Day: October 14, 2024

Unveiling a Cross-Border Kidney Racket: Fake Family Trees, Forged Documents, and a Phantom Lab

Manish Kumar

How a 10-Member Syndicate Exploited Loopholes to Run a Kidney Transplant Racket Across Dhaka and Delhi An intricate international kidney transplant racket, built on fake family trees, forged documents, and a diagnostic lab that existed only on paper, was recently uncovered. At the heart of the operation was a Delhi-based surgeon, connected to two well-known hospitals in the National Capital Region (NCR). This racket, targeting Bangladeshi patients, manipulated India’s organ donation laws and evaded screening procedures at the diplomatic level. According to an investigation of case records, a 10-member syndicate…

Nobel Economics Prize 2024: Acemoglu, Johnson, and Robinson Honored for Ground breaking Work on Institutions and Prosperity

Manish Kumar

Researchers Recognized for Insights into the Role of Political Institutions in Shaping Economic Development Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James A. Robinson have been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics for their pioneering research on how political institutions are formed and how they influence a nation’s prosperity. The Nobel Committee highlighted the trio’s work for offering a deeper understanding of how institutional changes impact economic growth and inequality across countries. The Nobel Committee, in a statement on X, praised the laureates for developing a framework that explains how conflicts…

200 kg Man Attempts Suicide from Fourth Floor, 11 Soldiers Struggle to Bring Him Down Safely

Manish Kumar

In a tragic and unusual incident from Surat, Gujarat, a 200 kg man attempted to take his own life by cutting the veins of both his wrists. The incident took place in an apartment located on the fourth floor of the Satadhar Society at Amroli Cross Road. Due to the man’s significant weight, it became extremely difficult for the family members and neighbors to bring him down for medical assistance. The Incident: The Attempted Suicide: The man, identified as Kalpesh Bhatt, reportedly cut the veins in both his wrists on…

Adani’s Rs 3,700 Crore Project in Jeopardy as Sri Lanka Reconsiders Approval

Manish Kumar

Sword hanging over Adani’s Rs 3700 crore project, Sri Lanka said – will think again for approval Sword seems to be hanging over a project of Gautam Adani to be started in Sri Lanka. This project of 440 million dollars (about Rs 3700 crore) is related to wind power. The new administration of Sri Lanka has said that it will think again about this project and then take a decision. Earlier, the interim government of Bangladesh has also given a blow to the Adani Group. Recently Anura Kumara Disanayake has…

Electronics Sector Faces $15 Billion Hit, 1 Lakh Jobs Lost Amid Tensions with China

Manish Kumar

The ongoing tensions between India and China are severely impacting India’s electronics manufacturing industry, leading to significant economic losses and job cuts. Here’s a summary of the situation: Key Losses: $15 billion production loss: The Indian electronics sector has suffered a substantial decline in production over the past four years, primarily due to issues stemming from geopolitical tensions with China. 100,000 job losses: As a result of these challenges, the industry has also lost about 100,000 jobs during this period. Export opportunity loss: India missed an export opportunity worth $10…

Hezbollah Drone Strike Kills 4 Israeli Soldiers; Israeli Airstrike on Gaza School Leaves 20 Dead, Including Children

Manish Kumar

Escalating Tensions: Hezbollah and Israel Exchange Deadly Strikes Amid Intensified Conflict In the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, the latest wave of attacks has resulted in significant casualties on both sides. On Sunday, a Hezbollah drone strike on an Israeli army base in central Israel claimed the lives of four Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers and severely injured seven others. Meanwhile, in Gaza, an Israeli airstrike on a school-turned-shelter killed at least 20 people, including children. As violence escalates on multiple fronts, civilians in the region continue to face…

Massive Rs 13,000 Crore Drug Bust: Gujarat-Based Company at the Heart of Cocaine Seizure

Manish Kumar

Over 1,200 kg of cocaine seized, 12 arrested as investigation reveals a sophisticated drug trafficking operation spanning multiple states Delhi has been at the centre of a massive drug bust, the largest in recent memory, involving over 1,200 kilograms of high-quality cocaine valued at Rs 13,000 crore. The case has drawn national attention due to the sheer scale of the operation and the involvement of a Gujarat-based chemical company suspected of refining and distributing the contraband. Unveiling the Operation The Delhi Police, in collaboration with Gujarat authorities, seized 518 kilograms…

Delhi Imposes Firecracker Ban till January 2025 to Combat Air Pollution

Manish Kumar

Cracker-Free Diwali Aims to Curb Rising Pollution Levels as Delhi’s Air Quality Deteriorates Delhi’s pollution levels have historically spiked around the festival of Diwali, primarily due to the widespread use of firecrackers. The festive celebrations, coupled with stubble burning in neighbouring states, have contributed to the city’s severe air pollution during the winter months. As a result, over the past few years, the Delhi government has implemented strict measures to reduce pollution, including repeated bans on firecrackers. This year, the government has extended the ban further, in an effort to…

THAAD: The Advanced US Anti-Missile Defense Deployed to Israel Amid Rising Tensions

Manish Kumar

Understanding the Role of THAAD in Countering Missile Threats from Iran and Its Proxies The United States has deployed one of its most advanced missile defense systems, the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD), to Israel, accompanied by 100 US troops. This move comes in response to a series of missile strikes from Iran, following the assassinations of key Iranian and Hezbollah leaders, escalating tensions in the region. What is THAAD? THAAD, short for Terminal High Altitude Area Defense, is an advanced missile defense system designed to intercept and neutralize…

Baba Siddique’s Assassination: A Chilling Plot from Patiala Jail to the Streets of Mumbai

Manish Kumar

The Political Fallout and Investigation into a Murder that Shook Maharashtra   Baba Siddique’s Political Journey Baba Siddique, a towering figure in Maharashtra’s political landscape, had a career marked by both service and controversy. Starting his journey with the Congress party, Siddique became a three-time MLA and a respected leader in the state. His political career saw him rubbing shoulders with influential politicians, Bollywood stars, and the general public, earning him a reputation as a well-connected and charismatic leader. Known for his famed Iftar parties attended by Bollywood A-listers like…