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Kannada television actor Charith Balappa was arrested on charges of sexual harassment, assault, extortion, and criminal intimidation. He is known for his role in a popular regional serial “Muddulakshmi” and appearances in Telugu serials. He was arrested after a complaint filed by a 29-year-old actress, who works in both Telugu and Kannada serials. She said […]
China imposed sanctions on seven US companies in response to Washington’s approval of a $571.3 million military aid package to Taiwan, which Beijing views as a violation of its sovereignty. The Chinese foreign ministry condemned the US actions, including its 2025 defense budget and security cooperation with Taiwan, accusing Washington of interfering in China’s internal […]
US mission in India said it issued more than one million non-immigrant visas for the second year in a row. This includes a record number of visitor visas, underscoring the huge demand of Indians. Washington is also working to formally establish a US-base to renew H-1B visas in that country in 2025. In the past […]
Fan Weiqiu, who killed 35 people in a car attack in Zhuhai on November 11, was sentenced to death on Friday. The 62-year-old deliberately drove through people exercising outside a sports complex, making it China’s deadliest attack since 2014. Fan, who pleaded guilty, cited personal frustrations, a broken marriage, and dissatisfaction with divorce settlements as […]
Congress approached center seeking a separate memorial place for former PM Manmohan Singh. He died at 92 on Thursday. Congress leader Avinash Pandey said that the party chief Mallikarjun Kharge and Manmohan Singh’s family are in talks with the government. Kharge wrote to PM Narendra Modi, seeking a memorial space for Singh’s funeral, which will […]
Madras High Court took suo motu cognizance of Anna University sexual assault case. It also directed Tamil Nadu government and police to file a detailed report on the incident. This came after an advocate, R Varalakshmi, noted lapses in the police investigation. This includes the exposure of survivor’s identity through a reportedly leaked FIR. She […]
Rescue operations for three-year-old Chetna, who fell into a borewell in Rajasthan five days ago while playing were halted due to heavy rains. She was trapped at a depth of 150 feet without food or water. Her rescue efforts were hampered by heavy rain on Friday. Rescuers are dug a parallel pit to reach her. […]
As President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration approaches, US colleges are concerned about potential disruptions for international students. With 1.1 million international students, universities are advising early returns, fearing new travel bans. While India and China are not targeted, schools warn new countries could be added, affecting India’s growing student population in the US...
Kerala government and state police chief received NHRC notices over an “alarming increase in suicides” among tribals. Around 23 suicides were reported this year alone, NHRC said. As per NHRC, around 138 suicides were reported between 2011-2022, mostly in Peringammala Panchayat. “After a two years of silence, the suicide menace returned to haunt the tribal […]
A Mumbai court granted bail to Aditya Pandit, the boyfriend of Air India pilot Srishti Tuli, who allegedly committed suicide last month. Tuli, 25, was found dead on Nov 25 in her Marol flat, and Pandit, 27, was arrested the next day. He was charged with abetment of suicide under section 108 of the Bharatiya […]
China defended its plan to build the world’s largest dam on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet, stating it will not affect riparian states. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning emphasized that decades of studies have addressed safety concerns. Despite the project’s cost of USD 137 billion and location in an earthquake-prone region, China assures responsible […]
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim paid tributes to Indian ex-PM Manmohan Singh and shared a deeply personal story. “The weight of grief bears down on me at the news of the passing of my honored and cherished friend,” Anwar wrote on X. He said that when he was jailed as part of a conspiracy, Singh offered […]
Manmohan Singh’s last rites are scheduled for tomorrow, awaiting the arrival of his daughter from the U.S. Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit confirmed she has boarded a flight and will arrive late tonight. Singh’s body will be moved to the Congress Party office in Delhi for public viewing, with final arrangements to be made after her […]
Registration offices in Andhra Pradesh saw a surge in activity as people rushed to complete property registrations before an expected fee hike. Officials have submitted proposals for increased charges, initially planned for January 1, but procedural delays have postponed the decision. While the implementation date remains unclear, the fee hike is anticipated, with more details […]
Tamil Nadu’s Higher Education Minister Govi Chezhiaan talked about Anna University sexual assault. He said that the accused was the spouse of a temporary staff member. The minister said this connection led to a “state of no suspicion” that allowed him regular access to the campus. Cheziaan also admitted that the incident was not brought […]