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Bombay High Court has quashed an FIR filed against a lawyer, who was accused of rape, criminal intimidation, and cheating by his schoolmate. The woman, whom the lawyer had been legally assisting, had returned to Pune from the USA with her child after her marriage became strained. The court ruled in favor of the lawyer, […]
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has announced a revised schedule for the Chartered Accountancy Foundation exam, moving the date from January 14, 2025, to January 16, 2025, to accommodate the Makar Sankranti, Bihu, and Pongal festivals. The exams will now take place on January 12, 16, 18, and 20, 2025. The form […]
China warned against a trade war after US President-elect Donald Trump vowed to impose hefty tariffs, including a 10% duty on China, citing issues like fentanyl smuggling. Trump’s economic plan targets several countries, including China, over illegal drug trade and immigration. Chinese spokesman, Liu Pengyu, emphasized the benefits of US-China trade cooperation, rejecting claims of [&hell...
Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the RSS of strengthening barriers against Dalits, Adivasis, and OBCs. While acknowledging UPA’s efforts to weaken those barriers, he said more should have been done. Speaking at the ‘Samvidhan Rakshak Abhiyaan,’ Gandhi also claimed Modi hasn’t read the Constitution.
The Indian government informed the Allahabad High Court that it is reviewing a petition alleging Congress leader Rahul Gandhi holds dual citizenship. The petition, which claims Gandhi is also a UK citizen, calls for his Indian citizenship to be revoked. The court had sought the Centre’s response on the matter, which is currently under consideration.
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade has partnered with social gaming platform WinZO for 2 years to enhance India’s global gaming position. Collaboration aims to support over 2,000 startups, innovators, and students through mentorship, workshops, and hackathons. A key initiative is the establishment of a Center of Excellence to address talent gaps and […]
The BSE Sensex ended 105.79 points lower at 80,004.06, snapping a two-day winning streak. The NSE Nifty50 dropped 27.40 points to 24,194.50. Adani Group shares plummeted up to 7% following ratings downgrades by Fitch and Moody’s. While small-cap stocks outperformed, sectoral indices were mixed, with IT, FMCG, and Media rising, while Auto, Pharma, and OMCs […]
The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected a petition to revert to paper ballots, dismissing claims that Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) are tampered with. The bench remarked that EVM tampering accusations arise only when candidates lose elections. The petitioner, KA Paul, also sought disqualification for candidates using inducements, but the court questioned his involvement in political […]
Karnataka High Court adjourned the hearing on the plea seeking the transfer of the MUDA site allotment scam investigation to the CBI until December 10. The plea, filed by activist Snehamayi Krishna, questioned the credibility of the Lokayukta investigation. The petitioner expressed a lack of faith in the Lokayukta police and requested the case be […]
The renowned spiritual leader Sadhguru strongly condemned the arrest of ISKCON priest Chinmoy Das in Bangladesh, criticizing the country’s drift from democratic principles. He said the importance of upholding democracy and condemned religious or demographic persecution. He urged Bangladesh’s citizens to work towards a democratic nation where everyone enjoys fundamental rights and fr...
On 25 November, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the PAN 2.0 initiative, with an allocation of ₹1,435 crore. The project aims to overhaul the existing PAN/TAN system to enhance efficiency and improve taxpayer convenience. This initiative is expected to streamline processes and provide better services to taxpayers across the country.
The IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah saw dramatic bidding wars for top players, with franchises battling it out. Rishabh Pant became the highest-paid player at ₹27 crore, joining Lucknow Super Giants after a fierce competition. Venkatesh Iyer fetched ₹23.75 crore for KKR, while Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal were reclaimed by Punjab Kings for […]
On Constitution Day, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized PM Modi, claiming he hasn’t read the Constitution despite organizing the day’s event. Gandhi stated that if Modi had read it, his actions would be different. Speaking at the Samvidhan Rakshak Abhiyan in Delhi, he emphasized that the PM’s behavior contradicts the principles of India’s Constitution.
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma filed a petition for anticipatory bail in the Andhra Pradesh High Court. The court heard the petition today but postponed the hearing to tomorrow, leaving Varma disappointed as he had hoped for a quick decision. The delay means Varma is likely to remain in hiding until the High Court delivers its […]
Bridge7, a new production company, has secured the film sequel and TV rights to Slumdog Millionaire from Celador. Founded by Swati Shetty and Grant Kessman, Bridge7 aims to build on the film’s universal appeal. Released in 2008 and directed by Danny Boyle, the original won eight Oscars and remains a cultural milestone, with stars like […]