Donald Trump’s team has credited his election victory for the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire brokered by the Biden administration. The ceasefire deal, saw the incoming Trump administration kept informed throughout the negotiations. Trump’s national security advisor pick, Mike Walz, emphasized that Trump’s win sent a message of strength, prompting global efforts towards Middle East...
Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party ended its protest in Islamabad on Wednesday after a government crackdown led to the arrest of hundreds of supporters. The protests, which began Sunday, resulted in six deaths and clashes with police. Party leaders, including Khan’s wife, escaped the area, and the protest was called off after the government’s “brutal […]
Pappu Yadav, an independent MP from Bihar, received a bulletproof Land Cruiser after death threats from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The high-security vehicle, capable of withstanding up to 500 rounds of bullets, was gifted by a close friend. Yadav expressed gratitude, emphasizing his safety was ensured by his supporters, as additional security measures were implemented […]
A fire broke out on the sixth floor of the Chinchan building, a seven-storey residential complex in Andheri, Mumbai, on Wednesday morning. The fire started at 8:42 am but was extinguished by 9 am with the help of four fire-fighting vehicles. No casualties or injuries were reported, and cooling operations were being carried out, according […]
The race for Maharashtra Chief Minister intensifies following Mahayuti’s landmark assembly win. Devendra Fadnavis and Eknath Shinde emerge as leading contenders, with BJP’s leadership set to deliberate with allies before making a final decision. The outcome will shape the alliance’s governance strategy and political dynamics in the state, as both leaders hold significant influ...
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 […]