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The Union Cabinet, chaired by PM Narendra Modi, will meet this morning to discuss the Election Bill. The Union Law Department is reportedly preparing a draft bill on ‘One Nation, One Election’. It is expected that this crucial bill will be introduced during the ongoing winter session of Parliament.
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, during his visit to Russia, met with President Vladimir Putin. Rajnath announced that both countries have decided to further strengthen bilateral relations in the field of defence. He also emphasized that the friendship between India and Russia is higher than the peak and deeper than the sea.
An eight-year-old girl died, and 34 other children fell ill due to suspected food poisoning at Mata Rukhmani residential school in Dhanora village, Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. Students complained of uneasiness and vomiting on December 8, leading to their hospitalization. They exhibited symptoms of vomiting and dysentery, with all 35 ill students later transferred to Bijapur […]
Indian Coast Guard (ICG) intercepted two Bangladeshi fishing trawlers and detained 78 fishermen engaged in unauthorized fishing within Indian waters. The operation unfolded during a routine patrol along the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL). ICG ship identified suspicious activity and promptly intercepted FV Laila-2 and FV Meghna-5, trawlers registered in Bangladesh.
There are talks of a mega defense agreement between Moscow and New Delhi being in advanced stages. This comes as Rajnath Singh and his top delegation of defense personnel continue their Russia visit. The deal is reportedly worth $4 billion, and it will give a massive boost to India’s air defense infrastructure. India will be […]
Kim Hyun-Tae, head of South Korea’s 707th Special Missions Group, has apologized for deploying troops to the National Assembly, triggering public outrage after President Yoon Suk Yeol’s emergency martial law declaration on Dec 3. He expressed deep regret, stating, “I am an incompetent and irresponsible commander.”
The International Federation of Journalists reported 104 journalist deaths in 2024, with over half in Gaza. While down from 129 in 2023, this remains one of the deadliest years on record. The majority of deaths were Palestinian journalists, with 138 killed since the October 2023 war. The IFJ also noted 520 journalists are currently imprisoned […]
Anoushka Kale, a 20-year-old British Indian student, has been elected as president of the Cambridge Union Society for the Easter term after an uncontested race. An English Literature student at Sidney Sussex College, she aims to enhance diversity and strengthen ties with cultural societies. Kale, a Debates Officer, plans to reduce access ticket costs and […]
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu instructed department heads to leverage technology for efficient administration. In a review meeting with officials, he emphasized integrating departmental data via the Real Time Governance Society for effective monitoring. Naidu also proposed using WhatsApp to deliver the best possible service after gathering and integrating the required information.
Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has called for strict action against illegal Bangladeshi immigrants in the national capital. In a letter to the Delhi Chief Secretary and police chief, he urged a 60-day drive to identify and deport illegal immigrants. The move follows concerns raised by Muslim community leaders regarding attacks on minorities in Bangladesh.
Journalists staged a protest outside actor Mohan Babu’s house after an incident involving media representatives. TG: TWJA General Secretary Maruti Sagar demanded the registration of an attempted murder case against Mohan Babu, threatening further agitation if immediate action was not taken. Meanwhile, Mohan Babu called for an apology from the journalists involved in the confrontation.
India’s Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya emphasized the need to redefine the concept of “job” to include self-employed individuals and align skill development with industry requirements to fully harness the demographic dividend. He made these remarks at the CII Global Summit on Skill Development 2024, highlighting India’s youth as a valuable strength for ...
Tension escalated at actor Mohan Babu’s residence in Hyderabad when Manchu Manoj and his wife Maunika arrived with top police officers. Manoj reportedly forced the gate to enter, later emerging with a torn shirt, suggesting an internal dispute. Shocking visuals showed Mohan Babu attacking media representatives, grabbing a microphone, and attempting to kick them out.
Central government informed the Supreme Court that the COVID-19 vaccine saved lives during the pandemic. This came in response to a petition filed by the parents of two women, claiming their children died due to the vaccine. The Court agreed to hear the petition, asking for a medical team to investigate the deaths and provide […]
Thousands of people took to streets in Manipur’s Imphal on the occasion of International Human Rights Day. They demanded the removal of Armed Forces Special Power Act (AFSPA), 1958. They also demanded the protection of human rights and action against armed miscreants in the state. The protesters raised slogans like ‘Remove AFSPA, Repeal AFSPA’ and […]