Delhi Chief Minister Arrested
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with the excise policy case. The move came hours after the Delhi High Court refused interim protection from coercive action to Kejriwal.
Genetically-Edited Pig Kidney Transplanted
A team of doctors successfully transplanted a genetically-edited pig (porcine) kidney into a living patient for the very first time. The surgeons carried out the operation on a 62-year-old man suffering from end-stage kidney disease.
UNOSAT Assessment of Gaza Strip
The United Nations Satellite Centre (UNOSAT) released an updated assessment of the Gaza Strip, highlighting the extent of damage inflicted on buildings in the region amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.
Indian Premier League 2024
The 17th edition of the Indian Premier League is about to get underway, with Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru slated to face off in the curtain-raiser. The contest between the two powerhouses is one to look out for.
Chinese Military Aircraft Around Taiwan
Taiwan’s defence ministry said that 32 Chinese military aircraft were detected around the island in the past 24 hours, the second-highest number this year. The island’s top security official advised against a visit to the South China Sea due to possible risks.
Bharatiya Janata Party Candidates in Tamil Nadu
The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party unveiled its third list of candidates in Tamil Nadu for the upcoming Indian general elections in 2024. Among them is Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai, a prominent candidate in a DMK bastion.
Indian National Congress Candidates for 2024 Elections
The Indian National Congress made public its third list of 56 candidates for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The list includes prominent names like Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, the Member of Parliament from West Bengal’s Berhampore.
British Explorer’s Milestone at Point Nemo
British explorer Chris Brown achieved a huge milestone by leading an expedition to Point Nemo in the Pacific Ocean, becoming the first person to ever swim at that location.