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Maggie Smith, the acclaimed actress known for her role as Professor McGonagall in “Harry Potter,” has died at 89, reported The Hollywood Reporter. Over her six-decade career, she won two Academy Awards and four Emmys, notably for her performance as Violet Crawley in “Downton Abbey.” Recognized for her contributions to the arts, she was appointed […]
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was unreachable after Israeli strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs on Friday evening, according to a source close to the group. Hours later, Hezbollah had yet to comment on his status. However, another source confirmed Nasrallah is alive, and Iran’s Tasnim news agency reported he is safe. A senior Iranian security official […]
Donald Trump accused Google of displaying only “bad stories” about him and threatened prosecution if re-elected. He labeled this “illegal activity” and election interference. Google denied manipulating results, stating both candidates’ websites rank highly. Trump is currently facing multiple legal issues, including accusations of election interference and hush mone...
The Delhi High Court noted that teenage love and related offences exist in a “legal grey area,” questioning if they should be considered crimes. Justice Subramonium Prasad highlighted cases where girls over 17 elope and later change statements under parental pressure. The court granted bail to a 22-year-old man accused of abducting a 17-year-old girl, […]
The Israeli military reported a “direct hit” from a Hezbollah rocket on a house and a car in Safed on Friday evening amid ongoing cross-border strikes. Magen David Adom, Israel’s emergency medical service, was dispatched to the scene. Police confirmed no injuries but noted significant property damage and stated that bomb disposal units are working […]
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian condemned Israel’s air strikes on Beirut’s Dahiya neighborhood as a “flagrant war crime,” accusing Israel of state terrorism. Israel claimed the attacks targeted Hezbollah’s headquarters. Pezeshkian pledged Iran’s support for Lebanon and the resistance. The strikes were the fiercest on Beirut since Israel shifted focus from...
The Iranian embassy in Lebanon condemned a series of Israeli strikes on Hezbollah’s stronghold in Beirut’s southern suburbs, warning of a “dangerous escalation” in the Middle East. In a post on X, the embassy stated, “This reprehensible crime represents a dangerous escalation that changes the rules of the game,” asserting that Israel “will receive the [...
The Centre has lifted the ban on non-basmati white rice exports, imposed in July 2023 to ensure domestic supply and control prices. Exporters hailed the move as a “game-changer” for the agricultural sector, boosting both exporters’ income and empowering farmers. The government also reduced the export duty on parboiled rice from 20% to 10%, further […]
PM Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will continue to discuss ceasefire proposals for Lebanon in the days ahead. This comes as Washington warned that further escalation would only make it harder for civilians on both sides to return home. Israel’s foreign minister rejected global calls for a ceasefire with Hezbollah group and pressed ahead with airstrikes […]
Turkey handed 865 years prison sentence to a man behind the construction of a building which collapsed during a powerful 2023 earthquake, which resulted in 96 deaths. The 14-storey apartment block in the southern Turkish city of Adana was destroyed by a massive 7.8-magnitude quake in February 2023. The quake killed more than 53,500 people […]
While addressing an interview, former First Lady Melania Trump recounted the moment she learned of an assassination attempt on her husband, Donald Trump. She described the July incident in Butler, Pennsylvania, as a miracle after watching live footage of the attack on television. Melania further expressed her initial shock and uncertainty upon seeing the scene […]
Indian Railways decided to run as much as 6000 special trains as the festive season approaches. Railways took the decision to help more than one crore passengers get home for festivals. Besides, additional general coaches have been added to 108 trains and 12,500 coaches have been sanctioned to take care of the extra rush witnessed […]
Lokayukta police are delaying registering an FIR against CM Siddaramaiah in MUDA scam. Special Court Judge Santhosh Gajanan Bhat ordered the Lokayukta to launch an investigation against Siddaramaiah, after the Karnataka High Court’s decision to uphold the Governor’s sanction for the probe. The allegations involve the illegal allotment of 14 sites to Siddaramaiah’s wife, BM [&h...
YSRCP Chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy cancelled his planned Tirumala visit. This comes after a controversy over allegations that animal fat was used in the preparation of the temple’s prasadam laddus. The decision was made to avoid any disruptions or safety concerns during his visit. Reddy emphasized his concern for the safety and convenience of […]
Supreme Court came down heavily on the central air quality panel for not taking adequate steps to monitor the air quality in Delhi-NCR. Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) did not form any committee to monitor air quality, contended a bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and AG Masih. “It is all in the air, […]