert…’

Live Mint

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi accused Justice Michael D'Cunha of acting as an agent, criticizing his investigation into the BJP's 2020 procurement of PPE kits in Karnataka. The D'Cunha Commission recommended prosecuting former CM BS Yediyurappa and Health Minister B Sriramulu over the purchase of 3 lakh PPE kits from Chinese firms. Speaking at a public meeting on Sunday organized by …

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2 months ago

Karnataka ministers seek action against Pralhad Joshi's remarks on Covid probe

India Today

Karnataka ministers Dinesh Gundu Rao and Krishna Byre Gowda submitted a memorandum to Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, appealing for action against Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, whom they accuse of trying to undermine a judicial inquiry into the corruption during the Covid-19 pandemic. The inquiry, led by Justice Michael D’Cunha, exposed significant corruption in the procurement of essential supplies, uncovering evidence of …

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2 months ago

BJP questions timing of report into Covid ‘scam’

Hindustan Times

Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party state president BY Vijayendra on Sunday accused the state government‘s attempt to implicate former chief minister BS Yediyurappa in the ongoing probe into the alleged irregularities in the Covid-19 procurement was a “politically motivated attempt” to ensure that the BJP leader did not campaign, fearing a possible electoral defeat. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} “Let the report …

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BJP questions timing of report into Covid ‘scam’

Hindustan Times

Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party state president BY Vijayendra on Sunday accused the state government‘s attempt to implicate former chief minister BS Yediyurappa in the ongoing probe into the alleged irregularities in the Covid-19 procurement was a “politically motivated attempt” to ensure that the BJP leader did not campaign, fearing a possible electoral defeat. Vijayendra pointed out the incongruity in the …

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2 months ago

Covid scam: Will prosecute BSY, Sudhakar and others, says CM Siddaramaiah

New Indian Express

ChIef Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said that his government will act on the report of the Justice John Michael D’Cunha Commission, which was formed to investigate the alleged corruption during the Covid-19 pandemic under the BJP rule. Addressing the media here, Siddaramaiah confirmed that the state cabinet will soon discuss the commission’s report and the government would take steps to …

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2 months ago

Justice Cunha Recommends Probe into Yediyurappa PPE Graft Case

Deccan Chronicle

Bengaluru: After the Justice John Michael Cunha committee recommended prosecution of former chief minister B.S. Yediyurappa and then health minister B. Sreeramulu under the Prevention of Corruption Act for their direct involvement in the purchase of personal protective equipment kits at exorbitant prices by flouting rules during Covid-19 pandemic, Yediyurappa told reporters in Bengaluru that he did nothing wrong and …

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Siddaramaiah Slams BJP for COVID PPE Corruption

Deccan Chronicle

Sandur: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has accused former BJP Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa and Health Minister Sriramulu of corruption in procuring PPE kits from China during the COVID-19 pandemic.He was speaking at a public rally in Metriki village in the Sandur Assembly constituency. He condemned the BJP for allegedly committing corruption even in the name of deceased citizens, declaring, “No god …

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Karnataka Covid-19 inquiry recommends prosecution of BS Yediyurappa: Dinesh Gundu Rao

Hindustan Times

Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao announced on Saturday that the Justice Michael D’Cunha Commission of Inquiry, set up to investigate alleged irregularities in Covid-19 equipment and medicine procurement, has recommended prosecuting former BJP Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa and ex-minister B Sriramulu, PTI reported. Former Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa Rao said that it is clear that there was …

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Bhopal’s toxic waste: A 40-year journey

The 17 Best EVs Coming in 2025

Why has California declared a state of emergency over bird flu?

Public health officials try to control bird flu in U.S. dairy capital

Karnataka Covid 'scandal': FIR filed over alleged corruption in PPE, mask procurement

Rescuers rush to save geese and ducks soaked in oil due to spill in Boston river

JGU launches 4-year BA (Hons) in Philosophy, Politics & Economics

Dr. Shashi Tharoor launches BA (Honours) in Philosophy, Politics & Economics at JGU

New Covid corruption chief to leave ‘no stone unturned’, Reeves warns

Chancellor appoints Covid corruption commissioner

MoRTH forms a committee to probe Kota tunnel collapse

First case of bird flu detected in child as blood tests reveal virus is more widespread than reported

Why is Rachel Reeves accused of ‘lying’ on her CV?

After PPE kits, now ventilators: More corruption found in BJP's Covid response

Karnataka govt orders SIT probe into COVID ‘mismanagement’ during previous BJP rule, implicating former CM Yediyurappa

SIT To Be Formed To Handle Offences And Crimes During Covid-19 In Karnataka

Pralhad Joshi says Justice D’Cunha ‘acting like an agent’ in Karnataka Covid kit scam probe, ‘all drama to divert…’

Karnataka ministers seek action against Pralhad Joshi's remarks on Covid probe

BJP questions timing of report into Covid ‘scam’

BJP questions timing of report into Covid ‘scam’

Covid scam: Will prosecute BSY, Sudhakar and others, says CM Siddaramaiah

Justice Cunha Recommends Probe into Yediyurappa PPE Graft Case

Siddaramaiah Slams BJP for COVID PPE Corruption

Karnataka Covid-19 inquiry recommends prosecution of BS Yediyurappa: Dinesh Gundu Rao