'People with BMWs, AC houses': Kerala finance department audit unveils 'beneficiaries' of pension scheme meant for EWS
Friday, 29 November 2024 An audit by Kerala's Finance Department revealed misuse of social security pensions in Kottakkal Municipality, where wealthy individuals were receiving benefits intended for the economically weak. The state government has ordered a comprehensive review and initiated a vigilance probe against involved officials. Many undeserving recipients, including government employees, were found on the beneficiary list, prompting strict disciplinary actions.
India has crossed 7,000 active COVID-19 cases, with Kerala reporting the highest spike and three new deaths. The XFG variant, a sub-lineage of Omicron with strong immune evasion, has been detected across the country, raising global alarm. Originating in Canada, the variant carries four spike protein mutations. Globally, SARS-CoV-2 activity is rising, especially in South-East Asia and Eastern Mediterranean regions, with test positivity rates matching last year’s peak. WHO continues to monitor the spread amid poor ICU and hospitalization data from heavily affected regions.
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A UN report reveals India's declining fertility rate alongside barriers to reproductive freedom, creating a "high-low duality." While some states grapple with.. IndiaTimes
Following a massive fire on the Singapore-flagged MV Wan Hai 503 off the Kerala coast, China has expressed gratitude to India for its swift response in rescuing.. IndiaTimes
A massive explosion rocked the Singapore-flagged container ship MV Wan Hai 503 off Kerala’s coast on Monday. The underdeck blast triggered thick smoke and fire, prompting 18 of the 22 crew to abandon ship. The Indian Navy swiftly diverted INS Surat for rescue, while the Coast Guard joined evacuation efforts. The vessel, en route from Colombo to Mumbai, remains adrift and burning. The Navy is deploying a Dornier aircraft to assess the situation. The incident follows a recent cargo ship sinking nearby.
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India is witnessing a resurgence of COVID-19, with over 6,000 active cases and six deaths reported in the last 24 hours. Kerala, Gujarat, West Bengal, and Delhi.. IndiaTimes