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Rohan Jaitley was re-elected as Delhi District Cricket Association (DDCA) president, securing 1,577 votes against Kirti Azad’s 777. The 35-year-old, son of late Union Minister Arun Jaitley, won after 2,413 votes were cast. Shikha Kumar was elected vice-president, and Ashok Sharma, Harish Singla, and Amit Grover secured key posts. Azad, a former World Cup winner, […]
Sonakshi Sinha responded to Mukesh Khanna’s criticism of her father, Shatrughan Sinha, following her failure to answer a Ramayana-related question on KBC. She reminded Khanna that other contestants made similar mistakes and emphasized the importance of forgiveness, as taught by Lord Ram. Sonakshi also defended her values, attributing her respectful response to her father’s teachings.
2 Indian Coast Guard vessels, ICGS Vaibhav and ICGS Abhiraj, arrived in Male to strengthen maritime collaboration with the Maldives. Over 4 days, they will engage in professional training, law enforcement, and environmental awareness activities. The mission aligns with India’s “SAGAR” framework, emphasizing regional stability, sustainability, and cooperation, before continuing...
Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma approved the prosecution of KTR over alleged misuse of Rs 55 crore during the Hyderabad Formula E race. The state cabinet has directed the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) to investigate the case under the Prevention of Corruption Act. KTR, former officials Arvind Kumar and BLN Reddy, are likely to be named […]
The Telangana Legislative Assembly and Council will resume for the third day on Tuesday at 10 AM as part of the winter session. Several issues will be discussed in both houses. A key decision was made in the Business Advisory Council (BAC) regarding the schedule. Theses Assembly and Council meetings will continue until Dec 21.
The NDA govt has issued a re-notification for the remaining 53 bars in Andhra Pradesh. Applications are invited for granting leases from this month until August 31, 2025. The deadline for submitting applications is 5 PM on Dec 23. The applications will be reviewed on the same day, and the auction will be held the […]
TikTok has asked the US Supreme Court to block a law requiring its Chinese owner, ByteDance, to sell or shut down the app by Jan 19. The law, aimed at national security, was upheld by a lower court. TikTok argues it would restrict free speech and harm businesses, requesting a decision by January 6. The […]
The govt has identified 21 “fake universities” operating across India, with 8 in Delhi, and directed state governments to take legal action. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced the list in Lok Sabha, available on the UGC website. Efforts to protect students include public notices and legal measures. Additionally, the 2024-25 higher education budget saw an […]
A New York judge denied Trump’s bid to dismiss his hush money conviction, ruling presidential immunity doesn’t apply to unofficial conduct. Judge Juan Merchan’s decision could see Trump enter the White House with a felony conviction, pending appeal. Trump’s sentencing, tied to efforts to boost his 2016 campaign, remains postponed following his November 5 election […]
President-elect Donald Trump will meet Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos at Mar-a-Lago, CNN’s Alayna Treene reported. Sarandos, a longtime Democratic donor, supported Biden, Obama, and Clinton, per OpenSecrets. Netflix and Sarandos declined to comment. Following Trump’s election victory, business leaders, including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, have sought to establish positive relations wit...
Donald Trump announced George Glass as his pick for U.S. Ambassador to Japan. Glass, a former ambassador to Portugal (2017-2021) and ex-president of Pacific Crest Securities, brings business expertise to the role. A fundraiser for Trump’s 2024 campaign, Glass also founded MGG Development LLC, specializing in real estate investments. Trump praised his business acumen on […]
The ‘One Nation – One Election’ bill will be presented in Parliament today. The Central government has included the bill in the list of legislation to be introduced in the Lok Sabha. Union Law Minister Arjunram Meghwal is expected to introduce the bill. The LS Speaker may refer the bill to the JPC due to […]
President Droupadi Murmu is all set to visit Andhra Pradesh on Monday. She will be the chief guest at the graduation ceremony at AIIMS Mangalagiri. She will depart from Delhi at 8:35 AM, arrive at Gannavaram Airport at 11:30 AM, and then travel by road to AIIMS, arriving at 12:05 PM. After attending the AIIMS […]
Bombay High Court dismissed a petition challenging a contract awarded by the Maharashtra govt to Adani Group for supplying renewable and thermal power. Court called the petition “unsubstantiated and reckless” and imposed a ₹50,000 fine on petitioner Shriraj Nageshwar Aepurwar. Aepurwar had claimed the contract violated his fundamental right to fair electricity supply at reasonable [...
Three small idols, approximately four to six inches in size, were discovered during the digging of a well near the Bhasma Shankar temple in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, which had reopened on December 13 after 46 years. The idols, found at a depth of 15 to 20 feet, appeared to represent Goddesses Parvati and Lakshmi, but […]