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Veteran BJP leader LK Advani, 96, is showing improvement and is expected to be moved out of the ICU at Apollo Hospital in New Delhi within two days. Admitted for a routine check-up on December 13, he was shifted to the ICU on December 15. Advani, who has been a key figure in BJP’s rise, […]
The popular ‘National Book Fair’ will begin at NTR Stadium in Hyderabad on Dec 19, an event organized every year in December. The book fair committee has named the venue after Mahakavi Dasharathi Krishnamacharya for this year’s festival, to be held from December 19 to 29. This year, a special platform has been arranged for […]
The Gauhati High Court banned buffalo and bulbul fights in Assam, overturning a state SOP that allowed such events during Bhogali Bihu. The court found the practices violated the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and the Wildlife Protection Act. PETA India presented evidence of animal abuse, including physical harm to buffaloes and intoxication of […]
No new registrations have been accepted under MP’s Ladli Behna scheme since August 20, 2023, despite earlier promises to increase monthly payments from ₹1,250 to ₹3,000. Congress MLA Mahesh Parmar raised questions on restarting registrations, adjusting eligibility criteria, and revising the budget to fulfill these promises, but the govt confirmed no immediate changes.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar and AICC general secretary KC Venugopal reviewed preparations for the Congress Working Committee meeting in Belagavi on December 26-27. Congress leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, will attend. Shivakumar highlighted Belagavi’s historical significance, recalling Mahatma Gandhi’s presidency and the 39th Congress session there.
Donald Trump met TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew at Mar-a-Lago as the app faces a US ban over its Chinese ownership. TikTok has filed for a delay to allow review by the incoming administration. Trump, who initially supported the ban, now opposes it, citing concerns about Facebook benefiting. He acknowledged TikTok’s influence, especially among young […]
A new ROR Act is set to be introduced before the Telangana Legislative Assembly. I&B Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy will present the ROR-2024 Bill in the House. The government has decided to transform the Dharani portal into ‘Bhumata’. The new law will grant rights to Land Tribunals and provide rights to Gram Kantham areas.
China is ready to work with India to implement common understandings between their leaders and restore stable bilateral relations, focusing on mutual respect and dialogue. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will hold high-level talks today on the border issue, the first since 2019. The discussions aim to manage peace […]
Mysore Sandal Soaps are manufactured by Soaps and Detergents Ltd, a Govt of Karnataka company. The company contributes a portion of its profits as dividends to the govt every year. For the financial year 2023-24, it handed over a dividend of ₹108.62 crores to CM Siddaramaiah. The total profit for the year stood at ₹362.07 […]
A 7.3-magnitude earthquake hit Vanuatu’s capital, Port Vila, killing at least 14 people and injuring over 200. Aftershocks, including a 5.5-magnitude tremor, followed. Australia’s aid efforts are hindered by road damage, limiting access to the airport and seaport. The death toll is expected to rise, with communication disruptions complicating rescue efforts in the disaster-prone reg...
Tulsigowda, a renowned plant lover, passed away in Karnataka due to age-related health issues. A native of Hunnalli in Ankola taluk, Uttara Kannada district, Tulsigowda worked as a daily laborer for 17 years. She is credited with planting around 30,000 trees and was honored with the Padma Shri by the central govt for her contributions.
Donald Trump’s transition team proposes rolling back Biden-era EV policies, cutting support for electric vehicles, charging stations, and the $7,500 EV tax credit. The plan focuses on boosting US battery production, imposing global battery material tariffs, and prioritizing national defense over EV incentives. These changes could impact US EV sales as automakers expand electric offerings.
Sulakshana Pramod Sawant, wife of Goa CM Pramod Sawant, filed a ₹100 crore defamation suit against AAP MP Sanjay Singh for alleging her involvement in a “Cash-for-Jobs Scam.” Filed in Bicholim court, the suit claims Singh’s baseless accusations, widely broadcast and shared, harmed her reputation. She seeks damages and an injunction against further defamatory statements.
PM Modi is all set to begin a 2-day visit to Kuwait on Dec 21. He is scheduled to hold key meetings with top business leaders. PM Modi will also address the Indian community in Kuwait. Notably, this will be the first visit of an Indian Prime Minister to Kuwait in 43 years. The last […]
While global attention centers on the Middle East and Europe, India has focused on its “Act East” policy, strengthening ties with Southeast Asia and quietly engaging with North Korea. In July 2021, India closed its embassy in Pyongyang, citing COVID-19, though no official statement confirmed the closure. Ambassador Atul Gotsurve was later reassigned to Mongolia.