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Udhayanidhi Stalin and EPS continue their verbal sparring over naming govt schemes after Kalaignar Karunanidhi. Udhayanidhi called EPS a ‘cockroach,’ while EPS referred to him as a ‘poisonous mushroom.’ The debate intensified over the naming of schemes and accusations of hypocrisy, with Udhayanidhi criticizing EPS for opposing schemes named after AIADMK icons and alignin...
A defamation case against Bollywood lyricist Javed Akhtar, filed over his 2021 comparison of RSS to the Taliban, has been withdrawn. Mumbai-based lawyer Santosh Dubey informed the court that the matter was settled through mediation. Following Dubey’s request, the Mulund Magistrate Court acquitted Akhtar of defamation charges, providing him relief from further legal proceedings.
As Delhi’s air quality hits ‘severe plus’ levels, the Supreme Court will hear a plea today demanding action to curb pollution. The petition highlights failures in enforcing measures, with the Air Quality Index reaching 481. Senior Advocate Aparajita Singh criticized authorities for inaction and urged the Court to address the escalating pollution caused by stubble […]
The comprehensive household survey conducted by the Telangana state government is 58% complete. The survey, which began on November 6 across all districts, has covered 67,72,246 households (58.3%) as of Monday. The government aims to complete the survey by the end of the month. Notably, Mulugu district has seen the highest progress, with 87.1% of […]
On the fifth day of the AP Legislative Council session, the meetings will be held on Monday. The session will begin at 10 am with the question hour. As per the schedule, the coalition govt, led by CM Chandrababu, will introduce three bills in the council. Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav will respond to questions on […]
On the 100th day of a trainee doctor’s rape-murder at RG Kar Hospital, her parents led a cycle rally in Kolkata, demanding justice. Organized by Abhaya Manch, the march included 100 cyclists and torchbearers. Participants expressed dissatisfaction with the CBI’s progress and vowed to continue the fight. The prime accused, Sanjay Roy, faces charges, with […]
Rajasthan’s education department will form a 10-member committee to review the school syllabus, with a report due in 30 days. Education Minister Madan Dilawar previously proposed adding content about cows to primary school books and recommended screening films on the topic. He also declared that textbooks calling Mughal emperor Akbar “great” would be burned, citing […]
Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari, a former Jaipur princess, accused historians and the British of distorting Rajput history. She emphasized the need to preserve authentic narratives and share the true history with future generations. Speaking on the birth anniversary of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, she urged people to contribute to building a prosperous, […]
Actor Kasturi Shankar was arrested in Hyderabad by Tamil Nadu Police over her controversial remarks about Telugu-speaking people in Tamil Nadu. She addressed missing rumours in a video, denying claims she had absconded and clarifying she was cooperating with authorities. Shankar is currently in Puzhal Prison, facing charges after apologizing for her comments made during […]
Israeli fire in south Lebanon killed two Lebanese soldiers on Sunday, with the army accusing Israel of directly targeting their position in Mari, Hasbaya. One soldier was initially killed and three others wounded, one critically, before a second soldier later died from his injuries. Since the onset of war with Hezbollah in September, Israeli fire […]
A mob vandalized BJP MLA Kongkham Robindro’s ancestral home in Manipur’s Imphal West district, a day after attacking his personal residence. The mob, seeking Robindro’s stance on state developments, was told by his father to convey their message. The incident followed violent protests in the region after militants killed three women and children in Jiribam. […]
Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged to work with Donald Trump’s incoming administration during his final talks with Joe Biden. The leaders discussed issues including cybercrime, trade, Taiwan, the South China Sea, and Russia. Xi emphasized China’s goal for a stable US-China relationship, while Biden stressed the importance of ongoing communication between the leaders despite differ...
A pregnant woman, Zara Qadir, was murdered and dismembered by her mother-in-law and three accomplices in Daska, Pakistan. They suspected her of witchcraft and killed her while she slept. After smothering her, they burned her face, chopped her body into pieces, and dumped it in a drain. Police arrested four suspects, including the mother-in-law, who […]
Delhi has suspended physical classes for all students except Classes 10 and 12 amid severe air pollution. Announced by CM Atishi, schools will switch to online learning under GRAP-4 measures starting Monday. Hazardous air quality persists across Delhi-NCR, prompting Haryana authorities to consider closing physical classes for younger students in affected districts. Health concerns continue [&he...
Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus announced plans to seek the extradition of ex-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India. Hasina fled to India after mass protests toppled her government in August. Yunus, marking 100 days in office, emphasized justice for 1,500 deaths and thousands injured during the protests, reversing his earlier stance on postponing extradition efforts.