The final day of Parliament’s winter session was marked by chaos as the opposition protested Home Minister Amit Shah’s alleged insult to BR Ambedkar, leading to adjournments in both Houses. In protest, the INDIA bloc skipped the Speaker’s customary tea gathering, criticizing FIRs against MPs and their lack of speaking opportunities.
YSRCP Rajya Sabha MP Vijayasai Reddy has been appointed as a member of the Joint Parliamentary Committee for ‘Jamili’ bill. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla formed the JPC to review the bill, including 12 MPs from the Rajya Sabha. An official order confirmed Vijayasai Reddy’s inclusion, while PP Chaudhary was appointed as the committee chairman.
The Supreme Court ruled that the Noida Toll Bridge Company Limited’s contract for the Delhi-Noida Direct flyway was unjust, unfair, and arbitrary. The court upheld a 2016 Allahabad High Court decision halting toll collection, criticizing the Noida Authority for bypassing competitive bidding and unlawfully delegating toll collection powers to NTBCL. The flyway remains toll-free.
Popular automobile manufacturer Honda India announced a price hike for its cars. The company revealed that prices will increase by 2% across all models, effective from the new year. This decision was attributed to rising production. Also, car firms like Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra, and Tata Motors have announced plans to increase prices starting in 2025.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday warned MPs of action if they engage in protests or demonstrations within Parliament premises. This came after large-scale protests over an alleged insult to BR Ambedkar. Birla emphasized that any such actions would lead to serious consequences, following a scuffle that injured two MPs and an intimidation allegation […]
The Chennai International Film Festival was celebrated with grandeur. Several film celebrities attended the event, creating a lively atmosphere. As part of the celebrations, Sai Pallavi was honored with the Best Actress Award for her performance in Amaran, while Vijay Sethupathi received the Best Actor Award for his role in Maharaja.
New Delhi will host the 2025 Para Athletics World Championships from 26 Sep to 5 Oct at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, marking the first time the event will be held in India. Additionally, New Delhi will host its first World Para Athletics Grand Prix from 11-13 March 2025, offering fans a preview of the upcoming championship […]
Former Haryana CM Om Prakash Chautala passed away at the age of 89. Chautala had been battling illness for several years and breathed his last at his residence in Gurugram today. He served as the chief of the Indian National Lok Dal throughout his career. Chautala began his political journey in 1989 and held the […]
Rajya Sabha Chair Jagdeep Dhankhar criticized the chaotic final week of Parliament’s winter session, marked by protests over Amit Shah’s Ambedkar is the fashion remark. He urged MPs to reflect on their actions, stating that disruptions mock public trust and hinder the country’s progress, stressing the need for accountability. He also said that the world […]
Starbucks workers in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle will strike starting Friday, with plans for a nationwide expansion through Tuesday. The Starbucks Workers United, demands better pay and conditions after unproductive negotiations. The union criticized the company for breaking promises to baristas. This strike coincides with Starbucks’ struggle with declining sales in key markets.
AP CM Nara Chandrababu’s wife, Bhuvaneshwari, stated that the Kuppam constituency, located in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, will be transformed into a leading education hub. During her visit to Kuppam, she promised to build houses for all the poor and assured that justice would be delivered to all communities.
Priyanka Gandhi criticized the FIR filed against Rahul Gandhi, calling it a symbol of govt’s desperation. She accused the BJP of distracting from its issues, particularly its stance on BR Ambedkar, after Home Minister Amit Shah’s controversial remarks. She also stated the govt is afraid of debates on topics like Adani and Ambedkar’s insult, asserting […]
It is well known that AP Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan and director Sujith are collaborating on the movie ‘OG’. There is a key update on the shooting of this film. The makers have announced that latest Bangkok schedule has been completed, featuring action sequences. Priyanka Mohan, Emraan Hashmi, and others are playing key roles in […]
A deadly collision between a CNG tanker and multiple vehicles on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway in Rajasthan resulted in a massive fire, killing at least 8 people. The explosion, occurring around 5:30 am near a petrol pump, caused widespread panic. Eyewitnesses reported seeing a man engulfed in flames while fire brigades struggled to access the site. […]
During the winter season, several seasonal diseases affect people of all ages. Drinking half a teaspoon of lemon juice mixed with warm water every morning offers numerous benefits to help prevent these diseases. It not only boosts immunity but also aids in cleansing the liver. Experts also suggest that it helps alleviate constipation.