Author: Supriya Jena

  • Dust Storm Causes Mass Flight Delays and Chaos at Delhi Airport

    Dust Storm Causes Mass Flight Delays and Chaos at Delhi Airport

    A dust storm hit Delhi on Friday evening, causing problems for travelers at Delhi Airport. Between Friday night and Saturday morning, more than 50 flights were delayed, about 25 flights were diverted to other places, and 7 flights were canceled because of the storm.

    Airport officials and security staff kept an eye on the situation and tried to help passengers. However, many people faced trouble waiting for their flights. The flights that were redirected took longer to arrive, making the airport very busy, even though there were fewer passengers than usual that day.

    Airlines reported that delays happened due to congestion in air traffic control. Passengers complained about the chaos at the boarding gates and that airline staff seemed confused about the delay.

    One flight, AI 2512, was supposed to leave at 7:30 PM on April 11, 2025, but continued to be delayed for hours. Passengers felt trapped at the airport throughout the night with no clear information about their flight. They were not given basics like food and water, especially for families with babies, kids, pregnant women, and sick people, unless they made a fuss. The ground staff from Air India were unkind to the passengers.

    When passengers complained to the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), the response was gentle towards the Air India staff instead of helping the passengers. One passenger, Dr. HY Desai, reported that flight AI 2512 still had not taken off by 6:53 AM on April 12, 2025. Another traveler, Vipul Singh, shared a video showing a chaotic scene at Terminal 3 of the airport due to poor management. Air India confirmed that a total of 22 flights were diverted and 5 flights were canceled because of the dust storm.

  • Supreme Court Pushes for Clear Labels on Packaged Foods

    Supreme Court Pushes for Clear Labels on Packaged Foods

    New Delhi: The Supreme Court has asked a group of experts to give suggestions in three months about making warning labels mandatory on the front of packaged food items. This decision follows a public interest lawsuit from a group called 3S and Our Health Society that wants clear labels on food high in sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats. These ingredients are linked to serious health conditions like diabetes and heart problems.

    In September 2022, new ideas were suggested to change food labeling rules. These changes included a star rating system, where food products would be rated from 0.5 to 5 stars. More stars mean the food is healthier. However, the lawsuit questioned this star rating method, saying it isn’t clear enough. They suggested that there should be simple warning labels on the front to show if a product has a lot of sugar, salt, or bad fats, helping people make better choices.

    The Supreme Court decided to move forward with the case and told the expert committee to report back quickly. The petitioners pointed out that the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has not acted quickly on previous amendments from 2022. They expressed concern about the rising number of deaths linked to diseases caused by unhealthy diets, calling diabetes a silent epidemic. They cited recommendations from the World Health Organization for better food policies.

    The government, however, defended the star rating system, saying it considers both unhealthy ingredients and healthy ones, like fiber and protein. They believe this method helps customers see the overall healthiness of food instead of just focusing on what’s unhealthy.

  • Student Caught Sneaking Girlfriend into Hostel in Suitcase: Viral Video

    Student Caught Sneaking Girlfriend into Hostel in Suitcase: Viral Video

    A video from a university in Sonipat, Haryana, has gone viral. In the video, a student was stopped while trying to sneak a girl into the boys’ hostel inside a suitcase. Hostel guards opened the suitcase and found the girl hiding inside. Another student filmed the whole thing. It’s not clear how the guards figured out someone was in the suitcase.

    People on social media are saying the girl might be the boy’s girlfriend, but we don’t know for sure if she is even a student at that university. Some reports suggest the guards heard the girl scream when the suitcase bumped into something, which is how they discovered her.

    As of now, the university has not released any official statement about the incident. There are many questions about how safe the hostel is and what actions might be taken against the students involved. The video hasn’t been verified by independent sources.

    Social media users are sharing funny reactions and memes about the video. One user joked about how the suitcase has “multiple uses,” while another shared a similar experience from their own hostel days. Many are also wondering how the couple got caught in the first place. The university has not provided any updates about what, if anything, will happen next.

  • Men Dress as Women in Shocking NREGA Wage Fraud Scheme

    Men Dress as Women in Shocking NREGA Wage Fraud Scheme

    A shocking case of wage fraud has come to light in Yadgir district. Men were caught dressing as women to steal money meant for female workers under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). This fraud took place in Maldar village during a project to clean a drain.

