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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 […]
President Droupadi Murmu visited Navy ships off the Goa coast on Thursday, marking her first such visit. Upon arrival at INS Hansa, she was welcomed with a ceremonial Guard of Honour. She then boarded the indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, which was operational alongside 15 frontline warships and submarines, witnessing a demonstration by the Indian […]
The fate of 1.48 lakh retail shareholders holding around 20% of Jet Airways remains uncertain after the Supreme Court ordered the airline’s liquidation. With Jet’s market capitalization at ₹386.69 crore, retail shareholding is valued at approximately ₹74.6 crore. Other major stakeholders include Etihad Airways (24%) and the former promoters (25%), adding to the uncertainty.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated he would not resign early if asked by President-elect Trump, emphasizing that firing any Fed governor is “not permitted under the law.” Powell, whose term ends in 2026, responded to Trump’s criticism and his desire for influence over interest rates. Powell could remain a governor after stepping down as […]
Israel informed the US it will open a new aid crossing into Gaza at Kissufim, following pressure from the US to improve humanitarian access. Secretary of State Blinken and Defense Secretary Austin gave Israel until November 13 to meet demands, including allowing 350 trucks of aid per day. President Biden has urged Israel to protect […]
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches on 19 premises of “main vendors” on Amazon and Flipkart as part of an investigation into foreign direct investment (FDI) violations. The action covered locations in Delhi, Gurugram, Panchkula, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru. ED officials inspected documents and took copies from about six vendors, though they were not named in […]