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NCP chief Sharad Pawar met PM Modi in Parliament with 2 farmers from Phaltan, Maharashtra, presenting a box of pomegranates from their farm. The meeting came weeks after the BJP-led MahaYuti defeated MVA in Maharashtra polls. Pawar clarified that the Sahitya Sammelan topic wasn’t discussed, though he previously invited Modi to inaugurate the 98th Marathi […]
The ‘Chalo Raj Bhavan’ protest organized the program under the leadership of TPCC Chief Mahesh Kumar Goud this afternoon from Indira Gandhi Statue on Necklace Road to Raj Bhavan in Hyderabad. CM Revanth, Deputy CM Bhatti, several ministers and MLAs participated in this rally. They are protesting against the Adani case and Manipur issues.
Malaysia’s Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan will be fined for smoking in a non-smoking area, Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad confirmed on Wednesday. Smoking at eateries has been illegal in Malaysia since 2019. Mohamad apologized and acknowledged receiving a violation notice, stating the fine amount is pending. Offenders face fines up to 5,000 ringgit ($1,120) under Malaysian […]
Farmers protesting at the Khanauri border rejected the Supreme Court-appointed committee on Wednesday. Sarwan Singh Pandher, General Secretary of the Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee, criticized the committee for not addressing issues promptly. He stated that future talks would only occur with the central govt, which farmers are willing to engage with, but not the […]
Farmers in Punjab staged a three-hour ‘rail roko’ protest on Wednesday, disrupting train movement in 23 districts. Led by Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, they demanded MSP guarantees, debt waivers, pensions, and justice for Lakhimpur Kheri victims. Protesters, stopped at Delhi border points, have been agitating since February 13, raising slogans and blocking […]
New York architect Rex Heuermann, accused in the Gilgo Beach murders, faces a 7th charge for Valerie Mack, whose remains were found in 2000 and 2011. Arrested in July 2023, Heuermann pleads not guilty. Investigators used DNA, cell phone data, and internet searches to link him to 11 victims. Mack’s case involved DNA matching his […]
The director of a Noida school was arrested for installing a spy camera in the teachers’ washroom. The camera, hidden in a bulb socket, allowed him to view live footage via his phone and computer. A teacher found the camera, reported it, but the director and coordinator initially dismissed the claim. The camera was operational […]
The ‘Bhubharati’ Bill 2024 was introduced in the Telangana Assembly today by Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy. On the occasion, Ponguleti stated, “It is govt’s responsibility to protect the lands. The Dharani portal has caused numerous problems. The ROR Act 2020 has been completely repealed and replaced with Bhubharati.”
BJP MP Hema Malini expressed support for the ‘One Nation, One Election’ bill, highlighting the drawbacks of frequent polls in India. She emphasized that synchronized elections would reduce disruptions to her work as an MP caused by the model code of conduct. She also noted that resources saved could be better used for essential sectors […]
The Hyderabad National Book Fair 2024 will be held at Telangana Kala Bharathi, NTR Stadium, from Dec 19-29. The fair will feature over 347 stalls, including English, Telugu, and government stalls, and showcase books in various languages. 2 stages will host cultural performances and book launches. Telangana delicacies, a mobile healthcare center, and wheelchairs for […]
Canada has announced a C$1.3 billion plan to bolster border security, including deploying an aerial intelligence task force with drones, helicopters, and surveillance towers. The move addresses US concerns over migrants and fentanyl at the northern border and aims to prevent potential tariffs. The plan also enhances intelligence-gathering.
The Central govt has announced that the Indian Embassy in North Korea will be restored. India has increasingly focused on the Korean peninsula in light of recent geopolitical changes. At this time, the U.S. Embassy in North Korea will also reopen this month. It is worth noting that India had closed its embassy in North […]
The Karnataka Assembly passed a bill imposing a ₹500 cess on car and bike registrations and an additional 3% fee on transport vehicles, raising vehicle registration costs. Approved by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot in March 2024, the amended law includes a lifetime tax on EVs, with a 10% tax on EVs priced over ₹25 lakh.
Chennai-born Caitlin Sandra Neil, a 19-year-old UC Davis student, was crowned Miss India USA 2024 at the pageant in New Jersey. Caitlin, living in the USA for 14 years, aims to promote women’s empowerment and literacy. Sanskriti Sharma won Mrs. India USA, and Arshita Kathpalia claimed Miss Teen India USA. Forty-seven contestants from 25 states […]
Russia’s Health Ministry announced a breakthrough cancer vaccine set for launch in early 2025, to be provided free to patients. Developed by the Radiology Medical Research Center, preclinical trials showed it suppresses tumor growth and metastases. Amid rising cancer rates in Russia, President Putin earlier hinted at progress on next-generation cancer vaccines and immunomodulatory drugs.