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The Indian government denied issuing guidelines for implementing a uniform civil code (UCC) in states. Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal clarified that no such guidelines were provided. He quoted B.R. Ambedkar, stating that the Constitution’s Article 44 encourages a uniform code. PM Modi also expressed support for discussions on the UCC, with Uttarakhand recently implementing […]
A Florida jury awarded $310 million to the family of 14-yr-old Tyre Sampson, who died after falling from the Free Fall Tower ride at Orlando’s ICON Park in 2022. His parents, Nekia Dodd and Yarnell Sampson, will receive $155 million each from Funtime, the ride’s manufacturer. The family now faces the challenge of pursuing damages […]
Elon Musk became the US’s biggest political donor, spending at least $270 million to support Donald Trump’s campaign. His donations to America PAC and RBG PAC earned him a cost-cutting advisory role in Trump’s government. Concerns arose over potential conflicts of interest due to Musk’s business ties with the government, with several allies nominated for […]
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol will address the nation ahead of a planned impeachment vote following his attempt to impose martial law. His martial law order was rescinded after facing opposition from parliament. Protests erupted as lawmakers prepare to vote on his impeachment, with calls for his resignation mounting. Investigations into Yoon and officials […]
An Israeli airstrike on a house in Gaza’s Nuseirat refugee camp killed 17 people, with 39 others injured. The strike also damaged nearby homes. The conflict, sparked by Hamas’s October 7 attack, has claimed over 44,600 lives in Gaza, mostly civilians, according to figures from the Hamas-run health ministry, which the UN considers reliable. The […]
More than 280,000 people have been displaced in northwest Syria after a major offensive by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a UN-designated terrorist group. The rebels captured key towns, moving closer to Homs, sparking panic and mass evacuations. The UN is increasing aid efforts amid worsening conditions. The decade-long war has killed over 300,000 civilians and […]
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will visit Bangladesh on Dec 9 for Foreign Office Consultations amid strained ties over attacks on minorities, including Hindus. This marks the first high-level visit after Sheikh Hasina fled to India following anti-government protests. Misri will meet his Bangladeshi counterpart and others. India urged a fair legal process for detained Hindu […]
Himachal CM Sukhvinder Sukhu announced 180-day maternity leave for women Home Guards and a ₹500 daily allowance for out-of-state deployments. At the Home Guards Raising Day, he unveiled plans for 700 new posts, SDRF modernization with advanced drones, and district-level drone stations. He praised Home Guards’ efforts during disasters, including saving 3,600 lives and ₹10,000 […]
India demanded strong action from Pakistan against Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar. This comes after a report emerged that he delivered a speech recently at a public gathering in Bahawalpur. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said if the report is correct, then it has exposed Pakistan’s “duplicity” in containing terrorist activities.
A US high school teacher claimed that she was fired over a Facebook post she made criticizing Donald Trump and his followers. Joanie Garratt was a History teacher with over 30 years experience in Beverly Hills Unified School District (BHUSD). She says she was fired on November 13, less than a month before her planned […]
Professor Ahmed Abu Shaban, who fled Gaza after October 7, 2023, wakes up at 3 a.m. in Toronto to teach his stranded students remotely. Driven by a sense of duty to support his students in Gaza despite immense challenges, Shaban also feels guilty for leaving, feeling as though he abandoned his country, people, and institution.
South Korea’s ruling party leader Han Dong-hoon called for President Yoon Suk Yeol’s removal after his failed martial law attempt, citing risks to civilian rule. Yoon temporarily suspended civilian governance but reversed the decision under parliamentary and public pressure. Han criticized Yoon for not acknowledging illegality of martial law or acting against involved military offic...
Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of 85 new Kendriya Vidyalayas across India, including eight in Andhra Pradesh. Schools will be set up in Anakapalli, Valasapalle (Chittoor), Palasamudram (Sri Sathya Sai), Tallapalle (Guntur), Rompicherla (Palnadu), Nandigama (Krishna), Nuzividu (Eluru), and Don (Nandyal). Kendriya Vidyalayas are renowned for their CBSE curriculum and academic excell...
United States Embassy in New Delhi and Consulates in Mumbai, Kolkata, and Hyderabad will open consular operations on Saturday, December 7, for in-person visa interviews. This initiative, part of the “Super Saturday” program, aims to reduce visa wait times. Over a million visas have been processed in India this year, with additional measures to meet […]
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the opening of 85 new Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) and the establishment of 28 new Navodaya Vidyalayas (NVs) in uncovered districts. The estimated cost for these expansions is ₹5,872.08 crore, to be spread over eight years starting from 2025-26.