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Tamil Nadu govt has announced that the 2024 Vaikom Award for Social Justice will be presented to Kannada writer and social activist Devanura Mahadeva. Mahadeva has been a prominent figure in the fight against caste discrimination and oppression. He will receive Rs 5 lakh, a certificate of appreciation, and a medal during the inauguration of […]
Police investigating the family dispute involving actor Mohan Babu visited Continental Hospital, where he is receiving treatment. During the operation, they arrested Mohan Babu’s manager, Venkat Kiran, and Vijay Reddy for tampering with CCTV footage. Authorities revealed that both individuals were involved in the disappearance of the footage, which is a key point in the […]
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu announced that the validation flight at Jewar Airport (Noida International Airport) was successfully conducted. He stated that officials were working to secure the airport’s license as soon as possible. Speaking at an event in Hyderabad, Naidu also mentioned that the construction of the Jewar International Airport was nearing completion.
National Investigation Agency (NIA) has registered 640 cases since its inception, with a conviction rate of 95.23% in 147 decided cases, the government informed the Rajya Sabha. Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai stated that 109 cases are under “active investigation” and 395 under “further investigation,” with 4174 arrests and 595 convictions to […]
Supreme Court granted bail to Zeeshan Haider and Daud Nasir, arrested in the Delhi Waqf Board money laundering case. Noting their prolonged incarceration since November 11, 2023, and the unlikelihood of a trial beginning soon, the court observed that charges had not been framed yet, despite 29 witnesses and over 4,000 pages of documents in […]
Senior lawyer Vikas Pahwa called for urgent reforms to prevent the misuse of Section 498A, which deals with harassment, in light of Bengaluru techie Atul Subhas’s suicide case. Pahwa described the case as “very serious” and emphasized how the law has been exploited, particularly by disgruntled individuals seeking to extort money from the husband’s family.
Actor Mohan Babu received relief from the Telangana High Court, which stayed notices issued by the Rachakonda police. These notices were served following mutual complaints between Mohan Babu and his son, actor Manchu Manoj. The court exempted Mohan Babu from appearing before the police for questioning until December 24. The case was adjourned to the […]
The ongoing conflict between billionaires Gautam Adani and George Soros has caused a washout of the winter session in Parliament. With just nine days left, MPs have failed to discuss issues affecting people’s lives, such as toxic air quality in cities and rising prices. Meanwhile, taxpayers’ money continues to be wasted without addressing critical concerns.
Despite disruptions, the Lok Sabha passed the Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024, on Wednesday during the Winter Session. The amendment grants statutory powers to the Railway Board. It allows the central govt to determine the Board’s composition, including members’ qualifications, experience, and terms of service, aiming to improve its functioning and independence.
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge said on Wednesday that the opposition was compelled to introduce a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chair Jagdeep Dhankhar due to his conduct, which, according to Kharge, has “damaged the pride of the nation.”
Punjab and Haryana High Court directed departmental action against a cop and awarded Rs 2 lakh compensation to a man illegally arrested by Punjab Police for not making way to a police vehicle. The court condemned the “high-handedness” of the Punjab Police and ordered Rs 1 lakh of the compensation to be recovered from a […]
Violent protests erupted for the second day in Parbhani, Maharashtra, on Wednesday over the alleged vandalism of a replica of the Indian Constitution. Amid a bandh called by some groups, a mob engaged in arson, prompting police to use teargas. The stone replica, located near a statue of Dr. B R Ambedkar, was damaged on […]
A case has been filed against the organiser of a birthday event in Pimpri Chinchwad, Pune, for violating noise and environmental norms. The event, held on December 8-9 to celebrate Balaji Rao’s birthday, featured performances by renowned singers like Shankar Mahadevan. The organiser allegedly used loudspeakers and LED lights, disturbing residents and causing a public […]
Tokyo will introduce a 3-day workweek for its employees from April 2025, to improve work-life balance and combat Japan’s declining birth rates. Parents of young children can also opt for reduced work hours with proportional pay cuts. Governor Yuriko Koike emphasized flexible work policies to support careers during life events like childbirth.
South Korean police said security guards blocked their raid on President Yoon Suk Yeol’s office, part of an insurrection probe into his brief martial law imposition on December 3-4. While access was granted to the civil services office, the main building remains restricted. Yoon, under investigation, is banned from foreign travel. Presidential officials have not […]