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YouTube released a poignant letter from former CEO Susan Wojcicki, who passed away from lung cancer in August. Written weeks before her death, the letter, shared during Lung Cancer Awareness Month, reflects on her diagnosis, treatment journey, and advocacy for improved cancer care. Wojcicki emphasized the importance of enjoying the present and fighting for progress […]
A Rajasthan court has agreed to hear a petition filed by Hindu Sena chief Vishnu Gupta, claiming the Ajmer Sharif Dargah is a Shiva temple. Gupta demands the dargah be declared “Sankat Mochan Mahadev Temple” and an ASI-led survey to assess its religious significance. The court has issued notices to the Dargah Committee, Ministry of […]
Air India will deploy Vistara’s A320 planes on key metro routes like Delhi-Mumbai and Mumbai-Hyderabad, featuring a three-class configuration. Wide-body planes like Boeing 777 and Airbus A350 will also be used on select routes. The airline offers 35,000 premium seats weekly and plans to expand its fleet and route coverage by 2025. The merger aims […]
The Ghaziabad Police informed the Allahabad High Court on Wednesday that they have added a charge against Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair for endangering the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India under the IT Act. This charge was included in the October 8 FIR. The update came during Zubair’s plea to quash the FIR over […]
A Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) meeting will take place at 10:30 AM on Thursday, before the Winter Session of Parliament begins. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, who won the Wayanad bypoll, will take her oath as a first-time MP at 11 AM, alongside Ravindra Chavan, who defeated his BJP opponent in Maharashtra’s Nanded. Both will officially join […]
Villagers in Nirmal district, Telangana, called off their protest against an ethanol factory after the government halted its construction. Tensions escalated with stone-throwing at police and a standoff with a revenue official. District Collector Abhilasha Abhinav assured the villagers of government intervention. The issue sparked political debate, with BRS and Congress blaming each other for [...
In a major action against drug abuse, Anantnag Police attached property worth ₹2 crore under the NDPS Act. A double-story house and one kanal of land, owned by Mohammad Amin Malik, were seized in Srigufwara. Malik, a repeat offender, was linked to a 2021 case where a significant amount of narcotics was recovered, according to […]
The US Federal Trade Commission has launched an antitrust investigation into Microsoft, focusing on software licensing, cloud computing, and AI practices. This follows similar scrutiny of Google, Apple, and Meta. The probe includes concerns about Microsoft potentially abusing market power with its Azure cloud services and productivity software, as well as other Big Tech regulatory […]
The National People’s Party (NPP), which recently parted ways with the N. Biren Singh-led govt, condemned the violence in Manipur, including the brutal killing of 3 women, 3 children, and an infant. During a meeting on November 27 in Shillong, the NPP also condemned the abduction of L Kamal from Cachar district and urged both […]
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Lok Sabha that train blankets are washed at least once a month, with an additional bedsheet provided for use as a quilt cover. He highlighted measures like improved linen quality, mechanized laundries, and quality checks. War rooms monitor complaints, while eco-friendly packaging and improved logistics enhance linen handling on […]
Hemant Soren will be sworn in as Jharkhand’s 14th Chief Minister after his Jharkhand Mukti Morcha-led coalition secured 56 of 81 Assembly seats on Thursday. The ceremony, which will take place at 4 PM in Ranchi’s Morabadi Ground, will be led by Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar. In his X handle post, Soren called it a […]
Several members of Donald Trump’s incoming administration, including his UN ambassador and EPA head nominees, received threats, including bomb alerts. The FBI is investigating, while the White House condemns the threats. President Biden has been briefed and ensures coordination with law enforcement. Biden pledges a smooth transition, unlike the Capitol attack in January 2021.
A Kerala govt inspection revealed that 1,498 officials, including gazetted officers and professors, were fraudulently receiving social security pensions meant for vulnerable groups. The Finance Department initiated an Information Kerala Mission audit that revealed the irregularities. The govt provides a monthly pension of ₹1,600 to around 62 lakh people from weaker sections of society.
A judge denied rapper “Diddy” (Sean Combs) bail for the third time, citing concerns over safety and unauthorized communications with witnesses. Combs faces charges of sex trafficking and racketeering, accused of abusing women and coercing them into drug-fueled sex parties. Combs, 55, has pleaded not guilty. His trial is scheduled for May 5, 2025. The […]
US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed retired General Keith Kellogg as his Ukraine envoy. Kellogg, a staunch loyalist, will work on ending the Russian invasion and mediating peace talks between Ukraine and Russia. Critics fear Trump may use military aid leverage to pressure Kyiv into territorial concessions. Kellogg previously served in key national security roles […]