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The ongoing conflict between billionaires Gautam Adani and George Soros has caused a washout of the winter session in Parliament. With just nine days left, MPs have failed to discuss issues affecting people’s lives, such as toxic air quality in cities and rising prices. Meanwhile, taxpayers’ money continues to be wasted without addressing critical concerns.
Despite disruptions, the Lok Sabha passed the Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024, on Wednesday during the Winter Session. The amendment grants statutory powers to the Railway Board. It allows the central govt to determine the Board’s composition, including members’ qualifications, experience, and terms of service, aiming to improve its functioning and independence.
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge said on Wednesday that the opposition was compelled to introduce a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chair Jagdeep Dhankhar due to his conduct, which, according to Kharge, has “damaged the pride of the nation.”
Punjab and Haryana High Court directed departmental action against a cop and awarded Rs 2 lakh compensation to a man illegally arrested by Punjab Police for not making way to a police vehicle. The court condemned the “high-handedness” of the Punjab Police and ordered Rs 1 lakh of the compensation to be recovered from a […]
Violent protests erupted for the second day in Parbhani, Maharashtra, on Wednesday over the alleged vandalism of a replica of the Indian Constitution. Amid a bandh called by some groups, a mob engaged in arson, prompting police to use teargas. The stone replica, located near a statue of Dr. B R Ambedkar, was damaged on […]
A case has been filed against the organiser of a birthday event in Pimpri Chinchwad, Pune, for violating noise and environmental norms. The event, held on December 8-9 to celebrate Balaji Rao’s birthday, featured performances by renowned singers like Shankar Mahadevan. The organiser allegedly used loudspeakers and LED lights, disturbing residents and causing a public […]
Tokyo will introduce a 3-day workweek for its employees from April 2025, to improve work-life balance and combat Japan’s declining birth rates. Parents of young children can also opt for reduced work hours with proportional pay cuts. Governor Yuriko Koike emphasized flexible work policies to support careers during life events like childbirth.
South Korean police said security guards blocked their raid on President Yoon Suk Yeol’s office, part of an insurrection probe into his brief martial law imposition on December 3-4. While access was granted to the civil services office, the main building remains restricted. Yoon, under investigation, is banned from foreign travel. Presidential officials have not […]
Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna emphasized the importance of compassionate and humane justice in the legal system, particularly in criminal courts. Speaking on Human Rights Day at NALSA, he called for reforms in criminal law and highlighted the ongoing need for change, noting that while several laws have been decriminalized, much work remains to […]
A 25-year-old man from Visakhapatnam, Narendra, committed suicide after loan app agents sent morphed photos of his wife to friends and family over an unpaid ₹2,000 loan. Despite repaying the amount, harassment continued, leading to immense humiliation. The couple had recently married, and Narendra, a fisherman, struggled financially due to bad weather, triggering the tragic […]
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei claimed that recent events in Syria, including the fall of its government, were part of a joint plan by the United States and Israel. Speaking on state TV, Khamenei asserted that “evidence” confirmed this conspiracy, leaving no room for doubt about the involvement of the U.S. and Zionist forces.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari at the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit 2024 emphasized reducing fuel and road costs to cut India’s logistics costs to 9% within two years, enhancing Rajasthan’s export competitiveness. He stressed the importance of developing water, power, transport, and communication infrastructure to foster economic growth, employment, and reduce poverty.
A signed 2002 portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip was found in Bashar al-Assad’s New Shaab Palace, overtaken by rebels. Discovered among treasures like gold artifacts and diplomatic gifts, the portrait recalls Assad’s global outreach efforts. Fleeing to Moscow amid Syria’s civil war, Assad abandoned the palace, leaving behind scattered maps and relics […]
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu shared that a Google delegation, led by Vice President Bikas Koley, met him in Amaravati to discuss expansion plans in India. He expressed pride in securing a partnership with Google for Andhra Pradesh, emphasizing that the state was selected for this collaboration. Naidu believes such alliances will accelerate the […]
A special NIA court sentenced 3 Bangladeshi nationals to 5-years in prison for illegally entering India, possessing fake documents, and aiding terror outfits. The accused, involved with Al-Qaida-linked ABT, were also fined ₹2,000 each. The conviction followed a 2018 FIR by Pune Police regarding illegal activities and support for terror groups, leading to the sentencing […]