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Raids on locations connected to Ramesh Hingorani, a junior auditor in Bhopal’s Technical Education Department, followed a complaint about disproportionate assets. The Lokayukta’s Special Police unit recovered gold jewelry worth approximately ₹70 lakh, silver jewelry worth around ₹55 lakh, and cash totaling ₹13 lakh from 6 sites linked to Hingorani, including his home and his […]
In her address to the Indian community in Nouakchott, Mauritania, President Droupadi Murmu highlighted various cultural similarities between India and Mauritania, such as women’s clothing and strong family bonds. She stated that her landmark state visit aims to enhance bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors and underscored India’s potential role in Mauritania’s developm...
Chief Justice DY Chandrachud has proposed Justice Sanjiv Khanna, the Supreme Court’s second-most senior judge, as his successor in a letter to the Union law ministry. This nomination follows the customary practice of retiring Chief Justices recommending their successors, pending govt approval. Chandrachud’s term as Chief Justice ends on November 10, 2024.
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris criticized her Republican opponent Donald Trump during an interview, labeling him unstable and questioning his fitness for office at 78. She condemned his remarks about using the military against Americans and targeting peaceful protesters, stating, “He has talked about locking people up because they disagree with him. We should all […]
The Bombay High Court granted bail to a man accused of raping his 17-year-old daughter, suggesting the case might be linked to disputes with his ex-wife. He had spent a year in jail after the FIR was filed at Mumbra police station. His lawyer argued the accusations were false, citing contradictions in the victim’s statements […]
India has blamed PM Justin Trudeau for the diplomatic rift with Canada, criticizing his govt for failing to provide evidence to support its allegations against India. In a midnight statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said Trudeau’s “cavalier behavior” damaged bilateral relations. Trudeau admitted that Canada provided India with “intelligence, not proof” reg...
Michael Rubin, a US-based international security expert, called the Khalistan concept as artificial as Pakistan was at its inception. Rubin warned the US against engaging with Khalistani figures. He noted that Pakistan’s creation was driven by figures like Muhammad Iqbal and Muhammad Ali Jinnah, with its name coined from regional initials by Choudhry Rahmat Ali.
Richard Pawulski, 49, of Colchester, Connecticut, died last week after battling Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) for five years. He contracted the rare, mosquito-borne virus while gardening in August 2019. EEE kills about 30% of severe cases, with many survivors suffering lasting neurological issues. The disease is resurging in the tri-state area, prompting warnings from health […]
The Supreme Court has issued stay orders on several Mathura projects, including the Govardhan Parikrama Marg expansion, due to delays in compensatory afforestation. The court has requested compliance reports from the Public Works Department and Railways by November 13, questioning multiple agencies for failing to meet afforestation mandates. The next hearing is set for November […]
Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, donated over $70 million to America PAC, a super PAC he launched in May to support Donald Trump and other Republicans in the upcoming elections. Musk described the PAC as promoting “common sense, centrist values” on his platform X, following the disclosure of his donation in recent campaign finance […]
Nayab Singh Saini will be sworn in as Haryana’s CM today, Oct 17, in a high-profile ceremony in Panchkula attended by PM Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and other top BJP leaders. Saini, who led the BJP to a historic victory in the October 5 elections, will take oath for the second time. The […]
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu told Le Figaro that Israeli forces found “state-of-the-art” Russian weapons in Hezbollah’s bases in south Lebanon, violating a 2006 UN resolution. Israel’s raids aim to ensure the safety of 60,000 evacuated citizens from northern Israel. The conflict between Hezbollah and Israel escalated after Hamas’ attacks on Israel, resulting in ov...
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar took a morning walk with colleagues at the Indian High Commission in Islamabad during his visit for the SCO conclave. He met Mongolian PM Oyun-Erdene to strengthen bilateral ties and attended a reception hosted by Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif. Jaishankar led the Indian delegation at the 23rd SCO meeting, focusing […]
US President Joe Biden announced a $425 million arms package for Ukraine during a call with President Volodymyr Zelensky. The package includes air defense systems, armored vehicles, and munitions to address Ukraine’s urgent needs. Biden plans a virtual meeting of Ukraine’s allies in November to bolster support before the potential return of Donald Trump to […]
Republican vice-presidential candidate JD Vance confirmed his belief that Donald Trump did not lose the 2020 election, despite widespread evidence to the contrary. Addressing reporters in Pennsylvania, Vance stated, “No! I think there are serious problems in 2020,” while blaming online censorship for the election outcome. His stance aligns with Trump’s continued claims of vote...