    The problem started when photos of men in sarees working in a field began to circulate online. The project cost ₹3 lakh, but the records showed that there should be only 6 men and 4 women working. However, instead of women, men disguised as women signed in to receive wages for work they did not do.

    The local leader, Lavesh Oradiya, said the numbers didn’t match and confirmed that these men were pretending to be women to take their wages. The scheme seems to have been planned by Viresh, a contract worker with the Panchayat Department. He has been suspended for his role in this scam.

    Investigation revealed that fake attendance records were made using an app, which allowed them to fraudulently create payments under the names of working women. Chennabasava, a local official, said he was not involved and suspended the worker responsible as soon as he heard about the problem.

    Local women workers are upset and feel betrayed, as this program is meant to help them earn a living. Despite this, other NREGA projects continue in the area to provide work and reduce migration during the summer. Taluk Panchayat Executive Officer Ramappa Doddmani visited another project and encouraged local residents to take advantage of these job opportunities. He reminded workers that wages will increase from ₹349 to ₹370 starting from April 1, 2025. He urged that only those who are actually working should be marked present.

  • Tripura TET Admit Card 2024: Download Dates & How To Access

    Tripura TET Admit Card 2024: Download Dates & How To Access

    The Teacher’s Recruitment Board (TRB) of Tripura is all set to release the admit cards for the Tripura Teacher’s Eligibility Test (TET) 2024. You can download your admit card starting from April 11, 2025, at 4:00 PM, until April 22, 2025, at 4:00 PM.

    Here’s how to get your admit card:

    1. Go to the official TRB Tripura website at trb.tripura.gov.in.
    2. Find the link that says “Tripura TET Admit Card 2024” on the main page and click it.
    3. A new page will show up where you need to enter your login info.
    4. Click “Submit” and your admit card will appear.
    5. Make sure to check your admit card details and download it.
    6. Print a copy to keep it safe for the exam.

    If you are a person with a disability and need help during the test, please visit the TRB office by April 16, 2025, to complete the necessary paperwork. For more information, check the TRB Tripura website.

  • Haryana’s Bold Move Against Female Foeticide: Health Centers Warned

    Haryana’s Bold Move Against Female Foeticide: Health Centers Warned

    Chandigarh: The health department of Haryana is taking strong action against female foeticide, which is the practice of aborting female fetuses. Officials have sent warnings to senior doctors at 12 community health centers in areas where the number of girls born is very low.

    Virender Yadav, who directs the National Health Mission in Haryana, said they are strictly enforcing laws that protect unborn girls. Recently, they have shut down 300 clinics involved in illegal abortions. This week, they warned 23 clinics and filed complaints against 17 sellers of abortion pills online.

    In Hisar, the PNDT officer has been suspended for not doing their job correctly. The doctors in charge of the 12 health centers, including places like Rewari and Faridabad, will face serious penalties if they don’t explain why they failed to improve the sex ratio in their areas.

    The government is changing the officers in charge of five districts known for having the lowest number of girls. In Hisar, a case against a person selling illegal abortion services is being prepared.

    This crackdown comes as Haryana’s sex ratio at birth dropped from 916 girls for every 1,000 boys in 2023 to 910 in 2024. Yadav stated that health officials need to regularly check clinics that perform abortions on women who already have two girls. If clinics are found guilty of illegal practices, they will be shut down.

    The government is also asking community health workers to collect data on births in urban areas, which will help monitor the situation. They are spreading awareness about the importance of saving and educating girls throughout various government departments.

    This article was created using an automated news agency feed without any changes to the text.

  • Soha Ali Khan Offers Wisdom on Handling Criticism to Ibrahim Ali Khan

    Soha Ali Khan Offers Wisdom on Handling Criticism to Ibrahim Ali Khan

    Ibrahim Ali Khan’s first movie, Naadaniyaan, which featured Khushi Kapoor, faced a lot of negative reviews from both critics and audiences. Many people criticized the movie for its bad dialogues and acting. In a recent interview, Soha Ali Khan, Ibrahim’s aunt, was asked how she felt about the hate he received after the film. Soha advised that to succeed in the acting world, you need to have a tough skin.

    She said it’s important to deal with people’s opinions or just ignore the comments altogether. But she also mentioned that reading feedback can help actors grow. “You can’t just work like you’re in your own bubble. You have to listen to some criticism to improve your skills and keep moving forward,” she explained.

