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A viral Instagram video highlights the ongoing Hindi vs Kannada debate in Bengaluru, showing two women hailing auto rickshaws. One woman speaking Hindi faced higher fares and rejection from drivers compared to her Kannada-speaking companion, who received lower fares. The video, which has garnered 4.7 million views, sparked outrage over perceived discrimination, prompting viewers to […]
Flight ticket prices are expected to rise following a hike in aviation fuel prices by oil companies. Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices have increased by ₹1,318 per kilolitre, adding to last month’s hike of ₹2,941.5. The new rates, effective on Sunday, range from ₹85,861 to ₹95,231 per kilolitre across major cities, impacting airlines’ operating costs.
Nayanthara’s husband and director Vignesh Shivan deactivated his X account. This comes amidst the rising controversies surrounding Netflix documentary, ‘Nayanthara: Beyond The Fairytale’. Vignesh recently appeared on a roundtable on pan-India films. Internet pointed out that his last film ‘Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal’, and upcoming film, ‘Love Insurance Kompany’, are not pan-India projects.
A three-member judicial panel, led by retired Allahabad High Court judge Justice Devendra Kumar Arora, arrived in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, to investigate clashes over a court-ordered survey of a Mughal-era mosque that left five dead. Joined by retired IAS Amit Mohan Prasad and retired IPS Arvind Kumar Jain, the panel will probe the incident’s causes […]
A mob surrounded senior Bangladesh journalist Munni Saha in Dhaka and accused her of “doing everything to make Bangladesh a part of India”. Saha was heckled as she kept saying, “This is also my country”. Eventually, a police team came and took her into custody. As per reports, she was wanted in a case linked […]
Jay Shah, BCCI secretary and son of Home Minister Amit Shah, has assumed office as ICC Chair, succeeding Greg Barclay. His tenure begins amid unresolved venue issues for the 2025 Champions Trophy between India and Pakistan. Shah aims to leverage cricket’s inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and accelerate the growth of women’s cricket […]
Puducherry recorded highest rainfall in 30 years. It recorded 46 cm of rain, surpassing the 21 cm recorded on October 31, 2004. Other regions also witnessed significant rainfall due to cyclone fengal. Chennai Airport received 14 cm rainfall, Yercaud 14 cm, Chennai (Meenambakkam) 11 cm, Chennai (Nungambakkam) 10 cm, Vellore 11 cm, Tirupattur 8 cm, […]
A Canadian court granted bail to Khalistani terrorist Arshdeep Singh Gill, alias Arsh Dalla, leader of the banned Khalistan Tiger Force, despite India’s extradition efforts. Dalla, arrested in October after being injured in a shooting, secured bail with a $30,000 surety. His next hearing is on February 24, 2025. India remains engaged with Canadian authorities […]
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut urged Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari to recommend President’s Rule in Maharashtra, citing the ongoing CM stalemate and alleged EVM tampering. He criticized Eknath Shinde-led govt, calling it unconstitutional and claiming it survives due to Supreme Court’s intervention, particularly ex-CJI DY Chandrachud’s rulings, while advocating for a national movement.
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal highlighted the Cruise Bharat Mission, aiming to attract 10 lakh sea cruise tourists by 2029. Currently, 6 major ports—Visakhapatnam, Mormugao, New Mangalore, Cochin, Mumbai, and Chennai—have cruise terminals. A new presumptive taxation regime for non-residents operating cruise ships was introduced under Section 44BBC of the Income-tax Act, 1961.
