The BJP-led Chhattisgarh government launched the Mahatari Shakti Loan Yojana, offering loans of ₹10,000 to ₹25,000 to women beneficiaries of the Mahatari Vandan Yojana with State Rural Bank accounts. Targeting self-employment, the scheme benefits 17.5 lakh women, aiming to economically empower them. Applicants need Aadhaar, address proof, and a village sarpanch recommendation to qualify.
Tollywood iconic star Allu Arjun’s arrival at the Sandhya Theater in RTC Cross Road, Hyderabad, during the premiere of Pushpa 2 attracted a massive crowd of fans. In the ensuing chaos, a stampede occurred, resulting in the death of a woman named Revathi (39) from Dilsukhnagar. Additionally, her son Sritej and daughter are currently undergoing […]
South Korean Defence Minister Kim Yong-hyun resigned today after the turmoil caused by President Yoon Suk Yeol’s brief imposition of martial law. The president’s office confirmed that Kim’s resignation was accepted, and his dismissal was approved. Choi Byung-hyuk, South Korea’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, has been nominated as the new defence minister, according to the [...
In a major political development, Eknath Shinde will take oath as Maharashtra’s Deputy CM today at Mumbai’s Azad Maidan. BJP’s Devendra Fadnavis will continue as the Chief Minister, leading the state government. Additionally, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar will also be sworn in as the second Deputy Chief Minister, marking a significant shift […]
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has extended the deadline for the judicial inquiry commission investigating Manipur violence until May 20, 2025. The commission, headed by former Gauhati High Court Chief Justice Ajai Lamba, was tasked with examining the causes of the violence and failures of authorities. This is the second deadline extension since the […]
The Bombay High Court granted bail to 23-year-old wrestler Kyle Cummings, arrested for allegedly ordering 281 grams of methamphetamine from Belgium. Cummings, arrested on May 21, 2024, with two others, was linked to the parcel intercepted by the Special Investigation and Intelligence Branch. The parcel contained 230 grams of MDMA. Cummings and two co-accused were […]
The Karnataka government filed an SLP in the Supreme Court against interim bail granted to actor Darshan in the Renukaswamy murder case. Arrested in June alongside 15 others, Darshan allegedly tortured and killed the victim over obscene messages to co-accused Pavithra Gowda. The state contests his bail, granted for spine surgery, citing the crime’s severity. […]
The ED raided 13 locations in a money laundering probe linked to IAS officer Sanjeev Hans, alleging illicit funds from corrupt practices. Seizures include ₹60 crore in shares, ₹23 lakh in cash, ₹16 lakh in foreign currency, and evidence of ₹18 crore in real estate investments. Earlier raids uncovered jewellery, silver, and cash worth ₹2.23 […]
Mohammed Khaleel Ghori, who went missing from his Hyderabad home in August 2014 at the age of 12, has been traced in Uttar Pradesh by Telangana Police’s Women Safety Wing. The missing case was successfully solved by the SHE Cyber Lab and Anti-Human Trafficking Unit. The boy had gone missing from his residence under the […]
Google representatives met Telangana CM Revanth Reddy at his residence in Hyderabad. The meeting was part of Google’s agreement with Telangana to establish a Google Safety Engineering Center (GSEC) in Hyderabad. Google CIO Royal Hansen, Arijit Sarkar, and Srinivas Reddy were present during the meeting. CM Revanth highlighted Telangana’s leading role in digital skill development.
Actors Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala tied the knot on December 4 at Annapurna Studios in a grand yet intimate ceremony. Naga wore a traditional pancha, fully immersed in the sacred rituals, while Sobhita dazzled in a Kanjivaram silk saree with real gold zari. She complemented her look with elegant jewelry, including maathapatti, bajubandh, and […]
India marked Navy Day with a spectacular operational display near Puri, Odisha, attended by President Droupadi Murmu. The event showcased indigenous technology and highlighted advancements in naval strength. This celebration underscored India’s commitment to maritime security and technological innovation, reinforcing its role in the Indian Ocean region.
Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) of Jammu and Kashmir Police conducted raids in different blocks of the Central Jail in Srinagar. They recovered several digital devices, including cellphones and tablets. The searches were conducted as a part of CIK’s ongoing investigation into terror-related activities in the region. CIK cordoned off the Central Jail in Rainawari and […]
Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reiterated that schemes like MGNREGA are demand-based. He explained that if the allocated budget falls short, additional funds will be sought from Finance Ministry based on state demands. He also said that in the first eight months of the financial year, his ministry spent almost 56% of the allocated […]
Supreme Court told West Bengal ex-minister Partha Chatterjee that “on the face of it, you are a corrupt person.” He was arrested in an alleged cash-for-job scam. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan, reserved its verdict on the bail plea of Chatterjee. The bench questioned the ED over his continued incarceration saying […]