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Bombay High Court dismissed the plea of UAE-based Seclink Technology Corporation (STC). The company challenged the decision to award the ₹5,000-crore Dharavi project to Adani Group. STC initially won the tender in 2019. But Maharashtra government cancelled it in 2020 and issued fresh tender. Adani Group won the second tender. High Court said that STC’s […]
As the Ukraine-Russia war reaches its 1,000th day, Ukraine has unveiled a new laser weapon, Tryzub, capable of targeting and downing aircraft over 2 kilometers away. Named after Ukraine’s national trident symbol, the weapon was confirmed by Vadym Sukharevskyi, Commander of Ukraine’s Armed Forces Unmanned Systems, who stated Ukraine is now one of five countries […]
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) replaced Mehrauli MLA Naresh Yadav with Mahender Chaudhary for the upcoming Delhi Assembly polls. Yadav, convicted in the 2016 Quran desecration case, had been sentenced to two years in prison. He later informed AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal of his decision not to contest until acquitted. The change was announced in […]
President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said that the time has come to initiate a new phase of self-reliance in defence production by manufacturing advanced equipment within India. Speaking after awarding the President’s Colours to the College of Defence Management, she highlighted that the Union Government has taken several steps to enhance the indigenous capabilities of […]
India raised concerns about trade barriers faced by domestic industries in EU during a virtual meeting between Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and European Commissioner Maros Sefcovic. Goyal said the impact of non-tariff barriers and stressed the need to resolve long-standing issues to build confidence. Both parties agreed to work toward a balanced, mutually beneficial free […]
The final day of Parliament’s winter session was marked by chaos as the opposition protested Home Minister Amit Shah’s alleged insult to BR Ambedkar, leading to adjournments in both Houses. In protest, the INDIA bloc skipped the Speaker’s customary tea gathering, criticizing FIRs against MPs and their lack of speaking opportunities.
YSRCP Rajya Sabha MP Vijayasai Reddy has been appointed as a member of the Joint Parliamentary Committee for ‘Jamili’ bill. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla formed the JPC to review the bill, including 12 MPs from the Rajya Sabha. An official order confirmed Vijayasai Reddy’s inclusion, while PP Chaudhary was appointed as the committee chairman.
The Supreme Court ruled that the Noida Toll Bridge Company Limited’s contract for the Delhi-Noida Direct flyway was unjust, unfair, and arbitrary. The court upheld a 2016 Allahabad High Court decision halting toll collection, criticizing the Noida Authority for bypassing competitive bidding and unlawfully delegating toll collection powers to NTBCL. The flyway remains toll-free.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday warned MPs of action if they engage in protests or demonstrations within Parliament premises. This came after large-scale protests over an alleged insult to BR Ambedkar. Birla emphasized that any such actions would lead to serious consequences, following a scuffle that injured two MPs and an intimidation allegation […]
New Delhi will host the 2025 Para Athletics World Championships from 26 Sep to 5 Oct at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, marking the first time the event will be held in India. Additionally, New Delhi will host its first World Para Athletics Grand Prix from 11-13 March 2025, offering fans a preview of the upcoming championship […]
Former Haryana CM Om Prakash Chautala passed away at the age of 89. Chautala had been battling illness for several years and breathed his last at his residence in Gurugram today. He served as the chief of the Indian National Lok Dal throughout his career. Chautala began his political journey in 1989 and held the […]
Rajya Sabha Chair Jagdeep Dhankhar criticized the chaotic final week of Parliament’s winter session, marked by protests over Amit Shah’s Ambedkar is the fashion remark. He urged MPs to reflect on their actions, stating that disruptions mock public trust and hinder the country’s progress, stressing the need for accountability. He also said that the world […]
Starbucks workers in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle will strike starting Friday, with plans for a nationwide expansion through Tuesday. The Starbucks Workers United, demands better pay and conditions after unproductive negotiations. The union criticized the company for breaking promises to baristas. This strike coincides with Starbucks’ struggle with declining sales in key markets.
Priyanka Gandhi criticized the FIR filed against Rahul Gandhi, calling it a symbol of govt’s desperation. She accused the BJP of distracting from its issues, particularly its stance on BR Ambedkar, after Home Minister Amit Shah’s controversial remarks. She also stated the govt is afraid of debates on topics like Adani and Ambedkar’s insult, asserting […]
A deadly collision between a CNG tanker and multiple vehicles on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway in Rajasthan resulted in a massive fire, killing at least 8 people. The explosion, occurring around 5:30 am near a petrol pump, caused widespread panic. Eyewitnesses reported seeing a man engulfed in flames while fire brigades struggled to access the site. […]