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Veteran Telugu producer Dil Raju has been appointed as Chairman of the Telangana Film Development Corporation for 2 years. With over 20 years of experience, he aims to bridge the Telugu film industry and the govt. The appointment is expected to revive the corporation, with plans to allocate funds and strategize industry development under his […]
Syrian govt forces have lost control of Daraa city, a major setback for President Bashar al-Assad. Once called “the cradle of the revolution,” Daraa fell to local armed groups, with rebels now controlling over 90% of the province. While Aleppo and Hama cities were taken by Islamist-led rebels, Daraa’s loss marks another blow. Despite a […]
Actor-politician Vijay criticized both the Tamil Nadu government and the Centre, stating BR Ambedkar would be ashamed of current affairs. He condemned violence in Manipur and the Vengaivayal incident, accusing the government of inaction. Vijay emphasized the importance of protecting democracy and the Constitution, urging the public to take responsibility for India’s progress.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis hints at a mix of youth and experience in the new government. While the BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP are yet to finalize the cabinet, key portfolios like Home and Revenue may go to the BJP. Urban Development could be allocated to Shiv Sena, with NCP potentially handling Finance. Fadnavis addressed […]
Nepali Army Chief General Ashokraj Sigdel will visit India from December 11-14 to discuss strengthening defence ties, including the resumption of Gorkha recruitment under the Agniveer scheme. He will meet military officials, attend the IMA passing-out parade, and be conferred the honorary rank of General of the Indian Army by President Droupadi Murmu, continuing a […]
India has urged Pakistan to take action against Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Masood Azhar after reports surfaced of him delivering a speech in Bahawalpur. The Ministry of External Affairs condemned Pakistan’s “duplicity” in containing terrorism. Azhar, involved in major terror attacks like the 2001 Parliament and 2019 Pulwama attacks, was listed as an international terrorist by the ...
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren allocated portfolios to newly sworn-in ministers ahead of the December 9 assembly session. Key portfolios like Home, Personnel, and Road and Building remain with him. Congress and RJD ministers retained their previous departments. The cabinet, based on a 4:1 ratio, includes 6 JMM, 4 Congress, and 1 RJD minister. The ministers […]
The govt has sanctioned ₹334.02 crore for 79 projects under the Technology Development Fund Scheme, supporting MSMEs and start-ups in the defence sector. Initiatives like DRDO’s Industry Academia Centre of Excellence and the iDEX framework, with a ₹498.8 crore budget, aim to foster innovation. Additionally, 264 projects worth ₹930 crore have been approved under DRDO’s […]
The AAP government’s ₹1,000 monthly honorarium scheme for eligible women in Delhi faces bureaucratic delays due to budget constraints. While the scheme was allocated ₹2,000 crore in the 2024-25 budget, the Finance department has raised concerns about a ₹4,550 crore disbursal, which could lead to a deficit in the 2025-26 budget. The rollout, initially planned […]
In a significant relief for Ajit Pawar, the Income Tax department cleared over ₹1,000 crore worth of assets seized in 2021, after the Prevention of Benami Property Transactions Appellate Tribunal dismissed allegations of benami property ownership. The tribunal found no evidence linking the properties to Pawar or his family, affirming legitimate financial transactions for their […]
The Supreme Court raised concerns over the “disturbing features” in the arrest of former IAS officer Anil Tuteja by the ED in the Chhattisgarh liquor scam. The court criticized the timing of summons and the overnight interrogation, allowing Tuteja’s appeal to be withdrawn. It directed the trial court to prioritize any future bail applications in […]
The Centre has approved ₹944.8 crore from the State Disaster Response Fund for Tamil Nadu’s Cyclone Fengal relief efforts. The Ministry of Home Affairs also sent an Inter-Ministerial team to assess the damage. Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin requested ₹2,000 crore interim relief from the NDRF, citing the devastation affecting over 69 lakh families. The […]
Arvind Kejriwal accused the BJP of attempting large-scale voter deletions in Delhi ahead of the Assembly elections, claiming 11,018 names were removed from Shahdara. He alleged manipulation of the electoral process. The district magistrate of Shahdara refuted the claims, stating only 494 requests were made. BJP dismissed Kejriwal’s accusations as baseless, accusing AAP of protecting [&hel...
Former Chief Justice DY Chandrachud highlighted the importance of fraternity as the root of democracy during the Constitution Day Law Lecture. He stressed its significance in upholding dignity, freedom, and inclusivity. Chandrachud also warned of the global threats posed by climate change, emphasizing the impact on communities’ survival and urging collective action to safeguard the [&hell...
Comedian Kabir “Kabeezy” Singh, a semi-finalist on “America’s Got Talent,” has died at 39. He passed away on December 4 in San Francisco, reportedly due to health complications. A toxicology report is underway. AGT mourned his loss, honoring his humor and talent. Singh, known for his 2014 Comedy Central debut, also appeared on “Family Guy” […]