UP Congress President Ajay Rai received a notice from Lucknow Police asking him to postpone his visit to Sambhal. Rai insisted he would visit peacefully to highlight the injustice faced by locals. The police cited concerns about maintaining peace and communal sensitivity, urging Rai to cooperate and avoid violating Section 163 BNSS. A Congress delegation […]
Harsh Vardhan, a 2023-batch IPS officer, tragically died in a road accident while on his way to his first posting in Hassan, Karnataka. The police vehicle he was traveling in lost control after a tyre burst, hitting a house and tree. Vardhan, who sustained severe head injuries, succumbed in the hospital. Former CM Sadananda Gowda […]
PM Narendra Modi wished BJP president JP Nadda on his 64th birthday, praising his significant contributions to the party. In a post on X, Modi highlighted Nadda’s dedication to organizational, legislative, and executive responsibilities. Other BJP leaders also extended their wishes to Nadda, who has led the party since 2020 and serves as Leader of […]
Donald Trump criticized US President Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden, who was convicted on gun and tax charges, calling it a “miscarriage of justice.” On Truth Social, Trump questioned if the pardon extended to those imprisoned for the January 6th attack, accusing Biden of abusing justice by favoring his son.
Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar confirmed that Congress will hold a major convention in Hassan on December 5. After a preparatory meeting at the KPCC office, he highlighted the support from Congress leaders, ministers, and various communities for the event. The convention will focus on Constitution protection and current national developments, as directed by the […]
UPI transactions hit 15.48 billion in November, marking a 38% YoY growth, with a total transaction value of ₹21.55 lakh crore, a 24% increase. Daily transactions averaged 516 million, totaling ₹71,840 crore. The integration of RuPay credit cards with UPI further enhanced the digital payment landscape, promoting convenience, security, and driving India’s cashless economy shift.
At least 25 people were killed in airstrikes by Syrian and Russian jets on the rebel-held city of Idlib, Syria, on Sunday. The strikes targeted residential areas, as the Syrian army claimed to have recaptured several towns from rebels. The attacks come as President Bashar al-Assad vowed to defeat insurgents in Aleppo, where recent clashes […]
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will update the Lok Sabha on recent developments in India-China relations, following a disengagement pact along the Line of Actual Control. The Lok Sabha will also introduce bills on coastal shipping, banking laws, and the Railways Act. In the Rajya Sabha, bills on oilfield regulation and aircraft design and manufacturing […]
Ahead of the farmers’ protest march from Noida to Delhi, a traffic advisory has been issued. Strict checks are in place at major borders, with heavy vehicles banned on key routes like the Yamuna Expressway and Noida-Greater Noida Expressway. Alternate routes are provided for passenger vehicles, including Chilla, DND, and Kalindi borders, to minimize disruptions […]
Dozens of people were killed in clashes between fans at a football match in N’Zerekore, Guinea’s second-largest city. Hospital sources reported around 100 deaths, with bodies filling the morgue. Disturbing videos on social media showed chaos and numerous bodies at the scene. Witnesses also reported that angry protesters vandalized and set fire to the local […]
Cyclone Fengal weakened into a deep depression after making landfall along the Puducherry-Tamil Nadu coast on Nov 30. Heavy rainfall caused flooding in parts of Puducherry and Tamil Nadu. Schools, colleges, and 3 trains were canceled today. Chennai airport resumed operations at 1 am after suspension, though delays and cancellations occurred. Fengal is expected to […]
The political committee of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf called for full access to Imran Khan, citing concerns over his health and safety. They urged immediate restoration of access to his family, legal team, and party officials to ensure transparency. The committee also demanded regular updates on Khan’s condition from the federal and Punjab govts, as well as […]
In November 2024, Pakistan saw 245 deaths, including 68 security personnel, in terrorist attacks and clashes. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan were hardest-hit. The country witnessed 71 attacks, the highest toll for security forces this year. Total terrorist-related fatalities in 2024 surpassed 1,000, with 856 attacks reported, reflecting a worsening security situation across the nation.
Former Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon accused Israel of war crimes and ethnic cleansing in Gaza, criticizing Prime Minister Netanyahu’s leadership. His remarks, aired on major Israeli media, were condemned by Netanyahu’s allies, who argued they damage Israel and aid its enemies. Yaalon, once Netanyahu’s defense minister, has been a vocal critic since their 2016 […]
Norway has decided to halt its deep-sea mining plans, announced the SV party on Sunday after budget negotiations with the coalition. Kirsti Bergstoe, leader of the green-left SV party, confirmed, “We are stopping plans to open mining on the seabed.” Norway, a leader in the global race for ocean floor metals, had been aiming to […]