Tamil superstar and TVK President Vijay criticized Amit Shah’s remarks on B.R. Ambedkar, calling them dismissive and praising Ambedkar as a symbol of freedom and justice. Vijay’s admiration resonates with Dalit voters, a key base in Tamil Nadu. Shah’s comment on invoking Ambedkar’s name sparked widespread condemnation, amplifying Vijay’s message of solidarity with ...
The Hyderabad National Book Fair 2024 will be held at Telangana Kala Bharathi, NTR Stadium, from Dec 19-29. The fair will feature over 347 stalls, including English, Telugu, and government stalls, and showcase books in various languages. 2 stages will host cultural performances and book launches. Telangana delicacies, a mobile healthcare center, and wheelchairs for […]
As per sources, a ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas seems very close. As talks in Cairo make progress, an agreement to halt the 14-month-old war in the Palestinian enclave and free hostages could be signed very soon. Qatar and Egypt along with US have been trying to mediate between Israel and […]
Top US lawmakers introduced a stopgap measure to prevent a partial govt shutdown, keeping federal agencies funded until March 14. The bill proposes maintaining the $6.2 trillion federal budget and allocates $100.4 billion for disaster relief, including $29 billion for FEMA, $21 billion for farmers, and funds for recovery in states like North Carolina and […]
Australian broadcaster Alan Jones denied allegations of historical sex crimes after his first court appearance. Arrested last month, he faces 34 charges, including 11 counts of aggravated indecent assault, spanning from 2001 to 2019. Jones, who maintains his innocence, is out on bail and looks forward to clearing his name during a jury trial next […]
Two soldiers were killed, and one injured at Bikaner’s Mahajan field firing range on Wednesday during a training exercise. The incident occurred when a charger exploded while they were loading ammunition into a tank. Defence Spokesperson Lt Col Amitabh Sharma confirmed the fatalities, adding that one soldier was also injured. This marks the second fatal […]
State Health Minister Veena George said two cases of Monkeypox (MPox) were reported in Kerala on Wednesday. One of the patients was a man from Wayanad district and the second from Kannur. Both had recently returned from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and tested positive for the disease, the minister said. Both persons are undergoing […]
Nampally court granted bail to the ex-Kodangal MLA and BRS leader Patnam Narendar Reddy, who was arrested in the Lagacharla incident of Vikarabad district on Wednesday morning. Narendar Reddy was named as Accused No. 1 (A1) in the case. The court also granted bail to 24 others entangled in the case. Meanwhile, the court denied […]
Nita Ambani, wife of India’s richest man Mukesh Ambani, recently visited Bengaluru, sparking social media buzz. During her trip, she stopped for saree shopping while riding in her ₹10 crore Mercedes-Benz S600 Guard. A woman was seen arguing with Nita’s bodyguard, which became a topic of discussion online. Photos of her leaving the boutique are […]
Security forces in Manipur recovered a Starlink dish and router from insurgents, but central intelligence sources say they are non-functional and incompatible with the region. A senior officer confirmed that while the devices had Starlink markings, they were not operational. Army handed them over to the Department of Telecommunications and Ministry of Electronics for further […]
A man named Pallab De slammed Zomato for overcharging him for two water bottles. He claimed that water bottles worth ₹10 were sold at a concert venue for ₹100 each. He even shred the amount and water bottle images. Zomato issued an apology, and explained that they were merely ticketing partner for the event and […]
Hyderabad police arrested YouTube actor Prasad Behara after a harassment complaint filed by an actress. The victim, a Manikonda resident, alleged inappropriate behavior during a web series shoot and further abuse on December 11. Following her statement, police registered a case, arrested Behara, and remanded him to 14 days in judicial custody, transferring him to […]
Russian parliament passed a law that allows courts to suspend bans on groups designated as terrorist organizations by Moscow. The new law, named State Duma, paved the way for Russia to normalize ties with Afghan Taliban and potentially with the new Syrian leadership. It outlines a legal mechanism for groups to be removed from the […]
Boat named Neelkamal was started travelling from the Gateway to Elephanta; around 30 to 35 passengers are on board the vessel. Boat was started sinking near Uran, Karanja, in Mumbai. Visuals capturing people wearing life jackets being rescued and shifted to another boat, while the vessel is slowly sinking into the sea. There are no […]
Supreme Court upheld Madras High Court’s order to transfer Kallakurichi hooch tragedy case to CBI. The apex court dismissed Tamil Nadu government’s petition challenging the order. The tragedy occurred in June this year resulted in 67 deaths due to illicit liquor consumption. The top court said that High Court’s decision was a well-reasoned judgment, and […]