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The Iranian embassy in Lebanon condemned a series of Israeli strikes on Hezbollah’s stronghold in Beirut’s southern suburbs, warning of a “dangerous escalation” in the Middle East. In a post on X, the embassy stated, “This reprehensible crime represents a dangerous escalation that changes the rules of the game,” asserting that Israel “will receive the [...
The Centre has lifted the ban on non-basmati white rice exports, imposed in July 2023 to ensure domestic supply and control prices. Exporters hailed the move as a “game-changer” for the agricultural sector, boosting both exporters’ income and empowering farmers. The government also reduced the export duty on parboiled rice from 20% to 10%, further […]
PM Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will continue to discuss ceasefire proposals for Lebanon in the days ahead. This comes as Washington warned that further escalation would only make it harder for civilians on both sides to return home. Israel’s foreign minister rejected global calls for a ceasefire with Hezbollah group and pressed ahead with airstrikes […]
Turkey handed 865 years prison sentence to a man behind the construction of a building which collapsed during a powerful 2023 earthquake, which resulted in 96 deaths. The 14-storey apartment block in the southern Turkish city of Adana was destroyed by a massive 7.8-magnitude quake in February 2023. The quake killed more than 53,500 people […]
While addressing an interview, former First Lady Melania Trump recounted the moment she learned of an assassination attempt on her husband, Donald Trump. She described the July incident in Butler, Pennsylvania, as a miracle after watching live footage of the attack on television. Melania further expressed her initial shock and uncertainty upon seeing the scene […]
Indian Railways decided to run as much as 6000 special trains as the festive season approaches. Railways took the decision to help more than one crore passengers get home for festivals. Besides, additional general coaches have been added to 108 trains and 12,500 coaches have been sanctioned to take care of the extra rush witnessed […]
Lokayukta police are delaying registering an FIR against CM Siddaramaiah in MUDA scam. Special Court Judge Santhosh Gajanan Bhat ordered the Lokayukta to launch an investigation against Siddaramaiah, after the Karnataka High Court’s decision to uphold the Governor’s sanction for the probe. The allegations involve the illegal allotment of 14 sites to Siddaramaiah’s wife, BM [&h...
YSRCP Chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy cancelled his planned Tirumala visit. This comes after a controversy over allegations that animal fat was used in the preparation of the temple’s prasadam laddus. The decision was made to avoid any disruptions or safety concerns during his visit. Reddy emphasized his concern for the safety and convenience of […]
Supreme Court came down heavily on the central air quality panel for not taking adequate steps to monitor the air quality in Delhi-NCR. Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) did not form any committee to monitor air quality, contended a bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and AG Masih. “It is all in the air, […]
The Haryana Congress unit on Friday expelled 13 party leaders for anti-party activities over their decision to contest as independent candidates against the party’s official picks for the upcoming assembly polls. The Congress state unit chief, Udai Bhan, said on Friday that the leaders were being expelled for 6 years with immediate effect to curb […]
With the festive season approaching, Indian Railways plans to operate nearly 6,000 special trains to accommodate over 1 crore passengers traveling for Durga Puja, Diwali, and Chhath festivals. Additionally, 108 trains will have extra general coaches, with a total of 12,500 coaches sanctioned to manage the increased demand, said Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
Kerala reported its second mpox case on Friday, with an Ernakulam resident testing positive for the virus. Health department sources state the man’s condition is stable and he is receiving treatment at a hospital. The specific strain of the virus is still under investigation. Earlier, on September 18, the first case was confirmed in Malappuram, […]
Ramesh NR, a senior BJP leader in Karnataka, has filed a complaint with the Karnataka Lokayukta against Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and others, accusing them of involvement in a land grab scheme linked to the Siddhartha Vihar Trust, allegedly owned by Kharge’s family. This allegation arises amid heightened political tension, with CM Siddaramaiah also under […]
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin met with PM Modi on Friday to request the prompt release of pending funds for various welfare schemes. He also urged Modi to intervene on behalf of Tamil fishermen’s interests. After this meeting, Stalin met Congress Parliamentary Party chief Sonia Gandhi ahead of an opposition rally in Kancheepuram on September […]
During the India-Bangladesh Test match at Kanpur’s Green Park Stadium, Tiger Roby, a super fan of the Bangladesh cricket team, was reportedly assaulted by some Indian fans on Friday. The police intervened and transported Roby to a nearby hospital for medical attention. The cause of the altercation between local fans and Roby remains unclear as […]