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India, France, and UAE launched the Desert Knight air combat exercise over the Arabian Sea, focusing on enhancing trilateral defence cooperation and air force interoperability. The Indian Air Force deployed Sukhoi-30MKIs, Jaguars, and AEW&C systems, while French Rafales and UAE F-16s participated from Al Dhafra airbase, showcasing advanced combat capabilities.
Andhra Pradesh govt has submitted a 16-page affidavit to the Supreme Court, reaffirming Amaravati as the state’s sole capital. This follows the previous YSRCP govt’s three-capital proposal and the Andhra Pradesh High Court’s rulings supporting Amaravati. CS Neerab Kumar Prasad emphasized the govt’s commitment to implementing the capital’s master plan and fulfilling...
Narayan Rane has filed an intervention application opposing Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Vinayak Raut’s petition challenging his Lok Sabha win from Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg. Filed through advocate Satish Maneshinde, the application seeks dismissal of Raut’s plea, citing lack of material facts and vague allegations. Raut claims Rane’s victory involved fraud and demands fresh polls in the con...
Kejriwal announced a new scheme for women, starting with ₹1,000 monthly deposits into eligible beneficiaries’ bank accounts. This will be increased to ₹2,100 after the Delhi Assembly elections in Feb, assuming AAP retains power. Kejriwal criticized BJP for conspiring to jail him over the liquor policy case, delaying the scheme, but resumed efforts after his […]
At least seven Naxalites were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur on Thursday. The gunfight erupted around 3 am in the south Abujhmaad forest during an anti-Naxalite operation involving police and CRPF personnel. 7 bodies in uniform were recovered after the firefight, and search operations are ongoing in the area.
Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, met the family of a Dalit woman who allegedly died after being gang-raped in September 2020. Gandhi visited Bool Garhi village, spending 35 minutes with the family. Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak criticized Gandhi for his visit, calling him confused and unaware of the case’s […]
Rajya Sabha proceedings were disrupted as Union Minister JP Nadda criticized Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge’s remark against Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and accused Congress of ties with George Soros-backed groups. The opposition’s no-confidence motion against Dhankhar sparked protests, while the Lok Sabha was briefly adjourned due to a verbal clash over the Gautam Adani bribery c...
FBI Director Christopher Wray announced he would resign in January, before President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. Wray, appointed by Trump in 2017, faced criticism from the incoming president. Trump nominated loyalist Kash Patel as Wray’s replacement, praising his resignation. Trump criticized Wray’s leadership, accusing the FBI of interfering in his affairs.
The Telangana High Court criticized officials for approving illegal constructions in Full Tank Level and buffer zones, later demolishing them at public expense. Justice CV Bhaskar Reddy warned of criminal cases and property confiscation for negligent officials. The court emphasized following proper procedures for demolitions, supporting water conservation while opposing irregularities in permis...
Meta Platforms, led by CEO Mark Zuckerberg, donated $1 million to Donald Trump’s inaugural fund. This donation came despite Trump’s previous threats of repercussions for tech leaders’ perceived interference. Zuckerberg’s move is part of an effort to position Meta as politically neutral after accusations of partisan behavior, particularly during the 2020 election.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla confirmed that TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee apologized in writing and in the House for his remarks against Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. Birla called the incident unfortunate, stressing that personal remarks, especially against women, harm dignity and honor. He emphasized that while disagreements are part of democracy, personal attacks should be […]
The Supreme Court ruled that the ED cannot instruct public prosecutors on how to conduct themselves in court, emphasizing their independence. The court’s remarks came while granting bail to Zeeshan Haider and Daud Nasir, arrested in the Delhi Waqf Board money laundering case, highlighting their prolonged detention and the unlikely start of the trial in […]
Ex-Andhra Pradesh Tourism Minister M. Srinivasa Rao (Avanti) resigned from the YSR Congress Party on Thursday, citing personal reasons. He also stepped down as the Bheemili Assembly constituency in-charge. In his resignation letter, Rao expressed gratitude to CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy for the opportunities given to him, announcing his decision to withdraw from politics.
AAP criticized the BJP-led Union government over Delhi’s deteriorating law and order. Arvind Kejriwal stated that criminals no longer fear the law, citing recent shootings. AAP’s official X post mocked Amit Shah. MP Sanjay Singh filed a notice in the Rajya Sabha to discuss rising crime, threats to representatives, and safety concerns in the capital, […]
BJP chief JP Nadda raised questions about the ties between Sonia Gandhi and US billionaire George Soros in Rajya Sabha, as the Congress-led opposition moved a no-confidence motion against Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, who chairs the House. Nadda condemned Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge’s remarks against the chair and criticized his refusal to engage in parliamentary meetings.