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Donald Trump nominated Florida Senator Marco Rubio, a prominent China hawk, for Secretary of State. Trump praised Rubio in a statement, calling him “a very powerful voice for freedom” and “a fearless warrior who will never back down to our adversaries.” Rubio’s nomination signals a strong foreign policy stance, particularly against China, as he is […]
Shiv Kumar Gautam, the main accused in the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique, admitted to waiting outside Lilavati Hospital for 30 minutes after the shooting to confirm Siddique’s condition. He had changed his shirt and stood among the crowd. Siddique, 66, was shot in Bandra on October 12 and later died from his injuries. […]
Karnataka High Court rejected Union Bank of India’s plea to transfer the investigation into the alleged Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation Ltd scam to CBI. Justice M Nagaprasanna stated that allowing such request would set precedent, potentially rendering Delhi Special Police Establishment Act redundant & allowing all banking institutions to make simil...
Bombay High Court on Wednesday rejected Jaya Chheda’s request to dismiss multiple FIRs and legal proceedings against her under the Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act. Chheda, known as the “matqa queen,” withdrew six of the 16 petitions she had filed. The court cited witness statements and evidence linking her to illegal gambling activities.
Delhi woke up to thick smog with an AQI of 432, categorized as “severe.” Heavy smog caused low visibility, affecting flights, with airports in Amritsar, Pathankot, and Gorakhpur reporting zero visibility. Indigo issued a travel advisory on social media, warning passengers about potential flight delays due to “winter fog” and advising them to monitor flight […]
Sri Lanka votes Thursday in a snap parliamentary election, following a crushing defeat for the opposition in the presidential polls. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the country’s first leftist leader, called the election after promising to combat corruption and recover stolen assets. Analysts predict Dissanayake’s party will dominate, as the opposition remains divided. Results a...
Sri Lanka votes Thursday in a snap parliamentary election called by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the country’s first leftist leader. Dissanayake’s party is expected to dominate as the opposition struggles after a presidential defeat. Seeking a two-thirds majority, Dissanayake aims to implement reforms post-2022 economic collapse. With 17.1 million voters, results are expected...
A man with explosives died in a blast outside Brazil’s Supreme Court, attempting to enter the building. The first explosion came from a car, followed by a second when the man tried to enter, killing him. No one else was hurt. The incident occurred days before the G20 summit in Rio, where world leaders, including […]
Chandrababu Naidu govt in AP has intensified action against social media posts targeting political leaders and families, registering 100 cases, arresting 39, and issuing 67 notices. Posts have targeted CM Naidu’s family and others. Director Ram Gopal Varma faces investigation for morphed images of Naidu and Deputy CM, with opposition YSRCP alleging similar actions against […]
Indian Army is conducting a high-intensity tri-service exercise, ‘Poorvi Prahar’, in Arunachal Pradesh from November 10 to 18, 2024. This large-scale, joint exercise aims to enhance the combat effectiveness of the Army, Navy, and Air Force in executing Integrated Joint Operations in the region’s challenging mountainous terrain, focusing on improving inter-service coordination ...
Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has issued an advisory to the governments of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Delhi to take action against old vehicles contributing to severe air pollution. The advisory follows directives from the National Green Tribunal (NGT) and the Supreme Court, emphasizing the urgent need for stricter measures against End-of-Life (EoL) […]
On Wednesday, six Israeli soldiers were killed in combat during Israel’s ground offensive against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. This brings the total number of Israeli troops killed since September 30 to 47. The Israeli army confirmed the deaths and stated there would be no easing of the offensive. Prime Minister Netanyahu shared a tribute to […]
In a major operation, the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) arrested 48 cybercriminals involved in 508 cases across Telangana and 2194 nationwide, causing a loss of Rs. 8.16 crore. TGCSB Director Shikha Goel emphasized the bureau’s zero-tolerance policy towards cybercrime, highlighting the operation’s coordination with local police to combat growing cyber threats.
At least 11 wagons of a goods train derailed in Telangana’s Peddapalli district on Tuesday night, causing the cancellation of 20 passenger trains. The train, carrying iron ore, derailed between Raghavapuram and Ramagundam. Fortunately, no casualties or injuries were reported. Authorities are investigating the cause of the incident and working to clear the tracks.
For the first time in the Indian Navy, siblings Commander Prerna Deosthalee and Commander Ishan Deosthalee are commanding separate warships. Prerna became the first female officer to command a warship, currently leading the fast attack craft INS Trinkat. Ishan has taken command of INS Vibhuti, a Veer-class missile vessel, marking a historic milestone for the […]