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Indian National Lok Dal held a felicitation ceremony to celebrate the victory of its two legislators from the Chautala family in the 2014 Haryana Assembly elections, with notable participation from Pakistani Parliamentarian Abdul Rehman Kanju. The event, coinciding with Diwali celebrations, sparked curiosity among locals, especially the youth, regarding the presence of a Pakistani lawmaker [&he...
In a case similar to ‘Breaking Bad’, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) busted the largest drug “superlab” in Canada. This marks a big blow to the transnational organized crime network in the country. Gaganpreet Randhawa, an Indian-origin businessman, was arrested during the raid. The lab was outfitted with sophisticated equipment designed to produce large […]
In August, a seven-day-old infant named Krishna was found stuck in a tree in Hamirpur, Uttar Pradesh, after being thrown off a bridge by his parents. He suffered over 50 wounds, including a severe animal bite, and was hospitalized in Kanpur, where doctors were uncertain about his survival. Two months later, he left the hospital […]
North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui stated that the situation on the Korean Peninsula necessitates strengthening Pyongyang’s readiness against nuclear retaliation, reaffirming that the regime will not alter its nuclear policy. Choe’s remarks were made during meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, amid speculation about North Korean troops potentially joining Rus...
Tamil Nadu reported a total of 150 fire accidents on Deepavali. These incidents resulted in one death and 544 injuries. Chennai accounted for 48 of these accidents, down from 102 in 2023. Police cited hospital data to highlight these incidents. Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Department deployed over 8,000 personnel across 368 locations, including more […]
Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seized drugs worth ₹7 crore from two passengers arriving from Bangkok at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, officials reported on Friday. Acting on specific intelligence, DRI agents intercepted the passengers and discovered 7.096 kg of hydroponic weed, thwarting a Diwali drug trafficking attempt. The illicit market value of the drugs is estimated […]
Rajesh Kumar Singh has officially assumed the role of Defense Secretary at South Block, New Delhi. He is a 1989-batch IAS officer from the Kerala cadre. Previously, he served as the Officer on Special Duty (Defense Secretary-designate) since August 20, 2024. On his first day in office, Singh paid tribute to the nation’s fallen heroes […]
On November 1, 8 states and 5 Union Territories are celebrating their formation day. The states include Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab & Tamil Nadu. The Union Territories are Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Delhi, Lakshadweep, and Puducherry. PM Narendra Modi shared wishes on X, emphasizing their importance in nation building.
A viral video allegedly showed shots being fired at Punjabi singer AP Dhillon’s residence in Canada’s Vancouver. The video gives a glimpse into the chaos of September 1 attack, which also involved two vehicles being torched. Lawrence Bishnoi-Godara gang member took responsibility for the attack. He alleged that the attack was in response to the […]
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese celebrated Diwali on Friday by visiting the Sydney Murugan Temple with Parramatta MP Andrew Charlton. He emphasized the festival’s significance, saying, “Deepavali celebrates the victory of light over darkness.” Albanese noted the temple’s role as a sanctuary for Western Sydney’s South Asian Hindu community, attracting peo...
Govt released the Operational Guidelines for the ‘Namo Drone Didi’ scheme, aimed at providing drones to women self-help groups under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM). With a budget of ₹1,261 crore, the guidelines establish an Implementation and Monitoring Committee, led by the Additional Secretary of Rural Development, to oversee the ...
Kansai International Airport in Japan proudly claims it has never lost a piece of luggage in its 30 years of operation. Supervisor Tsuyoshi Habuta attributes this success to strict adherence to procedures. The team handles over 3,000 bags daily, ensuring fragile items are delivered directly to passengers and luggage arrives at the carousel within 15 […]
Mauritius blocked access to social media on Friday ahead of a general election, following a wire-tapping scandal. Telecom operator EMTEL announced the ban, lasting until November 11, citing “illegal postings” threatening national security. Opposition leaders criticized the move as a sign of govt panic and an attack on citizens’ rights, demanding legal action and intervention [...
Mauritius blocked access to social media on Friday ahead of a general election, following a wire-tapping scandal. Telecom operator EMTEL announced the ban, lasting until November 11, citing “illegal postings” threatening national security. Opposition leaders criticized the move as a sign of govt panic and an attack on citizens’ rights, demanding legal action and intervention [...
Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge urged party units for upcoming Assembly elections to avoid announcing guarantees without considering budgets, warning that unplanned promises could lead to financial issues. He criticized Karnataka Congress for not fulfilling commitments and advised Maharashtra leaders to align their promises with financial realities to prevent future hardships.