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Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) will add 3,500 new buses to its fleet in 2025, including 2,200 buses for its own fleet and 1,300 on lease. MSRTC Chairman Bharat Gogawale stated this will address issues like bus breakdowns and long wait times. The fleet had reduced from 18,000 to 14,000 since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Justice Padmaraj Nemachandra Desai, chairman of the MUDA scam judicial commission, has been barred from government roles for three years. The Centre’s decision follows his refusal to join the Central Administrative Tribunal after committing to it. Citing personal reasons, Desai’s appointment was canceled, and he is also instructed to cease his duties as the MUDA […]
A special CBI court in Bhubaneswar granted conditional bail to 3 individuals arrested in an Odisha bribery case. Chanchal Mukherjee, Santosh Moharana, and Debadutta Mohapatra were granted bail on a bond of ₹1 lakh and two sureties each. Conditions include not leaving Bhubaneswar without court permission, avoiding evidence tampering, and cooperating with the investigation.
BRS working president KTR challenged CM Revanth Reddy to discuss the Formula E race controversy in the Telangana Assembly. The ACB filed a corruption case against KTR over alleged irregularities in the event, claiming ₹55 crore was transferred to organisers. KTR denied the allegations, defending the race as a strategic initiative that contributed ₹700 crore […]
The government has approved Rama Mohan Rao Amara’s appointment as Managing Director of State Bank of India for 3 years. Previously the Deputy Managing Director, Amara will take over the role vacated by CS Setty, who was elevated to Chairman. This appointment ensures SBI’s leadership remains robust with four managing directors, assisting the Chairman in […]
The redevelopment of Madurai Junction in Tamil Nadu is underway under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS), which includes new terminals, multi-level parking, and skywalks. Launched in Feb 2023, ABSS aims to upgrade 1,275 stations across India. The Madurai Junction will feature airport-like facilities, including AC waiting halls, restaurants, shops, and multi-level parking for vehicles.
Congress MP Manickam Tagore moved an Adjournment Motion in the Lok Sabha over Amit Shah’s comments on Dr. BR Ambedkar during the Constitution debate, demanding an apology and Shah’s resignation. The Congress accused Shah of insulting Ambedkar, while the BJP alleged the Opposition distorted his remarks, circulating clipped videos. Protests led to the adjournment of […]
A private plane crashed in San Fernando, Argentina, last night, killing the pilot and copilot. Eyewitness footage showed thick smoke and locals attempting to extinguish the flames. The aircraft, traveling from Uruguay, lost control near Buenos Aires and struck residential properties. Authorities verified the location and date of the footage, which depicted the aftermath as […]
Starting January 1, 2025, the US Embassy in India will introduce new rules for scheduling and rescheduling nonimmigrant visa appointments to reduce wait times. Applicants can reschedule once without additional charges, but missing or needing a second reschedule will require booking a new appointment and paying the fee again. The embassy aims to make the […]
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade today, December 19, 2024. The Sensex started trading today at 79029.07, down 1,153.13 points or 1.44%, and the Nifty was at 23877.15, down 321.70 points or 1.33%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 85.06 against the dollar.
