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The Kerala High Court granted anticipatory bail to actor-director Balachandra Menon, who faced accusations of outraging a female actor’s modesty in 2007. The court remarked that both men and women deserve dignity and pride. The court noted the 17-year delay in the complaint and instructed Menon to cooperate with the investigation. He must appear before […]
Andhra Pradesh Education Minister Nara Lokesh announced the schedule for the state’s 10th-grade and Intermediate exams. The 10th-grade exams will be held from March 17-31, while Intermediate exams begin on March 1. First-year exams run from March 1-19, second-year from March 3-20. Ethics and Human Values exam is on February 1, and Environmental Education on […]
Mamata Banerjee expressed gratitude to senior leaders of the INDIA bloc who supported her leadership role, stating she was “indebted” to them. She prayed for their well-being. Banerjee, who previously signaled her intent to lead, received backing from leaders like Sharad Pawar and Lalu Yadav, while some critics questioned the timing, linking it to the […]
Andesri questioned the tradition of crowning mothers, emphasizing that crowns are meant for divine figures in temples, not human mothers. He said, “Show me one mother on earth who wears a crown. If a crown is placed, she becomes a goddess in temples, not the mother who nurtures us with a human form.” His remarks […]
In the aftermath of Atul Subhash’s suicide, his estranged wife Nikita’s uncle, Sushil Singhania, denied allegations of harassment, claiming Nikita would answer all accusations upon her return. Atul’s suicide note accused Nikita and her family of extortion during divorce proceedings. Bengaluru police have launched an investigation following a complaint from Atul’s brother, citing mental harassment.
Environment Ministry has introduced the draft Environment Protection (Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging) Rules, 2024, to improve packaging waste management. Set to take effect on April 1, 2026, the rules require producers, importers, and brand owners (PIBOs) to manage the entire lifecycle of packaging materials, ensuring sustainable recycling and disposal.
A large fire broke out at a banquet hall in Shastri Park, Delhi, on Wednesday evening. Fire tenders quickly arrived at the scene. According to witnesses, a nearby garbage house, frequented by intoxicated individuals, sparked the blaze, which spread to the hall’s gate. Thankfully, no casualties were reported. Authorities, including the fire department and Delhi […]
Lok Sabha erupted after Trinamool Congress’s Kalyan Banerjee made objectionable remarks about Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. Speaker Om Birla expunged the comments, and Banerjee apologized. However, Scindia refused to accept the apology, citing a “personal attack” on him and Indian women. The issue arose during a discussion on amendments to the Disaster Management Act.
Following Arvind Kejriwal’s rejection of a Congress alliance for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections, BJP state president Virendra Sachdeva asserted that such a coalition would not impact the BJP’s prospects. He criticized Kejriwal, claiming he is untrustworthy, and confidently stated that the BJP is poised to form the government. The elections are set for early […]
Environmental activist Chikkam Veera Durga Prasad from Andhra Pradesh was beaten by aqua farmers for opposing illegal aquaculture practices in Konaseema. Prasad, who has been fighting unauthorized aqua ponds causing water pollution, faced violence despite a local court ordering the ponds’ closure. The farmers attempted to restart the ponds, defying the court’s orders.
