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Union Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, reported receiving a ransom threat demanding Rs 50 lakh from an unknown number on his mobile phone on Friday. The message also included a life threat. Seth informed both the Delhi Police and Jharkhand DGP. Senior Delhi Police officials, including a DCP, visited him for further investigation.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray said that MLAs from Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance would boycott the oath-taking ceremony of the newly elected Maharashtra assembly. This decision was taken as a mark of protest against the “misuse” of EVMs in the recent polls, he said. “We boycotted the oath-taking ceremony as democracy is being […]
Delhi ex-CM Arvind Kejriwal slammed central government for the deteriorating law and order situation in Delhi. He accused BJP of creating a “jungle raj” in the national capital. This comes after a trader was shot dead by bike-borne attackers in northeast Delhi’s Shahdara, and a man was stabbed to death during a brawl in south […]
“Pushpa-2” sparked a controversy in northern India due to its dominance in IMAX theaters. This reportedly delayed the re-release of iconic film “Interstellar”. Many questioned the decision to prioritize an Indian film over a Hollywood classic. Actress Janhvi Kapoor strongly defended Pushpa-2 and expressed her disappointment at the constant devaluation of Indian cinema by...
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma expanded his cabinet with 4 new ministers: Prasanta Phookan, Kaushik Rai, Krishnendu Paul, and Rupesh Goala. Assam Governor Laxman Prasad Acharya administered the oath. Phookan and Goala represent Upper Assam’s tea districts, while Paul and Rai represent Barak Valley. Sarma now leads a 19-member council of ministers, with all members […]
The Met Office has issued a red wind warning for parts of Wales and south-west England as Storm Darragh hits, with gusts reaching 91 mph. The warning, from 03:00 to 11:00 GMT Saturday, advises residents to stay indoors due to life-threatening conditions like flying debris and falling trees. Power cuts, road closures, and damage are […]
Telugu director Sandeep Raaj, who made his debut with Color Photo, has tied the knot with Chandini Rao. She was part of Sandeep’s first movie Color Photo. She acted in many movies and web series in Telugu. The wedding ceremony took place in Tirumala. Actor Suhas, along with his family, graced the occasion. Their professional […]
A three-judge bench of Supreme Court is set to hear a batch of pleas challenging the validity of the Places of Worship Act. The act mandates maintaining the status quo of all places of worship as existed on August 15, 1947. CJI Sanjiv Khanna constituted a special three-judge bench–comprising himself, Justice Sanjay Kumar, and Justice […]
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee expressed her dissatisfaction with the functioning of the opposition INDIA bloc. She also displayed her intent to take charge of the opposition bloc if given the opportunity. She said, “I had formed INDIA bloc, now it is up to those leading the front to manage it. If they can’t run […]
INS Tushil, a multi-role stealth-guided missile frigate, will be commissioned on Dec 9 in Kaliningrad, Russia. The ship, part of the Krivak III class, features 26% indigenous content and advanced surveillance and combat systems. It’s equipped for anti-submarine and anti-air operations. The warship’s motto is “fearless, indomitable, resolute,” symbolizing its mission to p...
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray announced that MVA MLAs will boycott the Maharashtra assembly oath-taking ceremony, alleging EVM tampering. Thackeray condemned the process as “tainted,” while Congress MLA Vijay Wadettiwar raised concerns over the election results. The boycott comes during a special three-day session, which includes oath-taking, Speaker election, and a trust...
SBI announced recruitment for Junior Associates (Customer Support and Sales) in Ladakh UT (Leh and Kargil Valley). Online registration starts on December 7 and ends on Dec 27, 2024. The preliminary exam is scheduled for January 2025, followed by the main exam in February 2025. Applicants must be proficient in local languages (Urdu, Ladakhi, Bhoti) […]
Iconic Star Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2 continues to dominate the box office. Directed by Sukumar, the movie is shattering records with its extraordinary earnings. On its second day (Friday), the film collected a staggering ₹90.1 crore in India. Within just two days of its release, Pushpa 2 has amassed ₹400 crore globally. Out of the […]
Rajnath Singh will visit Russia for 2 days, starting Sunday, to strengthen defence ties. The visit includes co-chairing the 21st India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission meeting and addressing delays in S-400 missile deliveries. Rajnath will also attend the commissioning of INS Tushil, a new Indian Navy frigate, and pay tribute to Soviet soldiers. He is accompanied by […]
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said GDP slowdown in September quarter was not “systemic”. India recorded a 7-quarter low GDP growth of 5.4% in July-September FY25. In the first quarter, the growth was 6.7%. “It is more of absence of activity on public expenditure, capital expenditure and so on. I expect Q3 to make up for […]