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Kerala Minister V Sivankutty withdrew his remarks criticizing a Malayalam actress for demanding ₹5 lakh to choreograph a 10-minute performance at the state’s youth festival. The Minister clarified that his comments were not meant to insult anyone, and he didn’t want to spark controversy. He emphasized that celebrities attend the festival to promote the event, […]
A 26-year-old man, Luigi Mangione, was arrested for the targeted killing of a health insurance executive in New York. Charged with possessing fake IDs and a “ghost gun,” he was caught in Pennsylvania after a nationwide manhunt. Police are investigating potential political motives linked to the crime. Mangione is due in court on December 23, […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will engage with young innovators during the grand finale of the Smart India Hackathon 2024 via videoconferencing on Wednesday at 4:30 pm, the PMO announced. The seventh edition of the Hackathon will take place at 51 centers across India, showcasing innovative solutions and creativity from participants nationwide.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu will testify in his corruption trial starting Tuesday, marking his first appearance in court. Charged with bribery, fraud, and breach of trust, he denies the allegations. Despite ongoing conflict with Hamas, Netanyahu will testify three times a week. He has called the investigations against him a political witch hunt, claiming they […]
The Manipur government lifted the mobile internet ban in nine districts after 23 days, following a review of the law and order situation. The suspension, imposed on November 16 due to violence in Imphal Valley, affected both mobile and broadband services. Over 250 people have died, and thousands have been displaced due to ethnic clashes […]
The BJP is preparing for a strong fight in the Delhi Assembly polls, fielding former MPs like Parvesh Verma, Meenakshi Lekhi, and Ramesh Bidhuri against AAP leaders. The party plans to unveil women-centric schemes to attract women voters, confident it can surpass AAP in this regard. BJP aims to capitalize on AAP’s anti-incumbency, targeting issues […]
US President-elect Donald Trump nominated Indian-American Harmeet K. Dhillon as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights. Dhillon, known for defending civil liberties and challenging big tech, was praised for her work in election law and advocating constitutional rights. A Dartmouth and UVA Law graduate, Dhillon also faced racial attacks after speaking at the 2023 GOP […]
Veteran politician SM Krishna, former Karnataka CM (1999-2004) and Maharashtra Governor (2004-2008), passed away at 92 after prolonged illness. He joined BJP in 2017, ending his long Congress association. Krishna also served as External Affairs Minister from 2009-2012. In 2023, he was awarded the Padma Vibhushan for his contributions to public affairs and retired from […]
Israel carried out over 100 airstrikes on Syrian military targets, including the Barzah research center in Damascus, suspected of links to chemical weapons, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. Observatory chief Rami Abdel Rahman reported intensified Israeli efforts to dismantle the former regime’s military capabilities, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing con...
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu ruled out ending the Gaza war, warning Hamas would rebuild and attack again. Despite US calls to conclude the war after dismantling Hamas’s military leadership, Netanyahu insists objectives are incomplete. Mediators Qatar, Turkey, and Egypt report renewed momentum for ceasefire talks, spurred by Donald Trump’s US election, raising hopes for breakthroughs.
A petitioner sought to apply Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act) to political parties. Supreme Court asked the petitioner to first approach Election Commission of India. A bench comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice Manmohan was hearing the petition filed by Supreme Court lawyer Yogamaya MG.
Air India placed a huge order for a 100 aircrafts, all to France’s Airbus. Air India placed an order for 570 aircrafts since 2023. IndiGo placed orders for 1,260 aircrafts since 2011. Akasa Air placed orders for 226 aircrafts since 2021. Airlines and manufacturers don’t like to spell out the exact price of deals, but […]
The Nobel committee spoke with 2023 Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi, currently on temporary medical leave from an Iranian prison. In a video call, Mohammadi recalled the moment when the women’s ward at Evin prison erupted in chants of “Woman Life Freedom” upon hearing of her award. The footage was shared by the Nobel organization […]
Opposition members of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) took their oath as MLAs in the Maharashtra assembly on Sunday. Prominent opposition leaders like Nana Patole, Vijay Wadettiwar, Jitendra Awhad, and Aaditya Thackeray were among those sworn in. On Saturday, these members had boycotted the first day of the special session, citing allegations of EVM misuse […]
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar expressed support for West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee’s offer to lead the INDIA bloc, calling her a capable leader. Banerjee recently stated she could balance leading the opposition alliance with her role as West Bengal’s CM. Her comments come amid rising tensions within the alliance after Congress’s electoral […]