Morning Digest | Gangster Atiq Ahmed shot dead in Prayagraj; Chinese dual use facilities in Myanmar and Sri Lanka raises security concerns in India, and more
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Gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed, brother Ashraf shot dead in Prayagraj
Gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmad and his brother Ashraf were killed when unidentified assailants opened fire at them near a medical college here on April 15 night.
Chinese dual use facilities in Myanmar and Sri Lanka raises security concerns in India
The construction of a military and dual use facility on Coco Islands in Myanmar and a proposed remote satellite receiving ground station system in Sri Lanka, both coming up with Chinese help, have raised concerns in India of possible surveillance across the region.
Opposition targets PM Modi over Satya Pal Malik’s claims on Pulwama attack
Opposition parties on Saturday targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi over former Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Governor Satya Pal Malik’s allegations, including one in which he claimed that Mr. Modi had asked him to keep quiet after Mr. Malik told him that the Pulwama terror strike happened because the Centre did not provide aircraft to transport CRPF jawans from Jammu to Srinagar despite intelligence inputs about threats.
Satya Pal Malik’s frequently changing statements raise issues of credibility: BJP
ACB report reveals 173 Maharashtra officials not suspended despite corruption allegations since 2012.
The Kaveri 2.0 portal experienced performance issues in December 2024 and January 2025.
The duration of the work in Goshen library in Chintadripet is 12 months; three months have elapsed, and the work would reportedly be completed before the deadline.
Maharashtra minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said on February 16, 2025, that separate provisions have been made for each welfare scheme and none has been affected by the flagship Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana.
Perplexity AI has launched Deep Research, its AI research tool for free to compete with OpenAI and Google’s research tools.
West Bengal falls short in solar energy capacity, with only 5% of estimated potential installed, BJP criticises Mamata Banerjee.
Two more persons have been arrested and remanded in connection with the double murder case reported under Perambur police station limits in Mayiladuthurai district on February 14, 2025.
Union Minister Suresh Gopi warns officials against taking bribes, emphasizes importance of public service and growth of tourism sector.
Poongodi Mathiarasu, a puppetry enthusiast, aims to spread the art form's therapeutic benefits through workshops and performances.
Tribal healer in Odisha impresses Ayurvedic experts with traditional treatments for chronic diseases, sparking scientific curiosity and conservation efforts.
Understanding the impact of earthquake depth on damage and intensity of shaking in concise detail.
Minister Sekarbabu rededicates renovated tank at Raveeswarar temple in Vyasarpadi, with upcoming temple structure lift and kumbabhishekam.
Talisva Winery in Karnataka creates unique wines, including a betel leaf and areca nut dessert wine, with expansion plans.