Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan assessed operational readiness during his visit to the forward areas along the Indo-China border in the Middle Sector on Thursday. He was briefed on the security situation and commended the professionalism and dedication of the troops. Additionally, he planted a sapling to support the Ibex Brigade’s ongoing afforestation […]
A 52-year-old businessman, Philip Shah, took his own life by jumping from the Atal Setu bridge linking Mumbai and Navi Mumbai on Wednesday. After parking his car on the bridge, he jumped into the sea, said officials. This incident marks the second suicide on the Atal Setu in 3 days, after a similar case involving […]
David Schonabaum, an Indiana father, was sentenced to 16 years in prison after his 6-month-old baby was disfigured in a rat attack. Found in a rat-infested home with over 50 bites, the baby suffered permanent injuries. Despite interventions, the neglect continued, leaving the children in danger. Schonabaum was convicted on multiple felony charges related to […]
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal met US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo on Thursday during the India-US CEO Forum. They discussed opportunities for collaboration in technology and R&D across sectors such as defence, space, semiconductors, telecom, AI, and clean energy. Goyal emphasized US investments in India’s upcoming 20 industrial cities.
The ED summoned ex-cricketer and Congress leader Mohammed Azharuddin on Thursday regarding a money laundering case linked to the Hyderabad Cricket Association. Accused of misappropriating funds during his tenure as HCA president, this is first summons issued to Azharuddin. The case involves the alleged misuse of ₹20 crore intended for stadium infrastructure at Rajiv Gandhi […]
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres highlighted Mahatma Gandhi’s teachings of non-violence and equality, expressing concern over increasing violence worldwide. In his message for International Day of Non-Violence, he commemorated Gandhi’s birthday, stating, “From Ukraine to Sudan and Middle East, conflict breeds destruction and fear, while inequality and climate chaos threat...
The Telugu film industry and opposition leaders are rallying behind Naga Chaitanya, Samantha, and the Akkineni family, condemning Telangana Congress minister Konda Surekha’s remarks about their divorce. Akhil Akkineni defended his family on X, labeling Surekha’s comments as “demonic nonsense.” His mother, Amala, urged Rahul Gandhi to demand an apology for her accusations.
Lebanon’s Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib asserted that ex-Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah had consented to a ceasefire with Israel just before his death in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut. Bou Habib stated that Lebanon communicated this agreement to US and French representatives. Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, had advised Nasrallah to leave Lebanon days […]
Pennsylvania, a crucial swing state for the 2024 US presidential elections, will host Donald Trump for a second rally on October 5 at Butler Farm Show fairgrounds. This location marks the site of a July assassination attempt, where gunman Thomas Crooks shot Trump, injuring his ear. The rally setup is expected to resemble the previous […]
Bangladesh’s interim government recalled 5 envoys, including the ambassador to India, amid a significant diplomatic reshuffle after PM Sheikh Hasina’s resignation following violent protests. Envoys from Brussels, Canberra, Lisbon, New Delhi, and the UN were ordered back to Dhaka. The government faces accusations of violence against Hindus, which it claims are politically motivated.
The PM Internship Scheme is set to launch on Thursday, with the central govt introducing a new portal for applications. Interested candidates will be able to apply on the portal starting Oct 12. The scheme aims to provide internship to one crore youth over the next five years, offering a monthly stipend of Rs. 5,000. […]
The Bengaluru Central Crime Branch arrested businessman Syed Altaf Ahmad for firing celebratory gunshots during a birthday party, which went viral on social media. The incident occurred at a scrap warehouse on Bannerghatta Road during the celebration of Moin Khan’s birthday. After public videos of the act, police alerted Deputy Commissioner Srinivas Gowda, leading to […]
Minister Konda Surekha’s remarks about actress Samantha’s divorce have sparked significant controversy, prompting the Film Chamber to hold an emergency media conference this afternoon. There is anticipation regarding the decisions that will be announced. Prominent actors, including Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna, NTR, Allu Arjun, and Nani, have strongly objected to her comments.
Telangana Endowment Department Minister Konda Surekha, who ignited controversy by alleging that Bharat Raksha Samithi (BRS) leader KT Rama Rao was involved in the divorce of actors Samantha Prabhu and Naga Chaitanya, has issued an apology for her remarks. Her apology followed a legal notice from KTR, demanding that she retract her statement and apologize, […]
Five people were arrested in Tamil Nadu for attempting to sell fake gold coins, falsely claiming they were treasures from an excavation in Tiruvannamalai. Acting on a tip-off, police set a trap and apprehended the gang, led by 62-year-old Dharmalingam, during a deal outside Muraiyar. Authorities recovered 40 grams of counterfeit coins and seized their […]