Reena Choudhary

Amid backlash Delhi Police explains reasons for clearing Jantar Mantar protest site

May 29, 2023

The Delhi Police said on Monday that they were forced to remove the protesting wrestlers from Jantar Mantar in Delhi, the officially designated protest site, after they broke the law "in a frenzy" despite repeated requests. On Sunday, police and paramilitary personnel detained wrestler Vinesh Phogat during a protest march...

Tell me where to come to get shot, Bajrang Punia dares ex-IPS officer

May 29, 2023

On Monday, ace wrestler Bajrang Punia and former Kerala director general of police (DGP) NC Asthana engaged in a heated online debate after the latter threatened to shoot protesting grapplers if necessary. Punia responded to Asthana's tweet by saying he was willing to take bullets in the chest. The spat...

ISRO successfully launches next-gen navigational satellite NVS-01

May 29, 2023

The Indian Space Research Organisation's scientists successfully launched the NVS - 01 next-generation navigation satellite from the second launch pad at the Sathish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, on Monday. With this mission, the space agency hopes to improve the continuity of Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC) services....

Arvind Kejriwal calls ‘brave man’ to Satyendar Jain

May 28, 2023

Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party convener, met his ailing party leader Satyendar Jain in a hospital on May 28 and described him as a "brave man" and "hero." Last Friday, the Supreme Court granted Jain six-week interim bail on medical grounds. He's been in Tihar Jail...

Asiana airlines stops selling some emergency exit seats after plane door incident

May 28, 2023

Asiana Airlines in South Korea has stopped selling some emergency exit seats following an incident in which a passenger opened an aircraft door mid-flight, the carrier announced on Sunday. A court in Daegu later issued an arrest warrant for the man, surnamed Lee, for allegedly violating aviation security laws. The...

Turkey voters weigh the final decision on next President

May 28, 2023

Turkey's voters went to the polls again on Sunday to decide whether the country's longtime leader extends his increasingly authoritarian rule into a third decade or is deposed by a challenger who has promised to restore a more democratic society. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has been in power in...

Bhutan takes proactive steps to prevent landslides

May 28, 2023

With the approaching monsoon season, officials in Bhutan's Phuentshogling Dungkhag and Thromde region have been proactive in preventing landslides, according to Bhutan Live. Over three thousand bamboo saplings were planted across approximately three acres beneath the revered Rinchending Monastery by officials. The ground beneath the Rinchending Monastery, also known as...

JPMorgan Chase plans to lay off 500 employees this week

May 28, 2023

According to a company spokesperson, JPMorgan Chase plans to lay off about 500 employees this week across the bank. According to the report, the layoffs will occur throughout the company, but will be concentrated primarily in the technology and operations verticals. According to a JPMorgan spokesperson, the company reviews its...

E-commerce giant Coupang plans to enter Indian market

May 28, 2023

Coupang, a South Korean e-commerce behemoth, intends to enter the Indian market. According to government officials, the SoftBank-backed start-up has begun talks with the Indian government about entering one of the world's largest e-commerce markets. “We have received an application from the South Korean government, in which Coupang has expressed...

Bihar: 100 students fall sick after snake found in mid-day meal

May 28, 2023

On Saturday, approximately 100 students at a government school in Bihar's Araria district became ill after consuming a mid-day meal in which a dead snake was discovered. According to state Education Department officials, only 30 students became ill and were admitted to Forbisganj sub-divisional hospital, where their conditions are said...

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