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In a major action against drug abuse, Anantnag Police attached property worth ₹2 crore under the NDPS Act. A double-story house and one kanal of land, owned by Mohammad Amin Malik, were seized in Srigufwara. Malik, a repeat offender, was linked to a 2021 case where a significant amount of narcotics was recovered, according to […]
The US Federal Trade Commission has launched an antitrust investigation into Microsoft, focusing on software licensing, cloud computing, and AI practices. This follows similar scrutiny of Google, Apple, and Meta. The probe includes concerns about Microsoft potentially abusing market power with its Azure cloud services and productivity software, as well as other Big Tech regulatory […]
The National People’s Party (NPP), which recently parted ways with the N. Biren Singh-led govt, condemned the violence in Manipur, including the brutal killing of 3 women, 3 children, and an infant. During a meeting on November 27 in Shillong, the NPP also condemned the abduction of L Kamal from Cachar district and urged both […]
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Lok Sabha that train blankets are washed at least once a month, with an additional bedsheet provided for use as a quilt cover. He highlighted measures like improved linen quality, mechanized laundries, and quality checks. War rooms monitor complaints, while eco-friendly packaging and improved logistics enhance linen handling on […]
Hemant Soren will be sworn in as Jharkhand’s 14th Chief Minister after his Jharkhand Mukti Morcha-led coalition secured 56 of 81 Assembly seats on Thursday. The ceremony, which will take place at 4 PM in Ranchi’s Morabadi Ground, will be led by Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar. In his X handle post, Soren called it a […]
Several members of Donald Trump’s incoming administration, including his UN ambassador and EPA head nominees, received threats, including bomb alerts. The FBI is investigating, while the White House condemns the threats. President Biden has been briefed and ensures coordination with law enforcement. Biden pledges a smooth transition, unlike the Capitol attack in January 2021.
A Kerala govt inspection revealed that 1,498 officials, including gazetted officers and professors, were fraudulently receiving social security pensions meant for vulnerable groups. The Finance Department initiated an Information Kerala Mission audit that revealed the irregularities. The govt provides a monthly pension of ₹1,600 to around 62 lakh people from weaker sections of society.
A judge denied rapper “Diddy” (Sean Combs) bail for the third time, citing concerns over safety and unauthorized communications with witnesses. Combs faces charges of sex trafficking and racketeering, accused of abusing women and coercing them into drug-fueled sex parties. Combs, 55, has pleaded not guilty. His trial is scheduled for May 5, 2025. The […]
US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed retired General Keith Kellogg as his Ukraine envoy. Kellogg, a staunch loyalist, will work on ending the Russian invasion and mediating peace talks between Ukraine and Russia. Critics fear Trump may use military aid leverage to pressure Kyiv into territorial concessions. Kellogg previously served in key national security roles […]
The Biden administration is preparing a $725 million weapons package for Ukraine, including anti-tank weapons, land mines, drones, Stinger missiles, and ammunition for HIMARS systems. The package, expected to be formalized soon, will also include controversial cluster munitions. This marks a significant increase in aid, utilizing Presidential Drawdown Authority, as Russia advances in Ukraine.
The Centre has sanctioned ₹28,229 crore for the 1,637 km Arunachal Frontier Highway, connecting 12 districts along the India-China border. The project aims to enhance security and boost socio-economic development, passing close to the LAC. It will link 1,683 villages and be completed by 2027. The highway is part of the broader Brahmank Project for […]
CDS General Anil Chauhan was awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters (DLitt) at the 36th convocation of Govind Ballabh Pant University in Pantnagar, Uttarakhand. Governor Lt Gen (Retd) Gurmeet Singh and CM Pushkar Singh Dhami were present. Chauhan praised the university’s contributions, emphasizing the role of new thinking in shaping India’s progress. The university has […]
The Indian Coast Guard’s SAREX-24 begins in Kochi on November 28-29, focusing on enhancing regional search and rescue (SAR) capabilities. The event features workshops, seminars, and sea exercises simulating large-scale contingencies. Advanced technologies like drones and satellite beacons will be demonstrated, aligning with India’s maritime safety vision under PM Modi’s SAGAR ...
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Ravindra Vasantrao Chavan will take oath as Lok Sabha MPs today. Priyanka secured Wayanad with a 4,10,931-vote margin, succeeding her brother Rahul Gandhi, who shifted to Raebareli. Chavan won Nanded in a bypoll after his father’s demise. Priyanka called her election certificate a symbol of trust and thanked Wayanad for their […]
Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested Delhi-based importers Mayank Dang and Tushar Dang in a money-laundering case involving alleged illegal foreign remittances exceeding ₹4,800 crore to Hong Kong and China. The brothers were taken into custody on November 25 under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. A local court has remanded them to ED custody until Thursday.