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The Commission for Air Quality Management issued show cause notices to officials in Sangrur and Ferozepur after a rise in farm fires. The notice questioned their failure to comply with pollution control orders. Punjab reported 418 farm fires, with Sangrur seeing 103 cases. Air quality remained poor, with cities like Amritsar and Jalandhar recording AQI […]
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah made a historic visit to the Kerehadi tribal village in HD Kote, becoming the first CM to engage with the community. He listened to their concerns, addressing issues on the spot and promising the establishment of the Adivasi/Aranyavasi Development Corporation. His visit highlights efforts to support marginalized communities through government action and […]
Seven & i Holdings, the Japanese parent company of 7-Eleven, is reportedly considering buying back its shares to avoid a $45 billion takeover bid from Canadian rival Alimentation Couche-Tard. The move is seen as a countermeasure against Couche-Tard’s proposal worth seven trillion yen. Sources close to the company shared this information with Nikkei, which reported […]
The BJP dismissed claims that Mithun Chakraborty’s purse was stolen during a rally in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, stating that it was simply misplaced and later recovered. The incident occurred while Chakraborty was campaigning for BJP candidate Aparna Sengupta. Despite a viral video suggesting a theft, BJP leader Ghanshyam Grover clarified there was no pickpocketing, only a […]
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced reforms for zero-error entrance tests, starting in January. The Radhakrishnan committee’s report on the NTA emphasizes improved transparency, security, and a shift to online tests. State cooperation is vital for implementing the changes, including a multi-stage NEET-UG format to reduce stress and enhance evaluation accuracy.
The Kerala High Court ruled that the 2013 Waqf Act amendment, which criminalized unauthorized occupation of Waqf property, does not apply retrospectively. The court quashed criminal proceedings against postal officials who had operated a post office on Waqf land since 1999, before the amendment. The High Court found that the amendment didn’t cover actions prior […]
In an exclusive interview, BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticized the Revanth Reddy government in Telangana, calling it “a disaster.” He stated, “This government has been nothing short of a disaster because revenues are down and IT companies are moving away.” Rama Rao’s remarks reflect concerns over the state’s economic challenges under the current [&he...
US Airman Jack Teixeira was sentenced to 15 years for leaking classified Pentagon documents. While serving as an IT specialist in the Massachusetts Air National Guard, Teixeira shared sensitive information on Discord, revealing US concerns over Ukraine, Israel, and South Korea. Arrested in April 2023 and pleading guilty in March, Teixeira faces a military trial. […]
Heavy rainfall continues to impact Chennai and nearby districts in Tamil Nadu, with holidays announced for schools and colleges in Mayiladuthurai and Karaikal today. The IMD issued a yellow alert for over 15 districts, forecasting heavy rain and thunderstorms. Coastal areas are bracing for 64.5-115.5 mm of rain, with wind speeds reaching 55 km/h due […]
India and China completed a coordinated patrol in Demchok and Depsang, eastern Ladakh, after disengagement. Both countries agreed to weekly joint patrols in these areas, where tensions have remained since the 2020 Galwan clash. Patrols are coordinated by local commanders, with discussions ongoing to refine protocols. The agreement marks progress in ending the four-year military […]
PM Modi will visit Nigeria, Brazil, and Guyana from November 16-21, 2024. In Nigeria, he will meet President Tinubu to enhance bilateral ties in energy, defense, and economic development. The visit marks the first by an Indian PM in 17 years. Modi will then attend the G20 Summit in Brazil, presenting India’s stance on global […]
US forces in Syria carried out strikes on Iranian-backed militia targets after a rocket attack on US personnel. The strikes targeted weapons storage and logistics sites, causing no injuries to US facilities. This follows a series of retaliatory strikes, including bombing nine targets linked to Iranian groups. Pro-Iran factions have escalated attacks on US forces […]
Punjab Police arrested Shimla Singh, the key accused in the Mansa grenade attack orchestrated by gangster-turned-terrorist Arsh Dalla. Singh, who threw the grenade at a petrol pump in October, was captured on Khokhar Road. He confessed to his involvement and admitted links to the murder of Gurpreet Singh Hari Nau. Dalla, recently arrested in Canada, […]
In Manipur’s Jiribam, 3 women and 3 children are missing, and 2 elderly men were found dead after a clash between militants and security forces. A total shutdown has been called in five districts following the alleged abduction. Police are conducting search operations. Meanwhile, 10 militants were killed during a raid on Jiribam police and […]
India is confident of reaching $100 billion in annual trade with Russia before 2030, said External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. Speaking at the 25th India-Russia Intergovernmental Commission, he acknowledged challenges in payments and logistics but noted progress. Jaishankar highlighted the complementary nature of both economies, with current bilateral trade estimated at $66 billion.