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Uttar Pradesh State Women’s Commission has proposed several measures to improve women’s safety in public and commercial spaces. Key recommendations include banning male tailors from taking women’s measurements and ensuring that only female trainers work with women in gyms, yoga, and fitness centers. These proposals aim to create safer environments for women in the state.
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has directed medical colleges to submit their annual declaration on the NMC portal by November 15, 2024, along with a fee of ₹3,54,000 for UG MBBS seat admissions for 2025-26. Failure to comply will result in no seat allocation. Colleges must also register their AEBAS with NMC to access the […]
Gaurav Vilas Apune, arrested in the Baba Siddique murder case, revealed a backup “Plan B” for the assassination. He was selected as a backup shooter and practiced firing with Rupesh Mohol in Jharkhand. Six shooters were hired if “Plan A” failed. The accused were promised ₹25 lakh, a Dubai trip, a flat, and a vehicle […]
Following Donald Trump’s election, Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Vladimir Putin quickly sought influence with him over the Ukraine conflict. Zelenskiy called for a “fair ending” to the war, warning against a hasty peace. Putin, congratulating Trump, noted Trump’s intent to mend U.S.-Russia relations, potentially impacting years of Western support for Ukraine’s defense.
Crime Investigation Department in Himachal Pradesh is investigating a peculiar case of missing samosas, meant for a govt leadership event. The samosas, intended for CM Sukhvinder Singh Subbu’s visit to the CID headquarters, were reportedly served to police officers before his arrival, leading to embarrassment for the Congress govt. BJP has criticized the state for […]
Amid controversy over the disappearance of 25 tigers in Rajasthan’s Ranthambore National Park, officials confirmed on Thursday that 10 of the big cats have been traced. The claim followed remarks by Rajasthan’s Chief Wildlife Warden, Pavan Kumar Upadhyay, who stated that 25 tigers from the reserve, home to 75 tigers, had gone missing over the […]
The White House stated that Joe Biden felt it was the “correct” decision not to run for re-election, proud of his accomplishments. Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre subtly blamed Biden and Kamala Harris’ incumbent status for their electoral defeat, citing global challenges like the pandemic affecting incumbents. She didn’t comment on whether Biden regretted his decision.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan accused Priyanka Gandhi of contesting the Wayanad bypoll with Jamaat-e-Islami’s support, questioning Congress’s stance on secularism. He criticized Jamaat-e-Islami for undermining democratic values and aligning with the BJP in Jammu and Kashmir. Vijayan claimed their aim was to defeat CPI(M)’s Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami, but the people chose him instead.
Responding to calls from MLAs for restoring Article 370 in the J&K Assembly, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath suggested that the Congress party might face a fate similar to Articles 370 and 35A. He criticized the proposal by the National Conference government, allied with Congress, to reinstate special status, calling it an attempt to steer […]
Australia Today, a leading media outlet for the Indian diaspora in Australia, has raised concerns after its social media accounts were blocked in Canada. Restrictions followed the airing of a press conference featuring India’s External Affairs Minister Jaishankar and Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong, which led to tensions between Canada & India. The outlet criticized [&he...
Canada banned Australia Today after airing External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s press conference, where he discussed the India-Canada diplomatic standoff and Khalistani extremism in Canada. India expressed surprise at the move, criticizing it as hypocritical and highlighting Ottawa’s stance on freedom of speech. The incident has sparked strong reactions from both countries.
Haveri Police in Karnataka filed an FIR against BJP MP Tejasvi Surya for falsely claiming a farmer died by suicide over Waqf land issues. Surya’s deleted post blamed state leaders. Police clarified the 2022 suicide was due to debt and crop loss. Surya later apologized, citing unreliable sources. The Waqf land dispute continues, with officials […]
Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud is set to retire on November 10, 2023. Justice Sanjiv Khanna, currently the senior-most judge in the Supreme Court, will take over as the next CJI on November 11. November 8 marks CJI Chandrachud’s last working day. He assumed office on November 9, 2022, and has been a […]
Delhi High Court sentenced a lawyer to four months’ imprisonment for criminal contempt, finding him guilty of using derogatory language to scandalize and disrespect the judiciary. Justices Pratibha M Singh and Amit Sharma condemned the lawyer’s remarks against judges, stating his conduct aimed to malign the courts. The lawyer showed no apology or remorse for […]
S. Jaishankar met Singapore’s Deputy PM Gan Kim Yong to discuss strengthening bilateral ties, focusing on industrial parks, innovation, and semiconductors. On his two-nation tour, Jaishankar also addressed the 8th ASEAN–India Network of Think Tanks Roundtable and engaged with Singaporean leadership to explore avenues for enhancing the partnership between the two countries.