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President Joe Biden signed a three-month government funding bill, preventing a shutdown and postponing budget discussions until after the November elections. The bill extends funding until December 20 and allocates $231 million for the Secret Service amid heightened security concerns. Biden emphasized the importance of passing full-year funding bills to address key national priorities.
Trump announced he would meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky today in New York after criticizing Zelensky for not negotiating peace with Russia. The meeting, scheduled for 9:45 a.m. at Trump Tower, follows Zelensky’s talks with President Joe Biden. Trump also expressed disagreement with Zelensky’s recent statement questioning Trump’s ability to stop the Ukraine-Russia ...
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy has directed officials to expedite the completion of irrigation projects. He emphasized that there should be no funding shortages for these initiatives. The irrigation, electricity, and revenue departments are to hold joint meetings to address any issues as they arise. Additionally, he urged a review of policies from other states regarding […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled three Param Rudra supercomputers, valued at Rs 130 crore, under the National Supercomputing Mission. Deployed in Pune, Delhi, and Kolkata, these systems will enhance scientific research capabilities. Modi emphasized India’s aim for technological self-reliance, highlighting supercomputers’ roles in fields like climate modeling, drug discovery &am...
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said that his government had not responded to a push by the US and its allies for a 21-day ceasefire in fight with Hezbollah. “It is an American-French proposal, which the prime minister has not even responded to,” said Israeli government. It added that he had ordered the army “to continue […]
Top Indian insurer Star Health sued Telegram and a self-styled hacker after reports claimed that the hacker leaked personal data and medical reports of policy holders. The lawsuit comes amid growing scrutiny of Telegram globally and the arrest of its founder Pavel Durov in France last month. Durov and Telegram denied wrongdoing and are addressing […]
The Telangana High Court directed the Lake Protection Committee to clarify the extent of Pedda Cheruvu lake, whether it is 17 acres and 26 guntas or 30 acres. The court mandated a final notification on the full tank level within three weeks and ordered the GHMC to fence the lake within six months, prohibiting construction […]
CBI told a local court that “some false records, pertaining to the case, were created at Tala Police Station” in RG Kar rape-murder case. It was tasked by Calcutta High Court with investigating the horrific killing of a junior doctor last month. CBI also said it had CCTV footage from the police station in question, […]
Himachal Pradesh minister Vikramaditya Singh faced reprimand from Congress leaders in Delhi over a contentious order requiring food outlets to display their owners’ names and addresses. This backlash arose as party faced criticism for a similar order by the UP govt during the Kanwar Yatra. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge expressed dissatisfaction with Singh’s handling of [&hel...
AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal announced on Thursday that public welfare projects stalled by the BJP will be resumed, including the repair of damaged roads in Delhi. He alleged that the BJP aimed to defame the AAP govt by hindering progress. He made these statements while inspecting the roads in the city accompanied by Chief […]
Forest officials in East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh, are using drone cameras to track a leopard spotted near Kadiyam’s flower nurseries, causing panic among villagers. The 3-4-year-old male leopard, believed to have moved from the Diwancheruvu West Reserve Forest, has not harmed livestock. Officials are educating locals on safety measures and setting up CCTV, trap cages, […]
Taiwan’s defense ministry expressed concern on Thursday over an increase in Chinese military activity around island, including live fire drills. Accusing Beijing of policy instability, Taiwan highlighted ongoing military tensions that challenge its security. 29 Chinese aircraft were reported conducting a joint combat readiness patrol after the detection of 43 military aircraft on Wednesday.
PM Modi received a special gift from chess star Vantika Agarwal during his meeting with the Chess Olympiad 2024 double gold winners. Vantika presented a photo from the 2012 ‘Swami Vivekananda Mahila Chess Mahotsav,’ which Modi organized. He also observed a bullet chess game between R Praggnanandhaa and Arjun Erigaisi, celebrating India’s historic double gold […]
The Delhi High Court on Thursday extended the interim protection from arrest for former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar until October 4. She is facing a criminal case for alleged cheating and misuse of OBC and disability quota benefits in the civil services exam. The hearing on her anticipatory bail plea was deferred after her lawyer […]
Contradictory statements were made by the forensic surgeon and an autopsy assistant in RG Kar rape-murder case during CBI interrogation. Both of these officials were part of the team that conducted a post-mortem of the victim’s body. The contradictions made the suspicions of the CBI stronger regarding gross lapses in the drafting of the autopsy […]