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Princess Mikasa, the oldest member of Japan’s royal family and great aunt to the emperor, passed away at 101 in a Tokyo hospital on Friday. Hospitalized since March due to a stroke and pneumonia, she was born Yuriko Takagi in 1923. She married Prince Mikasa in 1941 and endured wartime hardships, including air raids, financial […]
At least 100 rounds were fired outside of Canada’s Toronto music studio, leading to 23 arrests and the seizure of 16 firearms, including two assault-style rifles. The gunfire erupted during a police bail check. Rival groups exchanged fire, with officers narrowly avoiding injury. Police quickly apprehended one suspect, but two remain at large. Weapons were […]
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered the mass production of attack drones, emphasizing the need for a full-scale production system. The drones, designed to target both land and sea, were tested successfully on Thursday. Kim highlighted their low production cost and wide range of applications, signaling a key part of North Korea’s military […]
AP govt officials reported that 7,684 cusecs of floodwater were flowing into the Somasila reservoir from upstream areas on Friday. The full capacity of the reservoir is 78 TMC, and currently, it holds 69.287 TMC of water. Water releases include 50 cusecs to the Penna Delta, and 550 cusecs to the North Canal. The Somasila […]
PM Modi greeted people on Guru Nanak Jayanti, wishing that Guru Nanak’s teachings inspire compassion, kindness, and humility. In his message on X, he said, “Greetings on the auspicious occasion of Sri Guru Nanak Jayanti. May the teachings of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji inspire us to further the spirit of compassion, kindness, and humility, […]
US President-elect Donald Trump vowed to end the Russia-Ukraine war, emphasizing efforts to bring peace to both the conflict and West Asia. Trump criticized the ongoing violence, stating, “It’s got to stop.” He also reiterated his commitment to halt military aid draining US resources. Experts suggest peace should avoid enabling future aggression from Russia or […]
The Andhra Pradesh govt has made a significant decision regarding liquor prices in the state. A tender committee has been formed to determine the base price of liquor. Retired High Court Judge Sunil Chaudhary has been appointed as the Chairman of the committee, with Macharao and BR Meena serving as members. The committee will soon […]
The Telangana government issued a notice to Diljit Dosanjh and concert organizers for his Dil-Luminati show in Hyderabad on November 15. It prohibits songs promoting drugs, alcohol, or violence, citing past performances. Additionally, children under 13 are banned from the stage due to health risks from loud sound levels. Organizers must comply with these directives […]
Sindhudurg, the stronghold of MP Narayan Rane, is now a battleground between his sons, Nitesh and Nilesh, contesting the Maharashtra elections on BJP and Shinde Sena tickets. The “Rane vs. Rane” rivalry has drawn local attention. Known for its beaches, the district gained attention after a Chhatrapati Shivaji statue collapse sparked political tension between Mahayuti […]
A comprehensive plan is being developed to protect the city of Hyderabad from the threat of heavy floods, with an eye on the needs of 2050. Currently, the city’s drainage system can only handle up to 8 cm of rain per day. In Oct 2020, when 19.2 cm of rainfall fell in a single day, […]
The Indian Coast Guard conducted a 3-day Regional Pollution Response Exercise (Re-PREX-24) off Odisha’s Paradip coast from November 12-14. The drill, involving key stakeholders like Paradip Port and BPCL, focused on oil spill and marine pollution response. It featured mock drills and discussions to enhance preparedness, with the Indian Navy’s ‘Sea Vigil-24’ set for Novem...
The Bombay High Court ruled there was no need for further investigation in the 2015 Govind Pansare murder case, but the search for two absconding suspects should continue. The court noted that the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) had thoroughly examined all angles. The Pansare family’s petition for a case transfer was reviewed, and the matter will […]
The fourth day of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly session will continue today, November 15. The session will begin at 9 am with the Question Hour. Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav and Energy Minister Gottipati Ravikumar will introduce the Employee Service and Electricity Amendment Bills in the House. Also, the debate on budget allocations will continue […]
Delhi remains engulfed in severe smog, with AQI at 498, making it the second most polluted city globally after Lahore. Top polluted areas include Jahangirpuri and Bawana. Visibility is reduced to 400-500 meters. All primary schools have shifted online, and the Commission for Air Quality Management has enforced Stage 3 restrictions under GRAP to tackle […]
Mumbai Cyber Police arrested eight individuals, including employees from telecom companies and shop owners, for illegally porting mobile numbers without KYC documents. These numbers were provided to cyber fraudsters who used them to create WhatsApp groups for scams, defrauding people of several crores. The probe began after a ₹51.33 lakh fraud complaint, linked to illegal […]