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Centre reimposed Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act in Manipur’s six police station areas, including violence-hit Jiribam. Under the act, an area is declared as “disturbed” for security forces to operate conveniently. Areas where AFSPA was reimposed are Sekmai and Lamsang in Imphal West district, Lamlai in Imphal East district, Jiribam, Leimakhong in Kangpokpi and Moirang [&hel...
A viral video showed a Special Sub-Inspector drinking alcohol inside a police van. He was surrounded by uniformed colleagues during this incident. The footage shows Lingeswaran consuming a beer while travelling in the van. Attached to the Armed Reserve in Mount, Lingeswaran’s actions prompted an internal inquiry. The officer has been suspended pending the investigation.
A Kolkata-bound IndiGo flight was forced to make an emergency landing at Raipur after receiving a bomb threat. All 187 passengers and six crew members on the flight were evacuated and moved to a lounge at Raipur Airport. The aircraft was taken to an isolation bay, where CISF teams and Raipur police conducted a thorough […]
Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar made a comment about Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’ wife. He called attention to her Instagram activity. This remark was termed sexist and is seen as improper for a leader advocating national reforms. The incident has displeased BJP leaders and ignited discussions on political discourse limits.
Boeing will begin layoffs soon, cutting 10% of its workforce, approximately 17,000 employees, in an effort to improve efficiency after crises, including a major accident and a strike. With Seattle’s low unemployment and a booming space industry, Boeing faces competition from SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Amazon for skilled workers as aerospace talent becomes highly sought […]
Priyank Kharge, son of Mallikarjun Kharge, responded to Yogi Adityanath’s remarks about the Razakar attack on his family seven decades ago. He clarified that he did not politicize the incident and emphasized that the actions of the Razakars should not be blamed on the entire Muslim community. Adityanath had earlier urged Mallikarjun Kharge to share […]
In Telangana, a district collector was assaulted by farmers amid rising tensions over land acquisition. The BJP accused the Revanth-led government of forcibly seizing farmland, while the BRS party claimed the land was being acquired to benefit the Chief Minister’s son. The incident has intensified political controversy and debates surrounding the land acquisition process.
The Madurai bench of Madras High Court rejected Kasturi Shankar’s anticipatory bail plea over her derogatory remarks about the Telugu-speaking community in Tamil Nadu. The court noted her comments were unwarranted. Kasturi defended her statements, claiming they were aimed at exposing DMK’s hypocrisy. She apologized, clarifying that she did not intend to demean the community.
Karnataka will be the first state in India to create a dedicated Director General of Police (DGP) role for cybersecurity. This position will lead a specialized vertical focused on cyber, economic, and narcotics crimes, streamlining efforts across the state. The move builds on Karnataka’s history in cybercrime prevention, including establishing India’s first cybercrime police station...
OpenAI urged the US and allies to form a “North American Compact for AI” to enhance AI infrastructure, streamline talent access, and compete with China. In its policy blueprint, OpenAI suggests creating “AI Economic Zones” for faster permitting and leveraging US Navy reactors to expand nuclear energy capacity, addressing AI’s high energy demands and supporting [&he...
Enforcement Directorate raided multiple locations in Maharashtra and Gujarat as part of a money laundering probe against Malegaon-based trader Siraj Ahmed Harun Meman. Meman allegedly misused bank accounts to conduct transactions worth over ₹100 crore. The raids covered 23 premises in Malegaon, Nashik, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Surat, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
BiteSpeed, an AI-driven Customer OS for e-commerce, has raised $3.5M in a Pre-Series A round led by Peak XV’s Surge, with Whiteboard Capital and key angel investors like Kunal Shah (CRED) and Gaurav Munjal. Bringing its total funding to $5.6M, the startup aims to use the funds for global expansion, hiring, and advancing its generative […]
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das shared an optimistic view on India’s economy at CNBC-TV18’s Global Leadership Summit. Despite global challenges like inflation, geopolitical tensions, and pandemic impacts, Das highlighted India’s economic resilience, crediting a robust external sector, strong economic buffers, and proactive measures by the RBI for maintaining stability in these tu...
Over 300 flights were delayed at Delhi Airport on Thursday due to dense smog reducing visibility. According to Flightradar 24, 115 arriving and 226 departing flights were delayed, with average delays of 17 minutes for arrivals and 54 minutes for departures. The airport issued an advisory urging passengers to check with airlines for updated flight […]
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) may be sold to a foreign government after the Privatisation Commission rejected a Rs 10 billion bid from Blue World Consortium. As part of restructuring under an IMF program, Pakistan plans to offload a 51-100% stake in PIA. Qatar or Abu Dhabi are potential buyers, with expressions of interest to be […]