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The Supreme Court’s 9-judge Constitution bench on Wednesday ruled 8:1 that states have the authority to regulate industrial alcohol. This decision overturned a 1990 ruling from a 7-judge bench in the synthetics and chemicals case, which stated otherwise. CJI DY Chandrachud led the majority, while Justice BV Nagarathna dissented, arguing that only the Centre should […]
The Central Government has announced a Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) aimed at reducing the number of permanent employees at Visakhapatnam Steel Plant in Andhra Pradesh. Employees seeking VRS must have completed 15 years of service and be under 45 years of age. Labor unions have alleged that the government is conspiring to send 2,500 workers […]
The US stressed it won’t be fully satisfied without meaningful accountability from India in the probe of foiled plot to assassinate Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. State Department Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel highlighted productive discussions between Indian and US officials, with both sides exchanging info and expecting further steps from India based on the recent […]
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar confirmed the collapse of an illegal under-construction building in Bengaluru, which killed 5 people. He announced strict action against the owner, contractor, and officials involved, emphasizing that all illegal constructions across Bengaluru would be halted. He also visited the site on Wednesday and said that 21 laborers were present during […]
NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule has taken a jab at her cousin, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, over his frequent visits to Delhi. Commenting on Ajit Pawar’s trip with party leader Praful Patel ahead of the November 20 state assembly polls, Sule said, “I remember only one Ajit dada who never liked to go […]
An under-construction building in Bengaluru collapsed, resulting in 5 deaths and several injuries. After, BJP leader Pradeep Bhandari labeled the structure as an illegal construction, criticizing the Congress-led Karnataka govt for prioritizing land exploitation over public welfare. He also said that focus of the present govt is to loot the land of the poor, not […]
Telangana Agriculture Minister Thummala Nageswara Rao arrived in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday as part of his three-day study tour of Malaysia focused on oil palm cultivation. The minister is scheduled to meet with Malaysian Minister Johari Ghani this afternoon. Later, he will attend the Oils and Fats International Exhibition and observe a demonstration of harvesting […]
Five people died when an under-construction building in the Hennur area of Bengaluru collapsed during heavy rainfall on Wednesday. Several others remain trapped beneath the rubble. A video captures rescue personnel working to save a worker who is trapped under the debris. Two rescue vans from fire and emergency departments have been dispatched to the […]
In a significant seizure, Mathura Police recovered 12.5 kilograms of gold valued at approximately ₹9.25 crore during checks on the Yamuna Expressway, police officials reported on Wednesday. The gold was found in a car at Mant Toll, and the occupants couldn’t provide official documentation. Consequently, the GST and IT departments are now involved, and two […]
In Bengaluru, 1,079 homes have been flooded, and 30 areas are experiencing severe waterlogging due to heavy rains. To address the situation, 30 Forest Department teams, one NDRF battalion, three SDRF teams, five Fire and Emergency Services teams, and 30 BBMP teams are deployed. Sixteen boats are ferrying stranded residents, while 30 JCBs are clearing […]
US President Joe Biden said that Republican Donald Trump poses a threat to democracy and should be politically locked up. Speaking at a Democratic campaign office in Concord, New Hampshire, he urged Democrats to win Nov 5 polls. Biden emphasized the importance of safeguarding democracy, warning that Trump’s victory over Harris would jeopardize the nation’s […]
Protesters in Bangladesh surrounded the Banga Bhaban presidential palace, demanding President Mohammed Shahabuddin’s resignation. The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, which seeks to remove PM Sheikh Hasina, announced a 5-point demand at a Dhaka rally earlier. The protesters marched to Banga Bhaban but were blocked by army barricades.
The JMM has announced its first list of 35 candidates for the Jharkhand Assembly elections, featuring Chief Minister Hemant Soren from Barhait, his wife Kalpana from Gandey, and brother Basant from Dumka. Other candidates include Ravindranath Mahto, M.T. Raja, and Bebi Devi. Meanwhile, the RJD revealed six candidates, including Suresh Paswan from Deoghar and Subhash […]
Israel confirmed on Tuesday the death of Hashem Safieddine, the heir to late Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, in an airstrike three weeks ago in Beirut’s southern suburbs. Safieddine was targeted in an operation against the Iran-backed group, said the Israeli military. Earlier, Israel had suggested he was likely killed, but Hezbollah has yet to respond […]
Taipei reported that a Chinese aircraft carrier group, led by the Liaoning, is sailing toward the Taiwan Strait, a day after Beijing conducted live-fire exercises nearby. This move reflects China’s increased military activity to assert its claims over Taiwan. The Liaoning was spotted near the Pratas Islands, prompting Taiwan’s military to monitor the situation and […]