A viral video shows a woman calmly performing Chhath Puja while a venomous snake slithers toward her. The woman, unfazed, splashes water to drive the snake away, earning admiration online. The video, posted two days ago, has gained over 34.5 lakh likes and 9.6 million views on Instagram. The caption humorously reads, “Aunties are brave” […]
Union govt has approved the creation of the first all-women reserve battalion for the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), comprising over 1,000 personnel. This new unit will support CISF’s duties at airports and critical facilities. Battalion will be formed within CISF’s existing force of 200,000 personnel, with specialized training for VIP security, airport, and Delhi […]
Supreme Court instructed AIIMS to perform a medical examination of E. Abubacker. He is the former chairman of the banned Popular Front of India (PFI). SC ordered the medical examination to determine if he is eligible for bail on medical grounds. The court said, “If he requires urgent medical intervention and we do not acknowledge […]
Two elderly civilians were found dead in Manipur’s Jiribam district following a gunfight between suspected militants and security forces on Tuesday. Police are also searching for six missing individuals, including women and children, after the clash. Militants had set shops on fire and fired at a police station and CRPF camp. Ten militants were killed […]
Enforcement Directorate raided multiple locations in poll-bound Jharkhand apart from West Bengal. The raids are in connection to a money laundering investigation linked to alleged illegal infiltration of Bangladeshi nationals. A total of 17 places are being covered in the two neighboring states by ED’s Ranchi office. This comes a day before the first phase […]
Madurai bench of the Madras High Court reserved its order on actor Kasturi Shankar’s anticipatory bail petition. The petition was filed in connection with a case against her by Madurai police for objectionable comments about the Telugu-speaking community in Tamil Nadu. During the hearing, Justice Anand Venkatesh remarked that Kasturi’s comments were unwarranted and controversial.
Madhya Pradesh police officer DSP Santosh Patel is making headlines for his kind gesture towards a vegetable vendor, Salman Khan, who helped him 14 years ago. Patel shared a video on social media recounting how Salman, then a vegetable seller, would save a brinjal and tomato for him when he couldn’t afford dinner. The heartwarming […]
Indian Army introduced a 24/7 helpline service for soldiers and veterans. This comes after a recent custodial assault on an Army officer and his fiancée in Odisha. The helpline, 155306, aims to offer immediate support in cases of emergency. It will be staffed by trained Military Police personnel, both men and women. Calls will be […]
India and Nepal will hold their annual border talks in Kathmandu from November 16-18, focusing on issues such as curbing trans-border crimes and sharing intelligence. The Indian delegation, led by Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) Director General Amrit Mohan Prasad, will engage in bilateral discussions with Nepal’s Armed Police Force (APF), according to official sources.
Spiritual leader Jagadguru Rambhadracharya criticised Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, and said that saffron (bhagwa) is the colour of God (Bhagwan). This comes a day after Kharge urged people wearing saffron and claiming to be saints to leave politics. Rambhadracharya argued, “Where is it written? Should goons be in politics? Should loafers do politics? ‘Bhagwadhari’ should...
Guru Nanak Jayanti 2024 will be celebrated on November 15, Monday. With less than a week remaining, Sikhs and followers of Guru Nanak’s teachings are preparing for the occasion. The day will be marked by special prayers, kirtan, langar services, and events in gurudwaras worldwide, reflecting the spiritual significance of the founder of Sikhism.
Demand for gig workers surged to its highest in six years during the 2024 festive season, with over 1.2 million gig roles posted, driven by growth in retail, e-commerce, logistics, and the delivery sector. The findings, reported by recruitment service provider Avsar, highlight the increasing reliance on gig workers in these industries during peak demand […]
India is skipping the two-day World Leaders Climate Action Summit (WLCAS) at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, which aims to secure a new climate finance target for vulnerable nations. The summit features speeches from 82 global leaders, including Barbados’ Mia Mottley, Spain’s Pedro Sanchez, and the UK’s Keir Starmer, who will highlight Britain’s new 2035 emissions […]
RTI activist Snehamayi Krishna accused Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah of influencing the MUDA site allotment process, claiming a special tehsildar paid stamp duty for a site allotted to Siddaramaiah’s wife. Krishna called for a Lokayukta investigation, while BJP leaders demanded a thorough probe into the growing irregularities, with Siddaramaiah’s involvement under scrutiny over the allo...
Prime Minister Modi accused Congress of opposing reservations for OBC, Dalits, and tribals during Rajiv Gandhi’s tenure in an audio chat with BJP workers. Telangana CM KCR ignited debate by proposing the removal of the 4% Muslim reservation if BJP wins. In response, the BJP emphasized the 10% EWS quota for minorities and accused Congress […]