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The ED has attached new assets exceeding ₹1,400 crore in a money-laundering case involving Anil Ambani. Officials said this action follows earlier attachments valued at ₹7,500 crore in the same investigation. The ED’s expanded seizures reflect intensifying scrutiny of alleged financial irregularities linked to Ambani’s companies.
Rabih Alameddine claimed the fiction honor for ‘The True True Story of Raja the Gullible (and His Mother),’ a work balancing humor and war’s weight. Nonfiction went to Omar El Akkad for ‘One Day.’ Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This. Patricia Smith captured the poetry prize with ‘The Intentions of Thunder: New and Selected […]
The Supreme Court ruled that Presidents and Governors cannot be bound by timelines to approve Bills, calling such deadlines unconstitutional. A five-judge bench led by CJI BR Gavai said executive actions under Articles 200, 201, and 361 are not justiciable, striking down ‘deemed assent’ as judicial overreach and a violation of the Constitution.
The NDA govt has assumed office in Bihar, with JDU chief Nitish Kumar setting a record by taking oath as Chief Minister for the tenth time. Along with him, 27 ministers, including Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Sinha as Deputy CMs, were sworn in. Prime Minister Modi, along with Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, JP Nadda, and […]
Bihar CM’s swearing-in at Gandhi Maidan welcomed dignitaries, including PM Modi and Amit Shah, with traditional Bihari dishes like Litti-Chokha and Makhana Kheer, alongside cuisine from other states. With meticulous hospitality, security, and a cultural programme featuring folk performances, the event celebrated Bihar’s rich culinary, cultural, and social heritage.
Central Vietnam’s death toll from torrential rain, flooding, and landslides has climbed to 16, with water levels continuing to rise in already inundated areas. Several regions recorded over 1,500 millimeters of rainfall in three days. The storm-prone region, known for coffee production and popular beaches, faces repeated flooding risks.
★World Children’s Rights Day, ★National Sovereignty Day in Argentina, ★Revolution Day in Mexico,★1750: Birth of Tipu Sultan, King of Mysore, ★1910: Death of writer Leo Tolstoy, ★1923: Bhogaraju Pattabhi Seetaramaiah establishes ‘Andhra Bank’, ★1925: Birth of educationist Chukka Ramaiah, known as ‘IIT Ramaiah’, and ★1994: Birth of heroine Priyanka Mohan.
The SC will soon deliver its advisory opinion on a presidential reference questioning its power to set timelines and procedures for governors and the president when handling state bills. The issue arose amid disputes over delayed assent to crucial legislation. Marathon hearings highlighted growing tensions between opposition-led states.
Samajwadi Party MLA Sudhakar Singh from Ghosi passed away at 67 after battling illness at Medanta Hospital, Lucknow. A senior SP leader popular among farming and Dalit communities, he won the 2023 bypoll with a record margin. Known for his strong grassroots connect, his demise leaves a major void, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav said in […]
AP Police have issued a high alert in the Paderu Agency of Alluri Sitaramaraju district, intensifying surveillance along the Andhra-Odisha border. Security forces are conducting combing operations in forest areas, while vehicle checks are underway in Munchingiputtu, Pedabayalu, and Madugula mandals. Police have alerted public representatives to stay cautious.
The United States has approved a $93 million arms sale to India, boosting its defence capabilities. The package includes Javelin missile systems worth $45.7 million and 216 Excalibur tactical projectiles valued at $47.1 million. The State Department confirmed the deal, stating it will strengthen India’s homeland defence and help deter regional threats.
JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar will take oath as Bihar Chief Minister for a record 10th term at 11:30 am today at Patna’s Gandhi Maidan. NDA leaders arrived in Patna, praising Nitish and thanking the people for their overwhelming support. Over three lakh attendees are expected. Prime Minister Modi and Union Minister Amit Shah are yet […]
Trump announced that New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani will meet him at the White House tomorrow, despite his previous criticisms. Mamdani, in his victory speech, celebrated immigrant-led New York and challenged Trump’s policies. The meeting marks a historic engagement between the president and the city’s new progressive leader.
President Donald Trump has signed legislation requiring his administration to release files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. He faced intense political pressure from members of his own party after initially resisting the move. Though he could have voluntarily released many documents months ago, the law now compels him to act.
Trump said the US needs skilled foreign workers to train Americans in advanced industries, despite backlash from some MAGA supporters. He argued specialised factories cannot hire people “straight from an unemployment line.” With Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Trump insisted supporting skilled immigration aligns with his MAGA principles.