A special court in Karnataka directed the Lokayukta to conduct an investigation against CM Siddaramaiah over alleged MUDA land scam. The court asked the Lokayukta to submit a report in three months and passed an order, directing the competent authorities to file an FIR in the case. This came a day after Karnataka High Court […]
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu received that the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund has received Rs 400 crore in donations to aid flood victims. He highlighted the enthusiastic response from political parties, film personalities, and social organizations, stating this is the highest amount received for such relief efforts. Donors from the US also contributed by […]
PM Justin Trudeau’s main rival in Canada’s parliament introduced a motion of no confidence in the ruling Liberals. This is the first major test of his unpopular minority government. After a debate in the House of Commons, a vote on the long-shot Conservative motion is scheduled on Wednesday. This comes after the leftist NDP earlier […]
A mini lorry transporting live fish overturned in Telangana’s Mahabubabad. This led to chaos as locals rushed to the scene to collect fish. The driver lost control of the vehicle, which flipped over, spilling its load of live fish across the road near Maripeda. After knowing the news, crowds were seen using buckets and containers […]
CLSA reports indicate that petrol and diesel prices may be reduced after October 5, following comments from Pankaj Jain, Secretary of the Ministry of Petroleum. Prices have remained unchanged since March 2024. With Maharashtra elections approaching, a price cut could be a populist move, although any reduction might be offset by an excise duty hike.
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal announced a new trade promotion office in Sydney to boost India-Australia relations, with bilateral trade exceeding $48 billion. The office will connect investors and businesses, focusing on trade, investment, tourism, and technology. Goyal emphasized the aim to double trade to nearly $100 billion in the next five years.
YouTube is rolling out a new conversational AI feature for Premium subscribers in the US, allowing users to ask video-specific queries. The feature, accessible via an “Ask” button beneath videos, enables users to inquire about objects, song genres. YouTube is also expanding “pause ads.” User interactions will be stored temporarily for improvement purposes and deleted [&h...
As polling for the second phase continues in Jammu and Kashmir, a delegation of 15 foreign diplomats, led by US Deputy Chief of Mission Jorgan Andrews, arrived in Srinagar to observe the voting process and assess law and order. Over two days, they will visit polling stations and engage with the public, expressing satisfaction with […]
EAM Jaishankar expressed confidence that India’s relationship with Sri Lanka and Bangladesh would continue to be “positive and constructive”. “It’s not like India is seeking to control every political move of every neighbour,” he said. He was responding to a question that despite unconditional aid to Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, government changes there seemed t...
AP IT Minister Lokesh accused political opponents of politicizing the issue surrounding the Visakhapatnam steel plant. He stated, “The CM himself said that the privatization of the steel plant should not take place. I expressed the same during my padayatra.” Lokesh emphasized that there are no plans to privatize the plant and noted that the […]
A video of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer went viral after he mistakenly called for Hamas to return “the sausages” instead of “hostages” during his speech at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool. He initially urged “restraint and de-escalation” at the Lebanon-Israel border, then called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and a commitment to […]
Former IT Minister KTR stated that the underground drainage system improved during the BRS party’s regime. He noted, “₹10,000 crores have been allocated in the budget for Hyderabad, but not a single rupee has been released so far. If the govt wants to remove encroachments, it should first show respect to the victims. Action must […]
Allahabad High Court made a unique observation while hearing an alimony case of an elderly couple aged 76 and 80. The court said that such legal battles were a cause of concern and “it seems that ‘Kalyug’ has arrived”. Munesh Kumar Gupta, and his wife, were engaged in a property dispute since 2018. They started […]
Former YSRCP leader R. Krishnaiah, a prominent BC leader, made significant remarks regarding his tenure as Rajya Sabha MP. He stated that Jagan offered him the Rajya Sabha seat in acknowledgment of his efforts for the BC community, but he believes Jagan intended to leverage his movement for political gain. Krishnaiah emphasized his commitment to […]
AP CM Chandrababu Naidu unveiled a financial assistance program for flood victims, emphasizing the collective spirit shown during the crisis. The TDP chief noted that it is unprecedented in the country’s history for a state government to receive ₹400 crores in donations. He also instructed officials to ensure that all deserving individuals receive assistance by […]