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The central govt has released flood-relief funds to Andhra Pradesh. The Ministry of Home Affairs allocated disaster aid to 5 states, totaling ₹1,554.99 crore. AP received the highest amount of ₹608.08 crore, followed by Telangana with ₹231 crore, Tripura with ₹288.93 crore, Odisha with ₹255.24 crore, and Nagaland with ₹170.99 crore.
Delhi’s new BJP Chief Minister will be announced by evening, with Prime Minister Modi attending the selection meeting. BJP MLAs will meet at 6:15 PM to choose their leader. The oath ceremony is set for Thursday at Ramlila Maidan, with PM Modi, Amit Shah, and 200+ MPs and MLAs attending. The oath is scheduled for […]
Trump and Elon Musk held their first interview, discussing Musk’s advisory role. Trump assured Musk wouldn’t influence decisions on his companies. Musk denied seeking political favors, focusing on technology. He criticized unelected federal employees, arguing bureaucracy obstructs democracy if it blocks the president’s agenda and public will.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 75787.27, down at 180.12 points or 0.24%, and the Nifty was at 22847.25, down at 98.05 points or 0.43%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 86.93 against the dollar.
An Air India flight made an emergency landing due to a technical issue. The flight, originally scheduled from Mumbai to Dubai, returned to Mumbai 50 minutes after takeoff. The flight, which was supposed to depart last night, took off at 4 AM this morning. Most of the passengers aboard the flight are from the Telugu […]
Costa Rica agreed to act as a transit hub for deporting illegal immigrants, including Indians, under the Trump administration’s crackdown, officials said Tuesday. The first batch of 200 migrants will land in Costa Rica on Wednesday before being repatriated. President Rodrigo Chaves Robles’ office confirmed they would be housed temporarily at a migrant care facility […]
A dispute between children playing marbles turned into a violent clash between two groups in Rajasthan’s Ajmer. The situation escalated rapidly, with both sides resorting to stone-pelting and attacks with sticks and other weapons. At least eight people were injured in the quarrel. A group involved in the clash even surrounded the police station and […]
Cobbler Ramchet Mochi from Sultanpur, whose life was transformed by a sewing machine gifted by Rahul Gandhi, visited New Delhi to express gratitude. Ramchet, now owning two shops, gifted slippers made using the machine to Rahul, Priyanka, and Sonia Gandhi. Rahul encouraged him to continue growing his business, while Priyanka emphasized promoting handmade slippers.
Salman Khan has unveiled a fierce new poster for his upcoming film Sikandar on Instagram. Dressed in black with a rugged look, his intense gaze stands out. The poster debuted on Sajid Nadiadwala’s 59th birthday, marking a special occasion. Directed by AR Murugadoss, Sikandar also stars Rashmika Mandanna, Kajal Aggarwal, and more. The film releases […]
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee launched an all-out attack on UP CM Yogi Adityanath over the Maha Kumbh stampede deaths. She alleged mismanagement of crowds at the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela. She even called the religious event “Mrityu Kumbh (Kumbh of Death).” Banerjee alleged that while VIPs were being given special privileges, the poor were […]
The RJD has raised concerns over alleged irregularities in Bihar’s voter list updates, claiming voters were unaware of name deletions and area changes. RJD spokesperson Ejaz Ahmed criticized the lack of voter notification. The Election Commission removed 4,09,434 names and added 7,94,466 new voters as part of the ongoing review ahead of the Assembly elections.
The Bombay High Court upheld a former Lieutenant Colonel’s five-year sentence for sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl, rejecting his claim of “grandfatherly affection.” The court emphasized the victim’s immediate recognition of the “bad touch” and consistent testimony. The court dismissed his petition and confirmed the conviction under the POCSO Act.
Hollywood star Priyanka Chopra’s short film Anuja is competing for an Oscar in the short film category, with Priyanka serving as the executive producer. The film is currently streaming on Netflix, and Priyanka has shared a post encouraging viewers to watch it, saying, “This film is in the Oscar race. Everyone should watch the film.”
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said that the relations between India and Qatar are historic. While speaking at the India-Qatar Joint Business Forum, Goyal said, “Oil trade between the two countries has been on the rise over 20 years. Now, we are committed to raising bonds in accordance with the new technology.”
The prestigious Water Vision-2047 Conference will be held in Udaipur, Rajasthan, on Tuesday, under the aegis of the Union Jal Shakti Department. AP Minister Ramanaidu and Telangana Minister Seethakka will attend the event. The two leaders will also explain the current policies of their states.