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Ten Kuki MLAs from the Manipur Assembly, including seven from the ruling BJP-led alliance, have called for the extension of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) across the entire state. The lawmakers made this demand to facilitate the recovery of arms looted during recent unrest. The call for AFSPA extension follows growing security concerns.
Panic broke out on the Jan Shatabdi Express between Bhopal and Jabalpur when a snake was found slithering among the overhead luggage. The incident occurred two days ago, and an investigation is underway, according to West Central Railway Chief Public Relations Officer Harshit Shrivastava. The area where the train was cleaned has been sanitized, and […]
Maurizio Cattelan’s controversial artwork, ‘Comedian’, featuring a banana duct-taped to a wall, was sold for $6.2 million (₹52.35 crore) at a Sotheby’s auction. Debuting at Art Basel Miami Beach in 2019, the piece sparked global debate on art, value, and perception. Cattelan, known for provocative works like ‘America’, challenges traditional notions of art.&n...
The Adani Group has denied the allegations made by US prosecutors against its chairman, Gautam Adani, and others, calling the charges baseless. The group asserted that it operates with the highest standards of compliance. Previously, US lawmakers accused Gautam Adani, his nephew Sagar Adani, and 6 others of paying Rs 2,029 crore in bribes between […]
Prasar Bharati launched its OTT app ‘Waves,’ offering around 40 live channels, including archives from Doordarshan and Aakashvani. Chairman Navneet Kumar Sehgal emphasized providing clean, family-friendly entertainment. The app also offers news, shopping via ONDC, games, and films, along with access to Prasar Bharati’s vast archives, allowing users to relive their favorite chi...
The Leader of the Opposition (LoP), Rahul Gandhi, has demanded the arrest of top industrialist Gautam Adani after his indictment in a bribery case in the USA. Speaking at a press conference, Rahul stated that Adani, despite being involved in a Rs 2,000 crore scam and multiple other scandals, has continued to operate without consequence. […]
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman received $76,001 in compensation for 2023, a slight increase from $73,546 in 2022, according to a new filing. Despite his $2 billion net worth, Altman previously stated he earns “whatever the minimum for health insurance is.” The filing also revealed other OpenAI executives’ pay, including co-founder Ilya Sutskever’s $322,201 and interim […]
Delhi’s Khan Market ranks 22nd globally as the most expensive high street, with annual rents of $229 per square foot, marking a 7% rental growth. The report from Cushman & Wakefield highlights Connaught Place and Galleria Market as other costly retail streets in Delhi-NCR. Bengaluru’s Indiranagar saw the highest rental growth in Asia-Pacific, while Chennai’s […]
Delhi CM Atishi launched the ‘Delhi Solar Portal’ to help residents install rooftop solar panels and become ‘prosumers.’ The portal offers a single-window solution for installation, including a solar calculator, vendor lists, and subsidy applications. Prosumers can earn ₹700-₹900 per month and benefit from incentives based on solar power generation, aiding Delhi’s ...
The AP YSRCP Parliamentary Party meeting has commenced, chaired by party supremo YS Jagan. All YSRCP Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha MPs are participating in the meeting, where Jagan will provide directions on the topics to be discussed in the upcoming Parliament sessions. The Parliament will convene from November 25 and conclude on December 20, […]
A heated discussion is underway in the AP Legislative Council on the Vizag Steel Plant issue. YSRCP MLCs have demanded that measures be taken to prevent its privatization. YSRCP MLC Varudu Kalyani alleged that the merger with SAIL and the non-payment of salaries are steps toward privatization. In response, Industries Minister TG Bharat said that […]
The Ministry of Home Affairs blocked over 17,000 WhatsApp accounts in a crackdown on digital arrest frauds. These accounts, mostly linked to Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, and Thailand, were used for cyber scams. Fraudsters impersonated law enforcement officials to deceive victims into transferring money. Scammers siphoned off ₹2,140 crore in 2023, with ₹6 crore lost daily, […]
In Amravati, Maharashtra, four Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) were allegedly removed from a polling station late at night on two two-wheelers. A former Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate has raised concerns about the machines being taken from the strong room post-election. The incident occurred outside Rajiv Gandhi Vidyalaya, causing commotion among local workers and sparking controversy.
Former Vice President Venkaiah Naidu participated in the Lok Manthan program held in Hyderabad. He emphasized the importance of reconnecting with India’s roots. He highlighted the need to identify and preserve tribal traditional instruments, calling it a vital step toward cultural preservation. Naidu praised the initiative of organizing Lok Manthan under Pragya Wah’s leadership.
Bengaluru govt hospitals under BMCRI have raised medical charges, including OPD registration, inpatient admission, blood tests, and ward fees, following a state-mandated 10%-15% hike. Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao defended the increase, citing inflation and outdated prices, stating the adjustments were minimal and necessary, not a burden, and comparable to past fee revisions for other [&hell...