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Union External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar assured Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin that his Ministry would continue efforts to secure the early release and repatriation of Indian fishermen detained by Pakistan. This assurance followed a letter from Stalin, dated November 20, 2024, regarding the detention of 14 Indian fishermen, including seven from Tamil Nadu, by […]
Bombay High Court ruled that preventing a child from meeting her mother constitutes ‘cruelty’ under the Indian Penal Code, and refused to quash the FIR filed against the in-laws of a woman from Jalna. The court highlighted that keeping a four-year-old child away from her mother causes mental harassment and grave harm to the mother’s […]
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin emphasized the need to continue Periyar’s legacy by fighting caste and gender inequalities. He spoke at the inauguration of renovated Thanthai Periyar Memorial and Periyar Library at Kerala’s Vaikom. They were inaugurated as part of the 100-year anniversary of Vaikom Satyagraha. Periyar was a key figure in the non-violent movement […]
Billionaire Elon Musk again attacked Canada PM Justin Trudeau. This comes after Trudeau took an inapparent jibe at US President-elect Donald Trump. Trudeau said Kamala Harris’s loss in US was a setback for women’s progress. His comments drew a sharp retort from Musk. “He’s such an insufferable tool. Won’t be in power for much longer,” […]
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to provide pensions to children who have lost their parents. During a meeting with district collectors, Naidu instructed the identification of orphaned children across the state, with the process to be completed within three months. He also proposed updating the list annually to ensure ongoing support.
The Union Cabinet has approved bills to implement the ‘one nation, one election’ plan, proposing simultaneous Lok Sabha, Assembly, and later municipal polls. Likely to amend 5 constitutional articles, the bills may be introduced in Parliament’s Winter Session. ex-President Ram Nath Kovind, leading the initiative, emphasized its national importance, citing reduced policy paraly...
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar said on Thursday that the state cabinet expansion will take place on Dec 14. Speaking to reporters, he also urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to increase the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for sugarcane, highlighting its stagnation despite multiple Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) hikes.
In a major setback for Naxalite forces, 12 Maoists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Abujhmad forest region, Narayanpur district. The clash occurred during a combing operation as part of an ongoing anti-Naxal effort. The operation covered Narayanpur, Dantewada, Jagdalpur, and Kondagaon, and the exchange of gunfire led to the Maoists’ […]
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval will meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in late December for the first special representative talks since the 2020 Galwan Valley clash. Discussions will focus on resolving LAC border issues, reducing confrontations, and strengthening bilateral ties amid geopolitical challenges, aiming to restore stability in India-China relations.
India, France, and UAE launched the Desert Knight air combat exercise over the Arabian Sea, focusing on enhancing trilateral defence cooperation and air force interoperability. The Indian Air Force deployed Sukhoi-30MKIs, Jaguars, and AEW&C systems, while French Rafales and UAE F-16s participated from Al Dhafra airbase, showcasing advanced combat capabilities.
Andhra Pradesh govt has submitted a 16-page affidavit to the Supreme Court, reaffirming Amaravati as the state’s sole capital. This follows the previous YSRCP govt’s three-capital proposal and the Andhra Pradesh High Court’s rulings supporting Amaravati. CS Neerab Kumar Prasad emphasized the govt’s commitment to implementing the capital’s master plan and fulfilling...
Narayan Rane has filed an intervention application opposing Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Vinayak Raut’s petition challenging his Lok Sabha win from Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg. Filed through advocate Satish Maneshinde, the application seeks dismissal of Raut’s plea, citing lack of material facts and vague allegations. Raut claims Rane’s victory involved fraud and demands fresh polls in the con...
Kejriwal announced a new scheme for women, starting with ₹1,000 monthly deposits into eligible beneficiaries’ bank accounts. This will be increased to ₹2,100 after the Delhi Assembly elections in Feb, assuming AAP retains power. Kejriwal criticized BJP for conspiring to jail him over the liquor policy case, delaying the scheme, but resumed efforts after his […]
At least seven Naxalites were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur on Thursday. The gunfight erupted around 3 am in the south Abujhmaad forest during an anti-Naxalite operation involving police and CRPF personnel. 7 bodies in uniform were recovered after the firefight, and search operations are ongoing in the area.
Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, met the family of a Dalit woman who allegedly died after being gang-raped in September 2020. Gandhi visited Bool Garhi village, spending 35 minutes with the family. Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak criticized Gandhi for his visit, calling him confused and unaware of the case’s […]