follow us:
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired a pre-Budget meeting with stakeholders from Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to gather inputs for the 2025-26 Budget. The meeting was attended by Union Minister Pankaj Chaudhary, Finance Secretary, Chief Economic Adviser, and representatives from various associations, including AWAKE, PBFIA, and ASIMA.
A delegation of clerics and residents of Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah area met Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena and demanded a special drive to identify and repatriate illegal Bangladeshis. The delegation expressed “deep concerns” over the alleged atrocities faced by Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh. They demanded stringent action against illegal Bangladeshis staying in [&h...
Mumbai Police received a threatening message on Saturday claiming an assassination plot against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The message, sent via WhatsApp to the Mumbai traffic police helpline in the early hours, mentioned two alleged ISI agents and a plan for a bomb blast targeting the Prime Minister. Authorities are investigating the threat.
A family in Kampung Dew, Kamunting, Malaysia, was shocked when a massive 80 kg, five-meter-long python crashed through their living room roof and landed on their sofa. The snake is believed to have come from a nearby oil palm plantation. In a panic, the family called the Taiping District Civil Defence Force (APM) for assistance. […]
AP CM Chandrababu Naidu visited Bapatla and attended a parents-teachers meeting at Bapatla Municipal High School. He emphasized tracking students’ academic performance and IQ levels, to guide future career paths. Naidu also recommended introducing computer education from the 9th grade and stressed collaboration between educators and parents for better student development.
US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi expressed serious concern over the unrest in Bangladesh following the arrest of ISKCON priest Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari. In an official statement, he urged the Bangladeshi government to uphold human rights, ensure legal protections, and end the violence targeting Hindus and other minority groups, calling for immediate peaceful resolution of the […]
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday urged people to contribute generously to the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund, emphasizing collective responsibility for soldiers’ welfare. In a video message on X, Singh highlighted the day as a chance to honor martyrs and soldiers, recognizing their courage, sacrifice, and dedication, while reaffirming the nation’s commitment to supporting [&he...
Kerala High Court came down heavily on the state government over a lack of clarity on funds available to State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF). It also slammed the government for negligence in providing details of audits of SDRF. While hearing a petition linked to the prevention and management of natural disasters, the court asked several […]
Bihar Police on Saturday dismissed rumors about the arrest of Patna-based tutor and YouTuber Khan Sir. The police clarified that Khan Sir voluntarily visited a police station to support protesters detained during an illegal demonstration near the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) office. SDPO Anu Kumari warned of legal action against the social media handle […]
Tensions flared at Udai Pratap College in Varanasi after a large group of students staged a protest demanding the removal of a mosque from the campus. This came after an earlier claim by UP Waqf Board asserting ownership of the college’s land resurfaced last week. Hundreds of students gathered at the college gate, shouting “Jai […]
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma expanded his cabinet with 4 new ministers: Prasanta Phookan, Kaushik Rai, Krishnendu Paul, and Rupesh Goala. Assam Governor Laxman Prasad Acharya administered the oath. Phookan and Goala represent Upper Assam’s tea districts, while Paul and Rai represent Barak Valley. Sarma now leads a 19-member council of ministers, with all members […]
The Met Office has issued a red wind warning for parts of Wales and south-west England as Storm Darragh hits, with gusts reaching 91 mph. The warning, from 03:00 to 11:00 GMT Saturday, advises residents to stay indoors due to life-threatening conditions like flying debris and falling trees. Power cuts, road closures, and damage are […]
A three-judge bench of Supreme Court is set to hear a batch of pleas challenging the validity of the Places of Worship Act. The act mandates maintaining the status quo of all places of worship as existed on August 15, 1947. CJI Sanjiv Khanna constituted a special three-judge bench–comprising himself, Justice Sanjay Kumar, and Justice […]
INS Tushil, a multi-role stealth-guided missile frigate, will be commissioned on Dec 9 in Kaliningrad, Russia. The ship, part of the Krivak III class, features 26% indigenous content and advanced surveillance and combat systems. It’s equipped for anti-submarine and anti-air operations. The warship’s motto is “fearless, indomitable, resolute,” symbolizing its mission to p...
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray announced that MVA MLAs will boycott the Maharashtra assembly oath-taking ceremony, alleging EVM tampering. Thackeray condemned the process as “tainted,” while Congress MLA Vijay Wadettiwar raised concerns over the election results. The boycott comes during a special three-day session, which includes oath-taking, Speaker election, and a trust...