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Are cab drivers in Bengaluru scamming women passengers? At least that’s what an internet user said describing two instances where his friend was made to pay the extra fare by auto-rickshaw drivers while they were in a hurry. As per X user Shivam Sourav Jha, cab drivers would stop at the petrol pump and demand the customers to pay for the fuel. Narrating the incident on X, Mr Jha wrote, “So folks here is a new scam going in Bengaluru by our beloved cab drivers when going to airport(with girls specially). 1. They stop vehicle midway citing no fuel and ask you to pay at petrol pump saying 1100 is shown I would need only… Read More »New Taxi Scam In Bengaluru? X User Says Drivers Are Making People Pay Extra Fare

Billionaire Gautam Adani is among those in discussions for infrastructure projects in Bhutan’s new ‘Gelephu Mindfulness City’ as the tiny Himalayan kingdom seeks investment to build a mega township along its southern border with India. The Adani Group, controlled by Asia’s second-richest person, is one of the business houses in talks with the government “at the highest levels” to set up solar and hydroelectric plants in Bhutan’s 1,000-square-kilometer (386 square miles) flatlands where the new city is being built, Lotay Tshering, Gelephu’s newly-appointed governor, said in an interview. While the mountainous country has a population of less than 800,000, its mission to revamp its infrastructure creates another opportunity for the ports-to-power conglomerate that has been… Read More »Gautam Adani In Talks For Projects In Bhutan’s ‘Mindfulness City’

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has opened admissions for its PhD programmes. Interested and eligible candidates can register by visiting the official website, ignouadm.samarth.edu.in. The official notification states: “The programmes are being offered in compliance with University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2022, as amended from time to time.” IGNOU Admissions 2024: Steps To Register Visit the official website, ignouadm.samarth.edu.inOn the homepage, click on the ‘New Registration’ linkComplete the registration process by providing your detailsAfter registration, use the assigned username and password to log inEnter your academic information and click on ‘Submit’ Documents Required Scanned passport-sized photograph (less than 100 KB) Scanned signature (less than 100… Read More »IGNOU Starts Applications For Admission To PhD Programmes, Check Details

The IPL 2024 champions Kolkata Knight Riders is likely to see a massive upheaval. A report in ESPNCricnfo has said that captain Shreyas Iyer, their Rs 24.75 crore recruit Mitchell Starc and veteran all-rounder Andre Russell are will not be retained in all likelihood . The report also said that the four retentions of the side would likely be – Sunil Narine, Rinku Singh, Varun Chakravarthy and uncapped fast bowler Harshit Rana. There is also a possibility that another uncapped player Ramandeep Singh will be retained.   While Iyer was KKR’s most expensive purchase at the 2022 mega auction at Rs 12.25 crore, Russell was retained for Rs 12 crore ahead of that same auction. Iyer was… Read More »Upheaval At KKR: Stars To Be Released – Iyer, Rs 24.75 Crore Starc And…

Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by Plasmodium parasites, which are transmitted to humans through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. Symptoms typically include fever, chills, headache, and muscle aches and can progress to severe complications if untreated. Malaria is prevalent in tropical and subtropical regions, where mosquito populations are high, and is a significant health concern in many developing countries. Preventing malaria is crucial, as it reduces the risk of infection and protects communities from the disease’s spread. Strategies for prevention include personal protection measures, environmental control, and, in some cases, medication. Keep reading as we share preventive tips you can follow to lower your risk. Follow these tips to prevent malaria 1.… Read More »Malaria: Follow These Tips For Better Prevention