Kash Patel, Donald Trump’s nominee for FBI director, was reportedly targeted in an Iranian hack. Sources indicate that the hackers may have accessed Patel’s communications. Trump’s spokesperson, Alex Pfeiffer, did not directly comment on the hack but emphasized Patel’s role in Trump’s efforts against Iran, stating he would safeguard America as FBI Director.
India Inc is set to spend ₹3,000 crore on branding and marketing at the 45-day Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, starting January 13. The event, attracting 400 million devotees, has sparked massive interest from FMCG, pharma, EVs, and UPI gateways. Crayons Advertising, which holds ad rights, reports overwhelming domestic and international queries about the event’s branding […]
A mild earthquake occurred in several places in Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh this morning. Tremors were felt in Sirvancha, Aheri, Gadchiroli, and Chandrapur in Maharashtra. Also, authorities reported slight tremors in Sukma and Bijapur in Chhattisgarh. There have been no reports of damage or casualties. It is noted that a mild earthquake was felt in several […]
Kadapa district police have issued notices to the close relatives of former CM YS Jagan in a private case related to the murder of former MP YS Vivekananda Reddy. The notices were sent to Jagan’s relatives, including Manohar Reddy, Abhishek Reddy, YSR Trust Chairman Janardhan Reddy, and lawyer Obul Reddy. The notices specify that they […]
The Uttarakhand Pollution Control Board has classified Ganga water in Haridwar as ‘B’ category, making it unsafe for drinking but suitable for bathing. The water quality is based on parameters like pH, dissolved oxygen, and bacteria. Local priest Ujwal Pandit raised concerns about pollution from human waste. Pollution in Indian rivers, including the Yamuna, continues […]
Heavy security is in place as Congress leaders Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi head to Sambhal, UP, amid recent violence. Authorities have requested neighboring districts to intercept them, and barricades have been set up along the route. Sambhal has imposed Section 163, banning outsiders until December 10. Traffic jams were reported on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway due […]
US Congressman Brad Sherman stated that Bangladesh’s interim govt must protect its Hindu minority after the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s govt. He emphasized the obligation to address protests by Hindus over recent attacks and harassment. He also called for leadership in tackling violence, referencing calls for investigations from the Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar criticized the govt for not fulfilling promises made to farmers and lacking dialogue with those protesting. He stressed that ignoring farmers’ concerns reflects poor policymaking. Speaking in Mumbai alongside Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Chouhan, he warned against testing farmers’ patience, emphasizing the consequences for the nation.
A mild earthquake was felt in several parts of Andhra Pradesh, with the ground shaking for about 2 seconds in cities including Vijayawada, Rajahmundry, Jaggaiyapet, Nandigama, Tiruvuru, Gudivada, and Mangalagiri. In panic, people rushed out of their houses. Also, after 20 years, a magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck Telangana this morning, and the epicenter was located […]
The Telangana HC dismissed a petition to block “Pushpa 2” release on Dec 5, citing speculative claims. The petitioner argued the film could glorify illegal activities, but the court found no evidence beyond the teaser. It imposed a penalty for wasting judicial resources, directing funds to organizations helping trafficked women and children. The CBFC cleared […]
The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) has blocked over 1,700 Skype IDs and 59,000 WhatsApp accounts used for digital fraud, as informed in the Lok Sabha by Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar. Additionally, the ‘Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting and Management System’ has helped prevent the loss of ₹3,431 crore in over 9.94 lakh […]
PM Modi praised the rise in India’s tiger population, attributing it to successful conservation efforts. He expressed hope for continued growth as part of the nation’s environmental ethos. His comments followed Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav’s announcement of India’s 57th tiger reserve, Ratapani in Madhya Pradesh. The tiger population has reached 3,682, reflecting ...
The Indiramma House Scheme app is ready in Telangana and application details have already been collected through it. As part of a pilot project, full details of applicants were gathered in Mahabubnagar, Nizamabad, Bhadradri Kothagudem, and Medak districts. The app will be officially launched by CM K. Chandrashekar Rao and Housing Minister Ponguleti on December […]
US President Joe Biden announced over $1 billion in humanitarian aid for people displaced by drought or conflict in 31 African nations. The assistance will address food insecurity and urgent needs of refugees and displaced communities. Biden highlighted the devastating drought affecting southern Africa, causing significant crop and livestock losses.
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwa has been elected as Namibia’s first female president, according to an official statement from the country’s Election Commission. The commission revealed that over 90% of the votes had been counted in the recent elections. Nandi-Ndaitwa, 72, secured 57% of the vote. In her remarks, she expressed that the people had voted for peace […]