follow us:
The Telangana High Court directed the Lake Protection Committee to clarify the extent of Pedda Cheruvu lake, whether it is 17 acres and 26 guntas or 30 acres. The court mandated a final notification on the full tank level within three weeks and ordered the GHMC to fence the lake within six months, prohibiting construction […]
CBI told a local court that “some false records, pertaining to the case, were created at Tala Police Station” in RG Kar rape-murder case. It was tasked by Calcutta High Court with investigating the horrific killing of a junior doctor last month. CBI also said it had CCTV footage from the police station in question, […]
Himachal Pradesh minister Vikramaditya Singh faced reprimand from Congress leaders in Delhi over a contentious order requiring food outlets to display their owners’ names and addresses. This backlash arose as party faced criticism for a similar order by the UP govt during the Kanwar Yatra. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge expressed dissatisfaction with Singh’s handling of [&hel...
AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal announced on Thursday that public welfare projects stalled by the BJP will be resumed, including the repair of damaged roads in Delhi. He alleged that the BJP aimed to defame the AAP govt by hindering progress. He made these statements while inspecting the roads in the city accompanied by Chief […]
Forest officials in East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh, are using drone cameras to track a leopard spotted near Kadiyam’s flower nurseries, causing panic among villagers. The 3-4-year-old male leopard, believed to have moved from the Diwancheruvu West Reserve Forest, has not harmed livestock. Officials are educating locals on safety measures and setting up CCTV, trap cages, […]
Taiwan’s defense ministry expressed concern on Thursday over an increase in Chinese military activity around island, including live fire drills. Accusing Beijing of policy instability, Taiwan highlighted ongoing military tensions that challenge its security. 29 Chinese aircraft were reported conducting a joint combat readiness patrol after the detection of 43 military aircraft on Wednesday.
PM Modi received a special gift from chess star Vantika Agarwal during his meeting with the Chess Olympiad 2024 double gold winners. Vantika presented a photo from the 2012 ‘Swami Vivekananda Mahila Chess Mahotsav,’ which Modi organized. He also observed a bullet chess game between R Praggnanandhaa and Arjun Erigaisi, celebrating India’s historic double gold […]
The Delhi High Court on Thursday extended the interim protection from arrest for former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar until October 4. She is facing a criminal case for alleged cheating and misuse of OBC and disability quota benefits in the civil services exam. The hearing on her anticipatory bail plea was deferred after her lawyer […]
Contradictory statements were made by the forensic surgeon and an autopsy assistant in RG Kar rape-murder case during CBI interrogation. Both of these officials were part of the team that conducted a post-mortem of the victim’s body. The contradictions made the suspicions of the CBI stronger regarding gross lapses in the drafting of the autopsy […]
The US and allies have called for an immediate 21-day ceasefire on the Israel-Lebanon border amid escalating violence. Supported by a 12-nation bloc, the ceasefire aims to address the humanitarian crisis, with nearly 600 dead and 500,000 displaced in Lebanon due to Israeli airstrikes. Leaders Biden and Macron emphasized the need for safety and diplomatic […]
The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) has issued a notice to former wrestler and politician Vinesh Phogat for a whereabouts failure, requesting an explanation within 14 days. Athletes registered in NADA’s Registered Testing Pool (RTP) must provide their availability for dope tests. If they are unavailable when tested, it counts as a whereabouts failure, which applies […]
In the Delhi Assembly’s new seating arrangement, newly appointed CM Atishi will occupy seat number 1, while AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal is assigned seat no. 41. Atishi, Delhi’s third female CM, previously held seat 19. Other ministers, including Saurabh Bharadwaj, Kailash Gahlot, and Mukesh Ahlawat, also have new seat numbers. Leader of Opposition Vijender Gupta’s […]
Himachal Pradesh mandated that street vendors display identification in response to public concerns about food hygiene. Minister Vikramaditya Singh announced that ID cards would be issued through the Street Vending Committee, containing vendor registration details. He emphasized that this policy mirrors similar regulations in Uttar Pradesh to ensure accountability and hygiene.
DMK and Congress engaged in an exchange of posts on X over the issue of water logging in Chennai. Congress leader Karti Chidambaram shared a news clip of water logging in Chennai with a cryptic message that read “Race Road or Rain Road” and tagged Greater Chennai Corporation. It was an apparent dig at the […]
A record nine candidates are competing in Japan’s ruling party election to succeed outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. Leading contenders include a former defense minister, the son of a former prime minister, and the economic security minister, who could become Japan’s first female prime minister. A second round of voting is expected after no candidate […]