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US President-elect Donald Trump nominated Indian-American Harmeet K. Dhillon as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights. Dhillon, known for defending civil liberties and challenging big tech, was praised for her work in election law and advocating constitutional rights. A Dartmouth and UVA Law graduate, Dhillon also faced racial attacks after speaking at the 2023 GOP […]
Veteran politician SM Krishna, former Karnataka CM (1999-2004) and Maharashtra Governor (2004-2008), passed away at 92 after prolonged illness. He joined BJP in 2017, ending his long Congress association. Krishna also served as External Affairs Minister from 2009-2012. In 2023, he was awarded the Padma Vibhushan for his contributions to public affairs and retired from […]
Israel carried out over 100 airstrikes on Syrian military targets, including the Barzah research center in Damascus, suspected of links to chemical weapons, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. Observatory chief Rami Abdel Rahman reported intensified Israeli efforts to dismantle the former regime’s military capabilities, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing con...
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu ruled out ending the Gaza war, warning Hamas would rebuild and attack again. Despite US calls to conclude the war after dismantling Hamas’s military leadership, Netanyahu insists objectives are incomplete. Mediators Qatar, Turkey, and Egypt report renewed momentum for ceasefire talks, spurred by Donald Trump’s US election, raising hopes for breakthroughs.
A petitioner sought to apply Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act) to political parties. Supreme Court asked the petitioner to first approach Election Commission of India. A bench comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice Manmohan was hearing the petition filed by Supreme Court lawyer Yogamaya MG.
Air India placed a huge order for a 100 aircrafts, all to France’s Airbus. Air India placed an order for 570 aircrafts since 2023. IndiGo placed orders for 1,260 aircrafts since 2011. Akasa Air placed orders for 226 aircrafts since 2021. Airlines and manufacturers don’t like to spell out the exact price of deals, but […]
The Nobel committee spoke with 2023 Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi, currently on temporary medical leave from an Iranian prison. In a video call, Mohammadi recalled the moment when the women’s ward at Evin prison erupted in chants of “Woman Life Freedom” upon hearing of her award. The footage was shared by the Nobel organization […]
Opposition members of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) took their oath as MLAs in the Maharashtra assembly on Sunday. Prominent opposition leaders like Nana Patole, Vijay Wadettiwar, Jitendra Awhad, and Aaditya Thackeray were among those sworn in. On Saturday, these members had boycotted the first day of the special session, citing allegations of EVM misuse […]
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar expressed support for West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee’s offer to lead the INDIA bloc, calling her a capable leader. Banerjee recently stated she could balance leading the opposition alliance with her role as West Bengal’s CM. Her comments come amid rising tensions within the alliance after Congress’s electoral […]
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami has taken cognizance of an incident in Pithoragarh, where a family had to carry their son’s body on an SUV roof due to inability to pay ambulance fees. CM Dhami ordered Health Secretary Dr. R Rajesh Kumar to investigate the matter. Strict action will be taken against those responsible, officials […]
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday criticized Union Home Minister Amit Shah, claiming that murders will continue daily in Delhi as long as he holds office. Earlier on Saturday, Arvind Kejriwal also attacked Shah, accusing the BJP of failing to manage Delhi’s law and order. The people of Delhi will have to unite and […]
A tragic road accident occurred this morning in the Ashwaraopet suburb of Bhadradri Kothagudem district, Telangana. Three young men traveling on a two-wheeler were killed in a collision with a lorry. Two of them died on the spot, while the third succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital. The police have registered a case.
Between Saturday and Sunday, China deployed 14 warships, 7 military aircraft, and 4 balloons near Taiwan, according to Taiwan’s Defence Ministry. This increased military activity after Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te’s visit to Pacific allies, raising concerns over potential Chinese military drills. China claims Taiwan as its territory, despite the island’s self-rule, particu...
Bajrang Dal and VHP activists protested near Diljit Dosanjh’s concert venue in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, ahead of the event on Sunday. They objected to the sale of liquor and non-vegetarian food, claiming it offended religious sentiments. The protesters clashed with police, demanding the removal of alcohol and food counters. The event’s permission was still under […]
The Anderson Center for Autism in New York faces abuse allegations after a whistleblower exposed footage of caregiver Garnet Collins allegedly abusing a teenager by squeezing his genitals. The incident has prompted outrage, leading to Collins’s arrest on charges of endangering welfare and forcible touching. This follows a history of abuse, including injuries and neglect, […]