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Sri Teja, the 9-year-old boy injured at the Pushpa 2 screening on Dec 4 stampede at Hyderabad’s Sandhya Theatre, remains in critical condition on mechanical ventilation. His fever is reducing, and his vital parameters are stable. Doctors are planning a tracheostomy to aid recovery. His mother died in the stampede. The Telangana govt is closely […]
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and China’s Foreign Minister held the 23rd Special Representatives (SRs) meeting to discuss peace and stability along the LAC and to restore bilateral ties that had been strained due to the Ladakh military standoff in Beijing on December 18. They focused on rebuilding relations after the October 21 deal on […]
4 SFI activists were detained in Thiruvananthapuram for protesting against Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan during his visit to Kerala University. The protest occurred outside the Senate Hall as Khan attended a seminar. Activists accused Khan of attempting to “saffronise” universities and criticized his role in vice-chancellor appointments, amid ongoing disputes with the state gov...
A fire broke out in a house in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, early Wednesday, causing six deaths from asphyxiation, including two children. The fire filled the house with smoke while the occupants were asleep. Locals noticed the blaze around 2:30 am and rushed to help. Six victims were declared dead at the hospital, while four […]
Four Canadian ministers revealed a border security plan, previously shared with Donald Trump’s team, focusing on surveillance, intelligence, and technology. The plan includes drones, helicopters, sniffer dogs, and joint strike force to combat organized crime. Minister Dominic LeBlanc said Canada will invest C$1.3 billion over 6 years, targeting irregular migration, and transnational crime.
US President-elect Donald Trump has once again raised objections to India’s high tariff rates on imports. He warned that if such practices continue, the United States will impose reciprocal taxes on Indian goods. Trump also stated, “In several cases, India is imposing massive tariffs on U.S. imports, charging 100% or even 200%, etc.”
Veteran BJP leader LK Advani, 96, is showing improvement and is expected to be moved out of the ICU at Apollo Hospital in New Delhi within two days. Admitted for a routine check-up on December 13, he was shifted to the ICU on December 15. Advani, who has been a key figure in BJP’s rise, […]
The popular ‘National Book Fair’ will begin at NTR Stadium in Hyderabad on Dec 19, an event organized every year in December. The book fair committee has named the venue after Mahakavi Dasharathi Krishnamacharya for this year’s festival, to be held from December 19 to 29. This year, a special platform has been arranged for […]
The Gauhati High Court banned buffalo and bulbul fights in Assam, overturning a state SOP that allowed such events during Bhogali Bihu. The court found the practices violated the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and the Wildlife Protection Act. PETA India presented evidence of animal abuse, including physical harm to buffaloes and intoxication of […]
No new registrations have been accepted under MP’s Ladli Behna scheme since August 20, 2023, despite earlier promises to increase monthly payments from ₹1,250 to ₹3,000. Congress MLA Mahesh Parmar raised questions on restarting registrations, adjusting eligibility criteria, and revising the budget to fulfill these promises, but the govt confirmed no immediate changes.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar and AICC general secretary KC Venugopal reviewed preparations for the Congress Working Committee meeting in Belagavi on December 26-27. Congress leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, will attend. Shivakumar highlighted Belagavi’s historical significance, recalling Mahatma Gandhi’s presidency and the 39th Congress session there.
Donald Trump met TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew at Mar-a-Lago as the app faces a US ban over its Chinese ownership. TikTok has filed for a delay to allow review by the incoming administration. Trump, who initially supported the ban, now opposes it, citing concerns about Facebook benefiting. He acknowledged TikTok’s influence, especially among young […]
A new ROR Act is set to be introduced before the Telangana Legislative Assembly. I&B Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy will present the ROR-2024 Bill in the House. The government has decided to transform the Dharani portal into ‘Bhumata’. The new law will grant rights to Land Tribunals and provide rights to Gram Kantham areas.
China is ready to work with India to implement common understandings between their leaders and restore stable bilateral relations, focusing on mutual respect and dialogue. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will hold high-level talks today on the border issue, the first since 2019. The discussions aim to manage peace […]
Mysore Sandal Soaps are manufactured by Soaps and Detergents Ltd, a Govt of Karnataka company. The company contributes a portion of its profits as dividends to the govt every year. For the financial year 2023-24, it handed over a dividend of ₹108.62 crores to CM Siddaramaiah. The total profit for the year stood at ₹362.07 […]