Jay Shah, BCCI secretary and son of Home Minister Amit Shah, has assumed office as ICC Chair, succeeding Greg Barclay. His tenure begins amid unresolved venue issues for the 2025 Champions Trophy between India and Pakistan. Shah aims to leverage cricket’s inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and accelerate the growth of women’s cricket […]
A Canadian court granted bail to Khalistani terrorist Arshdeep Singh Gill, alias Arsh Dalla, leader of the banned Khalistan Tiger Force, despite India’s extradition efforts. Dalla, arrested in October after being injured in a shooting, secured bail with a $30,000 surety. His next hearing is on February 24, 2025. India remains engaged with Canadian authorities […]
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut urged Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari to recommend President’s Rule in Maharashtra, citing the ongoing CM stalemate and alleged EVM tampering. He criticized Eknath Shinde-led govt, calling it unconstitutional and claiming it survives due to Supreme Court’s intervention, particularly ex-CJI DY Chandrachud’s rulings, while advocating for a national ...
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal highlighted the Cruise Bharat Mission, aiming to attract 10 lakh sea cruise tourists by 2029. Currently, 6 major ports—Visakhapatnam, Mormugao, New Mangalore, Cochin, Mumbai, and Chennai—have cruise terminals. A new presumptive taxation regime for non-residents operating cruise ships was introduced under Section 44BBC of the Income-tax Act, 1961.
Ahead of Delhi’s Assembly elections, Arvind Kejriwal, former CM and AAP chief, confirmed that there will be no alliance in the capital. Speaking at a press conference with MP Sanjay Singh, Kejriwal addressed questions about the elections, which are expected in early 2025. He emphasized, “There will be no alliance in Delhi for the assembly […]
Puducherry recorded its heaviest rainfall in 30 years, with 46 cm, surpassing the 21 cm recorded on October 31, 2004. Other areas also saw significant rainfall, including Cuddalore (23 cm), Chennai Airport (14 cm), Yercaud (14 cm), Meenambakkam (11 cm), Nungambakkam (10 cm), Vellore (11 cm), Tirupattur (8 cm), and Dharmapuri and Salem (5 cm […]
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present Banking Laws Bill, 2024, in Lok Sabha on Monday. The bill seeks amendments to several acts, including Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, Banking Regulation Act, 1949, and the Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Acts of 1970 and 1980. Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will also present […]
Preparations for the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, scheduled from January 13 to February 26, 2025, are in full swing. Expected to attract 43 crore pilgrims, the event is being closely monitored by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. He assured that all arrangements will be finalized by December 10, aiming to provide a seamless experience for […]
On Nagaland’s Statehood Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings, praising the state’s rich culture and the warmth of its people. In a post on X, he highlighted Naga culture’s spirit of duty and compassion, expressing his hope for the state’s continued progress in the future. Modi prayed for Nagaland’s prosperity in the coming […]
The India Meteorological Dept (IMD) has issued warnings for Sabarimala devotees, predicting heavy rains. Heavy rainfall is already affecting areas like Sannidhanam, Pamba, and Nilakkal in Sabarimala. Given that it takes about 8 hours to visit Sabarimala, the Devasthanam Board has been alerted, and arrangements are being made for early darshan to ensure the safety […]
Nearly 3,500 projects, including 217 bridges, have been completed under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) in J&K over the past 20 years. A review meeting chaired by Joint Secretary Amit Shukla focused on expediting project completion, ensuring quality, and improving rural connectivity. Since its inception, 3,742 projects covering 20,801 km of roads have […]
Acharya Satyendra Das, the head priest of the Ayodhya Ram Temple, condemned the attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh and the recent arrest of an ISKCON priest. He stated, “Hindus are being persecuted in Bangladesh, and what is happening there is wrong. The Government of India should take action.” Das also claimed that the Bangladeshi govt […]
BJP leader and former Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis called caretaker CM Eknath Shinde to check on his health after Shinde’s visit to his native village in Satara due to health concerns. This comes amid uncertainty over the Maharashtra CM post following the election results. Shinde is expected to return to Thane from Satara around 3 […]
Heavy rains are lashing Tamil Nadu due to the impact of Cyclone Fengal. In response, the District Collector of Puducherry has requested immediate assistance from the Indian Army. Consequently, the Army has begun flood relief operations in Puducherry. Since Cyclone Fengal crossed the coast in Puducherry on Sunday evening, the region has been experiencing heavy […]
Jharkhand Congress President Keshav Mahato Kamlesh on Sunday met Chief Minister Hemant Soren to discuss the long-awaited cabinet expansion ahead of the December 9 special assembly session. The coalition government, led by Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), has agreed on cabinet positions: JMM will take 7 seats, Congress 4, and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) one, while […]