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Syrian rebels, who ousted President Bashar Assad, announced they would not impose any religious dress code on women and will ensure personal freedom. A statement on social media from the General Command said that women’s clothing and appearance, including modesty, should not be interfered with. The rebels stressed the importance of respecting people’s rights for […]
A Delhi court has summoned veteran actor Dharmendra and two associates in a cheating case involving the Garam Dharam Dhaba franchise. The complaint, filed by businessman Sushil Kumar, claims he was misled into investing under false pretenses. Judicial Magistrate Yashdeep Chahal has instructed all 3 to appear before the court for further proceedings.
The Supreme Court has directed state and Union Territory governments to create dedicated cells for the swift processing of mercy petitions filed by convicts. A designated officer will oversee communications, supported by a law official. The order followed the commutation of two death sentences in the 2007 Pune BPO employee gang-rape and murder case, citing […]
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray proposed that Belagavi, a Karnataka city bordering Maharashtra, be declared a Union Territory, claiming injustice to Marathi-speaking people. Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah dismissed Thackeray’s demand as childish, pointing to the finality of the Mahajan Commission report. He questioned how Belagavi could become a Union Territory.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju criticized Rahul Gandhi over his mock interview featuring MPs with masks of PM Modi and Gautam Adani. Rijiju accused Gandhi of creating distractions and abusing the PM while other MPs fulfill their responsibilities. He suggested Gandhi prefers creating chaos and then going abroad for holidays instead of engaging in meaningful parliamentary […]
Over 75 Nobel laureates have signed a letter urging the Senate to reject Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination as head of the Department of Health and Human Services. The letter, the first of its kind in recent memory, criticizes Kennedy’s stance against mainstream medicine and his hostility towards the scientists and agencies he would oversee, […]
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, currently on a three-day visit to Russia, is expected to meet President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday. While the exact timing remains unconfirmed, the Indian Embassy in Moscow suggests high-level discussions will take place. Singh’s visit aims to strengthen India-Russia defence cooperation under their Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership.
Kerala Minister V Sivankutty withdrew his remarks criticizing a Malayalam actress for demanding ₹5 lakh to choreograph a 10-minute performance at the state’s youth festival. The Minister clarified that his comments were not meant to insult anyone, and he didn’t want to spark controversy. He emphasized that celebrities attend the festival to promote the event, […]
A 26-year-old man, Luigi Mangione, was arrested for the targeted killing of a health insurance executive in New York. Charged with possessing fake IDs and a “ghost gun,” he was caught in Pennsylvania after a nationwide manhunt. Police are investigating potential political motives linked to the crime. Mangione is due in court on December 23, […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will engage with young innovators during the grand finale of the Smart India Hackathon 2024 via videoconferencing on Wednesday at 4:30 pm, the PMO announced. The seventh edition of the Hackathon will take place at 51 centers across India, showcasing innovative solutions and creativity from participants nationwide.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu will testify in his corruption trial starting Tuesday, marking his first appearance in court. Charged with bribery, fraud, and breach of trust, he denies the allegations. Despite ongoing conflict with Hamas, Netanyahu will testify three times a week. He has called the investigations against him a political witch hunt, claiming they […]
The Manipur government lifted the mobile internet ban in nine districts after 23 days, following a review of the law and order situation. The suspension, imposed on November 16 due to violence in Imphal Valley, affected both mobile and broadband services. Over 250 people have died, and thousands have been displaced due to ethnic clashes […]
The BJP is preparing for a strong fight in the Delhi Assembly polls, fielding former MPs like Parvesh Verma, Meenakshi Lekhi, and Ramesh Bidhuri against AAP leaders. The party plans to unveil women-centric schemes to attract women voters, confident it can surpass AAP in this regard. BJP aims to capitalize on AAP’s anti-incumbency, targeting issues […]
US President-elect Donald Trump nominated Indian-American Harmeet K. Dhillon as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights. Dhillon, known for defending civil liberties and challenging big tech, was praised for her work in election law and advocating constitutional rights. A Dartmouth and UVA Law graduate, Dhillon also faced racial attacks after speaking at the 2023 GOP […]
Veteran politician SM Krishna, former Karnataka CM (1999-2004) and Maharashtra Governor (2004-2008), passed away at 92 after prolonged illness. He joined BJP in 2017, ending his long Congress association. Krishna also served as External Affairs Minister from 2009-2012. In 2023, he was awarded the Padma Vibhushan for his contributions to public affairs and retired from […]