follow us:
A mob surrounded senior Bangladesh journalist Munni Saha in Dhaka and accused her of “doing everything to make Bangladesh a part of India”. Saha was heckled as she kept saying, “This is also my country”. Eventually, a police team came and took her into custody. As per reports, she was wanted in a case linked […]
Jay Shah, BCCI secretary and son of Home Minister Amit Shah, has assumed office as ICC Chair, succeeding Greg Barclay. His tenure begins amid unresolved venue issues for the 2025 Champions Trophy between India and Pakistan. Shah aims to leverage cricket’s inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and accelerate the growth of women’s cricket […]
Puducherry recorded highest rainfall in 30 years. It recorded 46 cm of rain, surpassing the 21 cm recorded on October 31, 2004. Other regions also witnessed significant rainfall due to cyclone fengal. Chennai Airport received 14 cm rainfall, Yercaud 14 cm, Chennai (Meenambakkam) 11 cm, Chennai (Nungambakkam) 10 cm, Vellore 11 cm, Tirupattur 8 cm, […]
A Canadian court granted bail to Khalistani terrorist Arshdeep Singh Gill, alias Arsh Dalla, leader of the banned Khalistan Tiger Force, despite India’s extradition efforts. Dalla, arrested in October after being injured in a shooting, secured bail with a $30,000 surety. His next hearing is on February 24, 2025. India remains engaged with Canadian authorities […]
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut urged Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari to recommend President’s Rule in Maharashtra, citing the ongoing CM stalemate and alleged EVM tampering. He criticized Eknath Shinde-led govt, calling it unconstitutional and claiming it survives due to Supreme Court’s intervention, particularly ex-CJI DY Chandrachud’s rulings, while advocating for a national ...
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal highlighted the Cruise Bharat Mission, aiming to attract 10 lakh sea cruise tourists by 2029. Currently, 6 major ports—Visakhapatnam, Mormugao, New Mangalore, Cochin, Mumbai, and Chennai—have cruise terminals. A new presumptive taxation regime for non-residents operating cruise ships was introduced under Section 44BBC of the Income-tax Act, 1961.
Ahead of Delhi’s Assembly elections, Arvind Kejriwal, former CM and AAP chief, confirmed that there will be no alliance in the capital. Speaking at a press conference with MP Sanjay Singh, Kejriwal addressed questions about the elections, which are expected in early 2025. He emphasized, “There will be no alliance in Delhi for the assembly […]
Heavy rains are lashing Tirupati due to Cyclone Fengal, causing the main reservoirs in Tirumala to reach flood-like conditions. Two gates of the Gogarbham reservoir have been opened, releasing water. The Kumaradhara and Kumaldhara reservoirs are flowing at full capacity. The IMD has also forecast heavy rains in Nellore, Tirupati, and Chittoor districts over the […]
Puducherry recorded its heaviest rainfall in 30 years, with 46 cm, surpassing the 21 cm recorded on October 31, 2004. Other areas also saw significant rainfall, including Cuddalore (23 cm), Chennai Airport (14 cm), Yercaud (14 cm), Meenambakkam (11 cm), Nungambakkam (10 cm), Vellore (11 cm), Tirupattur (8 cm), and Dharmapuri and Salem (5 cm […]
AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal has made a key announcement regarding alliances for the upcoming Delhi assembly polls. He declared that AAP will not form an alliance with Congress in the polls, delivering a blow to the opposition’s INDIA bloc. Kejriwal’s statement comes amidst intense political activity in the national capital as preparations gear up for […]
Star India midfielder Hardik Singh has been appointed as captain of UP Rudras for the upcoming Hockey India League (HIL) season. The Lucknow-based franchise, owned by Yadu Sports, has assembled a strong squad featuring young talents like Priyobarta Talem and Gurjot Singh, alongside seasoned players like Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, Simranjeet Singh, and Lars Balk.
The Uttar Pradesh Traffic Police has decided to lower the speed limit on expressways due to dense fog during winter. Starting December 15, 2024, the speed limit for light vehicles on the Noida and Yamuna Expressways will be reduced from 100 km/h to 75 km/h. Drivers who violate these rules will face a fine of […]
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present Banking Laws Bill, 2024, in Lok Sabha on Monday. The bill seeks amendments to several acts, including Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, Banking Regulation Act, 1949, and the Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Acts of 1970 and 1980. Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will also present […]
Preparations for the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, scheduled from January 13 to February 26, 2025, are in full swing. Expected to attract 43 crore pilgrims, the event is being closely monitored by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. He assured that all arrangements will be finalized by December 10, aiming to provide a seamless experience for […]
AP Minister of Civil Supplies, Nadendla Manohar, claimed that illegal rice exports have been taking place for the past 5 years. He stated that Rs. 12,800 crores have been spent on ration rice. Following the formation of NDA govt, raids were conducted on illegal rice stocks. In June, 13 warehouses in Kakinada were inspected, and […]