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The Jharkhand govt has begun legal action to recover ₹1.36 lakh crore in coal dues from the Centre. A notification issued on Tuesday authorizes the Secretary of Revenue, Registration, and Land Reforms to initiate the process. The move follows a cabinet decision to pursue legal action, addressing issues with Coal India’s subsidiaries and royalty dues.
US Congress unveiled a stopgap measure on Tuesday to fund federal agencies through March 14, preventing a partial shutdown. The $6.2 trillion measure includes $100.4 billion in emergency funding for disaster recovery and military projects. With a narrow Republican majority, Speaker Mike Johnson may need Democratic support to pass the bill before the Saturday shutdown […]
The govt of AP organized a state-level workshop on the implementation of the centre’s Jal Jeevan Mission. The workshop was held under the auspices of the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Dept. Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan inaugurated the program as the chief guest, with top officials from all districts participating in this crucial event.
Tokyo-based Space One’s second attempt to launch its Kairos No 2 rocket was aborted just 10 minutes after lift-off today. The rocket, carrying five small satellites, lost stability shortly after launch in Wakayama, Japan. This follows a failed debut flight in March, where the rocket exploded. Space One is investigating the cause, aiming to become […]
Congress MP Manickam Tagore submitted an Adjournment Motion Notice in the Lok Sabha over Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s comments about Dr. BR Ambedkar. He criticized Shah for trivializing Ambedkar’s contributions and called his remarks blasphemous. The Congress has demanded a strong condemnation from the House and an apology for undermining Ambedkar’s pivotal role in […]
The 4th day of the Telangana Legislative Assembly and Council sessions has begun, with 2 bills set to be introduced today. CM Revanth will present the State Payments of Salaries and Pensions bill in the house, while I&B Minister Ponguleti will introduce the ROR-2024 bill. Both bills will be discussed and are expected to be […]
A total of 20 BJP MPs, including Nitin Gadkari, Giriraj Singh, and Jyotiraditya Scindia, are facing potential notices for skipping the Lok Sabha session on the introduction of the One Nation, One Election Bill. The party had issued a three-line whip, but their absence has prompted action. The Bill passed its introductory phase despite opposition […]
Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Macau for 3 days, starting Wednesday, to mark the 25th anniversary of Chinese rule since the 1999 handover. He will attend the inauguration of Macau’s new administration and conduct an inspection tour. Sam Hou-fai, the former head of Macau’s highest court, will be sworn in as the city’s fourth […]
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia highlighted govt efforts to combat cyber fraud and telecom security issues. He noted that a cyber fraud network set up by the Home Ministry had prevented fraud worth ₹4,000 crore and saved nearly 10 lakh in public money. The telecom sector disconnected 2.75 lakh phone numbers and blacklisted 10,000 headers using […]
Sri Teja, the 9-year-old boy injured at the Pushpa 2 screening on Dec 4 stampede at Hyderabad’s Sandhya Theatre, remains in critical condition on mechanical ventilation. His fever is reducing, and his vital parameters are stable. Doctors are planning a tracheostomy to aid recovery. His mother died in the stampede. The Telangana govt is closely […]
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and China’s Foreign Minister held the 23rd Special Representatives (SRs) meeting to discuss peace and stability along the LAC and to restore bilateral ties that had been strained due to the Ladakh military standoff in Beijing on December 18. They focused on rebuilding relations after the October 21 deal on […]
4 SFI activists were detained in Thiruvananthapuram for protesting against Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan during his visit to Kerala University. The protest occurred outside the Senate Hall as Khan attended a seminar. Activists accused Khan of attempting to “saffronise” universities and criticized his role in vice-chancellor appointments, amid ongoing disputes with the state gov...
A fire broke out in a house in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, early Wednesday, causing six deaths from asphyxiation, including two children. The fire filled the house with smoke while the occupants were asleep. Locals noticed the blaze around 2:30 am and rushed to help. Six victims were declared dead at the hospital, while four […]
Four Canadian ministers revealed a border security plan, previously shared with Donald Trump’s team, focusing on surveillance, intelligence, and technology. The plan includes drones, helicopters, sniffer dogs, and joint strike force to combat organized crime. Minister Dominic LeBlanc said Canada will invest C$1.3 billion over 6 years, targeting irregular migration, and transnational crime.
US President-elect Donald Trump has once again raised objections to India’s high tariff rates on imports. He warned that if such practices continue, the United States will impose reciprocal taxes on Indian goods. Trump also stated, “In several cases, India is imposing massive tariffs on U.S. imports, charging 100% or even 200%, etc.”