Jaishankar, speaking at the India-Japan Forum in New Delhi on December 6, highlighted that the Quad’s revival began during the Trump administration. He explained that the Quad started in 2017 at the vice ministerial level and progressed to the foreign ministerial level in 2019, both under Trump’s leadership, marking a significant step in its development.
Congress called on BJP to respond to protesting farmers’ demands about a legal guarantee for MSP. Congress warned the government, and said “Do not allow the farmers to face a situation like Manipur”. Randeep Surjewala said, “Modi government has time to watch movies but does not have time to listen to farmers. PM Modi should […]
Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) first reduction in the cash reserve ratio (CRR) since March 2020 is expected to provide significant liquidity to the banking system. Bankers anticipate this will help cool down bulk deposit rates, which could result in a 3 to 5 basis point improvement in bank net interest margins (NIM), benefiting the […]
National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) has been re-strategized to reduce TB cases and mortality through targeted interventions, free services, private sector engagement, enhanced diagnostics, and support for vulnerable populations, as informed in the Lok Sabha on Friday. The WHO’s Global TB Report 2024 revealed that India accounted for 26% of global TB cases and deaths […]
India’s first hyperloop test track, spanning 410 meters, has been completed by Indian Railways in collaboration with IIT Madras. This marks a significant advancement in transport technology, bringing the concept of high-speed travel pods shooting through frictionless tubes, popularized by Elon Musk, closer to reality in India. The test track is a major milestone in […]
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh responded to the controversy surrounding ₹50,000 reportedly recovered from Rajya Sabha seat allotted to MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi. He argued that carrying ₹50,000 is neither unusual nor suspicious. He pointed out that several MPs, including those from BJP, admitted to carrying a similar amount to Parliament. He called the incident a […]
Hyderabad Meteorological Department has forecast light to moderate rainfall across Telangana for the next three days, with rain expected in several regions tomorrow. Foggy conditions are also likely in some districts. No weather warnings have been issued, and the department stated that there will be no significant change in minimum temperatures throughout the coming week.
Patna Police lathi-charged hundreds of Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) candidates protesting outside the commission’s office on Bailey Road. The protesters were voicing concerns over potential normalisation in the upcoming 70th Combined Preliminary Examination, scheduled for December 13. However, the BPSC Secretary clarified that there were no plans for normalisation in the exam.&n...
A political controversy erupted over the new seating arrangement in Lok Sabha. INDIA bloc parties express dissatisfaction with their seats. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav was moved away from Congress leaders in he reshuffle. The opposition is requesting the Speaker to increase the number of seats. The seating plan has sparked debates about the unity […]
Supreme Court of India upheld the Group-1 notification and rejected a petition seeking its cancellation and the postponement of the Mains exam. The court noted that the petitioners had not qualified for the Mains and stated that judicial intervention in the conduct of examinations was unnecessary. The Telangana government received relief, allowing the Mains to […]
India has lodged a strong protest with Pakistan over objectionable remarks made against Bhagat Singh, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh told the Lok Sabha on Friday. He added that New Delhi has consistently raised concerns with Islamabad regarding attacks on cultural heritage, rising intolerance, and the treatment of minority communities in […]
Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan described Bhagavad Gita as a legacy of India’s cultural history and a scripture for the welfare of all humanity. Speaking at 9th International Gita Conference at Haryana’s Kurukshetra University, he emphasized Gita’s profound role in promoting environmental conservation, and stated that its message of protecting environment should be spread w...
Supreme Court on Friday emphasized that while democracy allows for different ideologies, they must align with the Constitution. The bench, comprising Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan, rejected a PIL seeking to bar members of political parties from contesting elections for bar bodies. The court stated there is no law preventing such candidacies.
A school principal in Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, was tragically shot and killed by a student. Surendra Kumar Saxena, aged 55, served as the headmaster of Dhamora Government Higher Secondary School for nearly five years. Reports indicate the student followed him into the bathroom, where he was shot in the head, causing chaos as staff discovered […]
A West Bengal court sentenced a 19-year-old man to death for the rape and murder of a 9-year-old girl. The conviction was delivered in just 61 days after the crime, setting a precedent for swift justice in the state. The incident took place when the girl was returning after tuition. The accused, Mustakin Sardar, accosted, […]