Wayanad Congress leaders handed the parliamentary by-election certificate to Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in Rahul Gandhi’s presence on Wednesday. Priyanka expressed gratitude to Wayanad’s people for their support and thanked party leaders for their dedication. Reportedly, she may take her Lok Sabha oath on Thursday. Leaders conveyed their best wishes during the certificate handover.
The Bombay HC has directed the Maharashtra Child Welfare Committee (CWC) to decide the custody of a 15-year-old girl rescued from a prostitution ring. The father, implicated in trafficking, had filed for custody, but the court ruled custody decisions should be made by the CWC. The court overturned the Thane Sessions Court’s May 2023 order, […]
Jalaj Dhir, 18-year-old son of Bollywood director Ashwini Dhir, tragically died in a car crash on November 23 on the Vile Parle highway, but the news came to light on Wednesday. He was traveling with 3 friends when their car, reportedly speeding at 120-150 mph, hit a divider. Jalaj and Sarthak Kaushik lost their lives. […]
Amid speculation over Maharashtra’s next Chief Minister, Shiv Sena has clarified that Eknath Shinde will not accept the Deputy CM post. Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Sirsat stated Shinde deserves to remain CM, as the elections were fought in his name. Meanwhile, the BJP remains firm on Devendra Fadnavis as their Chief Ministerial candidate.
Two members of the Bishnoi gang were arrested after a chase and shootout in Jalandhar, Punjab. Police seized three pistols and cartridges. The suspects, with multiple charges including murder and extortion, fired at officers, prompting retaliation. The Bishnoi gang, led by Lawrence Bishnoi, is under investigation for high-profile murders, including Sidhu Moosewala’s and Baba Siddique&rsqu...
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday raided multiple locations in Delhi and surrounding areas as part of a money laundering probe into an alleged bank loan fraud involving former promoters of Kwality Ltd. The case stems from a 2020 CBI FIR accusing the company of cheating a consortium of 10 banks out of ₹1,400 crore.
The Telangana High Court has expressed serious concern over the food poisoning incident at Maganur ZP High School in Narayanapet district. The court asked, “Are the officers sleeping? What are you doing if students are getting food poisoning three times a week? It’s a serious issue.” The court also raised objections to the state govt’s […]
A British man has won the third-largest National Lottery jackpot of all time, claiming 177 million pounds (₹1804.16 crore) in Tuesday’s Euromillions draw. This win places the ticket holder above Harry Styles and Adele on The National Lottery’s Rich List. The winner can choose anonymity or go public. The largest win was 195 million pounds […]
Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has raised concerns over delays in land acquisition for railway projects in Kerala. In a letter to CM Pinarayi Vijayan, Vaishnaw noted that only 64 hectares of the required 470 hectares have been acquired, despite the Centre’s payment of over ₹2,100 crore. These delays impact ₹12,350 crore worth of railway […]
The AP Cabinet Sub-Committee meeting on drug control is underway, led by IT Minister Lokesh. Home Minister Anita, Health Minister Satyakumar, and other ministers are attending this meeting. Discussions are focused on the formation of a task force to combat the menace of drug trafficking. The sub-committee will make key decisions and outline the procedures […]
India and Russia are set to strengthen their cooperation with a new pact on rail manufacturing. Russia plans to invest in India’s train and component production to meet its domestic needs. This follows a recent expression of interest from Russian railway company TMH. The move aims to establish manufacturing facilities in India for supplying Russian […]
AP Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan’s meeting with PM Modi concluded successfully after lasting for half an hour. The Jana Sena chief urged the Prime Minister to extend support for funds and projects in Andhra Pradesh. He specifically requested assistance for providing fresh water to every household in the state. Reports suggest that PM Modi responded […]
Keerthy Suresh confirmed her 15-year relationship with childhood sweetheart Antony Thattil and revealed plans to marry him in December at a church in Goa, surrounded by close family and friends. Her father, Suresh Kumar, confirmed the wedding details. Keerthy also hinted about her pet dog’s name, NYKE. On the work front, she’s preparing for her […]
Denmark’s Glyptotek museum will return the bronze head of Roman Emperor Septimius Severus to Turkey after displaying it for over 50 years. The decision resolves an 18-month dispute with Ankara, which claimed the head was looted during an archaeological dig. The full statue, minus the head, was previously returned to Turkey after decades in the […]
Senior lawyer Mahesh Jethmalani criticized Congress for politicizing the US indictment against the Adani Group, stating the opposition party lacks credible evidence for a parliamentary probe. He said that the indictment doesn’t show proof of any conspiracy to influence Indian officials and accused Congress of blindly relying on it for political reasons without considering India’s [&...