In the 2024 Jharkhand Assembly elections, seven out of 12 turncoat candidates won, with notable victories from Champai Soren (BJP), Umakant Rajak (JMM), and Manju Devi (BJP). However, five others, including Kamlesh Kumar Singh and Kedar Hazra, lost their races. The shifting allegiances played a key role in the contest, with some faltered due to […]
Delhi was enveloped in a thick layer of smog on Sunday morning, with the air quality rated as very poor. However, this represented a slight improvement compared to the severe levels recorded. Despite the improvement, the city’s air quality remains a significant concern, with health risks for residents, especially those with pre-existing respiratory conditions, prompting […]
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau sparked outrage after dancing at Taylor Swift concert in Toronto while anti-Israel riots erupted in Montreal. Critics slammed his apparent indifference to the violence, drawing comparisons to Emperor Nero. Protesters had clashed with police, burning vehicles. Trudeau condemned the unrest, but his concert appearance drew sharp criticism on social media.
Team India is on trot to a comfortable victory at the end of day 3 of Perth test. After declaring with 533 runs lead, India found three quick wickets in the form of debutant McSweeney (0), Pat Cummins (2), Marnus Labuschagne (3). Bumrah got both McSweeney and Labuschagne and Siraj got Cummins. At the end […]
A 7-day-old girl in Uttar Pradesh’s Unnao district suffered 50% burns after falling into a burning stove. Her father, Sonu, accuses her mother, Roshini, of throwing the baby into the fire while intoxicated. Roshini, known for alcohol and drug abuse, has been taken into custody. The girl’s condition remains critical as she undergoes treatment in […]
Eighteen years after the 2006 Iraq operation that saw three detainees executed, Pete Hegseth, Trump’s defence secretary pick, faces renewed scrutiny. While not directly involved, Hegseth’s unit’s brutal tactics and the resulting war crimes investigation cast a long shadow. Known for defending soldiers accused of misconduct, he gained Trump’s favor for his outspoken views.
The issue of lateral entry to fill key government posts, which sparked political controversy over the lack of reservation, will be examined by a parliamentary panel. As per the Lok Sabha secretariat, the Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice has selected lateral entry in civil services for examination in 2024-25.
After winning Maharashtra assembly polls, NCP leader Ajit Pawar was elected as the Legislative Party Leader. The party held a meeting at his official residence in Mumbai. They elected Pawar as their party leader. Mahayuti Alliance partners – BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP – are holding key meetings with MLA-elects on Sunday.
Delhi Police issued a traffic advisory for November 25, alerting commuters about restrictions near India Gate due to the Samvidhan Divas Padyatra. The event, organized by the Department of Youth Affairs through ‘Mera Yuva Bharat,’ marks the 75th anniversary of adopting India’s constitution. Commuters are advised to plan alternate routes to avoid disruptions.
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose unveiled a statue of himself at Raj Bhavan to mark two years in office. This sparked a major political controversy. Opposition parties criticised it as a matter of shame and accused him of displaying an inflated sense of self-importance. The statue was ceremonially unveiled ahead of starting a painting […]
Historic 186-year-old President’s House in Dehradun will open to the public from April 2025. Following instructions from President Draupadi Murmu, officials from the President’s Secretariat met with state government representatives to ensure necessary facilities for visitors. The 21-acre complex, currently used by the President’s Bodyguard (PBG), will soon be accessible to the...
Team India star Virat Kohli smashed a much-awaited hundred at Perth test. After his hundred, captain Jasprit Bumrah declared the innings with a 533 run lead. This is Virat’s 81st hundred. India declared at 487/6. Nitish Kumar (38*) also played a quick-fire innings. Bumrah wanted to put pressure on Aussie openers with the new ball […]
On NCC’s 76th Raising Day, an old photo of PM Narendra Modi as a cadet surfaced, sparking media attention. Shared by the Modi Archive on X, the image shows him sitting on the floor with fellow cadets. In his ‘Mann Ki Baat’, PM Modi encouraged youth to join NCC, emphasizing its role in building discipline, […]
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan assured that no one would be evicted from Munambam village. He held an online meeting on the Waqf land dispute. In the meeting with Munambam Samara Samiti, CM said that his government aims to resolve the issue without any difficulties. “We are working towards a permanent resolution of the land issue […]
Scientists at Northwestern Medicine have uncovered new brain regions involved in social interactions, constantly communicating with the amygdala. This discovery could help treat anxiety and depression. Published in ‘Science Advances’, the study explores how humans evolved to understand others’ thoughts and feelings, a key aspect of social behavior and emotional processing.