French President Emmanuel Macron faces a political crisis after PM Michel Barnier was ousted by parliament, marking the first such removal in over 60 years. Barnier’s dismissal follows a no-confidence motion supported by both the hard left and far right. Macron must now select a successor, with some opponents even calling for his resignation on […]
The Supreme Court will hear petitions today challenging the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, questioning its provisions’ validity. Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice PV Sanjay Kumar will also consider pleas supporting the Act and urging its proper enforcement. The Centre has not responded yet, despite the court issuing notices and granting multiple […]
Devendra Fadnavis will take oath as Maharashtra’s CM for the third time today, alongside Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar as Deputy CMs. The swearing-in ceremony at Mumbai’s Azad Maidan will be attended by 42,000 people, including VIPs. Over 4,000 police personnel have been deployed for security, with traffic managed by 280 officers to ensure smooth […]
AP Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan revealed that he could not attend the swearing-in ceremony of Maharashtra’s new CM, Devendra Fadnavis, as he was attending an event related to his son, who is studying in Singapore. The Janasena chief congratulated Fadnavis and expressed hope that, under the guidance of PM Modi and Fadnavis’ leadership, Maharashtra’s progress […]
Amid rising tensions between Bangladesh and India over attacks on minorities, Bangladesh has removed the security clearance requirement for Pakistani nationals applying for visas. The MFA issued instructions to Bangladesh missions worldwide to ease visa processing for Pakistanis. This change follows the suspension of consular services in Agartala.
Karnataka ministers criticized the ED for allegedly leaking details of the MUDA site allotment case to the media. They accused the ED of trying to influence the ongoing Lokayukta probe. CM Siddaramaiah, his wife Parvathi BM, and others are implicated in the case, with Parvathi accused of illegally acquiring 14 MUDA sites in Mysuru.
The World Bank has approved a $188.28 million loan to Maharashtra to boost economic growth in lagging districts. The funds will support district planning, data management, and e-government services, particularly in tourism. The initiative aims to enhance private sector participation, improve public sector coordination, and address development gaps, with performance-based rewards for districts.
On Nelson Mandela’s death anniversary, we remember the iconic South African leader who fought against apartheid and became the country’s first black president in 1994. A symbol of resilience, Mandela spent 27 years in prison, advocating for equality and justice. He received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993, and his legacy continues to inspire global […]
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol accepted Defence Minister Kim Yong-hyun’s resignation and appointed Choi Byung-hyuk, ambassador to Saudi Arabia, as the new defence minister on Thursday. Yoon’s chief of staff praised Choi as a principled individual dedicated to his duties and committed to regulations.
Telangana food safety officials conducted surprise raids at several shops in the Alwal area of Hyderabad. They seized water bottles worth ₹2 lakh, with many bottles being sold under the brand name “Royal Challenge.” However, the officials discovered that these water bottles were being manufactured in violation of regulations. The officials have sent the water […]
Senior Telangana cadre IAS officer Burra Venkatesham to take charge as the new Chairman of the Telangana Public Service Commission (TGPSC) on Thursday at 2 pm. Current TGPSC Chairman Mahender Reddy’s tenure was ended on December 3. The state government has issued the official orders. On the occasion, Venkatesham expressed his gratitude to the Telangana […]
US President-elect Donald Trump nominated Paul Atkins, a ex-SEC commissioner, to chair the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a decision praised by the cryptocurrency industry. Atkins has worked with clients in banking, trading, and crypto. He also co-chairs the Digital Chamber of Commerce and is known for advocating for sensible regulations in capital markets.
The wife of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson revealed he had received death threats before being killed in a targeted shooting in mid-Manhattan. Thompson, who led the largest US health insurance company, was shot outside a Hilton hotel while heading to an investment conference. Police are investigating, with the shooter described as a light-skinned man […]
The AP Disaster Management Authority has issued a statement on recent earthquakes. It clarified that minor tremors were felt from NTR to Visakhapatnam districts at a very low intensity. The ground shook for 2 to 3 seconds in several areas. Officials stated that the magnitude of the earthquake was below 2.9 on the Richter scale […]
A District Reserve Guard (DRG) head constable, Birendra Kumar Sori, was killed during an encounter with Naxalites in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur district on Wednesday. The clash began around 1 PM in the Sonpur-Kohkameta forest during a joint anti-Naxal operation by DRG and Border Security Force personnel. The gunfight continued intermittently until late evening.