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Opposition MPs, led by SP’s Kapil Sibal, submitted an impeachment motion in the Rajya Sabha against Allahabad High Court Judge Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav for his controversial remarks supporting governance based on majority opinion. The motion, signed by 55 members, calls for his removal after his comments at a VHP event endorsing a Uniform Civil […]
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar urged Bangladesh to ensure the safety of minorities, following reports of attacks on Hindus. Speaking in Lok Sabha, he highlighted concerns over the treatment of minorities in Bangladesh. His comments followed recent incidents involving minorities fleeing to India. Jaishankar also emphasized that good relations with Pakistan depend on addressing terrorism.
Two Naxalites were killed in an encounter with security forces in Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh, on Friday. The gunfight occurred in the Nendra and Punnur villages during an anti-Naxalite operation. After the clash, the bodies of the Naxalites, along with a 12-bore rifle and Maoist materials, were recovered. A search operation is still ongoing in the […]
The US Visa Bulletin for January 2025 shows significant progress for family-sponsored and employment-based green card applicants, particularly benefiting Indians. With annual caps set at 1.4 lakh for employment-based and 2.26 lakh for family-sponsored categories, over a million Indians await green cards. The backlog, projected to reach 21.9 lakh by 2030, may take 195 years […]
Amazon is donating $1 million to Donald Trump’s inaugural fund and will air the event on its Prime Video service, valued at another $1 million. The tech giant joins Meta Platforms, which is also contributing $1 million. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is scheduled to meet with Trump next week, despite criticism from Trump about The […]
The Supreme Court granted bail to former West Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee in a money laundering case linked to the cash-for-job scam. He will be released on February 1 or after charges are framed and witness statements recorded. The court directed the trial court to frame charges by Dec 31, 2024. Chatterjee, in jail for […]
Ex-Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal expressed concern over repeated bomb threats to schools in the capital. He highlighted the potential psychological and academic impact on children, questioning how ongoing threats could affect their well-being and studies. He criticized the threats, calling them serious and worrying, as this was the second such incident within a week.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, PM Modi, and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, along with Union ministers and MPs, paid tribute to the martyrs of the 2001 Parliament attack on its 23rd anniversary on Friday. The ceremony included floral tributes, a ceremonial salute by CISF personnel, and a moment of silence to honor the security forces […]
The West Bengal BJP’s Murshidabad unit has announced plans to build a Ram temple in Berhampore after TMC MLA Humayun Kabir’s proposal for a mosque in Beldanga. The BJP plans to begin construction on January 22, 2025, marking one year after the Ram temple’s inauguration in Ayodhya. The project is estimated to cost ₹10 crore.
President Droupadi Murmu on Friday paid tribute to the heroes who lost their lives defending Parliament during the 2001 terror attack, expressing the nation’s deep gratitude. She reaffirmed India’s commitment to fighting terrorism, highlighting the attack by Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba. Murmu honored the courage of the fallen and praised their lasting impact on the nation.
Actor Mohan Babu apologized to the video journalist he allegedly assaulted outside his Hyd home on Tuesday. He stated he was trying to protect himself from anti-social elements when the media became involved. In a formal apology on X, he called the incident unfortunate and expressed regret, explaining he was hospitalized for health reasons and […]
The Reserve Bank of India received a bomb threat via email on Thursday afternoon, marking the second such incident in a month. Mumbai Police have filed a case against the sender and are investigating. A threat email was sent to RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra in the Russian language. Earlier, on November 16, the RBI received […]
Li Tie, former Premier League player and China’s ex-national football coach, was sentenced to 20 years for bribery. Found guilty of receiving and giving over $7 million in bribes, he manipulated player selections, transfers, and match results. This conviction is part of China’s broader crackdown on corruption in sports, which began in 2022, under Xi […]
PM Modi will visit Prayagraj on Friday to inaugurate and launch development projects worth around ₹5,500 crore. He will begin his visit with pooja and darshan at various religious sites, including Sangam Nose and Hanuman Mandir. The projects will focus on Mahakumbh 2025, improving infrastructure with new road overbridges, permanent ghats, and riverfront roads.
Forbes’ 2024 list of the World’s Most Powerful Women features three influential Indian leaders: Nirmala Sitharaman (#28), India’s Finance Minister; Roshni Nadar Malhotra (#81), Chairperson of HCL Technologies; and Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw (#82), founder of Biocon. These women have made significant strides in business, politics, and philanthropy, driving change in their respective f...