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India has urged Pakistan to take action against Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Masood Azhar after reports surfaced of him delivering a speech in Bahawalpur. The Ministry of External Affairs condemned Pakistan’s “duplicity” in containing terrorism. Azhar, involved in major terror attacks like the 2001 Parliament and 2019 Pulwama attacks, was listed as an international terrorist by the ...
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren allocated portfolios to newly sworn-in ministers ahead of the December 9 assembly session. Key portfolios like Home, Personnel, and Road and Building remain with him. Congress and RJD ministers retained their previous departments. The cabinet, based on a 4:1 ratio, includes 6 JMM, 4 Congress, and 1 RJD minister. The ministers […]
The govt has sanctioned ₹334.02 crore for 79 projects under the Technology Development Fund Scheme, supporting MSMEs and start-ups in the defence sector. Initiatives like DRDO’s Industry Academia Centre of Excellence and the iDEX framework, with a ₹498.8 crore budget, aim to foster innovation. Additionally, 264 projects worth ₹930 crore have been approved under DRDO’s […]
The AAP government’s ₹1,000 monthly honorarium scheme for eligible women in Delhi faces bureaucratic delays due to budget constraints. While the scheme was allocated ₹2,000 crore in the 2024-25 budget, the Finance department has raised concerns about a ₹4,550 crore disbursal, which could lead to a deficit in the 2025-26 budget. The rollout, initially planned […]
In a significant relief for Ajit Pawar, the Income Tax department cleared over ₹1,000 crore worth of assets seized in 2021, after the Prevention of Benami Property Transactions Appellate Tribunal dismissed allegations of benami property ownership. The tribunal found no evidence linking the properties to Pawar or his family, affirming legitimate financial transactions for their […]
The Supreme Court raised concerns over the “disturbing features” in the arrest of former IAS officer Anil Tuteja by the ED in the Chhattisgarh liquor scam. The court criticized the timing of summons and the overnight interrogation, allowing Tuteja’s appeal to be withdrawn. It directed the trial court to prioritize any future bail applications in […]
The Centre has approved ₹944.8 crore from the State Disaster Response Fund for Tamil Nadu’s Cyclone Fengal relief efforts. The Ministry of Home Affairs also sent an Inter-Ministerial team to assess the damage. Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin requested ₹2,000 crore interim relief from the NDRF, citing the devastation affecting over 69 lakh families. The […]
Arvind Kejriwal accused the BJP of attempting large-scale voter deletions in Delhi ahead of the Assembly elections, claiming 11,018 names were removed from Shahdara. He alleged manipulation of the electoral process. The district magistrate of Shahdara refuted the claims, stating only 494 requests were made. BJP dismissed Kejriwal’s accusations as baseless, accusing AAP of protecting [&hel...
Former Chief Justice DY Chandrachud highlighted the importance of fraternity as the root of democracy during the Constitution Day Law Lecture. He stressed its significance in upholding dignity, freedom, and inclusivity. Chandrachud also warned of the global threats posed by climate change, emphasizing the impact on communities’ survival and urging collective action to safeguard the [&hell...
Comedian Kabir “Kabeezy” Singh, a semi-finalist on “America’s Got Talent,” has died at 39. He passed away on December 4 in San Francisco, reportedly due to health complications. A toxicology report is underway. AGT mourned his loss, honoring his humor and talent. Singh, known for his 2014 Comedy Central debut, also appeared on “Family Guy” […]
A Mumbai court has instructed the police to file a case of cheating, criminal conspiracy, and forgery against director Ali Abbas Zafar and associates Himanshu Mehra and Ekesh Randive. Producer Vashu Bhagnani alleges they siphoned funds and breached contract terms during the production of “Bade Miyan Chote Miyan.” The case is supported by documents like […]
The Indian government denied issuing guidelines for implementing a uniform civil code (UCC) in states. Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal clarified that no such guidelines were provided. He quoted B.R. Ambedkar, stating that the Constitution’s Article 44 encourages a uniform code. PM Modi also expressed support for discussions on the UCC, with Uttarakhand recently implementing […]
A Florida jury awarded $310 million to the family of 14-yr-old Tyre Sampson, who died after falling from the Free Fall Tower ride at Orlando’s ICON Park in 2022. His parents, Nekia Dodd and Yarnell Sampson, will receive $155 million each from Funtime, the ride’s manufacturer. The family now faces the challenge of pursuing damages […]
Elon Musk became the US’s biggest political donor, spending at least $270 million to support Donald Trump’s campaign. His donations to America PAC and RBG PAC earned him a cost-cutting advisory role in Trump’s government. Concerns arose over potential conflicts of interest due to Musk’s business ties with the government, with several allies nominated for […]
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol will address the nation ahead of a planned impeachment vote following his attempt to impose martial law. His martial law order was rescinded after facing opposition from parliament. Protests erupted as lawmakers prepare to vote on his impeachment, with calls for his resignation mounting. Investigations into Yoon and officials […]