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France’s nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, Charles de Gaulle, docked in the Philippines after conducting combat drills with Filipino forces in the South China Sea. The exercises, including anti-submarine warfare and aerial combat training, aimed to enhance security cooperation, a move likely to provoke China.
The AP govt has released the schedule of state budget meetings, and the meetings will begin on Feb 24. AP Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav will introduce a full budget on Feb 28. The AP Governor will address the state legislative assembly and council on Feb 24. CM CBN will talk about the resolution of the […]
Four people were arrested for assaulting a state transport bus conductor for not responding in Marathi near Belagavi, police said on Saturday. The conductor, also booked under the POCSO Act, sustained minor injuries and is out of danger after receiving treatment at Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences, said police officials.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin warned the Centre against targeting the Tamil language and state, stating, “Do not throw stones at the beehive.” Amid the NEP row, he accused Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan of politicizing education by linking funds to the trilingual policy and imposing Hindi, questioning who was truly playing politics in education.
Supreme Court pulled up the Assam government while hearing a case against a man accused of transporting beef. The court said the government “should have better things to do” than running after such persons. A bench of Justices A S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan stayed the criminal proceedings against the accused and posted the matter […]
AAP leader Atishi on Friday criticized the Delhi government for not approving the ₹2,500 honorarium for women in its first cabinet meeting. She accused the BJP of failing to fulfill PM Modi’s Mahila Samridhi Yojana promise, calling it an election gimmick and questioning when the financial aid would be credited to their accounts.
Iran carried out at least 975 executions last year, marking a sharp rise in capital punishment, according to Norway-based IHR and French group ECPM. The highest since 2008, the groups called it a “horrifying escalation” and accused Tehran of using executions to suppress dissent. IHR’s director warned that executions surged as tensions with Israel grew, […]
Indian government said that Indian deportees in Panama are “safe and secure.” It added that New Delhi is closely monitoring the ongoing deportations of illegal migrants from the United States and the situation in Panama. Panama acts as a transit hub for the immigrants. This comes after images of Indian deportees showing signs that read, […]
Google has inaugurated ‘Ananta,’ its largest India office, in Bengaluru’s Mahadevapura. Spanning 1.6 million sq ft, it houses 5,000 employees. The eco-friendly campus features smart glass, rainwater harvesting, and a green ‘Aranya’ forest. Designed for inclusivity, it includes tactile flooring and braille details for visually impaired individuals.
UN climate chief Simon Stiell praised India for surpassing key climate goals, citing its rapid solar expansion and nationwide electrification. In an interview with PTI, he stressed India’s vulnerability to climate impacts due to its vast population and geography, urging greater investment in resilience for communities, infrastructure, and businesses to sustain its clean energy progress.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann’s residence in Chandigarh will soon get an underbody car scanner amid security concerns. The high-tech Under Vehicle Surveillance System, costing ₹50 lakh to ₹1 crore, will replace manual checks with handheld mirrors. Despite financial constraints, funds will come from the police modernization budget, which earmarked ₹426 crore last year.
The central govt has released flood-relief funds to Andhra Pradesh. The Ministry of Home Affairs allocated disaster aid to 5 states, totaling ₹1,554.99 crore. AP received the highest amount of ₹608.08 crore, followed by Telangana with ₹231 crore, Tripura with ₹288.93 crore, Odisha with ₹255.24 crore, and Nagaland with ₹170.99 crore.
Delhi’s new BJP Chief Minister will be announced by evening, with Prime Minister Modi attending the selection meeting. BJP MLAs will meet at 6:15 PM to choose their leader. The oath ceremony is set for Thursday at Ramlila Maidan, with PM Modi, Amit Shah, and 200+ MPs and MLAs attending. The oath is scheduled for […]
Trump and Elon Musk held their first interview, discussing Musk’s advisory role. Trump assured Musk wouldn’t influence decisions on his companies. Musk denied seeking political favors, focusing on technology. He criticized unelected federal employees, arguing bureaucracy obstructs democracy if it blocks the president’s agenda and public will.
Costa Rica agreed to act as a transit hub for deporting illegal immigrants, including Indians, under the Trump administration’s crackdown, officials said Tuesday. The first batch of 200 migrants will land in Costa Rica on Wednesday before being repatriated. President Rodrigo Chaves Robles’ office confirmed they would be housed temporarily at a migrant care facility […]