Ruta Awhad, wife of NCP leader Jitendra Awhad, sparked controversy by comparing Osama bin Laden to former President APJ Abdul Kalam during a Thane event. She suggested societal factors led bin Laden to terrorism and urged students to read his biography. In response, BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawala criticized her remarks, fueling a political backlash.
BJP MP Dharmapuri Arvind stated that there is a clear conspiracy to undermine Hindu unity and called for a comprehensive inquiry into the Tirumala laddu ghee adulteration issue. The Nizamabad MP expressed that the central government is concerned about the laddu controversy. He emphasized that caste, religion, and regional differences should not be considered in […]
The Delhi University Students’ Union elections began with morning voting from 8:30 am to 1 pm and evening voting from 3 pm to 7:30 pm on Friday. On Thursday, the Delhi High Court allowed the polls to proceed but ruled that vote counting cannot occur until all campaign materials are removed and public property is […]
The AP govt has signed a key agreement with the Karnataka govt regarding the ‘Kumki’ elephant issue. AP Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan, who oversees the Forest Ministry, and Karnataka Forest Minister Ishwar Khandre finalized the agreement. Officials from the forest departments of both states were present at the meeting. The Karnataka govt will provide 8 […]
Veteran lawmaker Shigeru Ishiba is set to become Japan’s next prime minister after winning a closely contested race for the leadership of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Friday. In his fifth attempt, Ishiba triumphed over nationalist Sanae Takaichi in a run-off vote, securing the position, as the LDP’s majority in parliament essentially guarantees him […]
The Bombay High Court on Friday approved an urgent hearing for the father of Akshay Shinde, the accused in the Badlapur sexual assault case, who was killed by Thane Police in an alleged fake encounter. The father has filed an application to the court for land from the Ambernath municipal council for his son’s burial. […]
Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis defended the Adani Group’s selection for the Dharavi redevelopment project, stating they were the highest bidders and the project was under the state govt’s control. . He criticized the previous Uddhav Thackeray govt for not capping Transferable Development Rights (TDR), allowing the winning bidder to dominate Mumbai’s TDR market.
India on Friday strongly condemned the vandalism of the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan temple in Sacramento, California, which occurred on September 24. The Consulate General of India in San Francisco issued a statement on X, expressing deep disapproval of the incident and confirming that it has contacted local authorities to ensure immediate action is taken against […]
AP CM Chandrababu Naidu will chair a review meeting on the state’s Information Technology policy on Friday at the Secretariat in Undavalli. During this meeting, a policy will be formulated to establish the state as an IT hub, with plans to offer incentives for the establishment of IT companies. The NDA government aims to develop […]
A Class 2 boy was allegedly murdered in Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras as part of a black magic ritual intended to bring prosperity to his school. Three individuals strangled him in his hostel room, with the school’s owner suspected of orchestrating the act. The plan to sacrifice another boy was thwarted earlier, leading to this tragic […]
China’s military declared a “high alert” status and lodged a complaint with Tokyo after a Japanese warship sailed through the Taiwan Strait for the first time. The U.S. and allies, including military vessels from New Zealand and Australia, are reinforcing the strait’s international waterway status, angering China. The nations plan to conduct military drills in […]
Leaders of the NDA bloc held a meeting in Tirupati on Friday, where BJP, JSP, and TDP leaders decided not to obstruct YSRCP supremo Jagan’s visit to the city. Instead, they announced plans for a peaceful protest along Jagan’s route, focusing on the laddu ghee adulteration issue. Also, they are prepared to take action if […]
The Odisha govt has announced maternity and paternity leave for employees pursuing surrogacy. Female employees can take 180 days of maternity leave, while male employees are entitled to 15 days of paternity leave. This applies to both surrogate and commissioning parents, provided they have fewer than 2 surviving children and submit necessary documentation, including medical […]
Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw shared a stunning video of the Chenab railway bridge, which connects the Kashmir valley to the rest of the world. He posted the footage on X, highlighting its impressive structure. The bridge, located between Bakkal and Kauri in Jammu’s Reasi district, is the world’s highest rail and arch bridge, […]
The AP Excise Dept is set to release an official notification for new liquor shops in the state on Friday. The NDA government, led by CM Chandrababu, is planning to allocate a total of 3,736 liquor shops, with 340 shops specifically reserved for stonemasons. A person can apply for any number of shops. The excise […]