The intense campaign for the Maharashtra Assembly polls is set to conclude this evening. Notably, this marks the first election since the split between the Shiv Sena and the Nationalist Congress Party. Both the Mahayuti bloc and Mahavikas Aghadi are optimistic about securing a clear majority in the 288-seat assembly. Voting will take place across […]
The Indian Air Force’s biannual commanders’ conference began in Delhi, focusing on operational readiness, winter strategies, and modernization. Despite the recent disengagement with China along the LAC, no immediate changes to deployments are planned. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will address the conference, which runs until November 20, covering security and future challenges.
Yakoob Mansuri, a father from UP, rescued seven infants during a devastating fire at Jhansi’s Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College but tragically lost his twin daughters. Despite his heroic efforts, he couldn’t save them due to the intense flames. The fire, caused by a short circuit, killed ten infants, with another dying later. Authorities are […]
The Telangana govt is set to announce significant subsidies to promote green hydrogen and related industries in the state. A new Renewable Energy Policy-2024 is being formulated to support this initiative. Plans are underway to promote green hydrogen, recognized as a clean fuel, for use in transportation, fertilizer production, chemical manufacturing, and other sectors.
Udhayanidhi Stalin and EPS continue their verbal sparring over naming govt schemes after Kalaignar Karunanidhi. Udhayanidhi called EPS a ‘cockroach,’ while EPS referred to him as a ‘poisonous mushroom.’ The debate intensified over the naming of schemes and accusations of hypocrisy, with Udhayanidhi criticizing EPS for opposing schemes named after AIADMK icons and alignin...
A defamation case against Bollywood lyricist Javed Akhtar, filed over his 2021 comparison of RSS to the Taliban, has been withdrawn. Mumbai-based lawyer Santosh Dubey informed the court that the matter was settled through mediation. Following Dubey’s request, the Mulund Magistrate Court acquitted Akhtar of defamation charges, providing him relief from further legal proceedings.
As Delhi’s air quality hits ‘severe plus’ levels, the Supreme Court will hear a plea today demanding action to curb pollution. The petition highlights failures in enforcing measures, with the Air Quality Index reaching 481. Senior Advocate Aparajita Singh criticized authorities for inaction and urged the Court to address the escalating pollution caused by stubble […]
The comprehensive household survey conducted by the Telangana state government is 58% complete. The survey, which began on November 6 across all districts, has covered 67,72,246 households (58.3%) as of Monday. The government aims to complete the survey by the end of the month. Notably, Mulugu district has seen the highest progress, with 87.1% of […]
On the fifth day of the AP Legislative Council session, the meetings will be held on Monday. The session will begin at 10 am with the question hour. As per the schedule, the coalition govt, led by CM Chandrababu, will introduce three bills in the council. Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav will respond to questions on […]
On the 100th day of a trainee doctor’s rape-murder at RG Kar Hospital, her parents led a cycle rally in Kolkata, demanding justice. Organized by Abhaya Manch, the march included 100 cyclists and torchbearers. Participants expressed dissatisfaction with the CBI’s progress and vowed to continue the fight. The prime accused, Sanjay Roy, faces charges, with […]
Rajasthan’s education department will form a 10-member committee to review the school syllabus, with a report due in 30 days. Education Minister Madan Dilawar previously proposed adding content about cows to primary school books and recommended screening films on the topic. He also declared that textbooks calling Mughal emperor Akbar “great” would be burned, citing […]
Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari, a former Jaipur princess, accused historians and the British of distorting Rajput history. She emphasized the need to preserve authentic narratives and share the true history with future generations. Speaking on the birth anniversary of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, she urged people to contribute to building a prosperous, […]
Actor Kasturi Shankar was arrested in Hyderabad by Tamil Nadu Police over her controversial remarks about Telugu-speaking people in Tamil Nadu. She addressed missing rumours in a video, denying claims she had absconded and clarifying she was cooperating with authorities. Shankar is currently in Puzhal Prison, facing charges after apologizing for her comments made during […]
Israeli fire in south Lebanon killed two Lebanese soldiers on Sunday, with the army accusing Israel of directly targeting their position in Mari, Hasbaya. One soldier was initially killed and three others wounded, one critically, before a second soldier later died from his injuries. Since the onset of war with Hezbollah in September, Israeli fire […]
A mob vandalized BJP MLA Kongkham Robindro’s ancestral home in Manipur’s Imphal West district, a day after attacking his personal residence. The mob, seeking Robindro’s stance on state developments, was told by his father to convey their message. The incident followed violent protests in the region after militants killed three women and children in Jiribam. […]