A total of 20 BJP MPs, including Nitin Gadkari, Giriraj Singh, and Jyotiraditya Scindia, are facing potential notices for skipping the Lok Sabha session on the introduction of the One Nation, One Election Bill. The party had issued a three-line whip, but their absence has prompted action. The Bill passed its introductory phase despite opposition […]
Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Macau for 3 days, starting Wednesday, to mark the 25th anniversary of Chinese rule since the 1999 handover. He will attend the inauguration of Macau’s new administration and conduct an inspection tour. Sam Hou-fai, the former head of Macau’s highest court, will be sworn in as the city’s fourth […]
Australia declared at 89 runs for 7-wickets loss in its 2nd innings of the day 5 in the third Test against India. Aussies got a lead of 185 runs in the first innings, and with this, Australia set a final target of 274 runs to India. There are still 54 overs left in the final […]
Australia declared at 89/7 in their second innings of the third Test against India, setting a lead of 185 runs after the first innings. This means India now has a target of 274 runs to win. With 56 overs remaining on the final day, the match is in a crucial phase. India needs to chase […]
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia highlighted govt efforts to combat cyber fraud and telecom security issues. He noted that a cyber fraud network set up by the Home Ministry had prevented fraud worth ₹4,000 crore and saved nearly 10 lakh in public money. The telecom sector disconnected 2.75 lakh phone numbers and blacklisted 10,000 headers using […]
A large quantity of drugs was seized at Meenambakkam Arignar Anna International Airport in Chennai. Airport authorities confiscated 1.4 kg of drugs worth Rs 14 crore, and a Kenyan woman has been detained. A case has been registered, and an investigation is underway. Further details on the incident are yet to be revealed.
Sri Teja, the 9-year-old boy injured at the Pushpa 2 screening on Dec 4 stampede at Hyderabad’s Sandhya Theatre, remains in critical condition on mechanical ventilation. His fever is reducing, and his vital parameters are stable. Doctors are planning a tracheostomy to aid recovery. His mother died in the stampede. The Telangana govt is closely […]
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and China’s Foreign Minister held the 23rd Special Representatives (SRs) meeting to discuss peace and stability along the LAC and to restore bilateral ties that had been strained due to the Ladakh military standoff in Beijing on December 18. They focused on rebuilding relations after the October 21 deal on […]
Tollywood young hero Raj Tarun is set to entertain audiences with a mythological crime-thriller web series, directed by Abhinaya Krishna of Jabardasth fame. According to the latest reports, Krishna and Raj Tarun recently sat down to discuss the web series. Titled Chiranjeevi, the web series will be released on Aha platform.
4 SFI activists were detained in Thiruvananthapuram for protesting against Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan during his visit to Kerala University. The protest occurred outside the Senate Hall as Khan attended a seminar. Activists accused Khan of attempting to “saffronise” universities and criticized his role in vice-chancellor appointments, amid ongoing disputes with the state gov...
A fire broke out in a house in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, early Wednesday, causing six deaths from asphyxiation, including two children. The fire filled the house with smoke while the occupants were asleep. Locals noticed the blaze around 2:30 am and rushed to help. Six victims were declared dead at the hospital, while four […]
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade today, December 18, 2024. The Sensex started trading today at 80561.71, down 122.74 points or 0.15%, and the Nifty was at 24315.30, down 20.70 points or 0.09%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 84.91 against the dollar.
The NDA govt’s efforts to boost investment in Andhra Pradesh are yielding results, as Japanese Daikin Industries has announced a Rs. 1000 crore investment in AP. The air conditioners and refrigeration manufacturer will establish a compressors manufacturing unit in Sricity. The 75-acre factory will be the largest of its kind in Southeast Asia.
Four Canadian ministers revealed a border security plan, previously shared with Donald Trump’s team, focusing on surveillance, intelligence, and technology. The plan includes drones, helicopters, sniffer dogs, and joint strike force to combat organized crime. Minister Dominic LeBlanc said Canada will invest C$1.3 billion over 6 years, targeting irregular migration, and transnational crime.