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An average 20% voter turnout was recorded in the first four hours of voting across 15 assembly bypolls in UP, Punjab, Kerala, and Uttarakhand. In Meerapur, UP, stone-pelting occurred in Kakroli village during a confrontation between two groups. Police intervened using “mild force” to control the situation. Voting in Uttar Pradesh later gained momentum, with […]
China showcased advanced military technology at the Zhuhai Airshow, featuring cutting-edge weapons, fighter jets, and drones. Highlights included the J35-A Stealth Fighter, HQ-19 Anti-Ballistic Missile System, Jetank Drone Mothership, and Orca Stealth Drone Ship. The event attracted 600,000 visitors and secured over 280 billion yuan in global orders, highlighting China’s growing military ...
AP Minister of Social Welfare Dola Bala Veeranjaneyaswamy made a key statement, claiming that there are no village and ward volunteers in the state at present. During a discussion on volunteers in the legislative council, he stated that no renewal GO for volunteers had been issued after August 14, 2023. He expressed anger over how […]
Gautam Adani’s group will acquire a 30.07% stake in PSP Projects Ltd. for ₹6.85 billion ($81.1 million) through Adani Infra. This move strengthens its engineering and construction arm for infrastructure projects. The acquisition follows Adani’s recent purchase of ITD Cementation and aligns with India’s infrastructure goals. Adani will also make an open offer for an […]
AP CM Chandrababu Naidu stated that the results of the 2024 assembly elections will be as sensational as when NTR launched his party. Speaking on the 150-day rule of the coalition government in the assembly, he said, “People voted for us with great expectations. I received respect like no other leader in the state. My […]
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray cast his vote today as part of the ongoing Maharashtra Assembly polls. Aaditya, who is contesting from the Worli seat, voted alongside his father, Uddhav Thackeray, and mother, Rashmi Thackeray. As of now, an 18.1% voter turnout has been recorded. Polling is proceeding peacefully across the state and will […]
Israel is offering $5 million and safe passage to any Gaza resident who returns a hostage, Prime Minister Netanyahu announced. Talks with Hamas have stalled, and Netanyahu warned that those harming hostages will face consequences. About 100 hostages remain in Gaza, with 40 feared dead. Hamas, responsible for the October 2023 attack, is designated a […]
A Pew Research survey reveals nearly 40% of young Americans (18-29) rely on social media influencers for news, with most leaning conservative. Influencers like Joe Rogan and Alex Cooper were key in the 2024 election. Among influencers, 27% identified as Republican, compared to 21% liberal. Conservative influencers outnumber liberals on Facebook (39% vs. 13%) and […]
As of 11 am, an 18.1% voter turnout has been recorded in the Maharashtra assembly polls. Polling is proceeding peacefully across the state and will continue until 6 pm. A total of 8.96 crore voters are expected to cast their votes in this single-phase election. Notably, this is the first election since the split between […]
Around 10,900 North Korean troops have joined Russian forces in Ukraine, some already engaged in battles, according to South Korean intelligence. North Korea has also sent additional arms, including howitzers and rocket launchers. A meeting between North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui and Putin likely discussed significant matters, including a potential visit by Kim […]
As of 11 am, a 31.3% voter turnout has been recorded in the Jharkhand assembly elections. Polling is proceeding peacefully across the state and will continue until 5 pm. Heavy security has been deployed in Maoist-affected areas as the second phase of voting takes place. A total of 528 candidates are contesting across 38 constituencies, […]
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren has written a key letter to PM Modi as the final phase of assembly polling is underway in the state. In the letter, he challenged the BJP’s campaign approach, stating that crucial issues affecting the people have been ignored. “Not a single BJP leader addressed our rights, our children’s provident fund, […]
Panic spread in Hyderabad’s Siddiq Nagar as a 5-storey building tilted, causing evacuations. Cracks appeared, heightening collapse fears. Residents spent the night outdoors in cold temperatures. The tilt is linked to poor construction and nearby excavation. Concerns about deep digging during adjacent construction were raised, and officials are investigating the building’s permissions.
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde cast his vote at a polling booth in Thane along with his wife as part of the ongoing assembly polls. Meanwhile, CM Shinde’s brother, Prakash Shinde, urged voters to go to the polling booths and cast their votes. Prakash Shinde said, “The CM is contesting from the Kopri-Pachpakhadi seat. I urge […]
The Taliban is removing “Un-Islamic” and anti-government books from Afghan libraries and markets, replacing them with Islamic texts like the Koran. A commission under the Ministry of Information and Culture has identified 400 such titles since 2021. While censorship existed under the previous government, publishers now report widespread fear and restricted freedom of expression unde...