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Puducherry Police have imposed strict crowd-control rules for Vijay’s first TVK rally since the Karur stampede that killed 41. Only 5,000 pass-holders are allowed, with demarcated enclosures, monitored entry, and basic facilities. Pregnant women, children and the elderly are barred. A roadshow request was denied over safety concerns and narrow city roads.
At least 23 people died when a fire tore through a nightclub in Arpora, Goa, state police said. Ambulances and fire trucks rushed in as injured were transported to hospitals. The blaze has been extinguished and all bodies recovered. Goa’s Chief Minister Pramod Sawant ordered a formal inquiry into the tragedy. Efforts lasted through night […]
The Union Civil Aviation Ministry, led by Minister Rammohan Naidu, is holding a key meeting with IndiGo management amid widespread flight disruptions. Authorities have ordered immediate refunds for cancelled tickets, requiring all payments to be returned to passengers by 8 pm tomorrow. The move aims to address passenger grievances and ensure timely resolution.
The Centre has stepped up action on IndiGo amid widespread flight disruptions. The Civil Aviation Ministry will hold a key meeting after 5 pm today, with IndiGo management required to attend. Authorities have also ordered refunds for cancelled tickets, mandating that all payments be returned to passengers by 8 pm tomorrow, aiming to solve the […]
AP Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan held a review meeting on marijuana eradication and directed key steps to enhance tribal livelihoods. He urged officials to raise awareness among tribals about forest products aligned with market demand, link horticultural crops with employment schemes, and focus on eco-tourism development and overall living standards in tribal areas.
Trade talks between India and the US will begin on December 10, marking a revival of engagement after Washington imposed heavy tariffs on India over Russian oil purchases. With conditions improving, a US delegation will visit India to discuss key trade issues and explore ways to ease tensions and strengthen economic cooperation between the two […]
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin announced that the new 950-metre Thirunagar-Melamadai flyover in Madurai will be named after 18th-century freedom fighter Veeramangai Velunachiyar. Built at ₹150.28 crore, it aims to ease heavy traffic along the busy Madurai-Thondi road. The flyover, connecting key junctions, will be inaugurated on December 7, improving commuter movement.
Karnataka Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar called the Delhi Police notice in the National Herald case “shocking,” saying he and his brother had already given full details to the ED. Alleging political harassment of Congress leaders, he insisted the funds were legal donations to party institutions. Shivakumar said he will study the notice and fight it […]
Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir will lay the foundation stone for a Babri Masjid replica in Murshidabad today, leading to heightened security. He asserted it is his right to build a mosque and accused critics of spreading misinformation. The event, coinciding with the demolition anniversary, will follow 2 hours of Quran recitation, as permitted by […]
A Delhi court is set to hear the Enforcement Directorate’s submissions today in a money laundering case involving UK-based defence dealer Sanjay Bhandari. Businessman Robert Vadra, son-in-law of former Congress president Sonia Gandhi, has been named as an accused. The proceedings will examine the ED’s claims and evidence against Vadra in the case.
Hyderabad Police launched ‘Operation Kavch’ ahead of the today’s Babri mosque demolition anniversary, screening vehicles and suspicious persons. Commissioner V C Sajjanar said 5,000 personnel conducted checks at 150 locations, targeting stolen vehicles, illegal persons, and suspicious objects. Foot patrolling was also carried out in key areas, including Gulzar Houz.
Netflix’s $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery is set to benefit CEO David Zaslav, potentially making him a billionaire. Despite criticism over massive pay amid layoffs, a recent contract renegotiation granted him new stock options worth over $400 million. These, tied to the acquisition price, give Zaslav a rare chance to reach a $1 […]
Andhra Pradesh IT and HRD Minister Nara Lokesh will tour the US and Canada from today to Dec 10 to attract foreign investment. Starting in Dallas, he will address the Telugu diaspora, meet investors in San Francisco, and conclude in Toronto. The trip highlights AP’s industrial ecosystem, digital innovation, governance reforms, and growing technology talent.
Five members of a Satna family were killed and two others injured when their car collided head-on with a truck on the Sagar-Kanpur National Highway in Chhatarpur, MP, Friday evening. Five died on the spot, while two were hospitalized. The truck driver abandoned the vehicle but was later caught. The victims are Mahendra, Laxman, Deepak, […]
Vladimir Putin, visiting New Delhi, assured India of “uninterrupted” fuel supplies despite strong US pressure to curb Russian oil purchases. PM Modi thanked Putin, calling energy security key to India-Russia ties. Russia now supplies 36% of India’s crude, though volumes have recently fallen. Putin also discussed Ukraine, while Modi reiterated India’s call for peace.