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Brazil has opted out of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), becoming the second BRICS country after India to do so. President Lula da Silva’s adviser, Celso Amorim, stated that Brazil aims to enhance relations with China without formal treaty commitments. This decision undermines China’s plans to highlight Brazil’s participation during President Xi Jinping’s up...
A political confrontation is intensifying in Tamil Nadu as Vijay criticizes both the BJP and DMK, accusing the BJP of exploiting Dravidian politics. Tamil Nadu’s assembly speaker joined the fray, voicing criticism of the BJP. Allegations of tax fraud and BJP’s attempts to draw Rajinikanth into politics have sparked strong reactions from DMK and other […]
A key meeting on the caste census will take place at Gandhi Bhavan in Hyderabad on Wednesday. Telangana CM Revanth, AICC In-charge Deepadas Munshi, and Deputy CM Bhatti will participate in the discussions. The state govt plans to initiate the caste census process on November 4. AICC President Mallikarjuna Kharge’s insights on the caste census […]
Philadelphia’s chief prosecutor, Larry Krasner, has sued Elon Musk and his pro-Trump political action committee to stop a $1 million voter giveaway in swing states. Musk’s daily contest has raised legal concerns, with the Justice Department warning it may violate federal laws against incentivizing voter registration. Biden criticized the sweepstakes as “totally inappropriate&#...
Apple’s iPhone exports from India surged by a third in the first half of fiscal 2024, reaching nearly $6 billion. This growth underscores Apple’s strategy to expand manufacturing in India and reduce reliance on China amid rising tensions. Major suppliers Foxconn, Pegatron, and Tata Electronics assemble iPhones in India, significantly contributing to the country’s smartphone [&...
China, often referred to as the Dragon Nation, is currently facing a severe population crisis, significantly impacting various sectors, including education. A recent survey revealed that thousands of schools are closing across the country due to a dramatic drop in birth rate. In 2023, 14,808 kindergartens will be shut down, and student enrollment numbers are […]
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a crucial alert to the public, warning that money laundering operations are being carried out using fake bank accounts for criminal embezzlement. This information emerged from recent raids conducted by the AP and Gujarat police across the country. Authorities have urged people not to share their Aadhaar […]
AP CM Chandrababu has directed officials to impose a fine of Rs 5 lakh on liquor shops that sell products above the MRP for the first offense. If violations continue, their licenses should be revoked immediately. The authorities were instructed to prohibit belt shops under any circumstances. Additionally, strict measures should be taken against illicit […]
Yemen’s Houthis announced that they targeted three operations against vessels in the Red Sea and Arabian Sea. The attacks featured ballistic missile strikes on the Motaro in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab Strait. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Sarea stated in a televised address that the group targeted the Maersk Kowloon in the Arabian Sea […]
Over 200,000 subscribers canceled their digital subscriptions to the Washington Post after the newspaper decided against endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for the presidential election. This accounts for about 8% of its 2.5 million paid subscribers. Several columnists have also resigned in protest, criticizing the decision as a “terrible mistake” that abandons the paper’s...
Bengaluru police registered an FIR against Malayalam director Ranjith Balakrishnan following a sexual assault allegation by a 31-yr-old man. The incidents, reportedly occurring in Dec 2012, involved coercion and non-consensual acts at the Taj Hotel. The complainant alleges Ranjith took compromising photos and used them for threats. The case was transferred to Bengaluru after jurisdictional [&he...
Israel has imposed a ban on all activities of the United Nations in Jerusalem amid the ongoing conflict. Although the US has objected to this decision, Israel has chosen to disregard the concerns. Also, Israel’s parliament has approved a key bill to halt the operations of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees […]
Former Air Chief Rakesh Bhadauria praised the inauguration of Tata Aircraft Complex in Vadodara, India’s first private military aircraft production facility for the C295. He called the project a “game changer” for aviation, facilitating the indigenous manufacturing of 18,000 aircraft parts and providing opportunities for MSMEs. The C295 will replace aging Avro planes and enhan...
Disengagement between the Indian Army and Chinese forces in Depsang Plains and Demchok, Ladakh, is nearly complete, with 80-90% finished. Coordinated patrolling is set to resume within 24 hours, following External Affairs Minister Jaishankar’s announcement. Discussions on four buffer zones, including Galwan, will occur after patrolling begins, with ongoing verification relying on mutual t...
Vokkaliga leaders in Karnataka Congress are rallying behind Deputy CM DK Shivakumar as the next Chief Minister during the Channapatna Assembly bypoll campaign. Congress MLA Shivalinge Gowda stated that the election is crucial for Shivakumar’s aspirations, highlighting its significance for his leadership as the seat became vacant after HD Kumaraswamy joined the Modi 3.0 Cabinet.