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Vignesh Shivan recently addressed rumors about his involvement in acquiring the Seagulls Hotel in Pondicherry. Clarifying the matter, he explained that his visit was to secure shooting permission for his film “Love Insurance Kompany.” He met local officials out of respect, and an unrelated inquiry by his manager led to the rumors. Vignesh expressed amusement […]
President Droupadi Murmu on Monday expressed her respect for Vijay Diwas, acknowledging the soldiers’ bravery and sacrifice, which continue to inspire and fill India with pride. Vijay Diwas is celebrated on Dec 16 to honor India’s victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war, which led to Bangladesh’s liberation. The day pays tribute to the courage […]
Ex-Union Minister and MP, Anurag Thakur captained Speaker XI in the TB Free India Awareness Cricket Match on Sunday. Thakur scored an unbeaten 111 runs, leading his team to a 73-run victory over Chairman XI, led by Kiren Rijiju. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurated the match, and Union Minister Piyush Goyal distributed prizes at […]
After heated debates in the Lok Sabha, the Rajya Sabha will hold its own discussion on the Constitution on Monday and Tuesday. The debate comes amid rising tensions over the opposition’s no-confidence motion against Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar. BJP chief JP Nadda will open the discussion today, with PM Modi expected […]
Nearly a dozen students fainted at Utkarsh Coaching Centre in Jaipur on Sunday evening after fumes engulfed the building. The cause is still under investigation, with possibilities including a gas leak, toxic fumes from a gutter, or smoke from a nearby kitchen. At the time, 350 students were inside. Five were taken to Somani Hospital […]
Veteran Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar claimed in his book that retaining Manmohan Singh as PM, despite his declining health, cost the Congress a third term. Aiyar argued that Pranab Mukherjee should have been made PM while Singh could have become president in 2012, stating Singh’s slowed governance and Sonia Gandhi’s health issues weakened the […]
Legendary Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passed away at the age of 73 in a San Francisco hospital, his family confirmed on Monday. Admitted for two weeks, he was moved to the ICU as his condition worsened. Earlier reports of his death were denied by his sister. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting briefly announced his […]
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis expanded his cabinet, inducting 39 legislators, including 16 new faces. Portfolios will be allocated soon. He announced a “performance audit” for ministers, with a focus on caste and regional balance. The cabinet now has 42 members, with BJP holding 19 berths, Shiv Sena 11, and NCP 9. The winter session begins […]
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was discharged from a São Paulo hospital after successful emergency brain surgery for an intracranial hemorrhage caused by an October fall. After a second procedure to prevent further bleeding, doctors advised 15 days of rest. Lula, appearing upbeat, assured, “I’m in one piece,” as he left the hospital.
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy confirmed diplomatic contact with Syria’s Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) rebel group, despite its terrorist designation. Lammy highlighted aims for a representative government, securing chemical weapons, and reducing violence. He stated Britain would use diplomatic and intelligence channels to engage with HTS when necessary to achieve these goals.
Union External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated that changes in foreign policy are necessary for a prosperous India. He emphasized that Nehru’s model of development had a significant influence on his foreign policy. Jaishankar also mentioned that efforts to address these issues with foreign countries have already begun in India.
The Supreme Court Collegium summoned Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of Allahabad High Court over his remarks endorsing the Uniform Civil Code and stating laws should follow the “majority’s wish” at a VHP event. His comments, widely criticized as divisive and unconstitutional, led to calls for impeachment by 55 opposition MPs. The Collegium, led by CJI […]
AP CM Chandrababu will inspect the Polavaram project on Monday. He will depart from his Undavalli residence at 10:00 am in a special helicopter and is expected to arrive at the Polavaram project viewpoint by 10:45 am. After inspecting the project, he will review its progress and the rehabilitation of displaced individuals with top authorities.
Many Syrians who had fled their country due to prolonged protests and clashes have started returning home. Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad, over 7,600 Syrians returned within five days, according to Syrian Minister Yerlikaya. He stated that these individuals had moved to other countries to escape the conflict.
ABC News will pay $15 million to settle a defamation lawsuit filed by Donald Trump after comments made by anchor George Stephanopoulos in March, which falsely claimed Trump was “liable for rape.” As part of the settlement, ABC will donate the sum to Trump’s presidential foundation, issue public apologies, and pay an additional $1 million […]