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Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis defended the Adani Group’s selection for the Dharavi redevelopment project, stating they were the highest bidders and the project was under the state govt’s control. . He criticized the previous Uddhav Thackeray govt for not capping Transferable Development Rights (TDR), allowing the winning bidder to dominate Mumbai’s TDR market.
India on Friday strongly condemned the vandalism of the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan temple in Sacramento, California, which occurred on September 24. The Consulate General of India in San Francisco issued a statement on X, expressing deep disapproval of the incident and confirming that it has contacted local authorities to ensure immediate action is taken against […]
AP CM Chandrababu Naidu will chair a review meeting on the state’s Information Technology policy on Friday at the Secretariat in Undavalli. During this meeting, a policy will be formulated to establish the state as an IT hub, with plans to offer incentives for the establishment of IT companies. The NDA government aims to develop […]
A Class 2 boy was allegedly murdered in Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras as part of a black magic ritual intended to bring prosperity to his school. Three individuals strangled him in his hostel room, with the school’s owner suspected of orchestrating the act. The plan to sacrifice another boy was thwarted earlier, leading to this tragic […]
China’s military declared a “high alert” status and lodged a complaint with Tokyo after a Japanese warship sailed through the Taiwan Strait for the first time. The U.S. and allies, including military vessels from New Zealand and Australia, are reinforcing the strait’s international waterway status, angering China. The nations plan to conduct military drills in […]
Leaders of the NDA bloc held a meeting in Tirupati on Friday, where BJP, JSP, and TDP leaders decided not to obstruct YSRCP supremo Jagan’s visit to the city. Instead, they announced plans for a peaceful protest along Jagan’s route, focusing on the laddu ghee adulteration issue. Also, they are prepared to take action if […]
The Odisha govt has announced maternity and paternity leave for employees pursuing surrogacy. Female employees can take 180 days of maternity leave, while male employees are entitled to 15 days of paternity leave. This applies to both surrogate and commissioning parents, provided they have fewer than 2 surviving children and submit necessary documentation, including medical […]
Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw shared a stunning video of the Chenab railway bridge, which connects the Kashmir valley to the rest of the world. He posted the footage on X, highlighting its impressive structure. The bridge, located between Bakkal and Kauri in Jammu’s Reasi district, is the world’s highest rail and arch bridge, […]
The AP Excise Dept is set to release an official notification for new liquor shops in the state on Friday. The NDA government, led by CM Chandrababu, is planning to allocate a total of 3,736 liquor shops, with 340 shops specifically reserved for stonemasons. A person can apply for any number of shops. The excise […]
OpenAI is undergoing major changes, considering a shift from its nonprofit status, initiating a fundraising effort that could boost its valuation to $150 billion, and discussing an equity stake for CEO Sam Altman. If he secures a 7% stake, his fortune could increase by over $10 billion, placing him among the world’s wealthiest. Specifics are […]
Hurricane Helene, classified as extremely dangerous, made landfall in Florida, prompting warnings of “unsurvivable” conditions and devastating storm surge potentially high enough to inundate 2-story homes. Over a million people were without power, and roads were already flooded. Strengthening to a Category 4 hurricane, Helene reached the Big Bend area with winds of 140 mph.
The Krishna River has flooded due to continuous rains over the past few days in Maharashtra and Telangana. As a result, the Jurala project is managing the floodwater by lifting five crest gates to release water into the Srisailam project. The inflow was recorded at 128,000 cusecs, while the outflow reached 142,800 cusecs. A total […]
Ahead of the Haryana polls, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi criticized the state govt for lack of employment opportunities leading to youth migration. He recounted the poignant story of a boy named Dev, saying, “Dev’s trembling cry—’Papa, come back!’—was truly heartbreaking. He emphasized the Congress’ commitment to providing opportunities for Haryana’s ...
As Durga Puja nears, radical Islamic groups in Bangladesh have cautioned the Hindu minority against publicly celebrating the festival or engaging in idol worship. Insaf Keemkari Chhatra-Janta protested in Dhaka against the use of a local playground for celebrations. They demanded restrictions on Durga Puja festivities, citing the use of govt resources for religious activities.
Stones were thrown at the Swatantrata Senani Express in Bihar’s Samastipur district, injuring some passengers. The train, traveling from Jainagar to Delhi, faced the attack near the outer signal of Samastipur Railway Station, shattering windows and causing minor damage. The incident delayed the train by 45 minutes, prompting police to investigate the attackers, who remain […]