Around 10,900 North Korean troops have joined Russian forces in Ukraine, some already engaged in battles, according to South Korean intelligence. North Korea has also sent additional arms, including howitzers and rocket launchers. A meeting between North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui and Putin likely discussed significant matters, including a potential visit by Kim […]
As of 11 am, a 31.3% voter turnout has been recorded in the Jharkhand assembly elections. Polling is proceeding peacefully across the state and will continue until 5 pm. Heavy security has been deployed in Maoist-affected areas as the second phase of voting takes place. A total of 528 candidates are contesting across 38 constituencies, […]
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren has written a key letter to PM Modi as the final phase of assembly polling is underway in the state. In the letter, he challenged the BJP’s campaign approach, stating that crucial issues affecting the people have been ignored. “Not a single BJP leader addressed our rights, our children’s provident fund, […]
Panic spread in Hyderabad’s Siddiq Nagar as a 5-storey building tilted, causing evacuations. Cracks appeared, heightening collapse fears. Residents spent the night outdoors in cold temperatures. The tilt is linked to poor construction and nearby excavation. Concerns about deep digging during adjacent construction were raised, and officials are investigating the building’s permissions.
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde cast his vote at a polling booth in Thane along with his wife as part of the ongoing assembly polls. Meanwhile, CM Shinde’s brother, Prakash Shinde, urged voters to go to the polling booths and cast their votes. Prakash Shinde said, “The CM is contesting from the Kopri-Pachpakhadi seat. I urge […]
The Taliban is removing “Un-Islamic” and anti-government books from Afghan libraries and markets, replacing them with Islamic texts like the Koran. A commission under the Ministry of Information and Culture has identified 400 such titles since 2021. While censorship existed under the previous government, publishers now report widespread fear and restricted freedom of expression unde...
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the UGC NET December 2024 notification on Tuesday night. The notification is available on the NTA’s website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. The UGC NET application form began on Nov 19 and will close on December 10. The application correction window will open from December 12 to 13. The UGC-NET exams […]
In addition to the ongoing assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand, polling is also taking place for several by-elections in four other states. By-elections are being held for 9 assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh, 4 in Punjab, and 1 each in Kerala and Uttarakhand. A total of 90 candidates are contesting these 15 assembly seats, […]
The State Investment Promotion Board (SIPB) of Andhra Pradesh approved a ₹85,083 crore investment, set to create 33,966 jobs. Key projects include ArcelorMittal-Nippon Steel’s ₹61,780 crore plant (21,000 jobs), LG Electronics’ ₹5,001 crore investment (1,495 jobs), and others like Kalyani Strategies, Phillips Carbon Black, and Azad India Mobility, boosting industrial growth.
The Bitcoin controversy has escalated amid the Maharashtra assembly elections, with NCP senior MP Supriya Sule and Congress leader Nana Patole accused of being involved in the Bitcoin scam. An audio clip related to the controversy is going viral. Deputy CM Ajit Pawar has demanded an investigation. In response, Supriya has denied the allegations and […]
PM Modi became the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Guyana in 56 years, receiving a warm welcome and Guard of Honour. He will hold bilateral talks and co-chair the India-CARICOM meeting to enhance regional cooperation. PM Modi aims to strengthen ties with Guyana, honoring its Indian community and fostering strategic partnerships through cultural exchanges […]
PM Modi has urged voters, especially women and first-time voters, in Maharashtra and Jharkhand to exercise their right to vote. A total of 4,136 candidates are contesting across 288 constituencies in Maharashtra, with 8.96 crore voters expected to cast their votes. In Jharkhand, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)-Congress-Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) coalition is aiming to […]
President Droupadi Murmu is set to begin her two-day tour to Hyderabad on November 21 and 22, 2024. On the 22nd, Murmu will participate in the Lok Manthan-2024 program at the Hi-Tech City Shilpakala venue. In preparation for the President’s visit, Cyberabad police have alerted the city’s security wing. Drone flying has been banned in […]
As of 9 am, a 6.6% voter turnout has been recorded in the ongoing Maharashtra assembly polls. Polling is proceeding peacefully across the state and will continue until 6 pm. A total of 8.96 crore voters are expected to cast their votes in this single-phase election. Notably, this is the first election since the split […]
The Delhi government announced that 50% of its staff will work from home due to severe air pollution, with AQI levels above 450. This has triggered Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan. Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai confirmed the decision, and a meeting will be held for implementation. Schools for Classes 10-12 are […]