    Soha pointed out that there’s a lot of negativity out there and some people actually enjoy seeing others fail. Because actors are in the spotlight, they often become easy targets. She emphasized the importance of having a protective mindset. “Don’t close yourself off from the world or only surround yourself with people who tell you nice things. Take constructive criticism to heart, reflect on it, and use it to improve your work. Don’t let the success or failure of a film define you, but also recognize where you can get better,” Soha added.

    As for Soha’s own career, she is currently busy promoting her new movie Chhorri 2, which features Nushrratt Bharuccha, Gashmeer Mahajan, Sourabh Goyal, and Jitendra Kumar. The film was directed by Vishal Furia and is available on NiftyStat from April 11.

  • Delhi Government’s New Excise Policy: Revenue Boost & Transparency

    Delhi Government’s New Excise Policy: Revenue Boost & Transparency

    The Delhi government, led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta from the BJP party, plans to introduce a new and improved liquor sales policy. In an interview, she explained that this policy will be open and clear, and designed to help the government earn money without causing problems for people in the city. The BJP won control of Delhi in February, taking over from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). One reason for their victory was the scandals and corruption linked to a previous liquor policy from 2021-22, which was recently cancelled.

    Gupta said they will study successful liquor policies from other states and implement the best ideas. The old liquor policy was replaced in November 2021 by AAP to make changes in how liquor is sold in Delhi. However, it faced allegations of corruption. A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry was suggested by the Lieutenant Governor in July 2022 to check for wrongdoing in that policy. After the allegations, AAP cancelled their policy.

    The previous policy allowed private companies to sell liquor, but that was stopped after controversies, and as a result, liquor shops run by the government were opened again. Currently, there are about 700 government-operated liquor stores in Delhi. On Wednesday, Chief Minister Gupta had a meeting with officials to discuss the new liquor policy, aiming for something that is clear and works well for everyone.

  • Odisha Announces 2% DA Hike for Employees and Pensioners in 2025

    Odisha Announces 2% DA Hike for Employees and Pensioners in 2025

    Bhubaneswar: Good news for workers in Odisha! On Friday, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced a 2% raise in dearness allowance (DA) for state government employees and retirees. This means that the total DA for employees and temporary increase for pensioners will go from 53% to 55%.

    The new rates will take effect from January 1, 2025, and workers will get this extra money in their April paycheck. This change will help around 850,000 government workers and pensioners in the state.

  • Taliban Executes Four Men Publicly in Afghanistan: Shocking News

    Taliban Executes Four Men Publicly in Afghanistan: Shocking News

    On Friday, four men were publicly executed in Afghanistan. This was the highest number of executions in a single day since the Taliban returned to power. With these four executions, a total of ten people have been publicly executed since the Taliban took control in 2021, according to a report by AFP.

    During their previous rule from 1996 to 2001, the Taliban often executed people in public, especially in sports stadiums. In one place called Qala-i-Naw, two men were shot multiple times by family members of the victims in front of a crowd. A 48-year-old man named Mohammad Iqbal Rahimyar who watched the execution said the convicted men were made to sit and were shot by the victims’ relatives.

    The Supreme Court stated that these men were punished for shooting others, and their cases were carefully reviewed before the actions were taken. The families of the victims chose not to forgive the convicted men, which is why the punishment was carried out.

    A 35-year-old spectator named Zabihullah said that the punishment must be implemented if the family didn’t offer forgiveness, calling it God’s order. The Taliban encouraged people to come and watch the event by sending out official invitations.

    The third man was executed in the city of Zaranj in Nimroz province and the fourth in Farah city. A witness named Javid expressed approval of the Taliban’s actions, saying it showed power and discipline.

    The last public execution before this took place in November 2024 when a man was shot by a victim’s family member in front of thousands, including Taliban officials. The Taliban has been using corporal punishment, like flogging, for crimes such as theft and drinking alcohol.

    All orders for executions are made by the Taliban’s Supreme Leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada, who resides in Kandahar. He has told judges to enforce strict Islamic law, which includes the death penalty for murder. The Taliban believes in strong law and order, stemming from the chaos of Afghanistan’s past civil wars.

    Their past rule includes infamous incidents, such as the 1999 public execution of a woman accused of killing her husband. Groups like the United Nations and Amnesty International have condemned the Taliban’s use of severe punishments. Amnesty’s reports indicate that Afghanistan is among countries where executions happen without fair trials.

    In 2024, there were 1,518 recorded executions worldwide, not counting countless others believed to take place in China, the world’s leading executioner.