Uttar Pradesh government has announced plans to appoint street vendors as “brand ambassadors” under the PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) scheme. The initiative aims to empower street vendors economically while recognizing their important role in society. The government will soon begin identifying vendors in all districts and major cities across the state.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised ‘The Sabarmati Report’, a film about the 2002 Godhra train-burning incident, calling it a courageous exposé of the truth. On X, Shah wrote that the film “defies the ecosystem with unparalleled courage,” shedding light on the truth behind the tragedy, and emphasized that the truth cannot remain hidden forever […]
A teacher in Andhra Pradesh’s Alluri Seetharamaraju district has sparked controversy by allegedly cutting the hair of 18 students who arrived late for the morning assembly. The incident occurred at Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya, a girls’ school, with teacher Sai Prasanna, responsible for student safety, reportedly punishing the students due to a water shortage that […]
Actor-politician Vijay’s Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) rejected rumours of an alliance with AIADMK for the 2026 elections. TVK General Secretary Bussy Anand called the claims baseless and false, urging the public to disregard them. He emphasised TVK’s focus on securing a decisive victory for the Tamil people, following its Dravidian and Tamil nationalist ideals, with […]
The Siddaramaiah-led Karnataka government plans to sue Maharashtra for alleged misleading claims regarding Karnataka’s guarantees. These claims were reportedly spread during Maharashtra’s election campaign, leading Karnataka’s CM to consider legal action for defamation. The lawsuit aims to address the spread of false information that allegedly targeted the state’s guaran...
As winter hits northern India, Delhi faces heavy smog. In response, Delhi BJP chief Praveen Khandelwal distributed masks to the public. The dense fog caused by the smog led IndiGo to issue a travel advisory, urging passengers to allocate extra time for travel and check flight statuses. The worsening air quality continues to disrupt daily […]
After former Delhi Minister Kailash Gahlot joined the BJP, AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal stated on Monday that Gahlot is free to make his own decisions. When asked about Gahlot’s move to the BJP, Kejriwal responded, “He is free; he can go wherever he wants.” Gahlot’s departure from AAP and switch to the BJP marks […]
Income Tax officials carried out surprise raids across various locations in Hyderabad, including Swastik group companies and real estate firms in Shadnagar. Searches were also conducted at Begambazar, Banjara Hills, and Shadnagar. The operation, which began in the morning, saw teams of IT officials inspecting multiple sites. Further details regarding the raids are awaited.
AP Home Minister Anita stated that law and order had failed during the previous YSRCP govt’s 5-year tenure. Speaking in the legislative council, she highlighted that the crime rate had decreased this year, with only 14,650 cases reported so far, compared to 22,418 crimes between January and Oct 2023. She urged against politicizing rape incidents […]
Anil Methaniya, a first-year student at Gujarat’s Dharpur Medical College, died after being forced to stand for three hours during ragging. His family blamed senior students for his death. Police filed a culpable homicide case against 15 second-year students who allegedly tortured juniors. The accused have been suspended from hostel and academic activities pending investigation.
The Supreme Court questioned the Delhi government, led by CM Atishi, regarding the delayed action on air pollution in the national capital. The court asked, “Why was there a delay of three days in implementing stage-4 restrictions? Why wait until the AQI was above 300?” In response, the government stated that stage-4 restrictions will be […]
A bomb blast occurred in the Mylardevpally area of Hyderabad on Monday, at the Prajaprati Sri Sriyade Mata Mandir in Lakshmiguda. The temple priest was seriously injured in the explosion, which took place while garbage was being cleared from temple premises. Locals rushed the priest to the hospital, while police, along with the clue team, […]
A man in Thrissur, Kerala, had his driving licence revoked and was fined ₹2.5 lakh for obstructing an ambulance on November 7. A video showed his Maruti Suzuki Ciaz blocking the ambulance for over two minutes. Charged under the Motor Vehicles Act, he faces penalties for obstructing emergency services, with the Kerala MVD stressing the […]
The issues surrounding APSRTC are being debated in the AP Legislative Assembly. AP Transport Minister Ramprasad Reddy stated that there is no current proposal to regularize outsourcing employees in APSRTC. He highlighted a shortage of 1,275 bus drivers and 789 conductors. The govt is working to introduce electric buses in APSRTC and has already ordered […]
The Supreme Court has directed President Droupadi Murmu’s office to decide on Balwant Singh Rajoana’s mercy plea within two weeks. Rajoana, on death row for the 1995 assassination of Punjab CM Beant Singh, awaits a decision amid court warnings to consider interim relief if delayed. The court criticized the Union for absence in the matter […]