Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud is set to retire on November 10, 2023. Justice Sanjiv Khanna, currently the senior-most judge in the Supreme Court, will take over as the next CJI on November 11. November 8 marks CJI Chandrachud’s last working day. He assumed office on November 9, 2022, and has been a […]
Delhi High Court sentenced a lawyer to four months’ imprisonment for criminal contempt, finding him guilty of using derogatory language to scandalize and disrespect the judiciary. Justices Pratibha M Singh and Amit Sharma condemned the lawyer’s remarks against judges, stating his conduct aimed to malign the courts. The lawyer showed no apology or remorse for […]
S. Jaishankar met Singapore’s Deputy PM Gan Kim Yong to discuss strengthening bilateral ties, focusing on industrial parks, innovation, and semiconductors. On his two-nation tour, Jaishankar also addressed the 8th ASEAN–India Network of Think Tanks Roundtable and engaged with Singaporean leadership to explore avenues for enhancing the partnership between the two countries.
Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal recently appeared on ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show’, revealing the fun behind the company’s viral “flirtatious” notifications. Goyal shared that some of these quirky messages were actually meant for his wife, Gia. The show also featured Narayana Murthy and his wife Sudha Murthy, adding to the lighthearted atmosphere of the episode.
A rare case of Kala Azar has emerged in Lucknow’s Triveni Nagar area, affecting a 17-year-old boy with no travel history to endemic regions. The patient had fever and fatigue for over a month. WHO and PATH are assisting the state health department in managing the case. Kala Azar, caused by Leishmania parasites, remains sporadic […]
Supreme Court expressed “shock” over the low pensions of retired high court judges, ranging from Rs 6,000 to Rs 15,000. A bench of Justices BR Gavai, PK Mishra, and KV Viswanathan heard a petition from a retired Allahabad High Court judge, who claimed his 13 years of judicial service in the district court were not […]
Salman Khan received another threat over a song linking him to gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. The threat, sent to Mumbai’s traffic control room, warned severe consequences for the songwriter. This follows ongoing threats related to the 1998 blackbuck poaching case. In an unrelated case, Bhikha Ram was arrested in Karnataka for prior threats to Khan. Mumbai […]
Television actor Nitin Chauhaan, 35, known for winning “Dadagiri 2” and his role in “Tera Yaar Hoon Main,” passed away yesterday in Mumbai. His co-stars Sudeep Sahir and Sayantani Ghosh confirmed the news. Nitin also appeared in “Splitsvilla 5,” “Zindagi Dot Com,” “Crime Patrol,” and “Friends.” Tributes poured in, and his f...
US F-15 fighter jets arrived in the Middle East on Thursday, following Washington’s deployment of additional assets to the region as a warning to Iran. The US also sent bombers, fighter aircraft, and missile defense destroyers. The Pentagon vowed to protect American personnel if Iran or its proxies target US interests, following recent Israeli strikes […]
Terrorists abducted and killed two Village Defence Group (VDG) members in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district on Thursday evening. The “Kashmir Tigers,” a faction of the Jaish-e-Mohammad, claimed responsibility for the attack and shared images of the victims, Nazir Ahmed and Kuldeep Kumar, with their eyes blindfolded. The bodies of the victims are yet to […]
The US Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25% to 4.50-4.75%, dismissing concerns about Trump’s election impact. Fed Chair Jerome Powell stated the election wouldn’t influence policy decisions, despite Trump’s win. The rate cut aims to reduce borrowing costs for consumers amid easing inflation, with further cuts expected as the Fed supports economic resilience and […]
Over 43 monkeys escaped a research facility in Yemassee, South Carolina, prompting police to warn residents to secure doors and windows. The young, skittish monkeys reportedly fled due to an unsecured door. Search teams are using food to lure them back. Authorities urge residents to report sightings but not to approach the animals, which are […]
Supreme Court is set to deliver its verdict on whether Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) in Uttar Pradesh holds minority status under Article 30 of the Constitution, which allows minorities to establish and manage educational institutions. The judgment, to be announced on Friday, follows hearings on a case stemming from a 2006 Allahabad High Court ruling […]
After being reprimanded by the Bombay High Court, an Ayurveda college in Maharashtra’s Ratnagiri district has agreed to admit Sapna Patil, an OBC student, to the postgraduate BAMS course. She was initially denied admission due to minor document discrepancies. The student, from Thane, can now complete her admission process at MES Ayurved Mahavidyalaya before November […]
Donald Trump’s second term could mean significant changes for the US tech industry, with Elon Musk playing a central role in shaping Silicon Valley policies. Musk’s influence may affect tech regulations, particularly concerning Tesla, SpaceX, and X. Tech titans like Jeff Bezos, Tim Cook, and Mark Zuckerberg have congratulated Trump, signaling a shift in their […]