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The Lok Sabha was adjourned till 12 PM today as opposition MPs raised slogans over the recent allegations in the Gautam Adani bribery scandal. It is known that recently US lawmakers have accused Gautham Adani, his nephew Sagar Adani, and six others of paying Rs 2,029 crore in bribes between 2020 and 2024 to secure […]
The Congress highlighted major economic challenges impacting consumption patterns and pointed to the shrinking urban middle class, questioning when PM Modi will acknowledge this. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh noted that recent reports from top industry figures and Marcellus Investment Managers highlighted a significant slowdown in household consumption, including once-booming FMCG sector.
A rape case has been filed against Jeet Pabari, a cricketer’s relative, in Rajkot, Gujarat, after his ex-fiance accused him of sexual relations during their engagement and breaking off the marriage. The police registered an FIR under Sections 376(2)(N) and 506 of the IPC, but no arrest has been made due to insufficient evidence. Investigations […]
Manipur police arrested six extortionists in two days, including four involved in the abduction of Dr. Kh Nabakeshore, a medical officer, on November 22. The victim was rescued from a farmhouse in Lamdeng. Authorities seized a 7.65 mm pistol, a .32 mm pistol with magazines, and 10 live rounds of ammunition from the suspects.
Delhi’s air quality improved slightly on Wednesday, with the AQI recorded at 301, nearing the ‘poor’ category, compared to 343 on Tuesday. The city remained covered by haze, though no stations reported ‘severe’ levels. On Tuesday, 17 stations recorded ‘severe’ AQI. The minimum temperature was 10.4°C, and the maximum is expected to be 27°C with [...
The Delhi-Dehradun Expressway, set to open in January 2025, will reduce travel time from 6.5 hours to just 2.5 hours. Spanning over 210 km, the expressway features an elevated wildlife corridor for animal safety and enhanced travel security. This development will improve regional connectivity, benefiting commuters, tourists, and freight transport while addressing migration issues.
AP Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu will review the state maritime policy today, with a key discussion scheduled with senior government officials at 12:30 PM. According to the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), an emergency review meeting on the electric vehicle policy will take place at 4:00 PM. Following the meetings, the TDP chief will depart for […]
On Day 2 of the Parliament Winter Session, discussions are expected to focus on the Waqf bill, Wayanad landslide, and Sambhal violence. The Congress, led by Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi, plans protests inside and outside Parliament, demanding central assistance for Wayanad landslide survivors. Kalpetta MLA T Siddique criticized the Centre’s refusal to provide financial aid, […]
The Election Commission announced by-elections for three vacant Rajya Sabha seats in Andhra Pradesh following the resignations of YSRCP members Mopidevi Venkataramana, Beeda Masthan Rao, and R Krishnaiah. The TDP-led NDA alliance, with a strong Assembly majority, is expected to win all three seats. The bypolls are scheduled for December 20, with vote counting on […]
Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi stated on Wednesday that Gautam Adani and his nephew have not been charged with violating the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) in the bribery case filed by US prosecutors. While the charges allege that the Adanis bribed Indian entities for solar power contracts, Rohatgi pointed out that the indictment does […]
The Congress Party Working Committee is set to meet on Nov 29, chaired by AICC chief Mallikarjuna Kharge, to review the party’s defeat in the Maharashtra and Haryana assembly polls. The meeting will address the party’s diminishing influence in the by-polls in Punjab and UP. It will discuss strategies to strengthen the party’s position ahead […]
Day 2 of the Parliament Winter Session will begin at 11 am today, with discussions expected on the Waqf bill, Wayanad landslide, and Sambhal violence. The session, which began on November 25, faced early disruptions, leading to the adjournment of both Houses for the day. No sitting took place on November 26, as the country […]
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has registered a case regarding recent violence in Jiribam, Manipur, along with two other cases, following directions from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs. The NIA re-registered these cases on November 13, to expedite investigations into the escalating violence and uncover the larger conspiracy behind the attacks in the state.
Banks across India will observe 17 holidays in December 2024, including two Saturdays (14th and 28th), five Sundays (1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th), and several other holidays for celebrations. Customers are advised to plan their banking activities accordingly. Additional closures include December 3, 12, 18, 19, 24, 25, 30, and 31. Check with your […]
The Adani Group clarified that Chairman Gautam Adani, his nephew Sagar Adani, and senior executive Vneet Jaain have not been charged with bribery in the recent US indictment. Adani Green, a subsidiary of the group, also dismissed media reports as incorrect in a stock exchange filing, stating no violations of the FCPA were linked to […]