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On Day 2 of the Parliament Winter Session, discussions are expected to focus on the Waqf bill, Wayanad landslide, and Sambhal violence. The Congress, led by Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi, plans protests inside and outside Parliament, demanding central assistance for Wayanad landslide survivors. Kalpetta MLA T Siddique criticized the Centre’s refusal to provide financial aid, […]
The Election Commission announced by-elections for three vacant Rajya Sabha seats in Andhra Pradesh following the resignations of YSRCP members Mopidevi Venkataramana, Beeda Masthan Rao, and R Krishnaiah. The TDP-led NDA alliance, with a strong Assembly majority, is expected to win all three seats. The bypolls are scheduled for December 20, with vote counting on […]
Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi stated on Wednesday that Gautam Adani and his nephew have not been charged with violating the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) in the bribery case filed by US prosecutors. While the charges allege that the Adanis bribed Indian entities for solar power contracts, Rohatgi pointed out that the indictment does […]
The Congress Party Working Committee is set to meet on Nov 29, chaired by AICC chief Mallikarjuna Kharge, to review the party’s defeat in the Maharashtra and Haryana assembly polls. The meeting will address the party’s diminishing influence in the by-polls in Punjab and UP. It will discuss strategies to strengthen the party’s position ahead […]
Day 2 of the Parliament Winter Session will begin at 11 am today, with discussions expected on the Waqf bill, Wayanad landslide, and Sambhal violence. The session, which began on November 25, faced early disruptions, leading to the adjournment of both Houses for the day. No sitting took place on November 26, as the country […]
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has registered a case regarding recent violence in Jiribam, Manipur, along with two other cases, following directions from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs. The NIA re-registered these cases on November 13, to expedite investigations into the escalating violence and uncover the larger conspiracy behind the attacks in the state.
Banks across India will observe 17 holidays in December 2024, including two Saturdays (14th and 28th), five Sundays (1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th), and several other holidays for celebrations. Customers are advised to plan their banking activities accordingly. Additional closures include December 3, 12, 18, 19, 24, 25, 30, and 31. Check with your […]
The Adani Group clarified that Chairman Gautam Adani, his nephew Sagar Adani, and senior executive Vneet Jaain have not been charged with bribery in the recent US indictment. Adani Green, a subsidiary of the group, also dismissed media reports as incorrect in a stock exchange filing, stating no violations of the FCPA were linked to […]
AP Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan is set to meet PM Modi today. According to the PMO, the important meeting will take place at 11 am as part of Pawan’s visit to New Delhi. The discussion will focus on funds allocated to the state for the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission, with an appeal to […]
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense reported increased Chinese military activity, with 17 PLA aircraft and seven PLAN vessels detected near Taiwan by 6 a.m. on Wednesday. Ten aircraft crossed the Taiwan Strait’s median line, entering Taiwan’s northern and southwestern Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ). The MND stated they monitored and responded to the situation accordi...
A major suspense surrounds the selection of Maharashtra’s next Chief Minister. Despite the Mahayuti alliance securing a significant majority in the assembly elections, efforts to form the government are still ongoing. A senior BJP leader stated that after consulting the three alliance parties, the final decision on the CM will be made by the BJP’s […]
Texas influencer Ashley Grayson, 35, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for attempting to hire someone to murder three people, including a business rival and a social media critic. Grayson, known for her online business and courses, was convicted of a murder-for-hire conspiracy, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Reagan Fondren on Nov […]
President-elect Donald Trump has signed a MoU with President Joe Biden’s White House for the next phase of his transition. Unlike previous transitions, Trump’s team will operate independently without using government buildings or resources from the General Services Administration. The team will also raise funds for transition expenses, according to incoming chief of staff Susie [&he...
The BJP-led Odisha government has rejected IAS officer Sujata R Kartikeyan’s request for a six-month extension of her child care leave. Kartikeyan, wife of former CM Naveen Patnaik’s aide VK Pandian, had been on leave since May 31. The government directed her to report to office on November 27. She previously faced allegations of misusing […]
The autopsy of four men killed during violence over a mosque survey in Sambhal suggests they died from bullet wounds inflicted by country-made guns, not police firing. Sources say the protesters used 315-bore bullets, typically fired from homemade firearms. The police had responded with tear gas and pellet guns, while the protesters clashed and allegedly […]