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The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) has been extended for six months in eight districts of Nagaland, three districts of Arunachal Pradesh, and other areas following a review of the law and order situation. This act allows security forces to search, arrest, and use lethal force if necessary to maintain public order in designated […]
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met with Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in New Delhi, discussing strategies to enhance bilateral relations in fintech, renewable energy, and climate action. During the meeting, held alongside the AIIB Board of Governors meeting in Samarkand, she emphasized the benefits of a cross-border real-time payments system in both countries.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut was convicted by the Mazgaon Metropolitan Magistrate’s Court in a defamation case filed by Dr. Medha Kirit Somaiya, wife of BJP leader Kirit Somaiya, on Thursday. The case stems from Raut’s allegations of the couple’s involvement in a ₹100 crore corruption case. Raut was sentenced to 15 days in […]
Last week, Manipur’s security adviser reported local intelligence suggesting that 900 Kuki militants from Myanmar were planning to attack Imphal valley districts. However, the govt later retracted this claim, stating that the likelihood of such actions is minimal and unsubstantiated. Security officials assured the public that forces are on high alert to protect citizens.
Iwao Hakamada, the world’s longest-serving death row inmate, was acquitted by a Japanese court after nearly 60 years. At 88, he was declared innocent of the 1968 murders that led to his conviction. Hakamada’s sister attended the hearing, where Judge Koshi Kunii announced the verdict. His confession, made after 20 days of intense interrogation, was […]
A resident of Mumbai has filed a petition in the Bombay High Court requesting the registration of an FIR against Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde and BJP MLA Nitesh Rane for their anti-Muslim comments. The plea, submitted by Mohammad Wasi Sayed, calls for action against those promoting hate, demands an end to broadcasts of Rane’s speeches, […]
The central government has announced good news for farmers awaiting the 18th installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme, set to be released on October 5. The 17th installment was disbursed by PM Modi in June 2024, amounting to over Rs 21,000 crore for 9.26 crore farmers in Varanasi on June 18. The […]
In Tamil Nadu’s Pudukkottai district, a family of five was found dead in an abandoned car, suspected to have died by suicide. The bodies, identified as Manikandan, 50, his wife Nithya, mother Saroja, and their two children from Salem, were discovered on the Trichy-Karaikudi National Highway. Preliminary investigations suggest poison consumption, and a note was […]
Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Pune for the inauguration of a new Pune metro corridor was canceled due to heavy rainfall in the city. Pune has experienced intense rain since yesterday, leading to significant waterlogging and mud, which hindered the planned public rally. Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar had arranged for the event at SP […]
Bollywood producer Vashu Bhagnani has filed police complaint against Netflix India, alleging fraud of ₹47.37 crore related to film rights, a claim the streaming giant denies. The Mumbai police’s Economic Offenses Wing is investigating the complaint. Bhagnani claims Netflix deceived him regarding the rights of his films, including ‘Hero No 1,’ ‘Mission Raniganj,’ an...
The Kerala Police have issued a lookout notice for Malayalam actor Siddique, who is reportedly on the run after his anticipatory bail plea in a sexual assault case was denied. The notice, sent to district police chiefs, suggests he may have fled the state. His phone has been off since the court’s decision, and he […]
The Andhra Pradesh BJP has called on ex-CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy to declare his faith before his visit to Tirumala temple on Sep 28. This demand follows allegations of adulterated Prasadam sales during his administration. The BJP emphasizes adherence to temple rules, stating that non-Hindus must declare their faith for darshan, as highlighted by […]
KKR-backed non-bank financial company InCred Finance has appointed Gaurav Maheshwari, formerly the Chief Financial Officer at Standard Chartered Bank, to lead its finance department. Maheshwari joined Standard Chartered in 2020 and previously served as the finance head at Altico Capital. His recruitment aligns with InCred’s strategy to strengthen its leadership team.
The Supreme Court on Thursday approved the bail request of V Senthil Balaji, the former Tamil Nadu Minister for Transport. The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader is implicated in a money laundering case related to the cash-for-jobs scandal. This decision allows him to secure temporary release while facing allegations concerning his involvement in the case.
Donald Trump offered a grim assessment of Ukraine on Wednesday, calling its citizens dead and the nation demolished. He questioned how much he would be willing to concede in future negotiations if re-elected. He suggested that Ukraine should have made concessions to Russian President Vladimir Putin prior to the Feb 2022 invasion, stating any deal […]