CM Mohan Charan Majhi said on Friday that Odisha achieved a ‘Zero Casualty’ goal in response to Cyclone Dana. He praised the state administration for their prompt actions, stating that restoration efforts for blocked roads and damaged power infrastructure were underway. He also said that with Lord Jagannath’s blessing, the state has successfully managed the […]
As Cyclone Dana made landfall in Odisha early Friday, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge urged residents to prioritize safety. Gandhi warned of the cyclone’s severe impact on Odisha and nearby states, calling for full support from the Central govt. Kharge emphasized the need for preparedness and action, urging Congress workers to assist in […]
Shantanu Naidu, a close associate of Ratan Tata, is set to inherit a portion of the late industrialist’s ₹10,000-crore will, according to reports. Tata also transferred his stake in Naidu’s venture, Goodfellows, and covered Naidu’s overseas education expenses. The will includes assets such as a beach bungalow in Alibaug, a Juhu house, and fixed deposits […]
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi expressed condolences to the families of soldiers martyred in a terrorist attack in Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir, on Friday. She also mourned the loss of two porters and wished a speedy recovery for the injured. In her post on X, Priyanka condemned the attack, stating that violence and terrorism have no […]
Jaipur Airport’s Terminal 1 will reopen for international flights on October 27, with Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma leading the inauguration on October 26. The revamped terminal aims to enhance passenger experiences. Terminal 2, previously handling both domestic and international traffic, will now serve only domestic flights, offering smoother operations across both terminals.
Traffic in South Delhi is expected to be disrupted from Friday to Sunday due to a Radha Swami Satsang Beas congregation at Bhati Mines, Chhattarpur, Mehrauli, from 4 am to 6 pm. The event will attract around 3-4 lakh attendees, including VIPs, with 80,000 staying overnight. Authorities have implemented traffic arrangements to manage the influx.
A special CBI court has convicted a retired GST superintendent, Prasiddh Dubey, and his wife, Vimla Dubey, for amassing unaccounted assets worth ₹1.24 crore, disproportionate to their known income sources, from 1994 to 2018. Prasiddh received a four-year prison sentence, while Vimla was sentenced to two years for aiding him. The judge emphasized the severity […]
Gurpatwant Singh Pannu, a Khalistani separatist based in the US, has issued a strong warning to India, demanding the closure of CRPF schools. He announced a reward of one million dollars for anyone who provides data about Union Minister Amit Shah’s foreign trips. Pannu claimed there have been attacks on Sikhs both in Punjab and […]
Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a Khalistani separatist based in the US, has issued a strong warning to India, demanding the closure of CRPF schools. He announced a reward of one million dollars for anyone who provides data about Union Minister Amit Shah’s foreign trips. Pannun claimed there have been attacks on Sikhs both in Punjab and […]
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh criticized inequality, wage stagnation, and inflation as structurally corrosive to India’s long-term growth. He emphasized the need to boost private investment rates, which have dropped from 33.4% (2004-2014) to 28.7% (2014-2023). He also referenced an article by a public finance economist highlighting additional economic concerns.
The ED on Friday summoned six employees from the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) in connection with a major scam involving Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah. They will be interrogated on different dates at the ED’s Bengaluru office and must bring relevant documents. This follows a recent money-laundering case filed against CM Siddaramaiah and others linked to […]
PM Keir Starmer stated that Britons receiving additional income from stocks or properties do not qualify as working people, indicating a potential tax increase on investors. He said that his govt will not raise taxes on those he defines as working individuals, specifically ruling out hikes on income tax, national insurance, and VAT, focusing instead […]
The Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to businessman Amandeep Singh Dhall in the corruption case related to the excise policy scam. With this decision, all accused in the Delhi excise policy case are now out on bail. Dhall had previously challenged the high court’s June 4 ruling that denied him bail after his arrest […]
Floodwater continues to flow into the Srisailam project in the Nandyala district. At least five gates of the project are being lifted and the water is being released downstream. The inflow of the reservoir is 1,59,089 cusecs while the outflow is 2,07,820 cusecs. The water reached the full water level of the project at 885 […]
Three banned terrorist groups—Lashkar-e-Taiba, Hizbul Mujahideen, and Jaish-e-Mohammed—have established a joint training camp in Abbottabad, Pakistan, within a military facility. This camp, supervised by an unnamed general from Pakistan’s ISI, trains young recruits in various combat skills, benefiting from the nearby Pakistani Army presence that restricts unauthorized access.