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Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray cast his vote today as part of the ongoing Maharashtra Assembly polls. Aaditya, who is contesting from the Worli seat, voted alongside his father, Uddhav Thackeray, and mother, Rashmi Thackeray. As of now, an 18.1% voter turnout has been recorded. Polling is proceeding peacefully across the state and will […]
Israel is offering $5 million and safe passage to any Gaza resident who returns a hostage, Prime Minister Netanyahu announced. Talks with Hamas have stalled, and Netanyahu warned that those harming hostages will face consequences. About 100 hostages remain in Gaza, with 40 feared dead. Hamas, responsible for the October 2023 attack, is designated a […]
Caste dynamics play a pivotal role in Maharashtra assembly elections. Key groups include the Marathas, who dominate politically and socially, and the OBCs, comprising communities like Kunbis and Malis, holding significant sway. Dalits, particularly from the Scheduled Castes, and Adivasis also influence outcomes in reserved constituencies. The Muslim minority adds to the mixed result.
A Pew Research survey reveals nearly 40% of young Americans (18-29) rely on social media influencers for news, with most leaning conservative. Influencers like Joe Rogan and Alex Cooper were key in the 2024 election. Among influencers, 27% identified as Republican, compared to 21% liberal. Conservative influencers outnumber liberals on Facebook (39% vs. 13%) and […]
As of 11 am, an 18.1% voter turnout has been recorded in the Maharashtra assembly polls. Polling is proceeding peacefully across the state and will continue until 6 pm. A total of 8.96 crore voters are expected to cast their votes in this single-phase election. Notably, this is the first election since the split between […]
Around 10,900 North Korean troops have joined Russian forces in Ukraine, some already engaged in battles, according to South Korean intelligence. North Korea has also sent additional arms, including howitzers and rocket launchers. A meeting between North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui and Putin likely discussed significant matters, including a potential visit by Kim […]
As of 11 am, a 31.3% voter turnout has been recorded in the Jharkhand assembly elections. Polling is proceeding peacefully across the state and will continue until 5 pm. Heavy security has been deployed in Maoist-affected areas as the second phase of voting takes place. A total of 528 candidates are contesting across 38 constituencies, […]
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren has written a key letter to PM Modi as the final phase of assembly polling is underway in the state. In the letter, he challenged the BJP’s campaign approach, stating that crucial issues affecting the people have been ignored. “Not a single BJP leader addressed our rights, our children’s provident fund, […]
Panic spread in Hyderabad’s Siddiq Nagar as a 5-storey building tilted, causing evacuations. Cracks appeared, heightening collapse fears. Residents spent the night outdoors in cold temperatures. The tilt is linked to poor construction and nearby excavation. Concerns about deep digging during adjacent construction were raised, and officials are investigating the building’s permissions.
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde cast his vote at a polling booth in Thane along with his wife as part of the ongoing assembly polls. Meanwhile, CM Shinde’s brother, Prakash Shinde, urged voters to go to the polling booths and cast their votes. Prakash Shinde said, “The CM is contesting from the Kopri-Pachpakhadi seat. I urge […]
The Taliban is removing “Un-Islamic” and anti-government books from Afghan libraries and markets, replacing them with Islamic texts like the Koran. A commission under the Ministry of Information and Culture has identified 400 such titles since 2021. While censorship existed under the previous government, publishers now report widespread fear and restricted freedom of expression unde...
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the UGC NET December 2024 notification on Tuesday night. The notification is available on the NTA’s website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. The UGC NET application form began on Nov 19 and will close on December 10. The application correction window will open from December 12 to 13. The UGC-NET exams […]
Bhagyashri Borse, rising after her debut in “Mr. Bachchan,” joins Ram Pothineni’s upcoming emotional drama directed by Mahesh Babu of “Miss Shetty Mr. Polishetty” fame. Already part of “VD 12” and “Kantha,” Bhagyashri’s growing stardom is turning heads. Produced by Mythri Movie Makers, this exciting project promises a refreshing take o...
In addition to the ongoing assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand, polling is also taking place for several by-elections in four other states. By-elections are being held for 9 assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh, 4 in Punjab, and 1 each in Kerala and Uttarakhand. A total of 90 candidates are contesting these 15 assembly seats, […]
The State Investment Promotion Board (SIPB) of Andhra Pradesh approved a ₹85,083 crore investment, set to create 33,966 jobs. Key projects include ArcelorMittal-Nippon Steel’s ₹61,780 crore plant (21,000 jobs), LG Electronics’ ₹5,001 crore investment (1,495 jobs), and others like Kalyani Strategies, Phillips Carbon Black, and Azad India Mobility, boosting industrial growth.