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Padmini Pillai from Boston and Nalini Tata from New York have been appointed to the 2024-2025 class of White House Fellows. Among the 15 chosen, they will work with senior officials for a year. Ms Tata is assigned to the White House Office of Cabinet Affairs, while Ms. Pillai, an immunoengineer, will serve at the […]
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un stated his forces would use nuclear weapons “without hesitation” if attacked by North Korea or the US. He warned that any encroachment on North Korean sovereignty would trigger a strong response. His remarks follow South Korea’s military parade, where President Yoon threatened “the end of the North Korean regime” […]
Joe Biden stated he won’t negotiate publicly regarding Israel’s potential strikes on Iran’s oil facilities. When asked if he had urged Israel not to attack, he emphasized, “I don’t negotiate in public.” He noted the US is assessing the situation while expressing concern over rising oil prices due to the ongoing conflict between Israel and […]
10 laborers were killed in a collision between a tractor-trailer and a truck in Mirzapur, UP, late last night. The accident occurred near the Kachhwa border when a truck hit the tractor carrying 13 laborers returning from work in Bhadohi. Three others were critically injured and are being treated at the Banaras Hindu University Trauma […]
Joe Biden stated that “we can avoid” an all-out war in the Middle East, despite Israel’s bombardment of Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon and discussions of retaliation for an Iranian missile attack. At a White House briefing, he expressed optimism, saying, “I don’t believe there is going to be an all-out war. I think we can […]
Donald Trump urged a federal judge to dismiss two obstruction charges related to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, citing a recent Supreme Court ruling. His lawyers argued that the ruling raises the legal standard for such offenses, impacting charges of corruptly obstructing Congress on January 6, 2021. Trump has pleaded not guilty […]
Oil prices edged higher today, with Brent crude at $77.71 and West Texas Intermediate crude at $73.79, as Middle East tensions fueled concerns over potential supply disruptions. Biden’s comments about possible strikes on Iran drove a 5% price rally. Despite an 8% weekly gain, supply fears were eased by OPEC’s spare capacity and the lack […]
The Supreme Court will conduct an inquiry into the ghee adulteration incident involving Tirumala Laddu on Friday. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta requested a hearing on the Laddu case in relation to another case pending before the bench. The bench, along with the petitioners’ lawyers, agreed to Mehta’s plea. Reports indicate that the 1st case will […]
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu will travel to Tirumala to attend the Srivari Brahmotsavam, which begins on Friday, October 4. On the first day of the event, the CM will participate in the flag hoisting ceremony and present silk clothes to Lord Srivaru. He will stay overnight at the Padmavati guest house and will […]
A month ahead of the US election campaigning reached its peak. Former President Donald Trump’s automated message sparked a viral reaction with an Indian user. The tweet, directed at Roshan Rai, reads, “Make sure you are ready to VOTE FOR DONALD J. TRUMP by November 5th.” Rai quipped, “Thanks, but you will never be my […]
As per sources, billionaire Elon Musk secretly funded a conservative political group in recent years. This illustrates his quiet financial support for right-wing causes even before the endorsing former President Donald Trump’s bid for re-election. People familiar with the donations said that Musk’s contributions to the organization, Building America’s Future, had started by 2022.
India urged the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) to stop its “agenda-driven efforts,” claiming it misrepresents facts about the country. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) labeled USCIRF as biased and politically motivated, rejecting its recent report. India has consistently criticized USCIRF for inaccuracies related to issues like Covid-19 an...
A 45-year-old school bus driver in Pune has been accused of sexually assaulting two minor girls while the bus was moving. The Pune police have filed a case against him under relevant sections of the BNS and POSCO acts. A senior police official confirmed that the case was registered at Wanwadi police station on October […]
As per reports, Iran has an ‘execution list’ of ‘Israeli terrorists’. This list includes Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, as well as the commanders of the Israel’s Army, Navy, and Air Force. Sources from Iranian military intelligence suggest senior Israeli leaders, if not Netanyahu himself, may be targeted. Neither governments respond...
Supreme Court slammed authorities and said that nothing substantial was being done to address the air pollution problem choking Delhi every year. The court said no one wants to prosecute those violating orders of the Commission for Air Quality Management. “Everybody knows that except discussion nothing is happening. That is the harsh reality of this,” […]