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Padma Vibhushan SM Krishna, a ex-CM, External Affairs Minister, and Governor, played a pivotal role in US President John F. Kennedy’s 1960 election campaign as a law student. Krishna’s efforts in Indian-American communities were acknowledged by Kennedy in a 1961 letter, where he expressed gratitude, stating that Krishna’s dedication was crucial to his victory.
In Odisha, AI cameras installed in the Rourkela Forest Division successfully prevented a potential train-elephant collision. The cameras detected a herd approaching the railway line, sending alerts to halt the train. Retired forest officer Susanta Nanda shared the success on X, noting that the initiative, funded by RSP, is being expanded to other forest divisions, […]
Shaktikanta Das bid farewell as he prepares to leave the RBI Governor’s office after the appointment of Sanjay Malhotra as the 26th chief. In a post on X, Das expressed gratitude for the support he received, thanking PM Modi for the opportunity and guidance. He also thanked Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for her support during […]
Japan’s atomic bomb survivors’ group, Nihon Hidankyo, will receive the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize for its fight against nuclear weapons. Co-chair Terumi Tanaka, a survivor of Nagasaki, emphasized the danger of nuclear threats, especially from Russia. The group works to eliminate nuclear arms, sharing testimonies from Hiroshima and Nagasaki survivors, highlighting the devastating impact ...
Syrian rebels, who ousted President Bashar Assad, announced they would not impose any religious dress code on women and will ensure personal freedom. A statement on social media from the General Command said that women’s clothing and appearance, including modesty, should not be interfered with. The rebels stressed the importance of respecting people’s rights for […]
A Delhi court has summoned veteran actor Dharmendra and two associates in a cheating case involving the Garam Dharam Dhaba franchise. The complaint, filed by businessman Sushil Kumar, claims he was misled into investing under false pretenses. Judicial Magistrate Yashdeep Chahal has instructed all 3 to appear before the court for further proceedings.
The Supreme Court has directed state and Union Territory governments to create dedicated cells for the swift processing of mercy petitions filed by convicts. A designated officer will oversee communications, supported by a law official. The order followed the commutation of two death sentences in the 2007 Pune BPO employee gang-rape and murder case, citing […]
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray proposed that Belagavi, a Karnataka city bordering Maharashtra, be declared a Union Territory, claiming injustice to Marathi-speaking people. Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah dismissed Thackeray’s demand as childish, pointing to the finality of the Mahajan Commission report. He questioned how Belagavi could become a Union Territory.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju criticized Rahul Gandhi over his mock interview featuring MPs with masks of PM Modi and Gautam Adani. Rijiju accused Gandhi of creating distractions and abusing the PM while other MPs fulfill their responsibilities. He suggested Gandhi prefers creating chaos and then going abroad for holidays instead of engaging in meaningful parliamentary […]
Over 75 Nobel laureates have signed a letter urging the Senate to reject Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination as head of the Department of Health and Human Services. The letter, the first of its kind in recent memory, criticizes Kennedy’s stance against mainstream medicine and his hostility towards the scientists and agencies he would oversee, […]
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, currently on a three-day visit to Russia, is expected to meet President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday. While the exact timing remains unconfirmed, the Indian Embassy in Moscow suggests high-level discussions will take place. Singh’s visit aims to strengthen India-Russia defence cooperation under their Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership.
Kerala Minister V Sivankutty withdrew his remarks criticizing a Malayalam actress for demanding ₹5 lakh to choreograph a 10-minute performance at the state’s youth festival. The Minister clarified that his comments were not meant to insult anyone, and he didn’t want to spark controversy. He emphasized that celebrities attend the festival to promote the event, […]
A 26-year-old man, Luigi Mangione, was arrested for the targeted killing of a health insurance executive in New York. Charged with possessing fake IDs and a “ghost gun,” he was caught in Pennsylvania after a nationwide manhunt. Police are investigating potential political motives linked to the crime. Mangione is due in court on December 23, […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will engage with young innovators during the grand finale of the Smart India Hackathon 2024 via videoconferencing on Wednesday at 4:30 pm, the PMO announced. The seventh edition of the Hackathon will take place at 51 centers across India, showcasing innovative solutions and creativity from participants nationwide.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu will testify in his corruption trial starting Tuesday, marking his first appearance in court. Charged with bribery, fraud, and breach of trust, he denies the allegations. Despite ongoing conflict with Hamas, Netanyahu will testify three times a week. He has called the investigations against him a political witch hunt, claiming they […]