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The 4th day of the Telangana Legislative Assembly and Council sessions has begun, with 2 bills set to be introduced today. CM Revanth will present the State Payments of Salaries and Pensions bill in the house, while I&B Minister Ponguleti will introduce the ROR-2024 bill. Both bills will be discussed and are expected to be […]
A total of 20 BJP MPs, including Nitin Gadkari, Giriraj Singh, and Jyotiraditya Scindia, are facing potential notices for skipping the Lok Sabha session on the introduction of the One Nation, One Election Bill. The party had issued a three-line whip, but their absence has prompted action. The Bill passed its introductory phase despite opposition […]
Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Macau for 3 days, starting Wednesday, to mark the 25th anniversary of Chinese rule since the 1999 handover. He will attend the inauguration of Macau’s new administration and conduct an inspection tour. Sam Hou-fai, the former head of Macau’s highest court, will be sworn in as the city’s fourth […]
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia highlighted govt efforts to combat cyber fraud and telecom security issues. He noted that a cyber fraud network set up by the Home Ministry had prevented fraud worth ₹4,000 crore and saved nearly 10 lakh in public money. The telecom sector disconnected 2.75 lakh phone numbers and blacklisted 10,000 headers using […]
Sri Teja, the 9-year-old boy injured at the Pushpa 2 screening on Dec 4 stampede at Hyderabad’s Sandhya Theatre, remains in critical condition on mechanical ventilation. His fever is reducing, and his vital parameters are stable. Doctors are planning a tracheostomy to aid recovery. His mother died in the stampede. The Telangana govt is closely […]
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and China’s Foreign Minister held the 23rd Special Representatives (SRs) meeting to discuss peace and stability along the LAC and to restore bilateral ties that had been strained due to the Ladakh military standoff in Beijing on December 18. They focused on rebuilding relations after the October 21 deal on […]
4 SFI activists were detained in Thiruvananthapuram for protesting against Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan during his visit to Kerala University. The protest occurred outside the Senate Hall as Khan attended a seminar. Activists accused Khan of attempting to “saffronise” universities and criticized his role in vice-chancellor appointments, amid ongoing disputes with the state gov...
A fire broke out in a house in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, early Wednesday, causing six deaths from asphyxiation, including two children. The fire filled the house with smoke while the occupants were asleep. Locals noticed the blaze around 2:30 am and rushed to help. Six victims were declared dead at the hospital, while four […]
Four Canadian ministers revealed a border security plan, previously shared with Donald Trump’s team, focusing on surveillance, intelligence, and technology. The plan includes drones, helicopters, sniffer dogs, and joint strike force to combat organized crime. Minister Dominic LeBlanc said Canada will invest C$1.3 billion over 6 years, targeting irregular migration, and transnational crime.
US President-elect Donald Trump has once again raised objections to India’s high tariff rates on imports. He warned that if such practices continue, the United States will impose reciprocal taxes on Indian goods. Trump also stated, “In several cases, India is imposing massive tariffs on U.S. imports, charging 100% or even 200%, etc.”
Veteran BJP leader LK Advani, 96, is showing improvement and is expected to be moved out of the ICU at Apollo Hospital in New Delhi within two days. Admitted for a routine check-up on December 13, he was shifted to the ICU on December 15. Advani, who has been a key figure in BJP’s rise, […]
The popular ‘National Book Fair’ will begin at NTR Stadium in Hyderabad on Dec 19, an event organized every year in December. The book fair committee has named the venue after Mahakavi Dasharathi Krishnamacharya for this year’s festival, to be held from December 19 to 29. This year, a special platform has been arranged for […]
The Gauhati High Court banned buffalo and bulbul fights in Assam, overturning a state SOP that allowed such events during Bhogali Bihu. The court found the practices violated the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and the Wildlife Protection Act. PETA India presented evidence of animal abuse, including physical harm to buffaloes and intoxication of […]
No new registrations have been accepted under MP’s Ladli Behna scheme since August 20, 2023, despite earlier promises to increase monthly payments from ₹1,250 to ₹3,000. Congress MLA Mahesh Parmar raised questions on restarting registrations, adjusting eligibility criteria, and revising the budget to fulfill these promises, but the govt confirmed no immediate changes.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar and AICC general secretary KC Venugopal reviewed preparations for the Congress Working Committee meeting in Belagavi on December 26-27. Congress leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, will attend. Shivakumar highlighted Belagavi’s historical significance, recalling Mahatma Gandhi’s presidency and the 39th Congress session there.