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Reserve Bank will announce its interest rate decision on Friday morning after the conclusion of its three-day monetary policy meeting. Amid high inflation and weak GDP growth, experts expect the central bank to maintain the status quo on the short-term lending rate (repo) while possibly adjusting the cash reserve ratio (CRR) to address mixed economic […]
Sri Lankan Navy arrested 14 Indian fishermen for allegedly fishing in the country’s territorial waters off the northeastern district of Mannar. Two fishing trawlers were also seized during the operation. This brings the total number of Indian fishermen arrested this year to 529, along with 68 trawlers confiscated. The arrests are part of ongoing efforts […]
Ex-terrorist Narain Singh Chaura, who attempted to shoot Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal outside the Golden Temple, was sent to 3-day police remand by an Amritsar court. The 68-year-old, who missed Badal, appeared in court under heavy security. Although the Punjab Police sought a 7-day remand, the court granted 3days. He will appear […]
India was awarded the ‘Good Practice Award for Asia and Pacific 2024’ for adopting effective social security practices for its workforce. The award was presented by Mohammed Azman, President of the International Social Security Association (ISSA), at the Regional Social Security Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The recognition was announced by the Labour Ministry on […]
Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde caused discomfort at Maharashtra’s swearing-in ceremony by going off script. As Governor CP Radhakrishnan began leading Shinde through the oath, he unexpectedly started a speech praising PM Modi, Amit Shah, and Bal Thackeray. His unscripted remarks left leaders on stage visibly uncomfortable, prompting the governor to stop him and restart […]
Icon star Allu Arjun will be charged for the stampede that erupted outside a Hyderabad theatre, which left one woman dead. Police said that he arrived to theatre without prior intimation. Besides the actor, the management of Sandhya Theatre will also be charged for not making any “additional provisions regarding security to manage the crowd”. […]
Government informed the Rajya Sabha on Thursday that there is no proposal to increase the retirement age of Supreme Court and high court judges. Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal clarified that the Constitution does not mention any “cooling off” period for post-retirement assignments. SC judges retire at 65, HC judges at 62, and district judges […]
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken accused Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov of spreading misinformation and blamed Moscow for escalating the war in Ukraine. Speaking at the OSCE meeting in Malta, Blinken stated that Lavrov’s actions are part of Putin’s imperial agenda to erase Ukraine, emphasizing that the conflict is not about Russia’s security but […]
President Xi Jinping urged the military to “combat corruption” and enhance its ability to “win wars,” according to state media reports on Thursday. His comments come as Beijing intensifies its crackdown on corruption within the armed forces, emphasizing the need for a stronger and more efficient military that is free from corrupt practices.
Karnataka Lokayukta institution slammed ED for sharing details of MUDA site allotment scam with the media. Lokayukta called the move “unprofessional and unethical”. The controversy centers on allegations against Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, his wife Parvathi, his brother-in-law Mallikarjuna Swamy, and others. Lokayukta police booked them in the case on the orders of a special court.
The ED uncovered a major financial crime ring in Delhi-NCR, involving chartered accountants, a company secretary, and a crypto trader, allegedly defrauding victims of over ₹640 crore. The group used online scams like betting, phishing, and fake job offers to launder money through 5,000 mule accounts. Three arrests were made, and raids led to violent […]
Karnataka government plans to revise the Cauvery water tariffs for the first time in 13 years as Bengaluru faces a severe water crisis. The proposed hike aims to meet growing demand and support the financial stability of the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB). Currently, domestic tariffs range from Rs 7 to Rs 45 […]
Delhi CM Atishi on Thursday met the family of 12-year-old Prince, who died at a private school after a fight with classmates. She assured them of support and a thorough investigation. Atishi criticized the breakdown of law and order in Delhi, impacting children, and promised action if school negligence was found. Police have arrested one […]
Popular comedian Ram Prasad was injured in a road accident on the Outer Ring Road near Tukkuguda while on his way to a shooting location. The accident occurred when his car suddenly braked, causing a collision with a vehicle behind, which pushed his car into another. Ram Prasad sustained minor injuries and was taken to […]
Ola Electric Mobility Limited has received another show cause notice from the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) seeking more documents and information. The company has been given 15 days, starting from December 4, to comply. Earlier, in October, CCPA issued a notice over alleged violations of consumer rights, misleading ads, and unfair trade practices.