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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that President-elect Donald Trump has a chance to negotiate with Iran, emphasizing that Tehran’s development of a nuclear weapon is not inevitable. While acknowledging Iran’s growing consideration of nuclear weapons due to military setbacks, Blinken believes Iran understands the consequences and sees the potential for negotiations.
Karnataka High Court extended the deadline for Lokayukta police investigation into MUDA scam. Their report submission date was extended to January 28. The order overruled the lower high court’s December 24 deadline for Lokayukta’s progress report. Presiding judge Justice M Nagaprasanna also ordered the Lokayukta to wait until January 28 to submit their investigation report.
Delhi government informed the Supreme Court that they have decided to impose a round-the-year ban on firecrackers to curb the air pollution. The top court directed other states like Uttar Pradesh and Haryana to enforce a similar move until further orders. “We direct UP and Haryana to impose a similar ban which is imposed by […]
From January 1, 2025, the US Embassy in India, will implement new regulations for scheduling and rescheduling of H-1B Visa Appointments to reduce wait times. An announcement is made on the US embassy’s official Instagram post. Under the new rules, applicants can reschedule their appointments without paying additional fees. If missed the schedule, they must […]
Kerala High Court raised serious concerns over the Sunburn music festival scheduled to be held in the landslide-hit district of Wayanad on New Year’s Eve. Labelling it “a potential disaster in the making”, The court said, “Barely out of one disaster, now plunging into another one.” It also sought detailed information about the event, and […]
Telangana ACB booked a case against BRS working president KTR, IAS officer Arvind Kumar and others in Formula E car race fraud case. KTR is named as accused one (A1), while Arvind Kumar is A2 in the case. Earlier, CS A. Santhi Kumari wrote to ACB Director-General asking to initiate a probe in connection with […]
Andhra Pradesh High Court upheld a lesbian couple’s right to live together. It also affirmed that their freedom to choose their partners and make independent decisions. The bench comprising Justices R Raghunandan Rao and K Maheswara Rao was hearing a habeas corpus petition filed by a woman, who alleged that her partner, another woman, was […]
Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar condemned Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s remark on Dr. BR Ambedkar, calling it an insult to democracy. Shivakumar questioned the intent behind this statement, emphasizing Ambedkar’s pivotal role in shaping India’s Constitution and urging respect for his legacy. Shah’s comment said that chanting God’s name instead of Ambedkar’s w...
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Thursday said that while the RSS and the undivided Shiv Sena were united by the common thread of Hindutva, their ideologies have always been distinct. He also recalled how, in 1975, Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray resisted pressure to merge with Congress, preserving the party’s independence, despite their […]
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar has urged the Centre to remove the 20% export duty on onions, citing the distress of farmers in Nashik. In a letter to Union Minister Piyush Goyal, he said that farmers are forced to sell their produce at low rates, facing losses due to unseasonal rains and the absence of […]
The Bombay High Court on Thursday rejected Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Amol Kirtikar’s petition challenging the victory of rival MP Ravindra Waikar in the Mumbai North-West Lok Sabha seat. Kirtikar, who lost by 48 votes, had claimed election discrepancies and lapses by officials. The court dismissed his plea, upholding Waikar’s victory, with a detailed order […]
The parents of the RG Kar hospital doctor, who was raped and murdered, approached the Calcutta High Court on Thursday, requesting a fresh investigation. They expressed a lack of faith in the ongoing probe and sought a directive for a new probe into their daughter’s case. The court has asked the lawyer to add the […]
BJP MP Phangnon Konyak on Thursday filed a complaint with the Rajya Sabha Chairman against Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of misbehaving during a protest outside Parliament. She claimed Gandhi stood too close to her, causing discomfort, and shouted at her despite a designated passage for MPs. She expressed her dismay, stating no MP should behave […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair the 72nd North Eastern Council (NEC) plenary session in Agartala on Saturday, attended by DoNER Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, governors, CMs of all Northeastern states, and senior officials. Shah will also hold a meeting on financial inclusion, credit delivery, and digital inclusion, as per West Tripura district magistrate Vishal […]
Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai accused state intelligence of secretly capturing photos of actor-politician Vijay and actress Trisha at Chennai airport and leaking them to the DMK IT wing. He questioned how their private photos surfaced, highlighting that the couple’s security check and private flight were personal matters. Annamalai demanded accountability for the leak.