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Over 16,000 people, traveling from across the US, are expected at Nassau Coliseum on Long Island on Sunday to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi and hear his much-anticipated speech.
A 21-year-old man was arrested for allegedly smuggling firecrackers in the national capital. On Saturday, night patrolling duty officers in Nihal Vihar noticed a black Scorpio car going towards Sunday Bazar. “On finding it suspicious, they signaled the vehicle to stop and found four plastic bags kept on the rear and middle seats,” police said. […]
Amid the ongoing Tirupati laddu controversy, officials seized 945 kilos of ghee from AP’s Visakhapatnam Simhachalam Devasthanam during inspections on Sunday. Food Security Officer Apparao confirmed the ghee was supplied by Eluru District Farmers’ Dairy. Samples, along with other materials used for making laddus, have been sent for laboratory testing, with further action pending the ...
India is investigating the business practices of streaming giant Netflix’s local operations. This includes allegations of visa violations and racial discrimination. The details of India’s investigation were included in a July 20 email. “This is regarding visa and tax violations concerns regarding the business practices of Netflix in India,” the email reads.
Karnataka health department directed the FSSAI to test the quality of ghee sold by private companies in the state. This comes amid the row over animal fat being used in the making of Tirupati laddoo. Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said, “Samples of ghee, produced by all private companies, should be collected and tested […]
HYDRA conducted demolitions of unauthorized constructions in Nallacheruvu, Hyderabad’s Kukatpally, reclaiming 8 acres of encroached land, including 4 acres in the buffer zone and 3 acres in FTL. Over 50 structures were identified, with 16 sheds demolished. A heavy police presence was maintained at the site, and the operation involved collaboration with various government departments.
A gas explosion in a coal mine in Iran’s South Khorasan killed at least 51 people and injured 20. The accident was caused by a methane gas explosion in two blocks of the mine run by Madanjoo company. “76% of the country’s coal is provided from this region and around 8 to 10 big companies […]
The finance ministry will begin preparing the 2025-26 annual budget in Oct, following a consistent 7% growth rate in the Indian economy. The upcoming budget aims to implement reforms to boost growth, create jobs, and enhance demand. Pre-budget meetings will start in mid-Oct, with financial advisers required to enter necessary details into the Union Budget […]
Education & Health Ministry urged states to implement tobacco-free guidelines in schools to combat youth tobacco use. A joint advisory highlighted alarming statistics from Global Youth Tobacco Survey, showing 8.5% of students aged 13-15 use tobacco. Tobacco-Free Educational Institutions manual aims to raise awareness about tobacco’s dangers and a healthy environment in educational set...
Centre has approved the appointments of Chief Justices for several High Courts, including Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh, following a Supreme Court inquiry into delays in judicial appointments. Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal announced the appointments, including Justice Manmohan as Chief Justice of Delhi. Supreme Court is monitoring the status of reiterated Collegium recommendati...
A mass shooting in Birmingham, Alabama, has resulted in at least 4 deaths and several injuries, with police reporting multiple assailants. The incident occurred in the Five Points South district just after 11 PM, where 2 men and 1 woman were found dead from gunshot wounds. Dozens were injured, with at least 4 in critical […]
Sundar Pichai announced a $120 million “Global AI Opportunity Fund” at the UN Summit of the Future, aiming to enhance AI education in local languages through partnerships with nonprofits. Highlighting his own journey from Chennai to tech leadership, he emphasized responsible AI development and the impact of AI on global productivity, citing advancements in Google […]
Ex-Deputy CM of Delhi and AAP leader Manish Sisodia recounted his struggles after his arrest related to the Delhi liquor policy. He revealed attempts to turn him against CM Arvind Kejriwal, stating he was pressured to implicate Kejriwal. Reflecting on financial hardships, Sisodia mentioned having to beg for help to pay his son’s fees after […]
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal accused PM Narendra Modi of conspiring to label him as corrupt. Speaking at the ‘Janta ki Adalat’ event in Delhi, he claimed PM Modi aimed to tarnish his and Manish Sisodia’s reputations. Kejriwal further asserted that he has governed Delhi with integrity for the past decade and that […]
Ahead of the release of the Pakistani film ‘The Legend of Maula Jatt’, starring Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan, MNS chief Raj Thackeray has issued a strong warning against its screening in Maharashtra. He criticized the cultural exchange with Pakistan, asserting that given the tense relations, films featuring Pakistani actors should not be allowed in […]