Chief Justice of India, Justice Sanjiv Khanna, has taken a crucial decision in response to escalating air pollution in Delhi. He announced that court arguments can proceed virtually, wherever feasible. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal emphasized the dire state of pollution, stating it is uncontrollable. The CJI assured that lawyers are permitted to present their arguments […]
The domestic short-format tournament, Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy, is scheduled to take place from November 23 to December 5 in Rajkot. Hyderabad has announced its 15-member squad for the tournament, with Tilak Varma leading as captain. The senior selection committee finalized the team, highlighting Tilak’s recent stellar performance, including centuries during the South Africa […]
The Supreme Court today granted permanent anticipatory bail to Malayalam actor Siddique in a rape case filed by an actress. The bench, comprising Justices Bela Trivedi and Satish Chandra Sharma, upheld the interim bail granted on September 30. The court directed Siddique to cooperate with the investigation and surrender his passport to the investigating officer […]
In Gujarat’s Patan district, 15 2nd-year MBBS students were arrested for allegedly causing the death of 1st-year student Anil Methaniya due to ragging. The accused made juniors stand for over 3 hours, subjecting them to physical and mental torture. Methaniya collapsed and died after the ordeal. The students were charged with culpable homicide and suspended […]
Tamil star Sivakarthikeyan and top actress Sai Pallavi’s latest film, Amaran, has crossed the Rs. 300 crore mark, becoming a massive hit. Released on October 31, the film has garnered the highest box-office collections in Sivakarthikeyan’s career. Directed by Rajkumar Periyasamy, Amaran is inspired by the life of Major Mukund Varadarajan.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In a social media post, PM Modi stated that they discussed cooperation in defense, security, trade, and technology. Modi also met with various other heads of state during the summit, according to sources.
All arrangements set for Maharashtra assembly polls on Nov 20. Notably, this marks the first election since the split between the Shiv Sena and the Nationalist Congress Party. Both the Mahayuti bloc and Mahavikas Aghadi are optimistic about securing a clear majority in the 288-seat assembly. A total of 8.96 crore voters are expected to […]
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi paid tribute at Shakti Sthal and shared childhood photos with her on social media on Indira Gandhi’s birth anniversary. Calling her an epitome of courage and love, Rahul credited Indira Gandhi for teaching him to fearlessly prioritize national interests. India’s first woman PM, Indira Gandhi, served from 1966-1977 and 1980-1984, leaving […]
AICC Chief Mallikarjuna Kharge and MP Rahul Gandhi paid tributes to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her birth anniversary at Shaktisthal in Delhi on Tuesday. Rahul described Indira Gandhi as a symbol of courage and love, stating, “Her life is an inspiration.” Kharge tweeted that she was the “epitome of lifelong struggle, courage, and […]
Domestic air passenger traffic hit a record 5.05 lakh on Nov 17, driven by festive and wedding season demand, the civil aviation ministry reported. Airlines operated 3,173 flights with over 90% occupancy. Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu attributed the milestone to accessible travel initiatives like UDAN, while IndiGo celebrated carrying 3.1 lakh passengers. Strong […]
A heated discussion is ongoing in the AP Legislative Assembly regarding the transfer of employees between the Telugu states. Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav stated that an exercise is being conducted for employee transfers. “A total of 1,942 AP employees are interested in moving to Telangana, while 1,447 Telangana employees wish to come to AP,” he […]
The Competition Commission of India fined Meta ₹213 crore for anti-competitive practices linked to WhatsApp’s 2021 privacy update. WhatsApp was directed to halt sharing user data with Meta apps for five years and implement remedies. Meta plans to appeal, asserting the update was optional, didn’t affect message privacy, and improved transparency about data collection and […]
Paraguayan President Santiago Peña fell ill during the ongoing G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He was immediately rushed to the hospital for medical attention. Paraguay’s First Lady, Leticia Ocampos, reassured the public, stating that his health is stable. Doctors have conducted tests, and the results are still pending.
The US Justice Department plans to ask a judge to force Google to sell its Chrome browser as part of an antitrust crackdown. The case, filed under both Trump and Biden administrations, could reshape the online search and AI markets. Google’s dominance in the browser market aids its ad business. The Justice Department is also […]
All arrangements are in place for the second phase of assembly elections in Jharkhand, set to take place on Wednesday, Nov 20. Polling will occur in 38 constituencies, with 528 candidates vying for the seats. The contest is closely contested between the NDA and INDIA bloc. A total of 1.23 crore voters are expected to […]