Canadian police allegedly demanded $70,000 from Hindu groups for protection amid attacks on temples, sources told News18. Hindu organizations expressed frustration, questioning the bias and pressure from Peel police. Sources also claimed the Canadian govt, under pressure from Khalistani groups and NDP leader Jagmeet Singh, is facing political challenges ahead of the Finance Bill.
The Supreme Court instructed Ajit Pawar’s NCP faction to avoid using Sharad Pawar’s photos and videos in election materials, urging them to rely on their own identity. Ajit Pawar’s counsel agreed to issue an electronic circular to prevent such usage, while the court emphasized voters’ discernment in differentiating between the two leaders ahead of the […]
Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) will hold a two-day ‘Chintan Shivir’ in Bhubaneswar on November 14-15, focusing on strategies to achieve India’s 500 GW renewable energy target by 2030 and the 1800 GW goal by 2047. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi will inaugurate the event, with key leaders, including Odisha CM, addressing it.
India are all set to face South Africa in the third T20I at Centurion. Biggest concern for India is the poor form of opener Abhishek Sharma. Former cricketer Aakash Chopra issued a warning for the young batter. “You are going too aggressive too soon. Give yourself a little time because if this time passes, it […]
Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council was adjourned till tomorrow after a discussion on the spread of diarrhea in Vizianagaram district. The YCP demanded an apology from Health Minister Satyakumar, leading to protests by party members. The YCP legislators eventually walked out of the house, prompting the postponement of the council meetings amid the unrest.
A suspended teacher from a School in Chennai was sentenced to two years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually harassing female students. He was also slapped with a fine of ₹80,000. The teacher was suspended in 2021 after allegations from eight current and former students. He was convicted under POCSO Act. In 2021, several students reported […]
Over five lakh senior citizens aged 70 and above have been enrolled for Ayushman cards since the expansion of the AB-PMJAY health assurance scheme. Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi two weeks ago, the Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card provides free health coverage for seniors, with a separate ₹5 lakh annual cover in addition to the […]
Two individuals were arrested in October by Delhi Police for allegedly running a fake child modeling scam, defrauding at least 197 people. The scam, operating under the name “Lotus Star Kids,” promised lucrative modeling opportunities and brand deals for children. Victims were duped into paying fees for non-existent opportunities, authorities said.
Telangana ’s caste census drew criticism from BJP as well as BRS. Both parties called the move a diversion from “real issues”. The survey aims to guide the government in planning welfare schemes targeted at marginalised sections. The caste census is a large-scale door-to-door survey to collect data on the state’s social, educational, economic, employment, […]
Supreme Court’s verdict on ‘bulldozer justice’ sparked mixed reactions. Maharashtra’s Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar hailed the decision, calling it a rebuke to those promoting biased politics, particularly in Uttar Pradesh. In contrast, Madhya Pradesh BJP leader Rajendra Shukla responded cautiously, stating that any SC order should be discussed only after understandin...
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar met Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud today in Delhi at the Hyderabad House. The two leaders discussed preparations for the second meeting of the Political, Security, Social, and Cultural Committee under the India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council. Jaishankar shared details of the meeting on social media platform X.
Bombay High Court directed the Maharashtra Police to produce the chargesheets it has filed in the Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s 28-feet statue collapse case. The bench of Justice Anil Kilor was hearing bail petitions of engineer Chetan Patil and sculptor Jaydeep Apte. They claimed that the statue that was inaugurated by PM Modi, had fallen because […]
Uddhav Thackeray, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief, dismissed claims of internal conflict within the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance, asserting unity despite disagreements over seat-sharing. He countered rumors about a CM selection formula. Thackeray also expressed distrust in the Election Commission’s impartiality, questioning if similar luggage checks were conducted for PM Modi and Home Minister ...
Meta will offer Instagram and Facebook users in Europe the option to receive “less personalized ads” to address EU regulatory concerns. The new model allows ads based on session content, age, gender, and location. Meta will also reduce ad-free subscription prices by 40%. This move comes as European regulators push for greater Big Tech oversight […]
Enforcement Bureau Crime Investigation Department arrested four people and seized 95 bottles of illicit liquor from Tamil Nadu’s Tiruvannamalai. This operation was aimed to crackdown on manufacturing and sale of spurious liquor. Based on a tip-off about the sale of illicit liquor, a police team laid a trap to catch the suspects red-handed and went […]