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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to provide pensions to children who have lost their parents. During a meeting with district collectors, Naidu instructed the identification of orphaned children across the state, with the process to be completed within three months. He also proposed updating the list annually to ensure ongoing support.
The Union Cabinet has approved bills to implement the ‘one nation, one election’ plan, proposing simultaneous Lok Sabha, Assembly, and later municipal polls. Likely to amend 5 constitutional articles, the bills may be introduced in Parliament’s Winter Session. ex-President Ram Nath Kovind, leading the initiative, emphasized its national importance, citing reduced policy paraly...
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar said on Thursday that the state cabinet expansion will take place on Dec 14. Speaking to reporters, he also urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to increase the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for sugarcane, highlighting its stagnation despite multiple Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) hikes.
In a major setback for Naxalite forces, 12 Maoists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Abujhmad forest region, Narayanpur district. The clash occurred during a combing operation as part of an ongoing anti-Naxal effort. The operation covered Narayanpur, Dantewada, Jagdalpur, and Kondagaon, and the exchange of gunfire led to the Maoists’ […]
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval will meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in late December for the first special representative talks since the 2020 Galwan Valley clash. Discussions will focus on resolving LAC border issues, reducing confrontations, and strengthening bilateral ties amid geopolitical challenges, aiming to restore stability in India-China relations.
India, France, and UAE launched the Desert Knight air combat exercise over the Arabian Sea, focusing on enhancing trilateral defence cooperation and air force interoperability. The Indian Air Force deployed Sukhoi-30MKIs, Jaguars, and AEW&C systems, while French Rafales and UAE F-16s participated from Al Dhafra airbase, showcasing advanced combat capabilities.
Andhra Pradesh govt has submitted a 16-page affidavit to the Supreme Court, reaffirming Amaravati as the state’s sole capital. This follows the previous YSRCP govt’s three-capital proposal and the Andhra Pradesh High Court’s rulings supporting Amaravati. CS Neerab Kumar Prasad emphasized the govt’s commitment to implementing the capital’s master plan and fulfilling...
Narayan Rane has filed an intervention application opposing Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Vinayak Raut’s petition challenging his Lok Sabha win from Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg. Filed through advocate Satish Maneshinde, the application seeks dismissal of Raut’s plea, citing lack of material facts and vague allegations. Raut claims Rane’s victory involved fraud and demands fresh polls in the con...
Kejriwal announced a new scheme for women, starting with ₹1,000 monthly deposits into eligible beneficiaries’ bank accounts. This will be increased to ₹2,100 after the Delhi Assembly elections in Feb, assuming AAP retains power. Kejriwal criticized BJP for conspiring to jail him over the liquor policy case, delaying the scheme, but resumed efforts after his […]
At least seven Naxalites were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur on Thursday. The gunfight erupted around 3 am in the south Abujhmaad forest during an anti-Naxalite operation involving police and CRPF personnel. 7 bodies in uniform were recovered after the firefight, and search operations are ongoing in the area.
Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, met the family of a Dalit woman who allegedly died after being gang-raped in September 2020. Gandhi visited Bool Garhi village, spending 35 minutes with the family. Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak criticized Gandhi for his visit, calling him confused and unaware of the case’s […]
Rajya Sabha proceedings were disrupted as Union Minister JP Nadda criticized Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge’s remark against Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and accused Congress of ties with George Soros-backed groups. The opposition’s no-confidence motion against Dhankhar sparked protests, while the Lok Sabha was briefly adjourned due to a verbal clash over the Gautam Adani bribery c...
FBI Director Christopher Wray announced he would resign in January, before President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. Wray, appointed by Trump in 2017, faced criticism from the incoming president. Trump nominated loyalist Kash Patel as Wray’s replacement, praising his resignation. Trump criticized Wray’s leadership, accusing the FBI of interfering in his affairs.
The Telangana High Court criticized officials for approving illegal constructions in Full Tank Level and buffer zones, later demolishing them at public expense. Justice CV Bhaskar Reddy warned of criminal cases and property confiscation for negligent officials. The court emphasized following proper procedures for demolitions, supporting water conservation while opposing irregularities in permis...
Meta Platforms, led by CEO Mark Zuckerberg, donated $1 million to Donald Trump’s inaugural fund. This donation came despite Trump’s previous threats of repercussions for tech leaders’ perceived interference. Zuckerberg’s move is part of an effort to position Meta as politically neutral after accusations of partisan behavior, particularly during the 2020 election.