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Uddhav Thackeray, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief, dismissed claims of internal conflict within the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance, asserting unity despite disagreements over seat-sharing. He countered rumors about a CM selection formula. Thackeray also expressed distrust in the Election Commission’s impartiality, questioning if similar luggage checks were conducted for PM Modi and Home Minister ...
A Tamil Nadu govt doctor was stabbed 7 times by a patient’s son at Chennai’s Kalaignar Centenary Hospital. The attacker, angered by suspected incorrect medication for his mother, is in custody. The doctor, an oncologist with a pacemaker, is stable in ICU. CM MK Stalin promised an inquiry and enhanced safety measures for healthcare workers, […]
A bus carrying wedding guests plunged into a river in northern Pakistan, killing at least 14 people. The bride, the only survivor, is being treated in a Gilgit hospital. Of the 25 passengers, 10 are still missing. Officials said the driver likely lost control due to speeding. Road accidents with high fatalities are common in […]
Bombay High Court said that it would hear a petition seeking permission to allow general voters to carry their mobile phones to polling centers and be allowed entry by showing their identity proof through Digi Locker app. The bench of Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Amit Borkar was hearing a plea, which was mentioned […]
At least 11 wagons of a goods train derailed in Telangana’s Peddapalli district, causing the cancellation of 20 passenger trains. The train, carrying iron ore, derailed between Raghavapuram and Ramagundam. No injuries were reported. Restoration work is ongoing, with some trains rescheduled, diverted, or partially cancelled. South Central Railway is prioritizing passenger safety and track ...
Union Telecommunications Ministry is working to solve the issue of call drops. A call drop occurs when the call is unexpectedly disconnected. It became one of the most frequent complaints by mobile users. The Ministry said that call quality monitoring will be done on a monthly basis from April 2025. It was done at tower […]
The first shipment of American turkey products for India departed, marking a significant milestone in US-India trade. Following India’s agreement to reduce high tariffs on US turkey, US Senator Mark Warner hailed it as a historic achievement. The shipment opens new opportunities for Virginia’s poultry producers and strengthens bilateral trade relations between the two nations.
British writer Samantha Harvey won the 2024 Booker Prize for her novel “Orbital,” a 136-page work exploring six astronauts’ reflections on Earth from the International Space Station. The story touches on themes of mourning, desire, and the climate crisis. Harvey dedicated the award to those advocating for the Earth and human dignity. The prize includes […]
Supreme Court said executive cannot replace the Judiciary and legal process should not prejudge guilt of an accused. The apex court took a tough stand on the issue of ‘bulldozer justice’. The bench of Justice BR Gavai and Justice KV Viswanathan stated, “The issue relates to fairness in the criminal justice system, which mandates that […]
Trump cabinet 2.0: Susan Wiles, White House CoS; Pete Hegseth, Defense Secy; Mike Waltz, NSA; Tom Homan, Border Czar; Stephen Miller, Dy Chief Of Policy; Kristi Noem, Secy Of Homeland Security; John Ratcliffe, CIA Director; Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy: Dept Of Government Efficiency; Elise Stefanik, UN Ambassador; Lee Zeldin, Environment Protection Agency; William McGinley, White […]
Saudi Arabia has replaced Nadhmi al-Nasr as CEO of its NEOM mega-city project, appointing Aiman al-Mudaifer as interim CEO. NEOM, part of Vision 2030, has faced growing scepticism over delays and scaled-back goals. Initial projections for a population of over one million by 2030 have been revised to just 300,000. NEOM is still under development, […]
The Commission for Air Quality Management issued show cause notices to officials in Sangrur and Ferozepur after a rise in farm fires. The notice questioned their failure to comply with pollution control orders. Punjab reported 418 farm fires, with Sangrur seeing 103 cases. Air quality remained poor, with cities like Amritsar and Jalandhar recording AQI […]
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah made a historic visit to the Kerehadi tribal village in HD Kote, becoming the first CM to engage with the community. He listened to their concerns, addressing issues on the spot and promising the establishment of the Adivasi/Aranyavasi Development Corporation. His visit highlights efforts to support marginalized communities through government action and […]
Seven & i Holdings, the Japanese parent company of 7-Eleven, is reportedly considering buying back its shares to avoid a $45 billion takeover bid from Canadian rival Alimentation Couche-Tard. The move is seen as a countermeasure against Couche-Tard’s proposal worth seven trillion yen. Sources close to the company shared this information with Nikkei, which reported […]
The BJP dismissed claims that Mithun Chakraborty’s purse was stolen during a rally in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, stating that it was simply misplaced and later recovered. The incident occurred while Chakraborty was campaigning for BJP candidate Aparna Sengupta. Despite a viral video suggesting a theft, BJP leader Ghanshyam Grover clarified there was no pickpocketing, only a […]