top 10 news highlights for September 29, 2024

Here are the top 10 news highlights for September 29, 2024, from India and around the world:

WhatsApp Directors Booked in Gurugram: WhatsApp officials face legal trouble for failing to cooperate with police in an ongoing investigation in Gurugram. The charges are filed under India’s IT Act for obstructing the probe

2. PM Modi Flags Off Pune Metro: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the underground section of the Pune Metro, signaling a major boost to the city’s transport infrastructure.

3. Durga Puja Preparations in Kolkata: The West Bengal government announced special traffic arrangements for the upcoming Durga Puja celebrations, with 1,000 additional traffic police officers being deployed.

4. Kolkata’s Iconic Trams to be Discontinued: After 150 years of service, Kolkata’s historic tram network is set to be phased out, a move aimed at reducing traffic and making way for faster public transport options.

5. Punjab CM Diagnosed with Leptospirosis: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has been diagnosed with leptospirosis, a bacterial infection. This rare disease, often spread through contact with contaminated water, has sparked public health concerns.

6. Encounter in Kathua, Jammu & Kashmir: A police operation against terrorists in Kathua, Jammu & Kashmir, continues for a second day following the death of a Head Constable.

7. Ashok Gehlot Phone Tapping Allegations: Former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot faces accusations from his former aide of orchestrating phone tapping during the 2020 political crisis. This revelation has led to calls for further investigation.

8. Delhi Extortion Threats: Several businesses in Delhi, including luxury car showrooms and sweet shops, have been targeted by extortionists. Police are actively investigating these incidents, which include multiple cases of firing.

9. Pune Traffic Diversions for Metro Inauguration: Major traffic diversions were implemented in Pune for the inauguration of the PCMC-Swargate metro section.

10. Health Ministry’s Draft Guidelines for Terminally Ill: The Union Health Ministry of India released draft guidelines for withdrawing life support in terminally ill patients, outlining four specific conditions under which such measures can be taken

These headlines cover a wide range of national and international developments from political issues to infrastructure projects and health news.